What about using 75mm (3 pin) boots for the Hoks?
At Altai Skis we all prefer the 3pin (75mm) binding system. The boots are plentiful and appropriate models range in price (new) from $200 – $300. We also really like the old Italian leather boots of the 80’s and 90’s, which can be found 2nd hand for as little as $10(score!). We sell some used ones here at the shop for around $60.
The 3 pin is a simple binding with a wide frame that gives the user a lot of leverage on the binding and ski. For maximum control and lots of downhill type use the lightweight plastic Scott Excursion (used to be Garmont)and Scarpa T4 and are great choices. We sell the Scott Excursion in our US store.
We offer both the straight 3pin binding – light and simple – and the 3 pin cable, which adds a bit more lateral stability to a boot.
Here are some (but not all) of the many excellent boots out there right now.
Fischer: https://www.fischersports.com/en_en/nordic/boots#p=4
Rossignol –http://www.rossignol.com/US/US/nordic-men-boots.html
Alpina Alaska
Scott Excursion
How should I size Scott Excursion boots
Measure your foot with a ruler, using cm or inches; convert to Euro or US using this chart. If you need mondo sizing, please refer to the size chart.
◦ From your measured foot, convert to US size using the scale. Translate the US size to Mondo size using the mondo scale (not ‘true’ mondo conversion)
◦ Shell fit: taking liner out of the shell and inserting foot, toes touching end of shell but completely flat.
◦ Should have 1.5 – 2 fingers of space behind heel and heel of shell (between 14mm – 20mm)
◦ Use and orthotic? Put it the boot (after taking out the standard footbed).
◦ Put foot in boot AND BUCKLE IT! You can not tell a boot fit without buckling it
◦ This will pull your heel back into the heel pocket, relieving cramped toe space
◦ Boots do pack out! A ‘comfy’ fit when new will mean slop later.
Regardless, your toes should NOT be pressed against the end of the liner.
Note that the plastic shells are sized 1 per whole and 1/2 size while the liners are sized to every half size. This means that the whole and the half size share the same shell (example would be the 28 and the 28.5).
Scott boots size chart
