Rossignol Alltrack 130 Elite Ski Boots Review

The Rossignol Alltrack 130 Elite LV LT is a bold new entrant in the “downhill-first hybrid” category. After a season of test laps at several Colorado ski resorts, I found that this ski boot is designed for aggressive expert skiers who primarily ride lifts but want the freedom to step beyond the boundary rope for short tours or sidecountry adventures.

With a 98mm last, 130 flex, and neon pastel colors, it’s unapologetically performance-oriented. The set targets advanced to expert skiers, and it prioritizes precision and responsiveness over gram-counting for long tours.

In short: The Rossignol Alltrack 130 Elite LV LT ($850) isn’t a dedicated ski touring boot, but it has the capability and sacrifices little on the descent. While many hybrid boots soften flex, relax the fit too much, or feel vague under pressure, the Alltrack maintains a progressive alpine feel thanks to Rossignol’s Dual Core shell construction. 

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Rossignol Alltrack 130 Elite LV LT Ski Boots Review

This is a low-volume ski boot, but not an overly punishing one. The 98mm last delivers a close, performance fit through the heel and midfoot, while the forefoot has more space. It feels like an LV (low-volume) boot in the back. But it feels like a mid-volume shape up front and in terms of instep height.

That roomy-but-narrow silhouette makes this boot more approachable than many other LV resort ski boots. And I found that it has a less painful fit for resort uphilling and tours.

I tested the new Rossignol Alltrack ski boots across six resort ski days, including trips outside the boundary gates at both Vail and Breckenridge. I also took the heavier hybrids for some short backcountry tours to assess the viability of the weight and walk mode, even if they’re aimed at mostly casual backcountry duty.

Fit and Comfort

The liner uses Thinsulate insulation and a stretch construction that’s plush without deadening responsiveness. It was very comfortable out of the box for a performance boot, but still clearly built for control over sloppy touring comfort.

Skiers with average-to-narrow feet will likely enjoy the relaxed LV fit, while wider feet or high arches may need shell work.

It’s a comparable boot in terms of weight and use case to the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA, but I found that, comparatively, the low-volume fit was a bit roomier in the Alltrack. As always, I recommend working with an experienced bootfitter to get things dialed before and during the break-in process.

Downhill Performance

This is where the Alltrack 130 Elite LV LT crushes lighter touring options. The 130 flex is strong but progressive, avoiding the “brick wall” sensation that some stiffer alpine boots have. It drives skis confidently at speed and feels composed in steeps and chop, with enough cushioning for a variety of all-mountain skiing styles.

The fairly upright 14-degree forward lean also lends itself to all-mountain skiing. Though, depending on your anatomy and skiing style, you may wish there was some flexibility to sharpen that angle for more aggressive carving.

Compared to other hybrid boots, it leans heavily toward alpine performance, which is reflected in the build and the weight. I felt that the Dual Core Grilamid plastic blend was much less brittle than the pure Grilamid touring boots I’ve tested. The result: It avoids feeling like a compromise boot that you have to endure at the resort to get a lighter weight.

Rossignol doesn’t say exactly what kind of plastics go into its Dual Core injection-molded shell here. But it’s much closer to the heft and predictability of a polyurethane alpine boot than I expected.

Touring and Walk Mode

The Hike Mode 2.0 and tech inserts make this a capable sidecountry and short-touring boot. The 50-degree range of motion claimed by Rossi feels about right. It’ll be completely unacceptable for hardcore touring enthusiasts, but it allows for efficient enough skinning on shorter missions. And the GripWalk soles improve traction and walkability as well as alpine binding compatibility.

The weight (~1,800 g) will remind you that this is not a dedicated touring boot. It’s best viewed as a freeride boot with touring capability, not the other way around. And it’ll really only appeal to casual backcountry and sidecountry folk that haven’t spent years and hundreds of miles touring in lighter boots. It’s hard to go heavy once you’ve gone ultralight. But even dedicated backcountry skiers could enjoy this boot if it’s limited to resort and sidecountry use.

The walk mode switch is secure and locks in confidently if you push your calf back into it. But the tether you have to grab to flip between modes is more fiddly than I would’ve liked. It’s fine if you’re only using it occasionally. But like many things about this boot, dedicated backcountry riders will be annoyed by it coming from touring-first boots.

Trustworthy Construction

The shell uses a lightweight Grilamid plastic blend and shell-thinning techniques that the Alltrack line is known for to shave weight without sacrificing stiffness. Metal hardware feels solid and durable, with a traditional four-buckle closure and a secure ski/walk mechanism that inspires trust.

The GripWalk soles are durable and replaceable. So, if you’re someone who likes to find a boot they love and run them long enough to require swapping in new liners and soles, you have the option.

Critiques & Loud Aesthetic

One durability ding is for the confusing and flimsy elastic that loops down from the back of the liner to a bolt going through the back of the power strap. One of these pulled out from the liner almost immediately during my field testing. Luckily, it didn’t affect performance since it’s unclear what the weak elastic actually does on this boot.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t address the loud colors and “look at me” aesthetic that matches Rossignol skis such as the Sender 100. The purple–pink and light teal paired with a suede gray liner definitely aren’t from the lookalike rental fleet school of boot design, which is fun. But you will get comments in the lift line — for better or worse.

These boots are far from neutral and are likely to clash with literally anything else besides the matching skis or an all-black kit. If you’re someone who likes a coherent ski look, it’s something to keep in mind.

Bottom Line

The new Alltrack 130 ELITE LV LT ski boots are for freeride chargers who want one boot to do almost everything and are unwilling to give up downhill performance to make touring easier.

While it’s not the lightest, it has a tour-friendly fit and is one of the best hybrid boot choices if your priority is skiing hard first, touring second.