Pierre Gignoux Black Boot

Foot length measures 27.5 cm, I use size 28 for these. Length is fine, I would consider a 28.5 if it was an option for some extra width. For beef resort racing boots and beef touring boots I use Fischer boots in size 26.5. Sized these more like I would a trail runner; take the insole out, make sure your foot fits on the insole, if your foot fits on the insole, and the insole fits in the boot/shoe, your foot fits in the boot/shoe. I get a touch of pressure on the sides of my feet, but the liner makes up for it and if the pressure bothers me I loosen the laces.

These boots are legit. They ski really well, although I've only used these with the Trab Gara WC flex 70 ski, not anything wider under foot. Stiff enough to actually ski. Most of the time I keep the top strap somewhat loose and let the cord and liner foam provide some "progressive flex" while skiing. In walk mode, flexible enough to drive your car so you can save some time on some before-work skinning.

I've had these one season, using 4+ times a week mostly resort skinning, but also backcountry and multi-days. The only durability issue I've had is that, because I have cankles, the zipper separated from the gaiter on one boot. This was an easy at-home fix though using some aquaseal, masking tape over the zipper, and a couple popsicle sticks to apply even pressure provided by some clamps and binder clips. With how light this boot is, the small production volume nature, and really how well they ski and skin, I still give them 5 stars.

These are maybe the warmest ski boots I've ever had. In part because they don't cut off the circulation to my foot, but also because of the carbon construction. Thats great, but that also means that for extended uphill use in somewhat warm temps your foot will be soaked.

No problem with "heel hold" on these. I think in part due to my ski style. The only thing I notice is that if I don't tighten the strap over the top of my foot enough, my foot moves more within the boot while skinning and I'm more likely to get abrasions on my heel. Pre-taping my heel, and quickly retightening if necessary solves this issue, so not a big deal.

Only thing I wish was that there was some accessory that could protect the lower while kicking toes into scree in the spring. If that was the case I would only consider PG boots for BC skiing, I'm that impressed. Skis great, easy enough to put on after spending the night at ~0F, warm, comfortable, walks like a shoe.

Vive la chaussure noire! I took a chance and ordered these sight unseen direct from PG, because no-one in the US had them in stock in size 30. That was a bit risky, since return shipping would have been EUR 100 in each direction, but I needn't have worried. Right out of the box they were a near-perfect fit to my awkward feet (wide in front, low arches, narrow heels, bony ankles). My only change was to replace the stock insoles with a more supportive pair. Everything that Skimo.co says about comfort, light weight, range of motion, quick transitions and downhill control is true.

A few minor points:
- The soles don't have a mid-point marking.
- The BSL is a bit misleading. My PGs fit into exactly the same bindings as my old Dynafit TLT6s, even though the PG's BSL is 7mm shorter. That's because the PG's front pin inserts are much closer to the boot's front edge.
- If you want to attach a leash you'll have to get creative.

In case it's helpful to anyone, I thought I'd share my experience with PG boot sizing for a wider foot. My foot measures around 103/104mm forefoot width, so I've had trouble finding a pair of race boots that are comfortable without being sloppy.

While I'm normally a 27, I recently bought the PG Race 400 Pro in a size 27.5 - which is the same last as this PG Black boot, just minus the taller cuff. The way I arrived at this size choice was by emailing PG directly, who recommended the half size up for additional comfort after receiving my measurements.

At the same time, just to be sure, I also ordered the Black in a size 27. The Black fit, albeit at the much tighter end of a race fit. The Race Pro in 27.5, on the other hand, fits me like a glove and is the happiest my feet have ever been in ski boots.

In short, what everyone says about PG boots - namely that they are designed with a wider, more anatomical last in mind, is spot on. And yeah, they do have a lower volume (vertically) forefoot area, but this just adds to the amount of control they offer, unlike Scarpa and Atomic boots which, for me, have too much volume even with the boa cranked all the way down.

I have a pair of 27.5 Dynafit MEZZALAMA boots. Thinking about getting a lighter race boot

Two questions:
1.) How would the width / length of these boots in size 27.5 compare with the Mezzalama boots?
2.) How would these boots do on steep downhills (i.e. Pof4 race) vs. Mezzalama boots?

Thanks,
Matt

Hi,
What would be the biggest ski width to use with these boots?

Thanks,
Radu

Will you be getting any of these in a 30? And any idea when you will have the 29s in the store? Thanks.

Is size 29 the largest one that will be available? My size is 29.5 in most shoes and boots. I'm kinda toying with the, no doubt stupid, idea of ordering carbon fibre boots online based only on the fact that s/lab trail runners from the time of Kilian's cooperation with Salomon fit my feet pretty well (that's where any theoretical similarity between the two of us also ends).