UPS Alp free boots

[forrest]

I've been looking for a pair of hard boots to replace the ski boots that I am currently riding and I came accross a pair of UPS Alp Free boots for about $60. Does anyone know anything about these boots? They don't look like they are the best boots in the world but I am wondering if they may not be an improvment over my stiff Lange ski boots

[forrest]

I have also found a pair of burton reactors. How do these comapre, they look like a better boot. How does the sizing generally work between these two boot brands? I have narrow foot and generally like for my heal to be held solidly in place.

thanks

[Derf]

I have some Burton Furnace boots, which are pretty much the same as the Reactors with a different shell material. I have wide feet and the Burtons feel a little narrow for me. They are stiff enough for my liking and hold down the foot quite well, and they have an optional heel hold down sticker you can put on the back of the lining. they are NOT Intec/StepIn compatible.

I wear between 8.5 and 9 in shoe size, and my boots are size 9, or mondo 27 if you prefer.

Derf