Cross-country skiing without blisters - that's why I like the Fischer "RC Skate" boots
6.2.2026
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Pictures: Siri Schubert
Cross-country skiing boots - stiff, uncomfortable and cold feet after an hour at the latest, that's how I know them. But I'm no longer up to date. The Fischer "RC Skate" proved me wrong.
This winter, I started cross-country skiing again after a six-year break. More precisely, skating. I've already found the perfect ski for my level as a returning skier - the Fischer Aeroguide 65 (here's my test report). Now I want the right boot to go with it.
Important: The boot must fit the binding
Requirement number one: It should fit my Fischer Turnamic binding. In other words, it had to be compatible with the current New Nordic Norm (NNN) binding system. The NNN bindings were developed by the Norwegian company Rottefella, but are licensed to manufacturers such as Fischer and Rossignol. The Fischer RC Skate with a single metal bar on the front sole fits the binding. It makes a solid impression and feels light. It weighs 515 grammes (size 40).
Here is the women's model in black and white. It is specially tailored to the anatomy of the female foot with a narrow heel.
There is also a men's model with a wider heel in black and bright yellow.
Easy to put on and comfortable
I bought the shoes slightly larger than my normal ones - simply because that's what I do with hiking and trail running shoes. That wouldn't have been necessary. The skate shoe should fit snugly and provide support. So my purchase wasn't ideal, but it wasn't a big mistake either.
Slipping them on is easy, even with thick woollen socks. If I do get stuck, I can help with the loops on the heel and tongue.
One reason why the shoe still fits even in the slightly oversized version is the lacing system. Thanks to it, I can tighten the laces and then secure them with the clamp. This way, the foot is tightly enclosed by the shoe.
I can make any further adjustments on the trail in no time at all. And loosening the laces is also super easy. No tugging at double knots with cold fingers or gloves. An additional plus: the tongue is so well padded that the laces don't cut in.
Off to the cross-country ski trail
In short: the shoe feels really good. I'm stable, the heel is well enclosed. The connection with the ski is solid. Thanks to the hard sole and the good fit, I can transfer the power to the boards well. At no time do I feel like I'm lurching back and forth in the boot. The plastic struts in the ankle area prevent me from twisting sideways. I also like the stability here.
Skiing works perfectly with the combination of boots and skis. And even though I spend several hours on the cross-country ski trail twice a day at the cross-country skiing camp and - out of sheer exuberance - also ski around the night trail in the evening, my feet stay dry and warm. This is partly due to the gaiter with zip that protects the boot. Another is the fleece lining in the boot. According to Fischer, the RC Skate also has a breathable membrane. It seems to work, because my feet didn't get sweaty and damp, nor did I get blisters from the brand-new shoes.
In a nutshell
The Fischer RC Skate: a stable boot with good grip
The boot convinces me as a (re-)beginner to cross-country skiing. It fits the NNN bindings on my new Fischer Aeroguide 65 skis.
Thanks to the lacing system, my foot can be secured well. The hard sole together with the good fit ensure efficient power transmission. The ankle brace, which I can adjust to my lower leg circumference using a strap with Velcro fastening, provides stability and prevents lateral buckling.
The padded tongue, fleece lining, gaiters and membrane ensure that my feet stay warm and dry. I didn't have any blisters in the new boots despite many kilometres of cross-country skiing within three days.
Pro
- compatible with the NNN binding system
- good fit due to lacing system with clamp
- Ankle brace prevents twisting
- padded tongue and fleece lining for comfort
- breathable membrane and gaiters keep feet dry
Header image: Siri Schubert
Siri Schubert
Senior Editor
Siri.Schubert@digitecgalaxus.chResearch diver, outdoor guide and SUP instructor – I love being in, on and around water. Lakes, rivers and the ocean are my playgrounds. For a change of perspective, I look at the world from above while trail running or flying drones.
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