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At its best, cross-country skiing is like a graceful ... and control. Many elite-level ski boots still have a lacing system that can loosen up over the course of a few kilometers.

See the best Black Friday deals our experts have found ... you get in and out of snowboard bindings and to close and open ski boots. The tacky leather palms hold onto a ski pole really well.