Ski Touring Boots

With its impressive combination of skiability and walkability, the La Sportiva Women's Kilo Boot is a versatile tool at home on steep objectives far from the trailhead or doing the occasional skimo race. Made of Grilamid Bio-Based LF Carbon, it offers a stiff and responsive flex without being unnecessarily weighed down. The WarmSole insert protects against cold feet on chilly winte..

Launching in 1977, the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft have journeyed to the edge of the interstellar boundary, and beyond. Designed to launch you into your next phase of ski mountaineering, the Solar 2 from La Sportiva is light, fast, and has an appetite for exploration. Built with 68° degrees of delicious articulation and a light profile, this boot has a gravity-defying feel that wear..

There have been 17 iterations of the iPhone, 14 generations of the Ford F-150, and 8 live-action Spider-Man films. It seems many brands take an original success and re-release it year after year with "improvements" to hold consumer attention. However, it can be rage-inducing when a well-fitting ski boot is discontinued after 1-2 seasons in the name of progress. Bucking that trend, ..

The SCARPA F1 was the world's middleweight champion for 10 consecutive years, an unwavering figure in the ski mountaineering community. However, even the greats must retire at some point, and we gather here today to pay tribute to the SCARPA F1's storied career and bring in a new generation. The F1 RS pays tribute to its predecessor in name only. Its flashy new White and Rainbow Gr..

The HEAD Crux Pro Boot might be having a bit of an identity crisis. Two buckles and a power strap on a stiff and supportive upper cuff are reminiscent of an alpine boot, but the tongueless construction and wave closure on the lower sit firmly in highly efficient touring boot territory. Drawing inspiration from various corners of the ski boot world, it's a very intentional design ch..

Created in close collaboration with one of the most progressive splitboard mountaineers in the world, Krister Kopala, the Key Equipment x Krister Kopala Boot is a purpose-built tool for tackling far-reaching and daunting objectives. Revisiting every detail of their venerable Disruptive Boot, Key Equipment shaved off a significant amount of weight without detracting from its definit..

The Kilo XTR draws upon La Sportiva's vast footwear prowess and is designed for those who demand more on the descent without compromising uphill efficiency. As a burlier alternative to the Kilo, the Kilo XTR brings added stiffness and support, giving ski mountaineers the confidence to tackle technical lines in variable snow. Replacing the beloved Skorpius II, the Kilo XTR utilizes ..

In the early days of ski touring, folks purchasing boots had to answer a most pressing question; “Do I want performance or mobility?” Thankfully, and much to the relief of our wallets, our sport has matured quite nicely, and we are now treated with many equipoised offerings. With the introduction of the Transalp Pro, Fischer has created a boot equally at home on far-out ski mountai..

The Fischer Travers Carbon Pro is a lightweight, mission-ready boot designed for ski mountaineers and backcountry skiers who want maximum uphill efficiency with added confidence on the descent. Compared to the Travers CS, the Carbon Pro offers improved stability thanks to its Carbonfused Cuff, which provides more support when skiing technical terrain. The carbon sole adds torsional..

While the red, white, and blue coloring of the Quantum Free Pro may have you feeling like Captain America, there are in fact many countries representing this trio of action-packed colors. With a svelte weight, 65° range of motion, and innovative two-piece tongue, the Quantum Free Pro will allow you to ascend the skin track so quickly, your touring partner will have no choice but to..

If you've read any of our other Ridge boot descriptions, you know by now that we are quite excited about this platform. Not only does it walk exceedingly well, it skis exceptionally well, boasting a high performance-to-weight ratio. Unlike its smaller sister, the women's Ridge Pro boot uses carbon fiber in the cuff instead of fiberglass, reducing weight and increasing stiffness. As..

It’s said that “Necessity is the mother of invention.” While we don’t claim skiing a gazillion vertical feet to be a necessity, it certainly inspired innovation in the form of Tecnica Zero G Peak Carbon! This boot enters a small but increasingly prominent market of truly lightweight touring boots that punch above their weight class when pushed in downhill ski mode. It all starts wi..

Billed as the downhill-oriented pony in the Pierre Gignoux stable, the Mountain is all about committing descents, far off the beaten path. Being handmade by Pierre Gignoux in the heart of the French Alps, the Mountain is made with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring quality and performance. The asymmetrical cuffs feature two buckles, allowing the boot to be securely snugged ag..