SCARPA F1 XT Boot

At the same time and place every year, the boot wizards at SCARPA emerge from their R&D dungeons to see how their creations are being used. It was during such an emergence they noticed the F1 LT being pushed farther and harder than ever anticipated. With ideas in their heads for the next best thing, they retreated back from whence they emerged, spending the next year testing different brews of boots until finally, they emerged with the F1 XT.

Losing none of the mountaineering chops that made the LT an instant hit but gaining the progressivity found in many heavier options, the F1 XT is a boot that seriously excels in many areas. Keeping the generous 72° range of motion of its siblings, the XT is no slouch on the skin track. The stiff 3D Lambda Torsion Frame technology on the lower combined with the Carbon Grilamid cuff ensures confident and precise performance. Notably, no carbon in the lower means that this boot can be punched and adjusted, unlike the F1 LT, so even the gnarliest bunions can be accommodated. Finally, SCARPA opted for a cuff/instep bucke and burly cam-lock power strap for maximum durability.

If you can’t decide if you’re here for speed touring, mountaineering, or pushing the descent, the F1 XT will fit the bill perfectly.

• Buckles and a cam-lock power strap are stout and durable, especially within this category.
• Race-ready 72° range of motion allows for efficient climbing.
• Simple and clean Speed Lock LT ski/walk mechanism minimizes ice buildup and allows for adjustable forward lean between 11°, 13°, and 15°.
• Optional rear spoiler can further adjust forward lean by ± 2°.
• Grilamid FG LFT lower helps provide a progressive flex and is punchable if need be.
• Moldable liner from Intuition allows for a truly customized fit.
• RECCO helps with search and rescue efforts should you take the wrong turn.
• Italian ancestry.