Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Boot

Getting ready to order - is the fit the same or similar to the Cochise? The mondo sizing? Thanks!

I just stepped up to these from some old Maestrales (~2014). The difference in stiffness and downhill performance is incredible! And they weigh a full 20% less than the older Maestrales (1614g vs 2004g). I'm sure new Maestrales would be a more fair comparison, but I'm pretty sure the ZGTP is still lighter than them and the rest of the 4 buckle pack. If you're looking for the best performance to weight ratio in a touring boot, this has to be it.

The one major downside of the boot is the the fiddlyness. In order to get anywhere near an acceptable ROM, you have to loosen both buckles and the power strap on the top cuff which will slow down your transitions. Furthermore, when open, the top cuff is quite large, which could be problematic for some gaiters. Likewise, I could see it getting in the way of delicate footwork for proper climbing (rock or ice).

It's also worth noting that the stock liner is surprisingly thin. I generally run pretty warm yet I've already noticed some cold feet on colder tours. I do plan to ride lifts with these and it'll be interesting to see how they hold up on a chair on a cold, windy day. More than likely I'll run the stock liner for a season and then upgrade to Intuitions next season.

This follows years a couple of years of use, after years of using the Dynafit TLT 5s and 6CRs. While not quite as nimble on the up, they are solid on the down. I can't evaluate the flex ratings due to limited understanding / experience, but if they are 125 they seem like a relatively soft boot compared to old Lange bang black 130s. Possibly it's the greater amount of play. I'm wearing these in 29.5 but wear Dynafits in 29. But I think not: they feel like they fit well, and I'm not sure I've even baked them yet except by use. There is no slop: it's a tight boot on and off piste. It does tour very comfortably, and that's likely an indication of some softness in the right place. They drive everything from 80s to 108s. They are thus far warm (no extreme outings yet). I have not toured extensively in these, because other boots I own tour better (only in my mind perhaps). I would use them without hesitation if the touring involved some serious skiing objectives. For alpine climbing, they seem slightly big and heavy, but that is what I used for years before these comfortable boots which perform well. It's only when compared with very nimble contemporary ski mountaineering boots that they seem larger. They would be fine for snow and ice up to grade 3. I would find climbing grade 4 and up challenging (as it is anyway), and if long, exhausting with these. They are not especially heavy, especially for a 4 buckle driver. Interestingly, my son, whose feet are about 11.5 to my 12, can't even get his high volume (big arch and shovel like forefoot) foot into these boots at all. The construction may not be for certain foot shapes, just like any boot. These are my favorite boots and I've been lucky to have good ones before them fit by the great folks at skimo.

What is the weight of a single 29.5 Zero G Tour Pro boot?

Hi Guys,

I see the 20-21 version of these boots are going to be red. Is there anything beside color that will be changed for these boots in the upcoming season?

Thanks!

I'm stunned by these. I moved from the green TLT6P to the Fischer Carbon Travers, which I skied for nearly 200 days and 500k'+, to the ZGTP, thinking it would be a boot I'd use with one specific heavier pair of skis I got. After 1 week on them I can't imagine skiing anything else; they tour probably 90% as well as the Travers, maybe slightly better than the Atomic Backland Carbon w/the tongue in and decidedly better than the green TLT6P with the tongue in. The weight gain is so slight for the performance benefit, worlds better on the down than anything else I've owned for years. The last "beef" boots I tried were the old Technica Cochise 120s and the White era Maestrale RS, both of which had walk mode levers I felt could be described as "decorative"... not so the ZGTP. I've never been terribly fast (1600-1800'/hr on the up when touring, maybe 2000'/hr up racing) but these haven't slowed me down at all on the up.

The only thing I don't like about them is that, compared to the Travers/TLT6/Backland they are VERY fiddly at transition time. Oh well, good thing I have every other aspect of my transitions dialed.

TL;DR if you've been skeptical about the "beef" class of boots for their touring performance and disappointed by the crappy ROM in some of those boots, these are not the same thing at all. A legit 125 flex you can drive big skis hard in bad snow with, that walks uphill like a "race plus" boot.

What’s the BSL for the 22.5? Is it a true 22.5?

Hey guys, this might be moot for the year since you don't have my size in stock but...

I am a 27.5 in Salomon MTN/Lab, but 28.5 in Salomon X-Alpa, and 28.5 in Scarpa Maestrale RS (but they are too wide).

So do I want 27.5 or 28.5 in the Tecnica Pro Tour??

Thanks

I lost one of the two screws off of the ski/walk mechanism on one of my boots. Do you know if you have any inventory that would work, or should I just head to the hardware store? Thanks!!

I have a Tecnica Mach1 in 28.5 which offers me a good performance fit (about 12mm shell fit). Should I size up to 29.0 for the Pro Tour to get more backcountry comfort?

This is a great all-around boot if you care more about performance than weight but still want something light enough for big days. It skis as well as my old MTN Labs and has no problem with heavier powder skis (Völkl Katanas). It skins well enough that I rarely feel the need for my lighter boots. I have used it for about 25 days so far and haven't had any durability issues.

Some minor issues I have had:
- Good backwards mobility requires fully releasing the cuff buckles which makes transitions take longer.
- This boot is colder than others I have used, probably because of the relatively thin liner.
- The ski mode latch sometimes fails to lock in deep powder but it's easy to clear.
- Toe buckle is pretty much useless but it is riveted on and difficult to remove.
- Power strap is also riveted on.

How do these size? I'm 29 in Dynafits TLT5

Would you say the stock liner is comparable in thickness to a medium volume Intuition Pro Tour or a low volume?

I asked the same question of the Hawx XTD. I'm a big fan of intuition liners and would likely replace the stock liners with intuitions. Looking at either of these as my next boot and wondering what volume to possibly replace them with.

Thanks.

Damn these are a great boot. 10/10 would buy again (as long as no long term durability issues come up)

Skis better than most of the old 2000g-ish beef boots, uphills as well and even better than some 1200g boots (almost as good as Backlands with the tongues in). Keeping the clog buckles secured and the cuff buckles open yields IMPRESSIVE rom especially since it's overlap and skis amazing.

The upright lean makes wonky tech binding deltas much more manageable, but if you throw them into alpine bindings it feels real upright.

I actually had to get the Scouts since by the time I industry purchased, most people were out or didn't want to sell their last pair (understandable).

The sample size floating around down my way was my size - hence the early review.

These boots are pretty sweet in every regard. They go down as well as any boot I've skied; better than Mtn Labs or Vulcans. They weigh not much more than most regular touring boots, but are vastly superior when descending. In terms of touring and climbing, they go well. I loosen all the cuff buckles. Probably could use a bit more range of movement aft, but that's a minor quibble. Sole seems durable and grippy.

The walk/ski lever is simple and reliable. The powerstrap is the most user-friendly ever. For performance to weight ratio, this boot kills it.