SCARPA Ski Boots for 2023-24

From SCARPA’s humble beginnings in northern Italy to their expansive current line of fine-tuned footwear for skiers, climbers, hikers and runners, SCARPA has spent the last 80+ years dedicated to creating innovative and well-crafted mountain footwear. This dedication to innovation continues for the 2023-24 ski season, with an update to the iconic Maestrale and Gea ski boots to make them lighter and fit better than ever.

Alpine AT Boots

Designed in conjunction with ski racing icon Bode Miller, the 4-Quattro ski boots are the lightest ski boots in their class. They are designed to combine power, precision, and sustainability to be the perfect ski boots, both on and off-piste.

All boots in the 4-Quattro series feature plant-based shells and cuffs that are created from Castor beans to help reduce the amount of carbon released in the production process. The 4-Quattros also feature an incredibly progressive flex that allows the boot to easily absorb small bumps while still providing plenty of pushback when sinking into groomer carves or large compressions in the backcountry. Carbon-infused Grilamid inserts supply torsional stiffness, which makes edge-to-edge transitions snappy and intuitive. Also included on the 4-Quattro series are Speed Lock 4 levers that are easy to work with gloves or mittens on and provide a 61-degree range of motion, allowing long, efficient strides in the backcountry or the parking lot. Combined with GripWalk-norm Presa outsoles, walking in ski boots has never been easier.

Compared to the Maestrale and Gea series of boots, the 4-Quattros have a much lower instep height, closer to that of a traditional overlap boot, while maintaining the progressive flex of a 3-piece boot. This is due to the unique Alpine Axial Hybrid construction that attaches the ladders farther down the medial side of the boot to provide a more adjustable fit and volume that works for most foot shapes. The 4-Quattro series also features a lower stand height than the Maestrale and Gea series, lowering the skier’s center of gravity and providing a more connected feeling to the ski.

Men’s 4-Quattro Ski Boots. XT on Left, SL Right

Women’s 4-Quattro Ski Boots. XT on Left, SL Right

Men's 4-Quattro	Women's 4-Quattro
Sizes Available: 24.5-31 (Half Sizes Available)	Sizes Available: 22.5-27 (Half Sizes Available)
Flex Rating: 130 (XT), 120 (SL)	Flex Rating: 115 (XT), 100 (SL)
Weight: 1500 g (XT), 1430 g (SL) (Size 27)	Weight: 1345 g (XT), 1290 g (SL) (Size 25)
Last: 100 mm	Last: 100 mm
Range of Motion: 61-Degrees	Range of Motion: 61-Degrees
Binding Compatibility: Gripwalk, AT	Binding Compatibility: Gripwalk, AT

4-Quattro XT

The 4-Quattro XT features a Grilamid Bio shell with an additional carbon insert in the cuff to create a stiffer flexing boot with a minimal weight penalty. It also includes an elastic Booster Strap to absorb small bumps while delivering excellent forward power transmission.

4-Quattro SL

              The 4-Quattro SL is made instead with a Pebax R-New shell and single carbon insert in the shell to create a high-performing boot in a 120-flex package. It also includes a traditional Finger Strap powerstrap.

Alpine Touring Boots

Headlining the Alpine Touring collection are the tried-and-true Maestrale and Women’s Gea series. Updated for 2023-2024, they have a completely redesigned shell that improves fit, shaves weight, and keeps a premium on skiing performance. For all Meastrale and Gea boots, they have removed the Lambda Frame that had been a staple and replaced it with a Carbon Core Insert, similar to what is seen in the Quattro series to reduce the weight yet keep exceptional torsional rigidity and downhill performance. They also adjusted the shape of the shell, moving from a 101mm to 102mm last, and changing where the widest point of the boot is. So not only are the new Maestrale and Geas wider, that width is better placed to accommodate the “sixth toe” ensuring a better fit for more skiers.

Along with shell updates, the Maestrale and Gea also have updated powerstraps, boot soles, HRS straps, liners, and ski/walk mechanisms. All these updates have led to a more refined and the best Maestrale and Gea ever. To see all the in-depth updates, check out our write-up here.

Maestrale RS and Gea RS

Maestrale RS	Gea RS
Sizes Available: 24.5-32 (Half Sizes Available)	Sizes Available: 22.5-27 (Half Sizes Available)
Flex Rating: 125	Flex Rating: 120
Weight: 1470 g (Size 27)	Weight: 1310 g (Size 25)
Last: 102 mm	Last: 102 mm
Range of Motion: 61-Degrees	Range of Motion: 61-Degrees
Binding Compatibility: TLT, AT	Binding Compatibility: TLT, AT

              The Maestrale RS and Gea RS ski boots provide the perfect blend of backcountry functionality and downhill performance. In order to increase downhill performance over the regular Maestrale and Gea, the RS utilize the same carbon core insert found lower in the shell in the cuff to increase stiffness, with minimal weight penalty. The Maestrale and Gea RS also add an elastic Booster-style

Maestrale and Gea

Maestrale	Gea
Sizes Available: 24.5-32 (Half Sizes Available)	Sizes Available: 22.5-27 (Half Sizes Available)
Flex Rating: 110	Flex Rating: 100
Weight: 1400 g (Size 27)	Weight: 1240 g (Size 25)
Last: 102 mm	Last: 102 mm
Range of Motion: 61-Degrees	Range of Motion: 61-Degrees
Binding Compatibility: TLT, AT	Binding Compatibility: TLT, AT

              Lightweight and versatile, the Maestrale and Gea are suitable for skiers of any level who don’t want to sacrifice skiing performance in the backcountry. Combined with the updated shell shape, the Wave Closure system is also updated this year with adjusted anchor placements, to promote a better ‘wrap’ from the plastic shell, also improving the fit overall.

Ultralight Touring

              Whether you call it ski mountaineering, expedition touring, or ultralight touring, the F1 series of boots delivers. The SCARPA F1 series of boots provide unmatched comfort and functionality with minimal loss of skiing performance, making them the perfect boot for your next traverse, hut trip, or peak objective.

F1 XT

Sizes Available: 23-31 (Whole Sizes only)

Flex Rating: 95

Weight: 1145 g (size 27)

Last: 100 mm

Range of Motion: 72-Degrees

Binding Compatibility: TLT

Designed with expert ski mountaineers in mind, the F1 XT is designed to be used with ultralight gear and ski as well as possible without adding weight. To do this, the shell is made from a fiberglass infused Grilamid and the cuff utilizes a carbon fiber infused Grilamid, to increase stiffness where its needed. The boot also utilizes a Cam Buckle Powerstrap to enhance power transmission on the downhills.

F1 GT

F1 GT Men's	F1 GT Women's
Sizes Available: 24-31 (Whole Sizes Only)	Sizes Available: 23-27 (Whole Sizes Only)
Flex Rating: 90	Flex Rating: 90
Weight: 1165 g (Size 27)	Weight: 1075 g (Size 25)
Last: 100 mm	Last: 100 mm
Range of Motion: 72-Degrees	Range of Motion: 72-Degrees
Binding Compatibility: TLT	Binding Compatibility: TLT

              The F1 GT is designed to help you get to your next peak faster than ever. Two buckles and a single power strap make transitions easy, while a fiberglass infused Grilamid shell provides plenty of skiing punch in a lightweight package.

F1

F1 Men's	F1 Women's
Sizes Available: 24.5-31 (Half Sizes Available)	Sizes Available: 21.5-27 (Half Sizes Available)
Flex Rating: 95	Flex Rating: 95
Weight: 1260 g (Size 27)	Weight: 1080 g (Size 25)
Last: 102 mm	Last: 102 mm
Range of Motion: 62-Degrees	Range of Motion: 62-Degrees
Binding Compatibility: TLT	Binding Compatibility: TLT

              The F1 ski boots are the standard for lightweight touring and are designed to be stiff, responsive, and comfortable. The Grilamid shell features a carbon insert that goes around the arch to provide stiffness without adding unnecessary weight. An Intuition liner adds comfort and precision to the fit, while the lower Boa system allows the skier to adjust the fit and volume of the boot around the foot.

F1 LT

F1 LT Men's	F1 LT Women's
Sizes Available: 24-31 (Whole Sizes Only)	Sizes Available: 23-27 (Whole Sizes Only)
Flex Rating: 100	Flex Rating: 100
Weight: 990 g (Size 27)	Weight: 930 g (Size 25)
Last: 100 mm	Last: 100 mm
Range of Motion: 72-Degrees	Range of Motion: 72-Degrees
Binding Compatibility: TLT	Binding Compatibility: TLT

              The lightest boot in the F1 family, the F1 LT borrows features from the tried-and-true Alien race series to create the ultimate boot for high mileage missions where every gram counts. The F1 LT includes a carbon infused Grilamid shell and cuff to shave weight while retaining plenty of skiing power while a 3D Lambda Frame wraps around the shell to increase torsional rigidity for better ski control. The lower Boa System also functions on an exclusive floating frame to dial in fit and is protected by a waterproof gaiter.

Skimo Race

              Alright, who wants to go fast? The award-winning, podium-topping Alien series sets the bar for what skimo boots can be. Featuring the innovative Speed Lock Lite lever that only requires a single adjustment before using and loosens the cuff while simultaneously engaging walk mode as you cycle through 4 distinct positions.

Alien 4.0

Sizes Available: 39-44 (EU Shoe Sizes, Whole Sizes only)

Flex Rating: 110

Weight: 610 g (size 42)

Last: 99 mm

Range of Motion: 76-Degrees

Binding Compatibility: TLT

              The Alien 4.0 is the lightest SCARPA boot available and a perennial podium-topper. Crafted from hand-laid carbon fiber with Pebax inserts in the cuff for a contoured closure and a protective toe cap. Even with clear race intentions, the Alien 4.0 still provides an incredible fit thanks to the Intuition liner and adjustable Boa lower that creates a snug, pressure point free fit.

Alien 1.0

Alien 1.0 Men's	Alien 1.0 Women's
Sizes Available: 24-30 (Whole Sizes Only)	Sizes Available: 24-27 (Whole Sizes Only)
Flex Rating: 110	Flex Rating: 110
Weight: 785 g (Size 27)	Weight: 735 g (Size 25)
Last: 99 mm	Last: 99 mm
Range of Motion: 75-Degrees	Range of Motion: 75-Degrees
Binding Compatibility: TLT	Binding Compatibility: TLT

              Designed for training or skimo racers on a budget, the Alien 1.0 still has a hand laid carbon fiber cuff, but features a carbon infused Grilamid shell to increase durability with minimal weight penalty. The Intuition liner also features a full-height tongue to increase comfort during long distance training.

Alien

Sizes Available: 24-30 (Whole Sizes Only)

Flex Rating: 95

Weight: 870 g (size 27)

Last: 99 mm

Range of Motion: 72-Degrees

Binding Compatibility: TLT

              For those looking to get into skimo or just wanting to get some dawn laps at their local hill before work, the Alien delivers an unbeatable blend of value and performance. The Alien has a full carbon infused Grilamid construction for durability and a full-size Intuition liner for comfort.