Welcome to our selection of the best ski touring boots, specially put together to help you make the right choice for your mountain adventures. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert skier, finding the ideal boot is essential for combining comfort, performance and safety. In this guide, we have brought together the top models, taking into account criteria such as lightness, stiffness, comfort and versatility. Each boot has been carefully selected to meet the specific needs of ski touring enthusiasts, whether you prefer fast ascents or technical descents. Discover our selection and get ready to enjoy unforgettable experiences in the backcountry.
Comparison table
Model | Flex | Weight (pair) | Boot last | Cuff rotation | Level | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scott Cosmos Pro | 130 | 2760 g | 103 mm | 60° | Advanced - Expert | Adjustable forward lean from 12° to 14° |
Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro | 130 | 2578 g | 99 mm | 65° | Advanced - Expert | Includes a Recco reflector |
Atomic Backland Pro | — | 2332 g | 98 mm | 74° | Intermediate - Advanced | Narrowest boot last |
Tecnica Zero G Tour Scout | 120 | 2600 g | 99 mm | 65° | Advanced - Expert | Ball-bearing Free Move cuffs |
Dynafit Radical Pro | 120 | 2800 g | 104 mm | 60° | Advanced - Expert | Widest boot last in the selection |
Salomon Mtn Summit Pure | 90 | 2202 g | 99 mm | 75° | Intermediate - Advanced | Lightest |
Scarpa F1 RS | — | 2680 g | 101 mm | 62° | Advanced - Expert | Overlap Flow construction |
Fischer Travers Tour | — | 2300 g | 100 mm | 80° | Advanced - Expert | Greatest cuff rotation (80°) |
Scarpa Maestrale | 110 | 2760 g | 102 mm | 61° | Intermediate - Advanced | Bio-circular TPU Desmopan® CQ MBC shell |
Dynafit Ridge | 110 | 2560 g | 101 mm | 70° | Intermediate - Advanced | Master Step inserts |
Scott Cosmos Pro
The Scott Cosmos Pro is a ski touring boot focused on power and downhill performance. Its Grilamid shell and memory foam liner suit wider feet, while its ski/walk mode releases 60° of cuff rotation for efficient ascents.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the only one to let you choose your forward lean, between 12° and 14°: the boot adapts to your skiing style rather than the other way round.
Who is it ideal for?
For seasoned skiers with a strong technical background, looking for power and precision on powder descents, without giving up comfort on the climb.
Key strengths:
- Power
- Precision
- Comfort
Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro
The Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro is a ski touring boot, the highest-performing model in the Zero G range, with a Grilamid shell and an injected carbon cuff. It combines a stiff flex of 130 with a low weight for efficient ascents and committed descents, with a precise boot last.
What sets it apart from the others?
Its injected carbon cuff allows it to reach a 130 flex while shedding weight compared with the previous generation, and its Recco reflector helps rescue teams locate you.
Who is it ideal for?
For seasoned skiers with very strong technical and physical ability, fans of freetouring, who do not want any compromise between weight and downhill support.
Key strengths:
- Stiffness
- Lightweight
- Performance
Atomic Backland Pro
The Atomic Backland Pro is a ski touring boot designed to strike a balance between uphill efficiency and downhill support on varied routes. Its Carbon Loaded PU shell and Free/Lock 4.0 system provide 74° of cuff travel, making it well suited to ski touring.
What sets it apart from the others?
It has the narrowest boot last in the selection (98 mm): a precise fit for low-volume feet, with direct control that wider models cannot offer.
Who is it ideal for?
For experienced skiers, already technically confident, who backcountry ski regularly and are looking for a compromise between ascent and descent on varied terrain.
Key strengths:
- Versatility
- Comfort
- Efficiency
Tecnica Zero G Tour Scout
The Tecnica Zero G Tour Scout is a ski touring boot designed to prioritise uphill performance without compromising downhill support on long outings with substantial elevation gain. Its T-Hike walk mode with dual locking and 65° range of motion make the ascent easier, while its 120 flex delivers a firm hold on the descent.
What makes it different from the others?
It is the only model with Free Move bearings combined with the dual-locking T-Hike mechanism: energy expenditure on the ascent is reduced with every stride.
Who is it ideal for?
For experienced skiers with solid skills, who alternate long climbs with demanding descents and need demanding support at high speed.
Key strengths:
- Lightweight
- Range of motion
- Stiff
Dynafit Radical Pro
The Dynafit Radical Pro is a ski touring boot that combines freedom of movement on the ascent with stiffness on the descent throughout the freetouring season. Its 120 flex ensures direct power transfer, and the Hoji Lock system links ski/walk mode and closure in a single movement, with 60° of travel.
What makes it different from the others?
It has the widest last in the range (104 mm): the only one that accommodates medium to very wide feet without sacrificing precision.
Who is it ideal for?
For experienced skiers with sound technical ability who are looking for precision and power through the turns in freetouring.
Key strengths:
- Precision
- Power transfer
- Versatility
Salomon Mtn Summit Pure
The Salomon Mtn Summit Pure is a ski touring boot that performs just as well on long skin track ascents as it does on descents in varied snow. Its lightweight Ultramid shell and GripWalk sole make walking easier, and its flex rating of 90 offers intermediate support for tackling steep slopes.
What makes it different from the others?
It is the lightest in the range (2202 g), ideal for fast ascents.
Who is it ideal for?
For experienced skiers who are progressing and want a balance between lightness on the ascent and support on the descent.
Key strengths:
- Versatility
- Customisation
- Support
Scarpa F1 RS
The Scarpa F1 RS is a ski touring boot that supports long, technical climbs as well as committed off-piste descents. Its Overlap Flow construction combines soft instep panels, which free up the ankle when walking, with a rigid lower Grilamid shell for the descent.
What makes it different from the others?
It is the only model with Overlap Flow construction: soft instep panels free the ankle when walking, on a rigid lower shell that transfers power on the descent.
Who is it ideal for?
For experienced skiers with a strong technical background who tackle technical terrain on both the climb and the descent.
Key strengths:
- Lightness
- Versatility
- Support
Fischer Travers Tour
The Fischer Travers Tour is a ski touring boot designed for uphill-focused outings without compromising the descent. Its 80° cuff rotation frees the ankle for walking, then locks firmly into ski mode thanks to the Double-Lock system, for technical ascents and steep runs.
What sets it apart from the others?
It has the largest cuff rotation in the range (80°): the ankle is released on long climbs, then locked firmly by the Double-Lock system for the descent.
Who is it ideal for?
For experienced ski tourers with strong physique and solid skills, looking for a boot capable of handling technical climbs and demanding descents.
Key strengths:
- Mobility
- Precision
- Grip
Scarpa Maestrale
The Scarpa Maestrale is a ski touring boot that is just as at home on day tours as it is on multi-day ski expeditions. Its flex of 110, combined with the Alpine Axial Hybrid construction, delivers solid support on the descent, while its 61° cuff rotation and heat-mouldable Pro Flex Touring Intuition liner make long ascents easier. It features a Recco reflector, which helps rescuers locate you.
What sets it apart from the others?
Its Desmopan® CQ MBC shell in bio-circular TPU is the only eco-designed construction in the range, with no compromise on downhill stiffness.
Who is it ideal for?
For intermediate to advanced skiers who tour regularly and want a boot capable of linking climbs and descents on long outings without sacrificing comfort.
Key strengths:
- Versatility
- Comfort
- Support
Dynafit Ridge
The Dynafit Ridge is a ski touring boot that combines uphill lightness and downhill stiffness on freetouring routes. Its Grilamid shell and cuff, reinforced with fibreglass, deliver a lively flex of 110, and its 70° cuff rotation frees the ankle for long ascents.
What sets it apart from the others?
It is the only model fitted with the Master Step system: patented inserts that make step-in easier, for quick entry even in technical conditions.
Who is it ideal for?
For intermediate to advanced freetouring skiers looking for a boot that combines precise support on the descent with comfort on the climb across varied terrain.
Key strengths:
- Versatility
- Precision
- Lightness
Which ski touring boots are wide?
Among the models mentioned, the Dynafit Radical Pro (104 mm), the Scott Cosmos Pro (103 mm) and the Scarpa Maestrale (102 mm) are the widest. The Dynafit Ridge (101 mm), the Scarpa F1 RS (101 mm), the Fischer Travers Tour (100 mm) sits in the middle range, ideal for medium-width feet.
Which ski touring boots are suitable for narrow feet?
For those with narrow feet, we recommend the following models: Atomic Backland Pro, Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro and Tecnica Zero G Tour Scout.