Scarpa F1 Alpine Touring Boot

User Reviews

• Very comfortable and fits your foot like a glove.
• Able to wear for a full day in the backcountry comfortably.
• Lightweight and provides impressive range of motion.
• Skis well, and stiffer than other options at a similar weight.
• Very lightweight and stiff for the performance provided.

Expert Reviews

• Uses a liner that molds to your feet for performance and comfort.
• The inside liner is more durable than other options on the market.
• Features two velcro power straps and BOA dial to create a snug fit and saves weight over buckles.
• Maintains a high degree of rigidity, letting you drive a ski into difficult snow.
• Comfortable right out of the box.
• Reasonably priced for the quality you get.
• Performs exceptionally well during downhill portions of the run.
• The carbon-fiber frame provides great energy transmission.
• The lean-lock system makes getting in and out of the boot very easy.
• Great on the uphills due to relatively light weight and wide range of motion.
• Also excels at hiking over dirt or snow.
• If you take the time to really crank down on the straps and BOA before skiing, you can get terrific downhill performance out of this boot.

User Reviews

• Reports of cracked and broken tongues that requires sending the boot back.
• The tongue may not adjust as much as you need it to.
• Some reports of the BOA system breaking.

Expert Reviews

• Is not an “ultralight” touring boot but is lighter than most boots that ski well on the down.
• The forward range of motion in walk motion seems a little bit less than some other Scarpa boots.
• Might need to add a custom foot-bed or custom orthotic if you want extra support.
• The fixed tongue makes it a bit more difficult to get on and off when compared to other Scarpa boots.
• The BOA lock can be a little difficult to use with ski gloves on.
• Can be tricky to find the right crampon that fits this boot, although it may just require you testing out different bails.
• The straps and BOA can be a little fiddly.