We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Scarpa F1 Alpine Touring Boot – Women’s and summarize the results below:
Universal Ranking
PeakScore: 79 (out of 100)
User Rating: 3.6 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.8 stars 
Number of Ratings Reviewed: 7
Pros & Cons
Reasons to buy:
User Reviews
- Lightweight and comfortable.
- Supportive when compared to other options.
- Provides ample range of motion.
Expert Reviews
- The shell is reinforced to aid in improving lateral stability.
- The BOA system creates uniform tightness that can be done with one hand for convenience.
- Heat moldable liner for personalization.
- Offers comfort for the uphill and power for the down.
- Transitions are easy with the use of a lever to change between walk and ski mode.
- Ultralight weight at only 2.3 lbs per boot.
- Impressive downhill performance given how light the boot is.
Reasons NOT to buy:
User Reviews
- The intuition liner is pretty thin, and doesn’t offer much support or durability.
- The lack of rigidity in the liner makes it slightly difficult and tedious to remove from the boot.
- Reports of broken tongue that requires sending the boot back.
Expert Reviews
- The sizing can be a little tricky.
- When the boot flexes, you may hear squeaking sounds.
- The walking mechanism can turn icy when walking in deep snow.
- While the straps are lightweight and normally convenient, they can be a little fiddly during transitions.
Summary:
The Scarpa F1 Alpine Touring Boot for women is a versatile, lightweight, and stable option for those looking to hit the sweet spot between minimal uphill weight and sufficient downhill power. Despite some reports of the liner being not rigid enough and lacking in support, the proficient uphill and downhill performance, heat-moldable liner, and easy transitions make this a great option for backcountry skiers.
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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4.