Scarpa Alien 1.0 Alpine Touring Boot

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Scarpa Alien 1.0 Alpine Touring Boot and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: N/A (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.9 stars 
Expert Rating: N/A stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 11

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Provides improved ankle mobility so you can walk quickly and effectively.
  • Provides ease-of-use during transition for reliability and functionality.
  • Works well for general touring and training, showing the versatility of this boot.
  • The cuffs are tight to prevent any snow from getting inside of your boots.
  • Provides plenty of stiffness for plenty of performance benefits for expert and advanced ski-mountaineers.
  • The boots fit really well with a variety of ski types.

Expert Reviews

  • Very lightweight compared to other boots on the market.
  • The transitions are effective for changes on-the-go.
  • The pivots on the cuffs provide plenty of ankle mobility during walking.
  • The carbon fiber is stiff and lightweight for performance benefits on all-day ski mountaineering.
  • Contains intuition liners for plenty of comfort during all-day use.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Some reports of pressure points on some users’ toes because of the fit of the boot.
  • The fit of the boot is slightly narrower than the previous model, meaning you may need to try-on before purchasing.
  • The shoe is high volume, so it may not work for those with certain foot shapes.

Summary:

The Scarpa Alien 1.0 Alpine Touring Boot is a versatile, functional, and lightweight option that works well for all-day ski mountaineering for a variety of level skiers. For those who need a relatively user-friendly, protective, and comfortable option, this could be the best choice out of all lightweight and carbon fiber boots on the market.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2.