Buying advice

Ski touring boot buying advice

Every metre of elevation counts. So does every gram.

Who is the ski touring boot for?

Question 1 of 5

Our selection

The Ski touring boots we took a close look at. Every answer narrows it down.

All ski touring boots

Ski touring boots by use

Filter by use or sort by weight and cuff rotation.

Scarpa Maestrale RSMenScarpaMaestrale RS1,570 gyes130
619.35€
Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro LEMenScarpa4-Quattro Pro LESize 271,540 gyes130+
785.95€
Scott Cosmos ProMenScottCosmos ProSize 25.51,380 g60 °yes
444.85€
Atomic Hawx Magna XTD 130MenAtomicHawx Magna XTD 130Sizes 27/27.5 · 29/29.52,060 g54 °yes
558.05€
Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 115 BOAWomenAtomicHawx Prime XTD 115 BOA1,826 g54 °yes
554.75€
Scarpa F1 GTMenScarpaF1 GT72 °yes
581.25€
Scott OrbitMenScottOrbitSize 27.01,330 g60 °yes
330.25€
Dalbello Quantum EVO SportMenDalbelloQuantum EVO SportSize 2351,150 g65 °
359.85€
Dalbello Quantum FreeMenDalbelloQuantum FreeSizes 26.5–30.51,270 g65 °110
446.05€
Dalbello Cabrio LV Free 120 IFMenDalbelloCabrio LV Free 120 IF1,980 g65 °120
469.25€
La Sportiva Kilo XTRMenLa SportivaKilo XTRSizes 25.5–29.5
679.85€
La Sportiva SenderMenLa SportivaSender
637.35€
Dynafit Radical ProMenDynafitRadical ProSizes 27–28.51,400 g60 °yes
578.35€
La Sportiva RacetronMenLa SportivaRacetronSize 29,5825 g75 °yes
419.25€
La Sportiva VegaWomenLa SportivaVegaSize 23.51,245 g60 °yes
296.85€
Dalbello QuantumMenDalbelloQuantumSizes 23.5–25.565 °
202.95€
Dalbello Quantum Free 110MenDalbelloQuantum Free 110Sizes 24.5 · 30.565 °110
255.35€
Scarpa Maestrale XTMenScarpaMaestrale XTSize 27,0
428.55€
Scarpa F1MenScarpaF1Sizes 28–301,260 g62 °yes
482.35€
Scarpa F1 LTMenScarpaF1 LTSizes 27 · 30990 g72 °yes
634.35€
Scarpa F1WomenScarpaF1Sizes 24–271,080 g62 °yes
485.85€
Scarpa F1 LTWomenScarpaF1 LTSizes 24–27930 g72 °yes
630.95€
Scarpa 4-Quattro XTMenScarpa4-Quattro XTSize 32,560 °
584.55€
Scarpa 4-Quattro SLMenScarpa4-Quattro SLSizes 31 · 32,51,430 g61 °yes
513.55€
Dalbello Quantum EVO Sport (2023)MenDalbelloQuantum EVO Sport (2023)Size 23.565 °
317.85€
Dalbello Quantum EVO (2023)WomenDalbelloQuantum EVO (2023)Size 26.565 °
275.95€
La Sportiva Raceborg IIMenLa SportivaRaceborg II75 °yes
Scott CelesteWomenScottCelesteSizes 26–2760 °yes100
373.55€
Scott Cosmos Re-SourceMenScottCosmos Re-SourceSizes 23.5–26.560 °yes110
379.65€
Dalbello Quantum EVOMenDalbelloQuantum EVOSizes 25.5–29.51,050 g65 °
514.95€
Dalbello Quantum EVOWomenDalbelloQuantum EVO1,020 g65 °
468.45€
Dalbello Quantum EVO SportWomenDalbelloQuantum EVO Sport1,070 g65 °
419.15€
Dalbello Quantum FreeWomenDalbelloQuantum FreeSize 27.51,200 g65 °105
445.65€
La Sportiva KiloMenLa SportivaKiloSizes 26.5 · 27.51,000 g
637.35€
Dalbello Quantum Free ProMenDalbelloQuantum Free Pro1,300 g65 °130
541.35€
Dalbello Quantum Space ProMenDalbelloQuantum Space ProSizes 255 · 2651,265 g65 °120
438.45€
Dalbello Quantum SpaceMenDalbelloQuantum Space1,300 g65 °110
569.85€
Dalbello Quantum Space SportMenDalbelloQuantum Space Sport1,300 g65 °100
401.45€
Scarpa F1 SEMenScarpaF1 SE62 °yes
474.15€
Dalbello Cabrio LV Free 105 IFWomenDalbelloCabrio LV Free 105 IF1,780 g65 °105
468.45€
Dynafit TLT X PUMenDynafitTLT X PUSizes 25.5–26.51,140 g60 °yes
496.95€
Scarpa 4-Quattro SLWomenScarpa4-Quattro SLyes110
619.35€
La Sportiva Kilo XTRWomenLa SportivaKilo XTRSize 26
679.85€
Dalbello Cabrio MV Free 95 IFWomenDalbelloCabrio MV Free 95 IF1,790 g65 °95
397.95€
Dynafit RadicalWomenDynafitRadicalSizes 24–271,390 g60 °yes
409.05€
Dynafit TLT XWomenDynafitTLT XSizes 23–26.5930 g60 °yes
604.45€
Dynafit TLT X PUWomenDynafitTLT X PUSizes 24–27990 g60 °yes
497.15€
Dynafit RidgeMenDynafitRidgeSizes 25.5–291,280 g70 °yes
658.75€
Dynafit RidgeWomenDynafitRidgeSizes 24–271,150 g70 °yes
658.75€
Scarpa Gea RSWomenScarpaGea RS1,405 gyes125
621.55€
Scarpa GeaWomenScarpaGea1,340 gyes100
649.95€
Dynafit RadicalWomenDynafitRadicalSizes 23–261,390 g60 °yes
497.15€
Dynafit Seven SummitsWomenDynafitSeven SummitsSizes 24–271,360 g60 °yes
415.85€
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120MenAtomicBackland XTD Carbon 1201,380 g74 °yes
Atomic Backland XTD 110MenAtomicBackland XTD 1101,369 g74 °yes
699.99€
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 GWMenAtomicBackland XTD Carbon 120 GW1,380 g74 °yes
799.99€
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115WomenAtomicBackland XTD Carbon 1151,290 g74 °yes
799.99€
Atomic Backland Carbon ULMenAtomicBackland Carbon UL982 g74 °yes
660.05€
Atomic Backland CarbonMenAtomicBackland Carbon1,179 g74 °yes
636.55€
Atomic Backland ProMenAtomicBackland Pro1,166 g74 °yes
479.85€
Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOAWomenAtomicHawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA1,668 g54 °yes
Scarpa Alien 1.0WomenScarpaAlien 1.0735 g75 °yes
Atomic Backland Pro WWomenAtomicBackland Pro WSize 25/25.51,056 g74 °yes
Scarpa F1 GT WmnWomenScarpaF1 GT WmnSize 24yes
Dalbello Quantum LiteMenDalbelloQuantum LiteSizes 25.5–29.5875 g65 °
371.15€

H Values marked H come from the manufacturers.

Ascent check

How much boot do you carry uphill?

Weight on your feet versus support on the descent: three classes, mapped by cuff rotation, and the boots that fit them.

Cuff rotationWeight on the footup to 1,100 g

lots of vertical gain, fast

Light

  • Less weight on your feet saves energy on long tours.
  • Light boots are often softer; they give you less control over the ski on the descent.

Cuff rotationWeight on the footfrom 1,450 g

freeride touring, off-piste

Downhill-focused

  • A more substantial boot gives you more control over the ski on the descent, but costs more energy uphill.
  • Is it compatible with your binding? Have the sole standard and pin inserts checked by a specialist retailer.

Schematic illustration. Weight per boot according to the manufacturer, in the size stated.

Good to know

Explained briefly

If you want to dig deeper

Buying advice

How much should a ski touring boot weigh?

That depends on what matters more to you. Lightweight boots save energy on long tours, while heavier, stiffer boots give you more control of the ski on the descent. Manufacturers state weight differently: usually per boot in a reference size, some without a size or without saying whether they mean one boot or a pair. The finder only shows a weight when the manufacturer states both.

What does cuff rotation mean?

Cuff rotation is the angle through which the cuff can move in walk mode. More movement makes long strides on the ascent easier.

Which skins do I need?

Skins match the ski, not the boot: their width and length depend on your touring ski. You’ll find them in the shop under ski touring skins.

Frequently asked questions

Will any ski touring boot fit any binding?

No. Pin bindings need pin inserts in the boot; frame and alpine bindings need a compatible sole. Have the combination checked by a specialist retailer.

Which size do I need?

Ski touring boots are measured in Mondopoint, meaning foot length in centimetres. Try them on with touring socks.

As of 22 October 2026. Product details from the product pages on sportfits.eu.