F1 Ski Boot

What do you get when you merge an Alien with a Maestrale, a race boot with a beef boot, an extraterrestrial with a cold northwesterly wind? You get an F1 race car, er, two-buckle touring boot! As Scarpa's signature backcountry touring boot, the F1 sits at the crossroads of out-of-this-world uphill speed and deep-powder charging on high-fat skis. The hinged Evo tongue on the F1 allows for excellent ankle range-of-motion on steeper skintracks and flatter slogs alike, while the high cuff and power-strap-based design means you'll blast down steep lines without reservation. To create that coveted power-to-weight ratio, the designers borrowed Alien technology by inserting carbon fiber into the lower shell in a splayed pattern that transfers power directly from your leg to the ski. A Grilamid cuff provides plentiful support when skiing in the front-seat and a scooped rear design means a turn in the back-seat won't end in a crash. The boot's lower is held together with a BOA system that cinches a generous 102mm last for just the right forefoot fit.

Carbon Core Tech is fiber-reinforced nylon that makes the lower shell more rigid.
Fast Buckle works in conjunction with a burly Velcro strap for simple and secure cuff.
Alien style Boa® lacing system in the lower shell lets you dial in the perfect fit.
SCARPA Intuition® liners (221g [27]) are heat moldable and preloaded with flex zones.
Evo tongue is designed to flex with your leg and can be topped up with a power strap (+26g).
UFO EVO soles are the latest in durable grip from the Vibram® family of overachievers.
62 degree range of motion is what your ankles would demand if they could talk.
Dynafit Quick Insert fittings help make stepping into tech bindings a treat.
Two forward lean settings let you tune your stance to match your style.
Update 2018/19: The iconic Scarpa F1 is still ahead of its time but in order to keep everyone happy with shiny new boots, a new paint job was brought to the table along with some Recco hardware in the power strap.

Update 2020/21: The Scarpa F1 has received a fabulous new look for the new year. Additionally, the F1 now has a small plastic extension on the lateral side of the lower shell to help guide the tongue over top, preventing it from occasionally snagging underneath when you don the boots.