Best Alpine Touring Skiing Equipment in 2026

The perfect light touring or beginning backcountry ski boots

Synthetic uppers provide ample support for light backcountry use

Anatomic foot bed provides good support and stiff midsole procides needed ski control

Last Width: 99

Skill Level: Expert

Flex: Stiff

Last Width: 97

Skill Level: Expert

Flex: Stiff

Plastic hinged cuff and stiff midsole provides support and ski control on this all synthetic BC ski boot

Speed lace system offered a precise fit and durable zippered lace cover keeps snow out and adds warmth

Rottefella NNN-BC sole works in all NNN-BC system bindings, manual or automatic

For Backcountry Skiers Who Don’t Compromise | Stiff yet lightweight, the Maestrale RS combines the efficiency you need for long backcountry tours with impressive ski-ability on the descent.

Carbon Grilamid LFT Shell & Grilamid Bio Evo V-Frame Cuff | The lightweight carbon and Grilamid shell optimizes power transfer, while the planet-friendly bio-based cuff adds torsional rigidity on the descent and increased range of motion in walk mode.

Speed Lock XT Ski/Walk Mode | The lever is easy to use, even with gloves on and reduces the likelihood of snow and ice buildup for fast, fuss-free transitions.

Warm and comfortable without sacrificing performance.

Mobile walking boots with Vibram soles for easy and safe stair and parking lot traverses.

Heat-moldable inner-liner for fit to your foot.

Shell Material: carbon loaded polyamide, carbon fiber

Flex: 110

Last Width: 98mm

For Big Backcountry Lines | The stiffest, most powerful boot in SCARPA’s touring line, the Maestrale XT provides high-level downhill performance for backcountry skiers who charge.

Bi-Injection Grilamid & Carbon Grilamid LFT Shell | These two different materials offer a combination of stiffness and torsional rigidity without compromising strength or weight.

Performance Closure | Two-buckle closure on the cuff paired with the lower Wave Closure system, which offers the security of two buckles at half the weight, ensures power transfer without play.

Setting the Standard | Comfortable and just as reliable on the skintrack as it is in the descent, the Maestrale is the benchmark for all-around touring performance.

Sustainable Shell | Constructed from a thermoplastic shell made of plant oil, the Pebax Rnew shell retains its performance in cold weather and offers outstanding energy return.

Speed Lock XT Ski/Walk Mode | The lever is easy to use, even with gloves on, and reduces the likelihood of snow and ice buildup for fast, fuss-free transitions.

Velcro Power Strap & Buckle Microregulation

Flex-Tongue

HOJI Single Lock

Touring Sole Flex

NNN Compatible

Lace Up Liner

Shell Material: PU

Flex: 110

Last Width: 103.5mm

ID LINER: For high sportive skiers - 100% customizable. The 100% customizable ID liners are thermo formable in only 6 - 12 minutes. They are the lightest and warmest liners for high sportive skiers and offer immediate response and energy transmission.