Best Alpine Touring Skis in 2025

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

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.

LuxFit Pro Tour Laceable, pre molded and lasted with Ultralon heat moldable foams. Features an asymmetric tongue, a medium density collar & foam package with a flex notch for increased range of motion while hiking.

PowerLite Shell The shell is purpose-built to result in the best skiing, lightest weight boots ever produced. Made with four different stiffnesses of TPU and optimized wall thickness profiling, the Powerlite Shell achieves a paradoxical balance of lightweight agility and power. The resulting boots weigh in as some of the lightest alpine and freeride on the market, yet they ski with all the power and drive of heavier boots.

Powerlock Spyne Walk Mode Powerful and solid external walk mode with 50° range of cuff motion.

Shell Material: DB HyperLite

Flex: 120

Last Width: 100 - 102mm

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.

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.

HIGH-PERFORMING SKI BOOTS - The Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro ski boots for men come in at just 1320 g, feature a 55-degree range of motion, and maintain a consistent 130 flex rating - these boots are a great choice for skiing experts

FUNCTIONAL SHELL - The C.A.S. Shell of these touring boots has an anatomical shape that matches the shape of the foot - this allows for a better out-of-the-box initial fit; The dimples on the shell offer less surface tension and facilitate heating

COMFORTABLE LINER - The dual-density, C.A.S. microcellular material around the heel area is positioned to deliver great heel retention; The waterproof, breathable membrane keeps feet warm and dry all day long

SKI BOOTS FOR MEN - These comfortable ski boots for men feature BOA Fit System that enables uncomplicated, fast and millimeter-precise setting and adjustment of the boot; easy to use with just one hand for quick boot entry and exit

HIKE RIDE LOCK MODE - HIKE: The cuff's maximum freedom of motion means you can walk easily. RIDE: When the cuff is blocked at the back, the flex at the front stays smooth for perfect powder turns. LOCK: the cuff is blocked for maximum performance on the piste

LACE FRAME SYSTEM - These men's touring skiing boots incorporate unique shell construction in combination with the BOA M3 Fit System that enables perfect harmony between the boot and the foot for a perfect fit and maximum comfort

Following one of the best touring boots in decades. The Hoji Free is the perfect touring boot for anyone looking to stiffen up their quiver. The Hoji Free has been modified from it's predecessor to allow for an alpine compatible boot. By adding full heel and toe compatible bails, and updated forward lean, the Hoji Free can be used with any Alpine MNC plated binding as well as any Touring binding on the market.

The Hoji Free uses a combination of Grilamid and Fiberglass to give the boot a progressive 130 flex similar to an alpine boot. The Hoji ultra lock strap gives you the ability to quickly change from walk mode to tour mode in the matter of seconds. The final addition to the Hoji free is the added spoiler that can be removed to change the forward lean from 17 degrees to 11 degrees.

The Hoji free has also been updated with a slightly narrower last of 102mm versus the Hoji pro's 103 mm last. With this update Dynafit added the All new Hoji free liner. This will be an exclusive liner for the Hoji free and features a Liner and footbed designed by the experts at Sidas.

Prolite

Power Shift

Memory Fit

Shell Material: nylon composite

Flex: 130

Last Width: 100mm

Shell Material: nylon composite

Flex: 105

Last Width: 100mm

The Coreframe 360degrees brings lightness, enhances sensations. Both shell & cuff inserts guarantee the boot keeps its geometry & stiffness after the Custom Shell HD process.

The Custom Shell HD process brings complete boots personalization in 10 minutes from Top to bottom; Thin wall construction & new materials allow the foot to be closer to the shell.

Pre-shaped Pro liner offers improved foothold & precise fit. Cushier foams & outside placement of the Talyn fabric ease adaptation. The elastic toe box gives more forefoot space.

CABRIO DESIGN

MY FIT

CONTOUR 4

Shell Material: PU

Flex: 110

Last Width: 103.5mm

Shell Material: carbon loaded polyamide, carbon fiber

Flex: 110

Last Width: 98mm

Shell Material: Prolite (polyurethane)

Flex: 120

Last Width: 98mm

Touring Sole Flex

NNN Compatible

Lace Up Liner