This season's crop of telemark and alpine touring boots offer greater comfort and responsiveness than ever before. We picked our favorite six.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Photographer: Courtesy of Black Diamond
While the Custom’s stiffest-in-class shell remains unchanged, practically everything else is new. The liner has a plastic tongue shield to help distribute shin pressure, there’s foil underfoot for greater warmth, and a new Boa closure system and articulated design allow for greater range of motion while touring. The verdict: still tough, less rough. 9 lbs
TAGS: big mountain, warm
| Brand | Name | Description | Price | Date | Keywords | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Scarpa | Maestrale | Outside picks the best gear for your alpine-touring setup, including the Scarpa Maestrale boots. | $599 | Outside Online | Backcountry Ski Boots |
|
Dynafit | TLT 5 Performance TF | Outside picks the best gear for your alpine-touring setup, including the Dynafit TLT 5 Performance TF boots. | $1,000 | Outside Online | Backcountry Ski Boots |
|
Fischer | Ranger | A fully-customizable, hike-ready sidecountry boot | $799 | Outside Online | Alpine Ski Boots, Backcountry Ski Boots |
|
DNA | Moe | Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the DNA Moe jacket. | $365 | 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide | Winter Buyer's Guide, Men's, Snow Sports, Hard Shell |
