The Scarpa 4-Quattro XT is the lightest ski boot on the market with a GripWalk sole and ski mechanism. Its strengths are clearly in downhill performance. The four buckles provide an excellent fit, allowing your power to be directly translated into steering impulses. The shell is made from Grilamid Bio, and the boot weighs just 1500 grams in size 26, making it very lightweight.
With a flex index of 130, it is one of the stiffest touring boots available. What sets it apart is its pleasantly progressive flex, which dampens impacts and vibrations, preventing them from directly affecting your bones.
With a cuff rotation of 61 degrees, it allows for large strides during ascents or traverses. The resistance during ascents is very low, making uphill travel energy-efficient.
The GripWalk sole enables compatibility with many alpine bindings and ensures good power transfer. However, caution is advised when walking in tricky terrain, as the sole is not as grippy as a touring sole.
The fit of the 4-Quattro XT is based on a medium last with 100 millimeters, allowing the touring boot to comfortably accommodate various foot shapes.
With the 4-Quattro XT, Scarpa has created a very exciting boot with good fit and power transfer, which also excels during ascents. All of this makes it a well-deserved favorite among skiers.
