Scarpa Gea Tourenstiefel

The Gea has been not only color-revised for the 21/22 season but also improved in material selection. The shoe is no longer made exclusively from Grilamid, which, while functional, is not entirely eco-friendly; instead, it is now made from the more sustainable "Pebax Rnew." Pebax Rnew is derived not from petroleum like conventional plastics, but from castor oil. Over the lifecycle of a Pebax Rnew product, approximately 30% CO2 can be saved compared to Pebax. Additionally, Pebax Rnew is slightly lighter than Pebax. Furthermore, it is dynamic, durable, and can be injected very thinly, aligning with the desired properties of a ski boot.

The Gea offers 60 degrees of cuff rotation, weighs 1250 grams (in size 25), has a comfortable 101 mm last width, and features an adjustable cuff angle of 14, 16, or 18 degrees. The thermo-moldable liner made from Intuition foam is specifically pre-shaped and can be further customized to fit the individual foot through heat adjustment in the oven. A characteristic of the Scarpa Maestrale/Gea family is the instep buckle, which ensures that the foot sits well in the heel, both when walking and skiing. The forefoot buckle is positioned nicely on the instep, where it does not interfere while walking.

The inserts for pin bindings are Dynafit-certified, and the shell fits all frame bindings (ISO 9523). The Vibram rubber sole with a good profile offers almost hiking shoe qualities when you are on foot for the last meters or a good stretch of the tour. Thus, the women's mainstream shoe has become even better and a bit more sustainable. Additionally, the shoe is equipped with a Recco reflector, which can assist in avalanche searches.