Scarpa Gea Tourenstiefel

The Gea has been not only color-updated for the 21/22 season but also improved in material selection. The shoe is no longer made exclusively from Grilamid, which is practical but not entirely eco-friendly; instead, it is now made from the more sustainable "Pebax Rnew." Pebax Rnew is derived from castor oil rather than conventional plastics made from petroleum. 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 thermoformable liner made from Intuition foam is specifically pre-shaped and can be further molded to the individual foot with heat adjustment in the oven. A distinctive feature of the Scarpa Maestrale/Gea family is the instep buckle, which ensures that the foot sits well in the heel, both while walking and skiing. The forefoot buckle sits 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 cover the last meters or a good part of the tour on foot. 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.