Scarpa Gea Tourenstiefel

The Gea has been not only color-revised for the 21/22 season but also improved in material choice. The shoe is no longer made exclusively from Grilamid, which is practical but not entirely eco-friendly, but 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, around 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, which aligns perfectly with the desired characteristics of a ski boot.

The Gea offers a 60-degree shaft rotation, weighs 1250 grams (in size 25), has a comfortable 101 mm last width, and 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 the individual foot through heat adjustment in the oven. A feature of the Scarpa Maestrale/Gea family is the instep buckle, which ensures that the foot sits securely in the heel, both while walking and skiing. The forefoot buckle sits nicely on the instep, where it never interferes 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 part 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.