Within the liner, there is a bio insole like you would find in their running shoes that can easily be swapped out for custom footbeds. There are areas of varying foam density to maximize comfort and control. The liner is heat moldable and there are a lot of other fit mods that can be made if you work with a professional boot fitter, but bottom line, get measured and try on if you can before buying just so that you have the proper size and be as close as you can before employing any additional boot fit mods. I will also note that I wear a US Men’s size 10 in just about all shoes and often 10.5 in La Sportiva, so theoretically, a 27.5 would be ideal for me. While I wish I had a little more wiggle room for casual touring, they fit very well for performance and downhill control. Also, using a slightly thinner ski sock than I initially intended also helped. I gave the 27 another shot and after wearing them around the house for a few hours and taking them off/putting them on a few times, I was able to break them in some and over the course of using them for a few weeks, the liner has stretched out a little more. I also learned in this process that the boot shell only comes in full size increments and when a half size is mentioned, that is just a slight variance in the liner, so going 27.5 (US 10) would not really gain me that much. I then attempted to trade out for a 28, but they only had a 28.5, which was way too large. I eventually got my foot in, but then felt a bit small after wearing them around the house for some time. When I received the size 27 (US 9.5), getting into the boot was a serious undertaking, requiring several attempts with rest breaks in between and a mental pep talk. RANGE OF MOTION: 68° (33° back/ 35° front)įORWARD LEAN: 3 positions (12°, 14°, 16°)īUCKLES: Swing-Lock Closure System™/ BOA® Fit System / Easy 2 Wear Closure System / Optional power strapįit: Fit was a bit tricky for me, as is often the case with La Sportiva.īefore deciding on my size, I went to nearby Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder to get measured up and my foot came up as 27. SOLE: La Sportiva Grip Guard™ (complies with ISMF standards) LINER: Thermomoldable High Density PEE & Open Cell Low Density PU w/ Flex Inserts / Skorpius CR II Liner (#69W) Pebax® Bio Based Rnew® 1100 EZ 3D Flex Tongue™ĬUFF: Pebax® Bio Based Rnew® 1100 w/ 30% Carbon Reinforcement. TONGUE: Pebax® Bio Based Rnew® 1100 w/ 10% Carbon Reinforcement.Progressive Grade System™: quick forward lean boot angle with adjustable height spoiler insert.EZ 3D Flex Tongue™ with BOA® Fit System with joint between the upper and lower sections as well as overlap system customize the fit.La Sportiva Grip Guard™ Sole provides needed traction for walking perilous ridge-lines.Carbon reinforced shell and cuff provides a stiffer flex than the ultralight weight suggests.Swing-lock closure system allows fast and simple lockout.A lightweight touring boot for backcountry skiers and entry-level skimo racers that delivers a ton of power.With the addition now of the BOA Fit System (over the buckles of the previous version), adjustments for transitions between uphill mode and downhill mode are particularly quick and easy.Īt just 2.6 lbs or 1190 grams per boot, they are less than half the weight of my alpine boots, which feels remarkably light to me, yet on the downhills, they feel as secure and sturdy as I would expect from a downhill boot. The Skorpius CR II is a performance oriented touring boot that is light enough for fast uphills, yet substantial enough to provide a high level of control and performance on the downhills. SkiMo is an amazing crossover sport where one can gain/maintain amazing fitness, while simultaneously giving your legs/body a bit of a break from the impact of running. Introduction: You may be asking yourself, “why is RoadTrailRun now reviewing ski boots?”, Good question indeed! The number of runners cross training in the Winter with SkiMo (Ski Mountaineering) is steadily on the rise, from top running names like KilianJornet of course, to multiple time world SkiMo champion Remi Bonnett, Jim Walmsley, Rob Krar, Sage Canaday, the list goes on and on, to just about all of my local trail running buddies.ĭuring the winter months, my Strava activity feed of my trail running friends shows more SkiMo activities than any other activity. Weight: 1190g/2.6lbs per boot (Mondo size 27 = US Men’s 9.5)
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