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SCARPA RS FULL

Durability: I have thrashed these boots over rocks and ice since the day I bought them.

Grip: I’ve been very impressed with the rockered Vibram sole from rock scrambles to boot packing, to the parking lot, I’ve never really had an issue with slipping.

Walk mode: Walking in the Maestrale RS is near perfect the range of motion forward and backward is huge and friction-free, and the laces in the liner hold my foot in place when the shell buckles are loose.

They also hold a punch well and come with an adjustable spoiler that lets me take up a little space in the calf area.

Adjustability: The three buckles, adjustable forward lean, simple powerstrap, and intuition liners make these boots highly customizable for fit.

They also shred downhill and are more than enough to drive any touring ski out there.

Backcountry: This is where these boots shine they are great at going uphill with a huge range of motion and are fairly light weight.

I found myself really cranking down the power strap to squeeze all of the stiffness I could out of my boots. The only time they felt out of place was driving my Mantra 102 skis during higher speed carves–the M102s are notoriously burly and stiff.

Resort: I had a great time skiing these boots on all of my resort days last season.

The walk-mode and buckles are also super fast and easy to use, making transitions just a little bit easier.

Ease of use: The cabrio (3-piece) design of the Maestrale RS makes them fairly easy to get on and off.

Sure, I could shave some weight and get closer to 1000–1200g, but at that point I would be giving up a lot of vibration damping and progressive flex. Weight: I think ~1400g is perfect for a downhill oriented touring boot.That said, if I were spending more than half my time at the resort, I’d be very interested to try the Maestrale XT model they are a little heavier but they’ve also got a 4 buckle design that should be stronger downhill. Flex: I really enjoy the stiff flex of these boots, especially in the resort where I ski a little more aggressively.Again, they are custom molded to my foot, so one’s mileage may vary unless they spend a little time with a bootfitter.

SCARPA RS FULL

Comfort: I have spent dozens of full days in my Maestrales without any comfort issues at all.This is fairly standard with Intuition liners, and once I molded them to my foot they have held their shape for a long time. It’s worth mentioning that, out of the box, the Intuition liner is very tight and heat molding is really important. Accuracy of Claimed Fit: The 101mm last-width feels spot on and once heat-molded, there is a good amount of volume to work with.This should come as no surprise, as they weigh about a pound per boot less than downhill-specific options of similar flex. That said, they don't feel quite as stiff as similarly rated standard alpine boots. Accuracy of Claimed Stiffness: In terms of touring boots, I think the 125 stiffness rating is accurate–especially within the Scarpa brand lineup.The Maestrale RS is for experienced backcountry skiers looking for uncompromising performance. The glove-friendly Finger Strap features RECCO® Technology for increased avalanche searchability. The HRS strap keeps your heel planted where it should be to increase performance and comfort on the way up and down while the lower Wave Closure system provides the same security as a 2-buckle system at a fraction of the weight. The Evo V Frame cuff, which now utilizes Grilamid Bio – a planet friendly, renewable resource – also increases torsional rigidity while also providing a 60-degree range of motion for long efficient strides. The Maestrale RS is the perfect blend of performance and backcountry functionality, utilizing a bi-injection carbon-infused Grilamid® shell to add power and rigidity without adding weight.