Maestrale RS 20/21

The original Maestrale certainly had its quirks—namely, a prone-to-freezing walk mode and hinged tongue that liked to break at inopportune situations—but the newest iteration of the Maestrale eliminates both these issues by overhauling both components. Replacing the old single-hinge tongue with a fixed split Pebax tongue gives the boot the progressive forward flex of a three-piece alpine boot, and the friction-free walk mode takes the 37-degree cuff rotation of the original Maestrale and dials it up to 60 degrees. And since the metal-on-metal mechanism is external, you won't have to worry about the walk mode icing up when it's really cold out. One of the more unique features on the Maestrale is the boot's cable-style buckle that works similarly to a self-equalizing anchor to evenly distribute pressure along the tongue for a responsive, powerful feel during the descent.

Progressive alpine touring boots with an aggressive flex
125 flex is Scarpa's second stiffest Maestrale
Shell combines Grilamid with long-strand carbon to save weight
Three-piece shell with Pebax tongue for a smooth forward flex
Wide 101mm last for added comfort on the ascent
Friction-free walk mode with 60-degree cuff rotation
Fully moldable Intuition liner provides a comfortable fit
Vibram sole ensures reliable traction on windblown ridges
Item #SCR009C