ski touring boot - / ˈski: ˈtʊərɪŋ buːt / -
noun
Boots designed for both downhill skiing and ascending using climbing skins. AT boots have downhill ‘locked’ ski mode as well as a more flexible ‘unlocked’ or 'walk' mode. In the later the cuff of the boot is allowed an increased range of movement, this lets your ankle and lower leg flex forward and back for skinning and boot-packing uphill. These boots usually have a rubber base along with a curved or rockered sole to improve grip on slippery surfaces, such as rocks and allow for a more natural footfall when walking. In addition these boots tend to be lighter than regular Alpine Boots and generally have softer flex.
\\ I bet those ski touring boots are sweet on a multi-day tour. I heard Scarpa have dropped the weight below a kilo.
Also known as:
alpine touring boot
at boot