Welcome to our section dedicated to ski touring boots reviews. Here you’ll find expert advice on how to choose the right ski touring boots for your needs. For every pair we test, we share the key features, the manufacturer’s details, our own review, the price, and partner offers – so you can get fully equipped for your next backcountry ski adventure.
On this page, you’ll find all our ski touring boots tests and reviews. In recent seasons, backcountry ski boots have evolved a lot, with many lightweight models that still deliver solid downhill performance. The market has expanded so much that it can be difficult to know which pair to choose.
That’s why we’ve selected and tested the best ski touring boots, grouped by category. Depending on your style of ski touring, your needs may vary: lighter boots offer efficiency on the climb but are often less powerful on the descent, while heavier boots excel downhill but are less comfortable uphill.
👉 Don’t miss our complete buyer’s guide in issue #62 to help you make the best choice.
SKI TOURING BOOTS BRANDS
ATOMIC – DYNAFIT – DALBELLO – FISCHER – HEAD – K2 – LA SPORTIVA – LANGE – NORDICA– ROSSIGNOL –ROXA – SALOMON – SCARPA – SCOTT – TECNICA
WHERE TO BUY SKI TOURING BOOTS?
AU VIEUX CAMPEUR – SNOWLEADER – TELEMARK PYRENEES – MONTAZ
BEST BACKCOUNTRY BOOTS
BACKCOUNTRY & SKI TOURING BOOTS TESTED
PHOTOS
How to Choose Your Ski Touring Boots?
Lightweight Ski Touring Boots
These ski touring boots usually weigh around 2 kg and are clearly designed with uphill performance in mind. Don’t expect outstanding downhill abilities – the flex is generally soft. Downhill comfort is also limited by thinner liners, which help save weight. Whatever the model or claimed features, a 2 kg touring boot cannot compete with a heavier boot when it comes to downhill performance.
Classic Ski Touring Boots
These ski touring boots usually weigh around 2.5 kg, with some models designed more for the climb and others more for the descent. As a rule, weight says a lot about downhill performance – lighter doesn’t always mean better on the way down. In any case, these classic touring boots struggle to match the downhill power of freeride/touring boots, even if manufacturers and specs suggest otherwise. They are best suited for backcountry ski touring away from the resorts.
Freeride Touring Boots
In this category, downhill performance comes first – often at the expense of weight and uphill comfort. These boots are mainly designed for use from ski resorts, on shorter climbs. However, some models are surprisingly comfortable on the ascent while keeping a reasonable weight. If you’re not racing uphill, freeride touring boots can be an excellent choice even for longer backcountry tours – especially if your main goal in ski touring is to enjoy the descent.
