Lady, the best boots of 2026

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Strong women

This is a varied selection, as you would expect from a macro category covering the entire length and breadth of ski touring. But one thing’s for sure, these aren’t feeble, wishy-washy boots for skiers who sit back and go with the flow, but models that love to be driven by demanding riders.

Boot of the year light

Scarpa F1 GT W

The F1 GT W remains the benchmark for light two-buckle boots. Season after season, it has delivered comfort in ascent, control in descent, and solid, well-thought-out construction. The fit is precise, the Intuition liner is one of the best in the category, and the closure system provides support and sensitivity even when the terrain gets steep.

Boot of the year tour

Dynafit Ridge Pro W

Not a boot for everyone. But if you want to go hard, take on some serious vertical and really drive a stiff pair of skis, then meet your new best friends. The Ridge Pro W wins the Tour category as it marries agility, lightness and a surprising amount of support in descent. In ascent it wins fans thanks to its generous range of motion and effectiveness on traverses.

Boot of the year free

La Sportiva Sender

A solid, powerful, no-nonsense boot: the Sender is the freeride model we’ve been waiting for from La Sportiva. Able to handle technical ascents with a generous, fluid range of motion, but above all ready to let rip in descent, with a stiff, progressive flex that delivers control and support even on fat skis and challenging terrain.