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In words
Intro
Back in 2011 this boot paved the way for modern ski touring. Efficient in ascent and fun to ski, the fifth iteration has arrived. Its distinctive features are the same as ever: comfort, performance and excellent skiability. At first glance it's difficult to notice the difference when compared to the previous version, but on the snow, you can tell that a lot of work went into the R&D. Walking is much improved; weight is lower and precision in descent is better.
Walking
In terms of performance, it's closer to the F1 than its predecessor; there's a generous range of motion and very little plastic resistance thanks to the tongue cut at the height of the ankle. This boot is insanely comfortable for walking and skinning uphill. The minimalistic ski/walk mechanism reduces the accumulation of ice to a minimum for safe, quick transitions. The micro-adjust buckle on the shell is tricky to manage with gloves.
Lab
The foot easily slides into the liner and it's a breeze to put on and take off, even for wider feet. The closure system is intuitive for anyone coming from a classic skimo background, while anyone used to a four-buckle alpine boot will need to get used to the cuff plastics. The buckle on the shell can squash the foot a little, while the classic ratchet over the instep keeps the heel perfectly still. The volume is comfortable and uniform throughout the boot.
Skiing
There are various customization options, from the adjustable forward lean to the spoiler and two bootboards of different heights that you can use to reduce the boot volume. Once you've found the right setup, the downhill performance of the new Maestrale is impressive. The plastics are very progressive, not stiff but providing the right amount of support for skis of up to 95-100 mm underfoot. This is not the boot for skiers who go hard and fast in descent or want extremely precise edges, but it provides good support for the average ski tourer. Very good insulation on colder days.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
Pebax Rnew
SHELL MATERIALS
Pebax Rnew , over-injected carbon
INSERT TYPE
Dynafit certified
Buckle description
shell buckle with metal cable + Finger Strap with Recco system
Sole description
Cayman LT with Traction Lug by Vibram
Liner description
Pro Flex Touring
Thermal value
B
No. of buckles
3
Lean forward
16° +/- 2°
Available sizes
24.5–32 mp
Released in
2023
Made in
Italy
Price
699 €
Status
Novelty
Sustainability
Use of natural materials. Designed for recycling: boot developed so that it can be disassembled and repaired.
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the measure 27 to get all the details
1.380 gr
Individual weight
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Liner weight
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Shell weight
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308 mm
External shell length
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External shell width
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Inner shell width
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Pin distance
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N/A
Force to 20° back
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N/A
Force to 20° forward
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61 °
Cuff ROM
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N/A
Maximum cuff height
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N/A
Maximum tongue height
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N/A
Maximum forefoot width
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N/A
Maximum ankle width
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N/A
Sole thickness at toe
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102 mm
Min. last width
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102 mm
Max. last width
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