Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Freeride - Mens Scarpa
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Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot

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The Scarpa 4-Quattro XT is a 130-flex, four-buckle freeride hybrid on a 100mm last, 1,500 g per boot with 61 cuff rotation and a GripWalk (ISO 23223) sole. A quiver-of-one for resort and backcountry.
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130-Flex Freeride Hybrid Boot

Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot

The SCARPA 4-Quattro XT is built for strong skiers who want one boot for resort laps, sidecountry, and backcountry tours where downhill performance comes first. Its 130 flex and four-buckle overlap design provide firm support for driving bigger skis, while a 61° range of motion makes climbing and bootpacking more comfortable than a standard alpine boot. At 1,500 g in size 27, it is reasonably light for its power, and the GripWalk Tour sole works with compatible alpine and tech bindings.

Expert Fit Review Fit profile and recommendations reviewed by CCBB bootfitters.

Is This the Right Boot for You?

Best For
Skiers with low-volume feet, a low instep and a slim heel who want one boot for resort and backcountry, ski a 130 flex hard, and still want 61 degrees of cuff rotation.
Consider Another Boot If
You have a wide or high-volume foot, a high instep, or you want a dedicated fast-and-light touring boot, since the 4-Quattro XT is a low-volume, 1,500-gram freeride tool rather than a lightweight ski-mountaineering boot.

CCBB Boot Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
4/5
61 ROM at 1,500 g
Downhill Performance
5/5
True 130, four buckles
Walking Comfort
4/5
61 cuff rotation
Transition Speed
4/5
Single ski/walk lever

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Fit Profile

Overall VolumeLow
Toe BoxMedium, low roof
Forefoot VolumeMedium width, low volume
Instep HeightLow
Heel HoldGood
Ankle HoldGood
PunchabilityModerate
Heat MoldableYes

Why We Like It

  • At 1,500 g per boot (size 27), the 4-Quattro XT skis like a resort boot while still touring with a 61-degree range of motion, a rare balance in a four-buckle hybrid.
  • The 130 flex is real. We find the Grilamid Bio shell and overlap cuff deliver a firm, supportive flex that holds up driving skis inbounds and in variable snow.
  • The GripWalk (ISO 23223) Presa sole with tech inserts lets one boot move between GripWalk alpine bindings and pin-tech touring bindings, which is the reason many skiers buy it.
  • The low stand height sits the foot close to the ski for quick, direct edge engagement.
  • The four-buckle closure with a Booster power strap wraps the low-volume shell securely and drives power to the ski.
  • The Intuition 4PRO Flex XT liner is heat-moldable, so we can dial in the snug, low-volume fit.

Best Uses

  • One-boot quiver for resort days with a walk mode plus backcountry touring
  • Freeride and sidecountry laps that mix lift access with short skins
  • Aggressive skiing on skis 90 to 110 mm underfoot
  • Low-volume, low-instep feet with a slim heel and ankle
  • 50/50 skiers who want GripWalk and pin-tech compatibility in one boot

Bootfitter's Advice

The 4-Quattro XT is one of the lower-volume boots we fit. Forefoot width sits close to average for its 100 mm last, but the roof over the toes and instep is low, and the heel and ankle pocket is tight. After fitting these to many skiers, we find they suit flat, low-volume feet of average or narrower width best, and skiers coming from a voluminous boot like the old Scarpa Freedom or Maestrale 3.0 will notice much less room. Confirm size with a shell fit rather than converting from a street-shoe number.

We can punch the Grilamid Bio forefoot across the metatarsals, at the fifth-toe area and over the big toe, and relieve the medial ankle bone, all of which the shell takes well, but the low instep is hard to gain volume in beyond a firm liner mold. Skiers with a high instep should budget for fit work or look at a higher-volume shell. We recommend molding the Intuition 4PRO Flex XT liner to lock in heel hold, and many skiers swap to a wrap-style liner for longer tours.

Fit profile reviewed by CCBB bootfitters. Final sizing should be confirmed with a shell fit whenever possible.

📏 Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Fit and Construction

Weight: 1,500 g per boot (size 27).
Last: 100 mm
Flex: 130. Firm and supportive, and it skis like a true 130 four-buckle boot.
Range of Motion: 61 degrees
Shell: Grilamid Bio with an over-injected carbon core insert
Cuff: Grilamid Bio with Pebax

Features and Compatibility

Walk Mode: Ski/walk lever with 61 degrees of cuff rotation
Closure: Four buckles with a Booster power strap
Binding Compatibility: GripWalk (ISO 23223) sole with certified tech inserts. Compatible with GripWalk and MNC alpine bindings, hybrid bindings such as the Salomon Shift and CAST, and pin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings. Not compatible with standard ISO 5355-only alpine bindings.
Sole: Presa Ski-01 GripWalk Tour sole (GripWalk, ISO 23223) with tech inserts
Forward Lean: 15, 17, 19 degrees (adjustable)
Liner: Intuition 4PRO Flex XT, heat-moldable

Compare the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT

4-Quattro XT vs. Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro

The Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro shares the XT lower shell and low-volume fit but reinforces the cuff, upgrades to the Secure SpeedLock 4 walk mechanism, and states a 130-plus flex for the most aggressive skiers. The 4-Quattro XT is the slightly lighter, more affordable four-buckle 130 that still tours with the same 61-degree range of motion.

Shop Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro boots

4-Quattro XT vs. Scarpa 4-Quattro SL

The Scarpa 4-Quattro SL uses a softer Pebax Rnew shell for a 120 flex on the same 100 mm last, while the 4-Quattro XT runs a stiffer Grilamid Bio shell for a firmer 130. Skiers who want maximum downhill power choose the XT, while lighter skiers or those wanting a more forgiving flex often prefer the SL.

Shop Scarpa 4-Quattro SL boots

4-Quattro XT vs. Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA

Skiers cross-shop these two as 130-flex boots that ski inbounds and tour. The Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA is a 98 mm-last alpine-touring boot with a BOA forefoot and a GripWalk sole, while the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT tours with a longer 61-degree range of motion and adds a low stand height for a more direct feel. Foot shape and how much you tour usually decide it.

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Common Questions

Who should buy the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT?
The Scarpa 4-Quattro XT suits skiers with low-volume feet, a low instep and a slim heel who want one four-buckle boot for both the resort and the backcountry. It skis a real 130 flex on skis 90 to 110 mm underfoot and still tours with 61 degrees of cuff rotation, which makes it a genuine quiver-of-one for 50/50 skiers.
Is the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT really a 130 flex?
Yes. We find the 4-Quattro XT skis like a true 130 four-buckle boot, firmer and more supportive than most touring boots that claim the number. The Grilamid Bio shell and overlap cuff give it the downhill power to charge inbounds, which is why Scarpa positions it against 50/50 alpine-touring boots rather than lightweight tourers.
What bindings work with the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT?
The Scarpa 4-Quattro XT has a GripWalk (ISO 23223) Presa sole plus certified tech inserts. It works with GripWalk and MNC alpine bindings, hybrid bindings such as the Salomon Shift and CAST, and pin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings. It is not compatible with standard ISO 5355-only alpine bindings. Confirm any MNC or hybrid pairing against your specific binding.
How does the sizing and fit run on the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT?
The 4-Quattro XT is a low-volume boot: forefoot width is close to average for a 100 mm last, but the instep is low and the heel and ankle hold tight, so it fits noticeably tighter than older Scarpa boots like the Freedom or Maestrale 3.0. Length runs close to true Mondo. We recommend a shell fit rather than converting from a street-shoe size, since the performance fit is snug through the midfoot and instep.
Can the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT be punched and molded?
Yes. We can punch the Grilamid Bio forefoot across the metatarsals and the fifth-toe area, which it accepts well, and the Intuition 4PRO Flex XT liner is heat-moldable. The low instep is the hardest area to gain volume, so skiers with a high instep should plan on fit work or a higher-volume boot.
How well does the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT tour?
For a four-buckle 130-flex boot the 4-Quattro XT tours very well, with 61 degrees of cuff rotation that is much freer than a typical 50/50 alpine-touring boot and close to lighter Scarpa touring boots. It is heavier than a dedicated touring boot at 1,500 g per boot, so skiers focused on big-vertical days may prefer a lighter option.
Is the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT a resort boot or a touring boot?
The Scarpa 4-Quattro XT is a hybrid built to do both. It skis inbounds like a 130 alpine-touring boot and tours efficiently thanks to its walk mode and GripWalk sole. Skiers who mostly ski lifts with occasional hiking, and skiers who tour but want real downhill power, both land on the 4-Quattro XT.
What skis pair well with the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT?
The Scarpa 4-Quattro XT drives freeride and all-mountain skis 90 to 110 mm underfoot with confidence. Its low stand height and 130 flex reward skiers who like to push a stiffer ski both inbounds and in the backcountry.
How does the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT compare to the women's 4-Quattro XT W?
The Scarpa 4-Quattro XT W shares the same shell, last, and construction as the men's XT, with a slightly scalloped liner cuff and a softer 115 flex, plus Recco reflector technology. Lighter skiers, or those who want the same boot in a more forgiving flex, often choose the XT W regardless of gender.

Our Verdict

The Scarpa 4-Quattro XT is one of the most convincing hybrid boots we fit for skiers who genuinely split their time between the resort and the backcountry. It skis a true 130 flex on a four-buckle overlap shell, sits low to the ski for a direct feel, and still tours with 61 degrees of cuff rotation and a GripWalk sole that pairs with both alpine and pin-tech bindings. The trade is fit and weight: at 1,500 g per boot it is a freeride tool, not a lightweight tourer, and the low-volume, low-instep shape with a tight heel rewards flat, lower-volume feet. For a skier with that foot shape who wants one boot to charge inbounds and tour, the 4-Quattro XT is hard to beat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What foot shape works best?

Low- to medium-volume feet with a lower instep and secure heel.
Does it punch well?

Minor boot fitting is possible, but race boots are less forgiving to modify than heavier Grilamid touring boots.