Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Womens Scarpa
Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Womens Scarpa
Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Womens Scarpa
Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Womens Scarpa
Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Womens Scarpa
Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Womens Scarpa
Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Womens Scarpa
Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Womens Scarpa
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Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot

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The Scarpa Gea RS is a 125-flex women's freeride touring boot on a 102mm last, 1,300 g per boot with 61 cuff rotation and a Vibram Cayman LT (ISO 9523) sole. The women's Maestrale RS for expert skiers.
Tech Specs
Features

  • Flex: 125, stiff and progressive, one of the stronger women's touring flexes.
  • Weight: 1,300 g per boot (size 25), per Scarpa; skimo.co measures 1,299 g.
  • Last: 102 mm, a medium-volume women's fit.
  • Walk Mode: Speed MLT ski/walk mechanism with 61 degrees of cuff rotation.
  • Shell: Carbon-infused Grilamid Bio shell with a Pebax Rnew carbon-core cuff.
  • Liner: Intuition Pro Flex Performance women's, heat-moldable.
  • Sole: Vibram Cayman LT touring sole (ISO 9523) with tech inserts.
  • Closure: Three buckles with Wave Closure, HRS heel strap, and a Booster power strap.
  • Forward Lean: Adjustable to 14, 16, or 18 degrees.
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125-Flex Women's Freeride Touring Boot

Scarpa Gea RS Alpine Touring Boot

The Scarpa Gea RS is a 1,300-gram (size 25) women's freeride touring boot with a 102 mm last, a 125 flex, and a Vibram Cayman LT (ISO 9523) touring sole with tech inserts, built for advanced to expert women who want a hard-charging boot that still tours efficiently. The women's equivalent of the Maestrale RS, the Gea RS pairs a carbon-infused Grilamid Bio shell and Pebax Rnew cuff with the Speed MLT walk mechanism, a Wave Closure, and 61 degrees of cuff rotation.

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

Is This the Right Boot for You?

Best For
Advanced to expert women with medium-volume feet who ski aggressively, drive skis 90 to 110 mm underfoot, and want strong downhill power paired with 61 degrees of touring range of motion.
Consider Another Boot If
You want a softer, more forgiving flex, a lighter fast-and-light touring boot, or you need a GripWalk sole for resort alpine bindings, since the Gea RS is a stiff 125-flex touring boot with an ISO 9523 sole.

CCBB Boot Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
4/5
61 ROM at 1,300 g
Downhill Performance
5/5
Stiff 125 flex
Walking Comfort
4/5
61 cuff rotation
Transition Speed
5/5
Speed MLT lever

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

CCBB Fit Profile

Overall VolumeMedium
Toe BoxMedium
Forefoot VolumeWide
Instep HeightMedium
Heel HoldGood
Ankle HoldGood
PunchabilityGood
Heat MoldableYes

Why We Like It

  • The 125 flex is one of the stiffer women's touring boots we fit, and it drives skis in variable snow far better than a typical touring boot.
  • At 1,300 g per boot (size 25) the Gea RS balances real downhill power with a manageable touring weight.
  • The Speed MLT ski/walk mechanism is simple to operate and opens to a 61-degree range of motion for an efficient skin track.
  • The Wave Closure and HRS heel-retention strap wrap the foot and lock the heel, which limits lift and drives power to the ski.
  • The carbon-infused Grilamid Bio shell and Pebax Rnew cuff add stiffness and progression while using more renewable, castor-oil-based materials.
  • The Vibram Cayman LT sole (ISO 9523) with tech inserts grips rocky approaches and pairs with pin-tech touring bindings.

Best Uses

  • Freeride touring and everyday backcountry days where the descent matters
  • Aggressive skiing on touring skis 90 to 110 mm underfoot
  • Big backcountry days that mix long ascents with demanding descents
  • Women with medium-volume feet on a 102 mm last
  • Skiers who want a stiff, powerful women's touring boot with real range of motion

Bootfitter's Advice

The Gea RS fits as a medium-volume women's boot on a 102 mm last, with a secure heel from the HRS strap and a forefoot that runs on the wider, more accommodating side for the line. After fitting the Gea line for years, we find it works well for most foot types, and the 4.0 redesign lowered instep volume while opening the toe box slightly. Confirm size with a shell fit rather than converting from a street-shoe number, and note the boot runs a bit long.

We can punch the Grilamid Bio forefoot and sixth-toe area readily, and the shell takes fit work well, though we avoid the darker carbon-core zones. Plan on a heat mold of the Intuition Pro Flex Performance liner to lock in heel hold and take pressure off the instep. Entry is easiest with the tongue pulled toward the arch-side of the foot.

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
1,300 g per boot (size 25), per Scarpa. Skimo.co measures 1,299 g at size 25.
Last
102 mm
Flex
125. Stiff and progressive, one of the stronger women's touring flexes.
Range of Motion
61 degrees
Shell
Carbon-infused Grilamid Bio
Cuff
Pebax Rnew with carbon core, Pebax tongue

Features and Compatibility

Walk Mode
Speed MLT ski/walk mechanism with 61 degrees of cuff rotation
Closure
Three buckles with Wave Closure, HRS heel strap, and a Booster power strap
Binding Compatibility
ISO 9523 touring sole with certified tech inserts. Compatible with pin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings, AT/frame bindings, and MNC alpine bindings that accept touring soles. Not compatible with standard ISO 5355-only alpine bindings.
Sole
Vibram Cayman LT touring sole (ISO 9523) with tech inserts
Forward Lean
14, 16, 18 degrees (adjustable)
Liner
Intuition Pro Flex Performance women's, heat-moldable

Compare the Scarpa Gea RS

Gea RS vs. Scarpa Gea

The Scarpa Gea is the softer, lighter sibling at a 100 flex on the same 102 mm last, using a Pebax Rnew shell rather than the Gea RS carbon-infused Grilamid Bio. Women who want maximum downhill power choose the Gea RS at a 125 flex, while those who prioritize a lighter, more forgiving all-around boot choose the Gea.

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Gea RS vs. Scarpa Maestrale RS

The Scarpa Gea RS is the women's version of the Maestrale RS, sharing the Maestrale RS design and an ISO 9523 Vibram touring sole. The Gea RS adds a scalloped liner cuff to accommodate the calf and is offered in smaller sizes. Fit and calf shape usually decide between the two rather than performance.

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Gea RS vs. Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W

Skiers cross-shop these two as stiff women's touring boots. The Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W is a 99 mm-last four-buckle boot known for a long, free stride, while the Scarpa Gea RS runs a wider 102 mm last with a three-buckle Wave Closure and a heel-retention strap. Foot shape and fit usually decide between them.

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Common Questions

Who should buy the Scarpa Gea RS?
The Scarpa Gea RS suits advanced to expert women with medium-volume feet who ski aggressively and want strong downhill power in a touring boot. It is built for skiers running touring skis 90 to 110 mm underfoot who still expect a real 61-degree touring range of motion on the ascent.
Is the Scarpa Gea RS really a 125 flex?
Yes. We find the Gea RS skis firm and progressive, one of the stronger women's touring flexes and close to its stated 125. The carbon-infused Grilamid Bio shell, Wave Closure, and heel-retention strap give it real downhill support, which is the reason expert skiers choose it over softer touring boots.
What bindings work with the Scarpa Gea RS?
The Scarpa Gea RS has certified tech inserts and a Vibram Cayman LT ISO 9523 touring sole. It works with pin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings, AT/frame bindings, and MNC (Multi-Norm Certified) alpine bindings that accept touring soles. It is not compatible with standard ISO 5355-only alpine bindings, and unlike the 4-Quattro line it does not have a GripWalk sole. Confirm any MNC pairing against your specific binding.
How is the Gea RS different from the standard Scarpa Gea?
The Scarpa Gea RS uses a stiffer carbon-infused Grilamid Bio shell for a 125 flex, while the standard Scarpa Gea uses a Pebax Rnew shell for a softer 100 flex on the same 102 mm last. The Gea RS is the more powerful, downhill-focused boot; the Gea is lighter and more forgiving.
What foot shape fits the Scarpa Gea RS best?
The Scarpa Gea RS fits a medium-volume foot on a 102 mm last, with a secure heel and a forefoot that runs on the wider side for the line. It works well for most foot types after a liner mold. Skiers with a very high instep or a narrow heel should confirm fit with a shell check.
How does the sizing run on the Scarpa Gea RS?
The Gea RS runs a bit long and, like other Scarpa shells, covers two Mondo sizes per shell. The 4.0 redesign is lower volume over the instep and slightly roomier in the toe box than older Gea boots. Confirm your size with a shell fit rather than converting from a street-shoe size.
Can the Scarpa Gea RS be punched and molded?
Yes. We can punch the Grilamid Bio forefoot and sixth-toe area readily, though we avoid the darker carbon-core zones, and the Intuition Pro Flex Performance liner is heat-moldable. A firm liner mold or 5 to 10 days of skiing dials in the performance fit.
How well does the Scarpa Gea RS tour?
The Scarpa Gea RS tours efficiently for a stiff freeride boot, with 61 degrees of cuff rotation and the simple Speed MLT walk mechanism for quick transitions. At 1,300 g per boot it is heavier than a fast-and-light touring boot, which is the trade for its downhill power.

Our Verdict

The Scarpa Gea RS is a strong choice for women who refuse to give up downhill performance in a touring boot. As the women's Maestrale RS, it skis a firm, progressive 125 flex on a 102 mm last, locks the heel with an HRS strap and Wave Closure, and still tours with 61 degrees of cuff rotation and the simple Speed MLT walk mechanism. The Vibram Cayman LT ISO 9523 sole and tech inserts pair it with pin-tech touring bindings for backcountry use. At 1,300 g per boot it sits at the more powerful, heavier end of women's touring boots, and it rewards medium-volume feet that want to charge as hard on the descent as on the skin track.