{"product_id":"scarpa-alien-5-0-touring-boot","title":"Scarpa Alien 5.0 Touring Boot","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ccbb-product-page {\n    --ccbb-border: #d9d9d9;\n    --ccbb-light: #f5f5f3;\n    --ccbb-text: #222222;\n    --ccbb-muted: #666666;\n    --ccbb-bar-filled: #222222;\n    --ccbb-bar-empty: #dedede;\n    --ccbb-radius: 8px;\n    color: var(--ccbb-text);\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    margin: 32px auto;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  .ccbb-product-page *,\n  .ccbb-product-page *::before,\n  .ccbb-product-page *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .ccbb-product-page h2,\n  .ccbb-product-page h3,\n  .ccbb-product-page h4 { line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0; }\n  .ccbb-product-page h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .ccbb-product-page h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .ccbb-product-page h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ccbb-product-page p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ccbb-product-page ul { margin: 0; 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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-product-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\n  .ccbb-spec-row \u003e strong { font-weight: 700; }\n  .ccbb-spec-row .ccbb-spec-sep { display: none; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-product-page\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003e110-Flex Carbon Skimo Race Boot\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eScarpa Alien 5.0 Alpine Touring Boot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Scarpa Alien 5.0 is a skimo race boot for competitors and skiers whose priority is vertical gain per hour. A hand-laid carbon shell and cuff hold the weight to 610 g per boot at size 42, and 76 degrees of cuff rotation is among the largest ranges available in any ski boot. A single-action Dyneema cord with the BOA Fit System closes the boot in one movement, which is where race transitions are won, and the 99 mm last fits a race foot rather than an average one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eExpert Fit Review\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eFit profile and recommendations reviewed by CCBB bootfitters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Boot for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eSkimo racers and uphill athletes with narrow, low-volume feet who want the lightest usable boot on race skis 65 to 80 mm underfoot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Boot If\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYou want downhill capability or a fit you can modify. A hand-laid carbon shell at a 110 flex on a 99 mm last is a competition tool.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCCBB Boot Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eUphill Efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Uphill Efficiency: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e76 degrees of rotation at 610 g (size 42 EU)\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eWalking Comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Walking Comfort: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e76 degrees of cuff rotation\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eTransition Speed\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Transition Speed: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eSingle-action cord with Speed Lock Lite\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eDownhill Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Downhill Performance: 2 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e2\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e110 flex on a 99 mm carbon race shell\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCCBB Fit Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eOverall Volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eToe Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eNarrow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eForefoot Volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eInstep Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eHeel Hold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eAnkle Hold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eGood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003ePunchability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eVery limited\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eHeat Moldable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e76 degrees of cuff rotation is at the very top of what any ski boot offers, and on a long climb that is the difference you feel before any weight saving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAt 610 g per boot at size 42 the hand-laid carbon shell and cuff put this among the lightest boots that can still be skied with control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eA single-action Dyneema cord with BOA closes the whole boot in one movement, and Speed Lock Lite gives two forward lean positions rather than one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eScarpa publishes an Optimized Touring Pivot of 5 mm for this boot, so the toe can be mounted for the stride rather than to a shop default.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSkimo racing and competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUphill training and vertical records\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFast ski mountaineering on narrow skis\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAthletes with narrow, low-volume feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eBootfitter's Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Alien 5.0 is sized in European whole sizes from 39 to 44, not Mondopoint, which is unusual and means there is no half size and no direct conversion from your usual boot number. A shell fit is not optional. The 99 mm last is a race last: narrow, low over the instep, snug at the heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePunching is very limited. A hand-laid carbon shell will not take the modifications a Grilamid shell accepts, and attempting them risks the layup. Fit work happens through the SCARPA Race 4.0 SL liner and a footbed. The 5 mm Optimized Touring Pivot should be applied at mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eFit profile reviewed by CCBB bootfitters. Final sizing should be confirmed with a shell fit whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eManufacturer specs · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFit and Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003e610 g per boot (size 42 EU)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003e39 to 44 European, whole sizes only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003e99 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003e110\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange of Motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003e76 degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003eHand-laid carbon fiber with a Pebax toe cap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003eHand-laid carbon fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTongue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures and Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalk Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003eSpeed Lock Lite ski\/walk mechanism, two forward lean positions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003eDyneema cord with a BOA Fit System\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003ePin\/tech (low-tech) bindings only. The Vibram UFO 4.0 sole carries no ISO norm, so the Alien 5.0 is not compatible with AT\/frame bindings, MNC bindings, or traditional ISO 5355 (Alpine) bindings. Scarpa specifies an Optimized Touring Pivot of 5 mm for the toe mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003eVibram UFO 4.0 sole in TOP85 compound. No ISO norm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForward Lean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003e9 to 13 degrees, or 11 to 15 degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003eSCARPA Race 4.0 SL liner, heat-moldable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiner Mold Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003eHeat-moldable liner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003e12185\/500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-sep\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-value\"\u003eOptimized Touring Pivot of 5 mm, which belongs on the mount sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCompare the Scarpa Alien 5.0\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAlien 5.0 vs. Scarpa Alien 1.0\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Scarpa Alien 1.0 is the boot below this one, at 785 g per boot in a 27 on the same 99 mm last with 75 degrees of rotation and Mondopoint sizing. The Alien 5.0 saves 175 g through a full carbon shell and cuff and costs considerably more. Racers take the 5.0; most other people are better served by the 1.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Scarpa+Alien+1.0\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Scarpa Alien 1.0 boots\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAlien 5.0 vs. Scarpa Alien\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Scarpa Alien is the crossover build at 870 g per boot in a 27 with a 95 flex and a Carbon Grilamid LFT shell, priced for training rather than competition. The 5.0 is 260 g lighter, stiffer and fully carbon. Budget and race calendar decide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Scarpa+Alien\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Scarpa Alien boots\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAlien 5.0 vs. Scarpa F1 XT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Scarpa F1 XT is the touring boot of the two at 1,145 g per boot in a 27 with a 110 flex and a 100 mm last, built to ski wider skis properly. The Alien 5.0 gives up that capability for 535 g and 4 more degrees of rotation. These are different sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Scarpa+F1+XT\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Scarpa F1 XT boots\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the Scarpa Alien 5.0?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Scarpa Alien 5.0 suits skimo racers and uphill athletes with narrow feet. A hand-laid carbon shell holds 610 g per boot at size 42 and 76 degrees of cuff rotation is among the largest available. The 110 flex on a 99 mm race last is the trade, so it belongs on race skis 65 to 80 mm underfoot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Scarpa Alien 5.0?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003ePin\/tech (low-tech) bindings only. The Vibram UFO 4.0 sole carries no ISO norm, so the Alien 5.0 is not compatible with AT\/frame bindings, MNC bindings, or traditional ISO 5355 (Alpine) bindings. Scarpa lists the binding system as TLT with an Optimized Touring Pivot of 5 mm, meaning the tech toe mounts 5 mm rearward of standard. Bring that figure to whoever mounts your skis.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow is the Alien 5.0 sized?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eIn European whole sizes from 39 to 44, not Mondopoint. That is unusual for a ski boot and it matters: there is no half size, no direct conversion from your usual Mondo number, and the weight reference is quoted at size 42 rather than 27. Do not order this boot without a shell fit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the range of motion on the Scarpa Alien 5.0?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003e76 degrees, the largest in the Scarpa line and among the largest of any ski boot. Scarpa does not print it in the specification block on its website but the technical manual gives 76 degrees behind the Speed Lock Lite mechanism, which also offers two forward lean positions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan the Scarpa Alien 5.0 be punched?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eVery little. A hand-laid carbon shell does not accept the modifications a Grilamid shell does, and attempting them risks damaging the layup. Fit work goes through the SCARPA Race 4.0 SL liner and a footbed instead, which is why the shell fit matters so much on this boot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow does the Alien 5.0 differ from the Alien 1.0?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe 5.0 uses a hand-laid carbon shell and cuff where the 1.0 uses carbon-reinforced Grilamid, which saves 175 g per boot. Rotation goes from 75 to 76 degrees and the Optimized Touring Pivot changes from 7 mm to 5 mm. The 1.0 is Mondopoint sized; the 5.0 is European. Same 99 mm last.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs the Alien 5.0 skiable outside racing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eIt can be skied, but honestly it is the wrong tool for most days. A 110 flex on a fully carbon race shell is unforgiving, the fit is narrow, and there is almost no ability to modify it. Skiers who want race weight for general ski mountaineering should look at the Alien or the Alien 1.0.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Scarpa Alien 5.0 is a competition boot and it does not pretend otherwise. A hand-laid carbon shell and cuff reach 610 g per boot at size 42, the Dyneema cord and BOA close in one action, and 76 degrees of cuff rotation is the largest figure in the line. What you accept is a 110 flex on an unforgiving carbon shell, a 99 mm race last, European whole sizes only from 39 to 44, almost no punchability, and a Vibram UFO 4.0 sole that runs pin bindings and nothing else. For racers that is the correct set of compromises; for everyone else the Alien or Alien 1.0 is the better boot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scarpa","offers":[{"title":"39","offer_id":48748267208861,"sku":"12185\/500-CbnSil-39","price":3502.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"40","offer_id":48748267241629,"sku":"12185\/500-CbnSil-40","price":3502.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"41","offer_id":48748267274397,"sku":"12185\/500-CbnSil-41","price":3502.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"42","offer_id":48748267307165,"sku":"12185\/500-CbnSil-42","price":3502.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"43","offer_id":48748267339933,"sku":"12185\/500-CbnSil-43","price":3502.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"44","offer_id":48748267372701,"sku":"12185\/500-CbnSil-44","price":3502.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/scarpa-alien-5-0-ski-mountaineering-boot-side-view_1.jpg?v=1786726851","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/en-ca\/products\/scarpa-alien-5-0-touring-boot","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}