Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Scarpa
Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Scarpa
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Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot

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Description

The Scarpa F1 XT is a 1,120 g (size 27) ski mountaineering boot with a 100 mm last, 72-degree range of motion, a punchable Grilamid shell and a progressive flex, built for lightweight touring on pin-tech bindings.
Tech Specs
Features

  • Flex: 95 nominal. A progressive flex, more natural than the wall-like F1 LT.
  • Weight: 1,120 g per boot (size 27).
  • Last: 100 mm, a low-to-medium-volume fit, punchable.
  • Walk Mode: Speed Lock LT lever with 72 degrees of range of motion.
  • Shell: Punchable Grilamid FG LFT lower with a Carbon Grilamid LFT cuff.
  • Liner: Intuition Tour LT2, heat-moldable.
  • Sole: Vibram UFO LT rockered touring sole with certified tech inserts, pin-tech only.
  • Closure: Two buckles with a cam-lock power strap.
  • Forward Lean: 11, 13 and 15 degrees, plus or minus 2 degrees with the spoiler.
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Punchable Lightweight Ski Mountaineering Boot

Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot

The Scarpa F1 XT Touring Boot is a 1,120 g (size 27) ski mountaineering boot with a 100 mm last, a 95-flex feel, and a pin-tech-only Vibram UFO LT touring sole, built for skiers who want lightweight touring with a punchable shell and a progressive flex. A Grilamid FG LFT shell, a Carbon Grilamid LFT cuff, two buckles with a cam power strap and a 72-degree range of motion pair efficient walking with confident downhill control.

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

Is This the Right Boot for You?

Best For
Backcountry skiers who want a lightweight ski mountaineering boot with a progressive flex and a punchable shell, driving skis 85 to 105 mm underfoot with pin-tech bindings, including skiers with harder-to-fit forefeet.
Consider Another Boot If
You want the absolute lightest boot, need frame, MNC or alpine binding compatibility, or plan aggressive resort skiing on wide skis where a heavier four-buckle boot makes more sense.

CCBB Boot Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
5/5
72 ROM at 1120 g
Downhill Performance
4/5
Progressive, punchable
Walking Comfort
5/5
Long low-friction stride
Transition Speed
4/5
2 buckles plus cam strap

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

CCBB Fit Profile

Overall VolumeLow to Medium
Toe BoxNarrow
Forefoot VolumeNarrow
Instep HeightLow to Medium
Heel HoldGood
Ankle HoldGood
PunchabilityModerate (Grilamid lower, punchable)
Heat MoldableYes

Why We Like It

  • At 1,120 g per boot (size 27), the F1 XT tours light while skiing with a more progressive flex than the F1 LT.
  • A Grilamid FG LFT lower can be punched, so the F1 XT accommodates sixth-toe and bunion areas that the carbon F1 LT cannot.
  • The 72-degree range of motion and Speed Lock LT lever give a long, low-friction stride for climbing and mixed terrain.
  • Two buckles and a cam-lock power strap hold the forefoot and cuff securely, a more durable and adjustable closure than a BOA for lower-volume feet.
  • The Carbon Grilamid LFT cuff adds torsional support while the progressive flex feels more natural than the wall-like F1 LT.
  • Three forward-lean settings of 11, 13 and 15 degrees, plus a removable spoiler, tune stance within the boot.

Best Uses

  • Ski mountaineering and technical objectives
  • Long, high-vertical tour days
  • Ice and mixed climbing approaches
  • Touring skis 85 to 105 mm underfoot
  • Skiers who need a punchable lightweight shell

Bootfitter's Advice

The Scarpa F1 XT fits as a low-to-medium-volume boot on a 100 mm last, narrow through the forefoot with a low-to-medium instep and a secure heel. It shares its lower shape with the Alien RS and F1 LT, so it fits narrower than the classic F1. We size it close to true Mondo and confirm with a shell fit; Scarpa builds full sizes only.

Unlike the carbon F1 LT, the Grilamid FG LFT lower punches, so a skilled fitter can open the toe box and relieve sixth-toe or bunion pressure, done in a temperature-controlled setting. The forefoot buckle suits lower-volume feet better than a BOA, and the moldable Intuition liner fine-tunes the rest.

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
1,120 g per boot (size 27). 1,194 g at size 28.
Last
100 mm
Flex
95 (nominal). A progressive flex, more natural and forgiving than the wall-like F1 LT.
Range of Motion
72 degrees
Shell
Grilamid FG LFT with 3D Lambda Torsion Frame, punchable
Cuff
Carbon Grilamid LFT

Features and Compatibility

Walk Mode
Speed Lock LT ski/walk lever
Closure
Two buckles with a cam-lock power strap
Binding Compatibility
Pin-tech (low-tech) bindings only. The Vibram UFO LT sole is a lightweight rockered touring profile that is not certified to ISO 9523, so the F1 XT is not compatible with frame, MNC, or alpine bindings.
Sole
Vibram UFO LT rockered touring sole (not ISO-certified) with certified tech inserts
Forward Lean
11, 13, 15 degrees (plus or minus 2 degrees with spoiler)
Liner
Intuition Tour LT2, heat-moldable

Compare the Scarpa F1 XT

F1 XT vs. Scarpa F1 LT

The F1 LT is lighter at 995 g and stiffer with a wall-like flex, but its carbon lower cannot be punched and it uses a BOA forefoot. The F1 XT adds a punchable Grilamid lower, two buckles and a cam power strap for a more progressive, adjustable fit at 1,120 g, which many skiers find more comfortable and natural to ski.

Shop Scarpa F1 LT boots

F1 XT vs. Scarpa F1

The classic F1 is a tongued boot with a wider 102 mm last, a 62-degree range of motion and a warmer liner at 1,248 g. The F1 XT is lighter, tongueless, walks with 10 more degrees of motion and fits narrower, and it is punchable, so it suits lower-volume feet that want more walking range.

Shop Scarpa F1 boots

F1 XT vs. Salomon S/Lab MTN Summit

Both are lightweight ski mountaineering boots. We find the F1 XT skis a bit stiffer and fits narrower and lower volume, while the MTN Summit is wider in the forefoot and higher volume, so fit usually decides between the two for a given skier.

Shop Salomon MTN Summit boots

Common Questions

Who should buy the Scarpa F1 XT?
The Scarpa F1 XT suits backcountry skiers who want a lightweight ski mountaineering boot with a progressive flex and a punchable shell, driving skis 85 to 105 mm underfoot with pin-tech bindings. It is a good pick for skiers with harder-to-fit forefeet who like the F1 LT's weight.
Is the Scarpa F1 XT really a 95 flex?
The 95 flex is a nominal touring figure, not an alpine flex. We find the F1 XT skis with a more progressive, natural feel than the wall-like F1 LT, which most skiers prefer, though it is still a lightweight boot rather than a stiff four-buckle freeride-touring boot.
What bindings does the Scarpa F1 XT work with?
The Scarpa F1 XT is a pin-tech-only boot. Its Vibram UFO LT sole is a lightweight rockered touring profile that Scarpa does not certify to ISO 9523, so it works only with pin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings and is not safe in frame, MNC, or ISO 5355 alpine bindings. Certified tech inserts are required for pin bindings.
Can the Scarpa F1 XT be punched?
Yes. Unlike the carbon F1 LT, the F1 XT uses a Grilamid FG LFT lower that punches, so a skilled fitter can open the toe box and relieve sixth-toe or bunion pressure in a temperature-controlled setting. This is the main fit advantage of the XT over the LT.
How does the F1 XT differ from the F1 LT?
The F1 XT keeps the 72-degree range of motion but swaps the LT's carbon lower and BOA for a punchable Grilamid lower with two buckles and a cam power strap. It skis a more progressive flex and weighs 125 g more, while the LT is lighter and stiffer with a wall-like flex.
How does the Scarpa F1 XT sizing run?
The F1 XT runs close to true Mondo length in full sizes only and shares its lower shape with the Alien RS and F1 LT, so it fits narrower than the classic F1. Scarpa shares a shell between a full size and the half size above; confirm with a shell fit.
Is the Scarpa F1 XT good for ice and mixed climbing?
Yes. We find the F1 XT climbs well thanks to its 72-degree range of motion, secure buckles and stiff cuff, and it accepts automatic and semi-automatic crampons, which makes it a capable boot for ski-mountaineering objectives with technical approaches.
Should I choose the F1 XT or a heavier boot for resort use?
Choose a heavier four-buckle boot for aggressive resort skiing on wide skis. The F1 XT is a lightweight touring boot built for the uphill and moderate skis, and it is not durable or powerful enough to be a resort daily driver on skis much over 105 mm.

Our Verdict

The Scarpa F1 XT is the punchable, progressive member of the F1 family. It keeps the 72-degree range of motion and pin-tech sole of the F1 LT, but its Grilamid lower punches for hard-to-fit feet and its two buckles and cam power strap give a more adjustable, natural-skiing flex. At 1,120 g it is a fine ski mountaineering and mixed-climbing boot for skis up to 105 mm.