Scarpa has expanded on the Maestrale category with two boots for men, the Maestrale XT, and the gold standard for the category, the Scarpa Maestrale. Its lightweight, warm and extremely versatile. The Maestrale is ideal for skiers who are looking for a softer flexing boot that skis as well as it tours. With a flex rate of 110, compared to the 130 flex of the Maestrale XT, its ideal for lighter weight skiers. The Maestrale utilizes Penbax Rnew; A sustainable plant-based material which is planet friendly- in both the Lambda Frame shell and the Thor cuff while still providing high torsional rigidity. Air ventilation and a 60-degree range of motion. A Speed Lock XT Ski/Walk mechanism is friction free and rock solid. Inside the boot features an industry leading Intuition liner which is thermoformable and guarantees a precise, comfortable fir once heat molded to your foot. The HRS strap keeps your heel planted where it should be to increase performance and comfort on the way up and down while the lower Wave Closure system provides the same security as a two-buckle system but at a fraction of the weight. A glove friendly finger strap features RECCO for increased avalanche searchability if you ever get into trouble. The shell of the boot rests on a sturdy and grippy Vibram Cayman Pro sole that will serve you well for boot packing or summit scree fields. The Scarpa Maestrale is a reliable, intuitive and comfortable alpine touring boot that makes all types of mountain terrain accessible and achievable. For those skiers looking for a softer flexing version in the Scarpa line, you simply can’t go wrong with the Scarpa Maestrale AT Ski Boot.