Scarpa Denali TT Alpine Touring Boot

The Scarpa Denali TT Alpine Touring Boot takes the high-performance characteristics of the Denali and cranks it up a notch (or two.) The already solid Denali shell is augmented by a Dual-Density cuff that adds variable lean selection and even more rigidity. This means even more efficient energy transfer to the ski for maximum control at speed, making the Denali TT ones of the most badass AT boots on the block. Fitted with Scarpa's Easy Lock buckles and Dual-Density thermo-moldable liner, the Denali TT is like an Italian sports car: slick, fast and a real joy to be in. Aggressive experts and speed-hungry tourers will have their expectations met and blown away by the Denali TT.

$528.95

No Regrets
These boots are pretty comfy on the uphill (though probably a little stiffer than a light touring setup) and can be cranked down pretty stiff (almost as stiff as Tecnica Explosion 8s, my other boots) for the downhill. The liners conform to your feet better than you might expect. The only problem I've had is the walk/flex dial on the back has a propensity to come loose as well as interfere a bit with crampons. No biggie.

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