Additionally, Scarpa introduced a new plant-derived material in the cuff that shrinks the boot’s carbon footprint during production without compromising rigidity or performance. The Maestrale RS (and women’s Gea RS) was lightly updated last year with a new ski/walk mechanism and a few tweaks to the shell and cuff design to boost power transfer. And Scarpa didn't skimp on the liner either: the included Intuition Pro Flex Performance is a proven design that is warm, resists packing out, and can be heat-molded for a custom fit. Further, the boot does a fine impression of an alpine model with a progressive flex that can be driven hard. To start, it's a standout on the skin track with a comfortable fit, lightweight construction, and total flex of 56 degrees, which exceeds our ankle's range of motion. Many backcountry boots favor either uphill or downhill performance, but the Scarpa Maestrale RS's impressive balance of both earns it our top billing for the 2023 season. What we don't: Not burly enough to be a top crossover resort choice. What we like: Excellent performance on both the uphill and descent.
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