After logging about 60 days in the F1 this year, I'm convinced that it is one of the best light touring boots out there. I've toured exclusively on the tlt series since the 5 came out, but the tlt5 and 6 were never quite wide enough for me, and the tongue was always annoying to take in and out, so I thought i'd give these a try this season. The first thing you notice is that they are comfortable, like super comfortable, so comfortable that I put them on in my house, drive to the trailhead, wear them all day, then drive home in them, all without ever feeling like I was wearing a ski boot. Second of all, they tour very well, better than the tlt5 and 6. I appreciate having the ski/walk lever separate from the buckle, this allows me to throw them into ski mode quickly ... MoreAfter logging about 60 days in the F1 this year, I'm convinced that it is one of the best light touring boots out there. I've toured exclusively on the tlt series since the 5 came out, but the tlt5 and 6 were never quite wide enough for me, and the tongue was always annoying to take in and out, so I thought i'd give these a try this season. The first thing you notice is that they are comfortable, like super comfortable, so comfortable that I put them on in my house, drive to the trailhead, wear them all day, then drive home in them, all without ever feeling like I was wearing a ski boot. Second of all, they tour very well, better than the tlt5 and 6. I appreciate having the ski/walk lever separate from the buckle, this allows me to throw them into ski mode quickly when I encounter a skiable hill when nordic shuffling out of a zone (something we do a lot of in Montana). They push a fat ski just fine with good technique (I personally switch to a Salomon Mtn Lab for anything over 100mm in the waist but I know many people who use them with powder skis). The only concession I'll make is that they're quite fiddly to get all the parts lined up when putting them on, but once you've got them sorted they are one of the best boots i've ever used.

Good StuffI finally have been able to put quite a few days on these boots and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They drive my Blizzard Zero G easily, with plenty of oomph to spare. I would use these for (light-ish touring skis) up to 100mm under foot with no problem.The boots are very comfortable, with a wider last, and don't squeeze my toes like some other brands do. This is important because it can be stupid cold in NH. My coldest ski day this year was a high of -15f. They climb ice and easy rock suitably well and my crampons fit good enough. These boots are comfortable and climb well enough that skiing in and climbing in my ski boots is now a default unless the climbing is harder than WI3+ or 5.4 ish.The sole seems pretty durable. I really ... MoreGood StuffI finally have been able to put quite a few days on these boots and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They drive my Blizzard Zero G easily, with plenty of oomph to spare. I would use these for (light-ish touring skis) up to 100mm under foot with no problem.The boots are very comfortable, with a wider last, and don't squeeze my toes like some other brands do. This is important because it can be stupid cold in NH. My coldest ski day this year was a high of -15f. They climb ice and easy rock suitably well and my crampons fit good enough. These boots are comfortable and climb well enough that skiing in and climbing in my ski boots is now a default unless the climbing is harder than WI3+ or 5.4 ish.The sole seems pretty durable. I really like the velcro/buckle combo on the top of the boot. I wish I could add one to my work ski boots.Not as good but not bad stuff:I did ice up the locking mechanism once, it wouldn't hold the boot in ski mode. However I did this by punching through the snow into a slush filled creek. A voile strap held the lock in place until the ice loosened up enough to return to regular function. This type of event would probably mess up a lot of boots.The removable velcro power straps are nifty, but not necessary.

I really loved my Scarpa F1s. By far the most comfortable boot I have ever worn. I was drawn to these because many of the Utah Avy crew recommend this boot. And I can see why.They are very stiff boot. Not quite as stiff as the Maestrale but for most of my type of riding it was plenty stiff (30 degrees or less for me most of the time). The range of motion is amazing. It feels like you are in a tennis shoe at times.I really ended up liking the boa in the front.My only complaint, and this isn't a real complaint, is that I have straps needed to get replaced after a couple seasons. Not a big deal but another cost to be aware of.I also gave this boot a 4/5 out of 5 because after 2.5 seasons I upgraded to the F1 LT. If you can fit those I would go that direction. ... MoreI really loved my Scarpa F1s. By far the most comfortable boot I have ever worn. I was drawn to these because many of the Utah Avy crew recommend this boot. And I can see why.They are very stiff boot. Not quite as stiff as the Maestrale but for most of my type of riding it was plenty stiff (30 degrees or less for me most of the time). The range of motion is amazing. It feels like you are in a tennis shoe at times.I really ended up liking the boa in the front.My only complaint, and this isn't a real complaint, is that I have straps needed to get replaced after a couple seasons. Not a big deal but another cost to be aware of.I also gave this boot a 4/5 out of 5 because after 2.5 seasons I upgraded to the F1 LT. If you can fit those I would go that direction. Otherwise, these are a great choice.

Bomber boot. I find these to be the best touring boot when it comes to uphill/downhill performance I have ever used. I have been on Maestrale's, Lange XT 130's and spent a past life in plug race boots - so I think my opinion is quite balanced.Some thoughts:- The LT's (which I also have tried) give up a lot when comes to skiability. I would go with the classic F1's, personally.- Some people seem to remove the top strap (liner focused). I find this to be a "must keep" as you can really get good purchase on the top of the cuff which helps when its bumpy.- Think the boot skis best in the "+" position on the flip switch - personal preference but think the forward lean helps given the static nature of the walk mode lock mechanism (like all Scarpa's)- Much easier ... MoreBomber boot. I find these to be the best touring boot when it comes to uphill/downhill performance I have ever used. I have been on Maestrale's, Lange XT 130's and spent a past life in plug race boots - so I think my opinion is quite balanced.Some thoughts:- The LT's (which I also have tried) give up a lot when comes to skiability. I would go with the classic F1's, personally.- Some people seem to remove the top strap (liner focused). I find this to be a "must keep" as you can really get good purchase on the top of the cuff which helps when its bumpy.- Think the boot skis best in the "+" position on the flip switch - personal preference but think the forward lean helps given the static nature of the walk mode lock mechanism (like all Scarpa's)- Much easier on/off than the MaestraleRecently spent a week living in these boots while skiing the Haute Route. I noticed that others (specifically in Maestrale's and other boots without a BOA) suffered from the issue of having the boot be too loose when in walk mode and therefore destroying the foot with blisters. The BOA system and top strap here are great to eliminate that issue as they allow you to get full ROM when in walk mode, but also keep the foot tight in the liner to avoid issues from rubbing.The only thing I dislike (which is SO minor), is that when you take the liners out to dry you have to be careful not to push down the interior plastic protector/sealing around the walk lever when you put the liners back in. I accidentally have pushed it down a few times, and you quickly wonder why your heel is in pain. Luckily, an easy thing to be mindful of and does not hurt the boot. Just can add a minute of annoyance at the trail head.Finally - and most importantly - these ski really well, especially when paired with an equally light and touring focused ski. I think when skied with a beefier ski, the boot struggles to keep up - but when the pairing is in the same weight class, it's a dream.I wish you could replace the grip walk - as these boots beg you to keep them on to the point where the soles wear before you're ready to get new boots...

I got a pair of F1s for a trip to Denali after demoing them for a day. Coming from a resort setup and a pair of Maestrale RSs, I was initially skeptical that they would ski well enough, but they blew me out of the water with how well they skied for this light of a boot.Obviously the walk mode is much better than the Maestrale (even after replacing the liner with a thicker Intuition liner for the cold), and the weight loss isn't huge but is noticeable. Ski mode is a significant step down from the Maestrale RS, but the boots are still fairly stiff. I'd say the bigger difference in ski mode is that they have less of a progressive feel to the flex. I only skied these on lighter skis in more mountaineering settings, so it's hard to judge how they'd drive a heavier ski ... MoreI got a pair of F1s for a trip to Denali after demoing them for a day. Coming from a resort setup and a pair of Maestrale RSs, I was initially skeptical that they would ski well enough, but they blew me out of the water with how well they skied for this light of a boot.Obviously the walk mode is much better than the Maestrale (even after replacing the liner with a thicker Intuition liner for the cold), and the weight loss isn't huge but is noticeable. Ski mode is a significant step down from the Maestrale RS, but the boots are still fairly stiff. I'd say the bigger difference in ski mode is that they have less of a progressive feel to the flex. I only skied these on lighter skis in more mountaineering settings, so it's hard to judge how they'd drive a heavier ski at higher speeds, but overall I was pleasantly surprised.My only big complaint with these boots is the buckle - opening it up doesn't give you enough ROM to tour properly, so I have to undo the velcro each time I transition (and then refind the correct tightness after).While I like the F1s, looking back, I probably should've gone for an F1 LT instead - it seems like you don't give up a ton in ski performance, but you gain a LOT in walk performance, which has become more and more important to me over time.

Excellent boots, in my second pair as of this writing. Great balance of weight, ankle mobility while walking up and downhill performance for skiing. A great first choice for anyone looking to step into a lighter setup without comprising too much downhill performance. Not giving 5 stars because, well, could always be lighter ;).

In the words of Skimo, I have downright abused my pair of F1s. I'm currently still rocking the 2017 edition but plan on sticking with this model (or iterations thereof) when it comes time to replace them. I am one of those weird humans who wears a 21.5 ski boot: there aren't many other options out there for me. I had to fight off a 13 year-old when I went in to purchase my pair. It happens. Fit out of the box was 95% there: I did have to get the toe box punched out a little bit and my high-volume foot precludes me from using an insole. After a good number of days on these boots, I have very few (and minor) complaints.The good:All day comfort - they're basically like slippers. I've used mine to drive everything from Blizzard ZeroG 85's to Voile HyperDrifters. I do ... MoreIn the words of Skimo, I have downright abused my pair of F1s. I'm currently still rocking the 2017 edition but plan on sticking with this model (or iterations thereof) when it comes time to replace them. I am one of those weird humans who wears a 21.5 ski boot: there aren't many other options out there for me. I had to fight off a 13 year-old when I went in to purchase my pair. It happens. Fit out of the box was 95% there: I did have to get the toe box punched out a little bit and my high-volume foot precludes me from using an insole. After a good number of days on these boots, I have very few (and minor) complaints.The good:All day comfort - they're basically like slippers. I've used mine to drive everything from Blizzard ZeroG 85's to Voile HyperDrifters. I do start to notice that they're a little on the soft side when in cruddier snow (especially as the air temp warms up in the spring), but the uphill performance is hard to beat. I spend most of my time going uphill anyways...The bad:I have come up with a few tricks to make it less miserable over the last few seasons, but getting in and out is kind of a pain with all of the layers and that blasted rivet on the tongue. The good news is that you only need to do it once a day and once you're in, you're good to go.

Light touring boots with amazing range of motion. The problem: the forward lean. With 20-22 degree forward lean options you are forced way over top of your skis in a very awkward skiing position, this gets further annoying the heavier your pack gets. I don't understand why they chose to do this, I even emailed Scarpa and asked if there is an aftermarket option to bring it to a more normal 15 degree lean but there is no option. Seriously, compare the lean to other boots sold here and you will see nobody else is aggressive like this. Another annoyance is the tongue and boot opening, it's a challenge to get your foot in especially when the boots are cold. Thumbs down!

Great Touring Boot

This boot is amazing in many ways: light, super comfortable on the skin track, very supportive (relative to other touring boots), easy to transition from ski to skin.Two problems prevented me from giving it five stars:1. The Intuition liner that comes with it is very thin, which makes them pretty cold in the Interior/Rockies and not durable (lots of rubbing wholes in many places after one season).2. The liner’s lack of rigidity and the boot’s shape makes it really difficult to get out of the boot. Luckily you only need to get out of it at the end of the day.Still, I would buy this boot again!

didn't ft me, but seem good

I can't comment on the performance, because they did not fit me correctly, but I can give some info on the fit. The 21.5 and 22 are the same shell size, and this was the correct length for my foot (size 5.5). However, it was too narrow in the forefoot and around the ankle bones, based on the shell fit that I did with my foot-bed. The F1 had a great range of motion, and I could stand and stride fairly naturally. The plastic tongue is completely attached at the bottom and along the inside edge, which makes it hard to get them on and off as you don't have a lot of space to "lift" the tongue away. Sometimes when I was trying them on I had to work hard with my fingers to get the liner edge, shell edge, and tongue to layer together in the correct order. The tongue wants ... MoreI can't comment on the performance, because they did not fit me correctly, but I can give some info on the fit. The 21.5 and 22 are the same shell size, and this was the correct length for my foot (size 5.5). However, it was too narrow in the forefoot and around the ankle bones, based on the shell fit that I did with my foot-bed. The F1 had a great range of motion, and I could stand and stride fairly naturally. The plastic tongue is completely attached at the bottom and along the inside edge, which makes it hard to get them on and off as you don't have a lot of space to "lift" the tongue away. Sometimes when I was trying them on I had to work hard with my fingers to get the liner edge, shell edge, and tongue to layer together in the correct order. The tongue wants to slip under the liner edge. The BOA loosens enough that it is not the cause of any difficulty. The liner came up to a nice height above the shell and felt like it offered some additional support. It also has a soft area of different foam in the back that adds to the rear-ward mobility. For reference, I also tried the Backland and TLT7 in 22.5 (which are the same weight-class). The TLT7 is much higher volume and was too small in my calf. The Backland was wider in the ankle/forefoot and higher volume. I had the impression that the F1 would feel more supportive than the Backland when skiing. It seemed like a great boot, but too much of the shell was wrong for my foot. It seems like a great option if you are looking for a touring optimized boot, and especially if you have tiny feet!