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If you want a boot that makes uphill travel a breeze but still supports you when it’s time to charge down, these 2027 touring boots are for you. All these boots offer high flex ratings from 115 to 130, giving you a reliable, hard-charging hybrid boot that is still lightweight for the climb.
Tecnica
Zero G Decoy Pro 130
The Decoy Pro enters the hybrid category with a clear mission: legitimate touring mobility in an aggressive downhill package. At 1700 g with a 130 flex and 99-mm last, it sits in the sweet spot for freeriders who spend as much time climbing as they do charging the fall line.
K2
Anthem Team Zonal BOA
The Anthem Team Zonal represents a major evolution in women's ski boots. Rather than shrinking down a men's design and changing the color palette, K2 built the Anthem collection from the ground up around female biomechanics.
Armada
AR One AF 130 MV
Building on the recently released AR ONE, Armada added touring-specific features to AR One AF 130, which is built for skiers who want to explore the resort and the backcountry with an emphasis on downhill performance.
Roxa
R3 130 TI
If you're someone who prefers the fit and feel of a three-piece cabrio boot, while yearning to venture out of bounds, the new Roxa R3 130 TI should not be overlooked. Updated in design, the R3 130 now comes with an Ultra-Ride liner featuring the highly sought-after EVA foam.
Fischer
RC4 Free Pro MV BOA 130
Fischer makes its priorities clear with the RC4 Free Pro. This is not a lightweight touring boot pretending to be an alpine boot, it's an alpine charger that can go uphill. Unlike most freeride-oriented boots, the RC4 Free Pro intentionally omits a walk mode. Fischer wanted downhill strength above all, and a walk mode detracts from that.
Scarpa
F1 RS
A long-standing series from Scarpa, the F1 family gets notable updates for 2027 that make it a dream on the skin track and a valiant choice for rowdy freeride descents. The RS is the most aggressive sibling in the family.
Lange
Code 130 BOA MV GW
Lange's new Code 130 boot represents an intriguing evolution for one of skiing's most respected boot brands. Known for producing high-performance alpine boots, Lange blends that heritage with modern in and out-of-bounds versatility and a BOA-driven fit.
K2
Recon Team Zonal BOA
Back and better than before, the Recon Team Zonal sits at the top of K2's Recon collection, stiff enough to handle the brand's hardest charging athletes like Sam Kuch. An adjustable last from 97 to 100 mm and a dual-BOA system on the upper cuff with a lower shell, deliver a precise fit that secures your foot without crushing your instep or squeezing your calves.
Tecnica
Zero G Decoy Pro W 115
The all-new Zero G Decoy Pro W 115 is a lightweight freeride touring boot with genuine downhill capability. It's one of the most well-rounded options in the category and comes in an inclusive size range.
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