Scarpa Gea Touring Boot

100-Flex Women's All-Mountain Touring Boot Scarpa Gea Touring Boot Women building toward longer days in the backcountry are who the Scarpa Gea is built for. A 100 flex on a generous 102 mm last skis a 95 mm ski without demanding an expert to bend it, and a women's-specific cuff shapes the shell around a lower calf rather than scaling down a men's mold. At 1,340 g per boot the Scarpa Gea is the lightest boot in the Maestrale family, which is what makes a full day on the skin track reasonable rather than an ordeal. Expert Fit Review Fit profile and recommendations reviewed by CCBB bootfitters. Is This the Right Boot for You? Best For Women on medium to high volume feet touring skis 85 to 100 mm underfoot who want comfort and low weight over maximum stiffness. Consider Another Boot If You ski aggressively on wide skis, need a narrow low-volume shell, or want a GripWalk sole for resort alpine bindings. CCBB Boot Ratings Uphill Efficiency 4/5 1,340 g per boot at size 25 Downhill Performance 3/5 100 flex, polyurethane shell Walking Comfort 4/5 Speed Lock MLT walk mechanism Transition Speed 4/5 Four-point closure to release Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited. CCBB Fit Profile Overall VolumeHigh Toe BoxWide Forefoot VolumeHigh Instep HeightMedium Heel HoldGood Ankle HoldGood PunchabilityGood Heat MoldableYes Why We Like It At 1,340 g per boot the Scarpa Gea is the lightest of the four boots in the Maestrale and Gea family. A 102 mm last is roomy for a women's touring shell and fits a wide forefoot without shell work. A women's-specific cuff geometry shapes the shell around a lower calf instead of scaling down the men's cuff. A Vibram Cayman LT rubber outsole holds on rock and ice, and certified tech inserts take pin bindings. Best Uses All-around backcountry touring Skis 85 to 100 mm underfoot Hut trips and rolling terrain Skiers moving from resort skiing to the skin track Women who want comfort over maximum stiffness Bootfitter's Advice The Scarpa Gea runs a 102 mm last with a women's-specific cuff, which makes the Scarpa Gea the roomier of the two women's shells now that the Gea RS has narrowed to 101 mm. A wide forefoot and a high instep are generally accommodated without shell work. A polyurethane shell punches less readily than a Grilamid shell, a tough engineering nylon, and should be worked by a fitter who knows the material. Plan on molding the Intuition Pro Flex Touring Women's liner, a heat-moldable foam liner, to set heel hold. Fit profile reviewed by CCBB bootfitters. Final sizing should be confirmed with a shell fit whenever possible. 📏 Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand Fit and Construction Weight 1,340 g per boot (size 25) Last 102 mm Flex 100 Shell Polyurethane, a dense and damp plastic Cuff Polyurethane Tongue Pebax, a supple plastic forming the tongue Features and Compatibility Walk Mode Speed Lock MLT ski/walk mechanism Range of Motion Not published by Scarpa for the current Gea Closure Upper buckle, HRS strap, Wave M-LITE closure and power strap Binding Compatibility ISO 9523 (Touring) sole with certified tech inserts: compatible with pin/tech (low-tech) bindings, AT/frame bindings, and MNC bindings. Not compatible with standard ISO 5355 (Alpine) bindings. Sole Vibram Cayman LT touring sole, ISO 9523 (Touring), with certified tech inserts Forward Lean 16 degrees, adjustable 2 degrees either way Liner Intuition Pro Flex Touring Women's liner, a heat-moldable foam Compare the Scarpa Gea Gea vs. Scarpa Gea RS The Scarpa Gea RS is the stiffer, narrower women's boot at a 125 flex on a 101 mm last with four buckles and a Booster Active Power Strap. The Scarpa Gea is 100 on 102 mm, 65 g lighter, and more forgiving. Women charging hard choose the Scarpa Gea RS; women wanting comfort and efficiency choose the Scarpa Gea. Shop Scarpa Gea RS boots Gea vs. Scarpa Maestrale The Scarpa Maestrale is the men's build on the same platform, sharing a 102 mm last, polyurethane shell and Speed Lock MLT walk mechanism. The Scarpa Maestrale runs 115 flex and covers 24.5 to 32; the Scarpa Gea runs 100 with a women's-specific cuff over 22.5 to 27. Calf shape and size decide between them. Shop Scarpa Maestrale boots Gea vs. Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W These cross-shop as women's all-mountain touring boots. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W is the stiffer, more descent-focused option, while the Scarpa Gea prioritizes a roomier fit and lower weight. Foot volume and descent difficulty usually decides. Shop Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 115 W boots Common Questions What bindings work with the Scarpa Gea? The Scarpa Gea has a Vibram Cayman LT sole certified to ISO 9523 (Touring) with tech inserts, so the Scarpa Gea runs pin/tech (low-tech) bindings, AT/frame bindings, and MNC bindings that accept touring soles. The Scarpa Gea is not compatible with standard ISO 5355 (Alpine) bindings. Confirm any MNC pairing against the specific binding model. Did the Scarpa Gea get the four-buckle redesign? No. Scarpa moved the RS models to a four-buckle closure with a Booster power strap, but the Scarpa Gea keeps its four-point system of an upper buckle, HRS strap, Wave M-LITE closure and power strap, and keeps the Speed Lock MLT walk mechanism. The Scarpa Gea did change shell material, moving to polyurethane. What is the range of motion on the Scarpa Gea? Scarpa does not publish a cuff rotation figure for the current Scarpa Gea. Earlier generations were listed at 60 degrees, but that number belongs to a different shell and does not carry over. Until Scarpa republishes it or we measure a shell ourselves, the figure stays open. How much does the Scarpa Gea weigh? Scarpa lists 1,340 g per boot at size 25. That makes the Scarpa Gea the lightest boot in the Maestrale and Gea family, 65 g under the Scarpa Gea RS at the same reference size. What foot shape fits the Scarpa Gea best? The Scarpa Gea is built on a 102 mm last with a women's-specific cuff, which suits a medium to high volume foot, a wide forefoot and a lower calf. A narrow heel or a low instep may need liner volume or a footbed to lock down. Is the Scarpa Gea stiff enough for aggressive skiing? A 100 flex is the softest rating in the Maestrale and Gea family and is tuned for comfort and efficiency rather than maximum drive. Women skiing hard on wide skis in variable snow will want the Scarpa Gea RS at 125. Flex numbers are not standardized between brands, so read 100 as a touring-boot 100. Our Verdict The Scarpa Gea is the approachable boot in the Maestrale and Gea family and the one that suits a skier building toward bigger days. A 100 flex on a roomy 102 mm last with a women's-specific cuff skis 85 to 100 mm underfoot comfortably, and at 1,340 g per boot the Scarpa Gea is the lightest of the four. Women who ski hard enough to want more shell should look at the Scarpa Gea RS instead.