MAESTRALE

Solid fit right out of the box, this boot offers sufficient space for a custom foot bed. The boot is widest at the “sixth toe” making it comfortable for skinning and also narrow enough in the heel pocket to keep one’s foot securely in the boot without for/aft slip. Comes with two sets of flat boot liner shims to give you that loving, out of the box feeling comes late March when the liner inevitably starts to get packed out. I always down size ski boots and so it is with the Maestrale, about 1.5 mp for a US 11-1/2 (I have happy feet in the 28.0)

I am a Scarpa foot wear fan. I have three pairs hiking boots, two pairs monutaineering boots, 5 pairs rock shoes and several pairs of hiking shoes. They generally fit me well and the quality is excellent.

I bought these as a replacement for a 12 year old pair of Spirit 4 boots that are about as comfortable as s ski boot can be for me. On the plus side they are quite a bit lighter and ski about the same . On the negative side as one reviewer mentioned the power strap is useless. It seems like a total after thought. They are not as comfortable for me. (high volume, hight arch foot). They are hard to get into. The adjustment for the top buckle rack doesn't work in the tightest position. as the bump for the screw in the loose position doesn't allow it to fold into place. lastly the wire on the instep strap broke after 15 days use. (Does seem like Scarpa will send me a replacement for free)