Contrary to some of my previous remarks, most recently in my Atomic Backland XTD review, I am revisiting the four-buckle boot realm this winter with the Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro. A few factors led me to this boot – first and foremost, the desire to experience a proper, high-performance fit. Next, I am curious to see…
First Look: Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro
Scrapa's 4-Quattro Pro comes to play four buckles, a mighty power strap, and reinforcements that should make it a durable go-to.
Response
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I’ve been using the Quattro SL as my touring boot for the past year and I’m a fan. The ROM is surprisingly excellent. It’s nearly equal to the new Maestrale-same fit too if you size down.
It walks better than my old Hoji Pro Tours did. It skis better than anything worth touring on (except maybe a Hawx 130 XTD, if you find that’s worth touring on).
I’d love to find a boot that walks better, and accommodates low volume feet/ankles. I’d love to find a boot that doesn’t have gripwalk some. There doesn’t seem to be much in the market for my foot shape. All I know is that the Quattro is “plenty good enough”. The Quattro + Deathwish tour combo is a fun one, though maybe a bit overkill. Excited to hear how the Quattro Pro compares.
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