After my escapades with the Scarpa Quattro Pro last winter and the first part of winter 2026, I’m continuing to appreciate having a heavier boot in the quiver for things like trips to Japan. With a lot of lift-accessed touring, my feeble attempts at freeriding after short approaches in places like Teton Pass, and my…
First Look: Tecnica Decoy
A tourable beefy boot in the new Zero G Decoy Pro GW.
Familiar styling with a little more oomph. Tecnica’s Zero G Decoy Pro GW.
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I believe the Mach1 comes in LV, MV, and HV models for 26/27.
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You are correct, just seeing that now. I imagine the MV Mach1 would be an interesting comparison with the Decoy. I bet its pretty darn similar
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When I broke my Zero-G in Chamonix last Jan, I bought the tan version of this boot from Sole Boot Lab. I really wanted to make the Quattro work but the break of my foot didn’t fit and ended up in this. While to the french I have a “fat American foot”, this boot is pretty spacious and I have to use my GFT or I get heel lift. Skis incredibly well, but I am definitely feeling the lack of ROM you mentioned Gavin.
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You agree it’s roomier than the ZG?
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It seems to be a little roomier overall, yeah
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