Adam Fabrikant finds subtle refinement in Scarpa’s newest iteration in the F1 lineup—the F1 XT. Stiff, comfortable, and light = a Fab go-to. The Stiffest boot that Scarpa markets in their “Tour Lite” lineup, Fabrikant and the Scarpa F1 XT downward bound in Chile. Photo: Billy Haas. Scarpa has been an Italian shoemaker…
Scarpa F1 XT Boot Review
Adam Fabrikant descending an Andean wind-buffed panel on the Scarpa F1 XTs paired with the Black Crows Camox @ 96mm underfoot. Photo: Billy Haas.
Responses
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A solid, long awaited review from Adam. Enjoyed reading the differences comparing past Scarpa models and hearing the thought process when using lighter boots on expeditions!
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Any liner suggestions for those of us already 30-40 days in and feeling the squirm?
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The LV/9mm Intuition tour tongue is probably a good option, especially if you want a touch more foam volume.
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