2022 Tecnica Zero G Tour AT Ski Boots

STAFF PICK

We need a lot of boot brands to entice customers to visit our shop. However, if I could only sell one boot, it would be the Tecnica Zero G. It's the best overall boot and satisfies most often. I will say the one weak point is the walk mode range isn't great on flat terrain. You have to loosen the boot up and still I wish I had more. I accept this because they fit and ski amazing. Zero G is lighter than any competitor given the same performance. The soles are shaped just right for backcountry ski missions too.

I ski the softer version of this boot and find them to give me all the support I need, no matter how steep and sketchy. You ski slow and carefully in those places while ski touring, right? You should. if you are a charger, get the Pro model here. Many of my touring partners love these boots and ski well with them, even though we are just bouncing around down 35-degree terrain in nice, untracked snow most of the time. These boots really hold your heel in the pocket better than any boot we have ever found. Backcountry skiing doesn't work if you get blisters 10 minutes into the day.

I like how the buckle loops and walk mode lever work. These parts contribute to the super lightweight goal, and don't seem to break. The factory liners are a little short in length, as many brands give us. They need to be stretched. I do that in the store in about 5 minutes. If you don't break in the toe area of new ski boot liners while trying them in the shop, you will accidentally buy the next largest size. measure your feet and go with at least half size smaller. Look for a 1.5 finger "shell fit" (ask someone). And finally, toss your own personal old liner in the shell. NOW you will know if the shell is the right size. 

I weigh 165 and find the Zero G Scout 120 flex boots to be almost too stiff, so I use the Tour model even at the ski area. I'm old and slow admittedly. Get the stiffer models if you are a ripper. Most of our store customers buy the Scout or Pro models and are really happy with them. Stiffer boots are fine during the climb because you have the buckles loose. If you are happy with 120 or 130 flex boots at the ski area, then I guess buy those from us. If you used to tele ski, or you don't know what flex level means, get these guys here and save a few hundred bucks!

I say if you are buying boots on the internet without talking to me, just buy Tecnica Zero G. They have the best chance of fitting everyone. Better yet, text or email me a picture of your feet for boot suggestions. And last thing, the Zero G touring boots are narrower and lower volume than most every other boot. Oddly they work out on so many people. But think about it. Do you want a huge fat heavy shell and thick liner? that won't ski well. You want the ideal curved boot with some boot fitter mods. Zero G boots take re-shaping very well. The plastic is thin enough to manipulate easily.  

Mike Schwartz

FROM THE MANUFACTURER

The Tecnica Zero G is a backcountry gem for intermediate to advanced skiers. Boots are constructed with 4 buckles without compromising weight for skiing performance. The 55 degree range of motion allows for mobility while traveling uphill on the skin track, and on the way down, the 4-buckles with a 110 flex allows for some high performance turns. Boots are lightweight (weighing 1,500g for a size 26.5) and ready to ski.

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