Last year’s Freedom SL was a beast. This year? Scarpa went full savage with the Freedom RS : burlier, beefier, and built to climb like a goat but descend like a freight train. With a 130 flex, carbon-reinforced Pebax Rnew shell, and race-style polyamide cuff, this "touring" boot doesn't mess around. It skis like a pure alpine charger, thanks to the Intuition Cross Fit Ride RS liner and a stiff race-style upper. The Ride Power Block XT gives you 25° of cuff rotation for efficient climbs, but locks down solid for full-send descents. Tweak your stance with the adjustable forward lean and removable spoiler, dial in comfort with the heat-moldable liner and four micro buckles, and crush laps with the big power strap. Bonus: swappable Vibram soles let you jump between tech setups and alpine bindings without skipping a beat.     FEATURES: Pebax Rnew carbon-reinforced shell Intuition Cross Fit Ride RS heat-moldable liner Ride Power Block XT ski/hike technology Adjustable forward lean Removable spoiler Vibram Mountain Plus tech soles (alpine DIN soles sold separately) FR Power Strap Flex 130  4 Buckles Lean angle: [forward lean] 13 / 21 deg, [range of motion] 25 deg