Scarpa Maestrale 2022 Boot Review. The ski boot for wide footed folks

[@djurresiccama8439]

Nice review. But please be aware these boots are only intended to be used in either Dynafit compatible or other touring specific bindings (such as Fritschi frame bindings). While they will fit, as far as I am aware they should NOT be used in regular alpine bindings as the release will be unreliable due to the grippy rubber sole.

[@andrewbwee]

That’s a good point to make. From what I understand they are good in ISO 9523 compatible bindings which some alpine bindings are. Salomon Wardens are a good example of this because they have an adjustable toe box

[@blakehastings3966]

This is only true if you don’t have grip walk bindings… which wouldn’t work with any new boot. ISO 9523 just refers to the fact that the sole of the boot curves for an easier time walking in these, it doesn’t refer to the shape or profile of the toe and heel connections. Yes, these are compatible with pin bindings but they can also be used in traditional alpine bindings. The ski boots you might be thinking of would be the SCARPA F1, which will only fit in a tech or touring binding. - Your local ski tech

[@BirchKST]

Let's go baby! Big footed gang represent!

[@andrewbwee]

My feet are my suffering

[@artoutlawphoto]

Hey. I go this boots last year, i have the 2021 version. I also have flat wide feet, and its painful sometimes. But i got good whit this boots. I went to a specialist shop and they wide them even more and made a custom sole. But after a while i stuck the original sole and it fits much better. I went skiing this weekend and skied a bit to hard and i got a pain on the out side of the feet. I also feel that after of multiple runs i need to tight hem a bit more. Overall a great boot i really like it. Just so you know i had the shift pro 120 before and after a month i got the maestrale.

[@andrewbwee]

Time has always been an interesting factor in ski boot fitting. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s important to keep monitoring how the ski boot fits and where it’s packing out. Great to know I’m not alone in this assessment of the boot!

[@JimPickell]

Similar swap here! Shift was way too narrow!

[@MartyBlumen]

Good relaxed user review. If you follow the bad advice comment, it'll end up without character and be bland.

[@andrewbwee]

Thanks man, I appreciate that

[@isaiahwookey8476]

Great content, what’s next for the channel?!?

[@andrewbwee]

Dunno yet

[@JimPickell]

Did you look at the Maestrale XT or did Scarpa say you can’t punch that either? I just ordered the XT for similar reasons. My foot is not as wide as yours (I need an MV boot) but planning to punch the XT to make the toe box more roomy.

[@andrewbwee]

I did not look at the Maestrale XT. My assumption is that you would be able to punch the toe box on those. I couldn't punch the other boots because of the punch being on the seam (next to the arch) where the two plastics met.

[@peterpank1976]

Its a worst ski boots review i ever seen. Lack of any tech spec of boots and how it works, horrible light in studio, shoving nothing about functionality and practical review - and if it shows its totaly unreadable. Just blah blah blah. Try better for next time - or just don’t do something you don’t understand how it supposed to be done...

[@andrewbwee]

I'm actually thankful for your feedback. I think those are great things I need to do in the future. I will integrate those changes if I do another one. Thank you!

[@SnowShackboy]

Listing specs, tech, usability. That’s a product tech video. THIS is a review. It has a relatable journey that led a usable conclusion with insight you can’t find on a product page. I actually have wide feet and found this video super helpful. So don’t listen to that Peter Wank guy. This video format was great.

[@dickdastardly8884]

Great vid. Ignore the rude comment. I’ve just bought these in a larger size after I had fitting issues with the RSs. Hopefully mondo 31.5 will hit the sweet spot. Also these are cool in orange. Very 70s! How are your boots holding up these days. Still happy? Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@andrewbwee]

Thank you for your kind words. I like them now more than ever. I am very satisfied with the overall performance of the boot. My only concern regarding the boot is the walk mode engagement system. Sometimes ice builds up underneath the clamp and I can't get the boots to engage. Other than that, these boots have been a dream.