SUPERGUIDE CARBON 2018

The Scott Superguide Carbon remains one of our test team's favorite backcountry boots, returning this year with a previously revised cuff release mechanism that's stronger, easier to operate and that offers a more friction-free touring range-of-motion. Testers approved yet again! They also said that the Superguide is one of few backcountry boots to truly fit the foot and lower leg the way a ski boot should—snug but comfortable, hugging the anatomical topography of the body. Well done.

For a blend of creature comfort, downhill performance and uphill functionality, look no further. The ease of use for touring was superior before Scott renovated the Superguide's release mode—now it's even better, stronger and smoother. Dynafit-certified tech inserts have rectified the Garmont tech debacles of old, and the cuff's range of travel in hike mode matches any of the slimmed-down rando-race buckets out there.