The TLT7 ski touring boot, available for the 2016-17 winter season, is the future of serious ski mountaineering. Weighing barely over a kilo, this boot is one of the lightest in its category. Aside from its weight, developers emphasized more efficient handling. The reengineered toes of the boot give it exemplary agility and maneuverability. The short lip sans projection enables the pivot point to be set back to the pin binding attachment point: That significantly improves the ability to move comfortably on the ascent. These characteristics give the TLT7 a unique position in the ski touring boot market.

Open. Close, Walk, Ski: The Ultra Lock 3.0 Closure System combines all needed adjustments into one buckle. The system allows users with one lever to open and close the boot, as well as change between walk and ski modes. That saves serious ski mountaineers weight, handling, time and parts that can wear out. Lastly, the boot is impressive looking with its simplicity. A trimmed back design doesn’t, however, just mean a sleek appearance. It also cuts back on exposed closures and components to avoid snagging, catching or undesired adjustments while moving. At the same time, fewer frills mean lower weight and less frictional resistance.

When it comes to downhill performance, the use of a so-called Lambda Frame results in a more rugged shell and higher shaft strength. Fiberglass is used to reinforce areas put under more stress, while areas that need less have fewer reinforcements and therefore offer more flexibility.

The boot will come with the new DYNAFIT Masterstep Insert that enables easier entry. The new insert allows maximum loads that can occur with Freeride bindings when they are set to a maximum DIN release value of Z16.