These boots are exclusively for backcountry skiing, ideal for multi-day trips, and great for those looking for performance on the up more than the down. The Tecnica Zero G Guide Pro Boots perform best on the down. With four micro aluminum buckles and a shell mould that’s based on the new Cochise boots, the Zero G’s have the makings of a hard charging downhill boot. Tecnica saved weight in the cuff by incorporating cut-out windows, and are based on the same shell mould as the new Cochise boots. The use of Grilamid plastic saves significant weight in the Zero G Guide Pro’s.

These are incredibly light boots considering the performance they provide. The support and control you experience on the down matches the performance of any 4-buckle alpine ski boot, and the boot also performs surprisingly well on the up. The Zero G Guide Pro’s have a pretty decent walk mode, and at 1524 grams you’ll feel like you’re wearing touring specific boots.