Reviews & Ratings for SCOTT Cosmos III Ski Boot — 5 reviews — Page 1

The bsl on this boot is short, which affects the size. 26.5 fits like a 26 or 25.5. otherwise great boot. light weight, doesn't quite have the range of motion as the scarpa boots. It seems to have a progesive flex to it.

I really wanted to like this boot as it's specs are really good. The main reason I got it is I have really wide feet. I've used BD Prime boots for years and their fit and performance worked well for me. Finally the Primes cracked so I had to look for another. I carefully measured my feet and ordered a 26.5. When it arrived I knew immediately that the toe box was too small. For length I had about 3/4 of an inch to spare when my foot was in the shell. Thus I think the 26.5 was correct. However even without the liner my toes were rubbing in the box. The overall quality of the boot looked incredible so I was sad to send it back. Only making this review so others with feet that are super wide in the toes (not the last) will be aware you may need a different boot or have a fitter expand the toe box, as I will probably have to do.

The liner was baked which helped open up the throat and allowed the reinstallation of the laces. That said, it is a bit of a process to remove your foot from the liner without pulling the liner out of the boot. Care should be taken to completely slacken the laces and open up the liner, tongue and cuff. I suspect the soft liner aids performance while in hike mode.

Moving on to the cuff lock mechanism and buckles. The lock is easy to activate and the bale clasps on the buckles worked well keeping loosened bales in place while in hike mode. All buckles are micro adjustable and the tooth plates on the cuff may be moved to shorten or lengthen the cuff straps.

Due to the lack of early season snow, my first tour in these boots was limited to low angle slopes for six miles out and back. Fit was solid on the up and no foot movement or toe jamming was experienced. Coming down, I did not know what to expect making turns in softer flexing boot than I have been using. No problem.

Overall, my feet were warm, the boots were comfortable and they performed well. +++

As we get deeper into the season and more terrain is accessible, I will update this review.

This boot can do it all. It climbs up the skin track with ease and can charge on the way down. Best fit for those who don't mind a little extra weight on the way up so they can have a stiffer boot on the way back down. The updated external walk mode latch is a mega upgrade!

Lets start with my uncorrected foot dimensions.

Length 28 centimeters
Instep 26 centimeters
Heel 36 centimeters
Ball 111 millimeters

Boot Size 28.5 Boot sole length 316 millimeters

The boot is the first lighter, less beef more AT boot to power the fleet. They weight approximately 489 grams per boot less than the current pair of boots.

Socks used were mid and lightweight, no stitching, no cushion.

Determining factors; new hinge/lean lock mechanism, last width and instep volume.

During the first try on, the Scott issued footbeds were left in the liners. The fit was loose and the buckles could not be tightened to provide heel and forefoot retention without causing pressure points over the instep and forefoot. The stock footbeds were removed and a pair of custom DFP insoles installed. This corrected foot alignment and vastly improved comfort and heel/forefoot fit. Additionally, to facilitate entry of my foot into the boot, I removed the laces. However, in time they may be reinstalled.
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The liners have not been cooked and sock weight will be determined after some use.

I will update this review after hiking and skiing in the boot.

I gave them only 4 stars because they have not yet been hiked or skied.