We tested the best backcountry ski boots from Scarpa, Dynafit, Atomic, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget..

Since Dynafit’s original patent on tech bindings expired in ... spring-loaded metal and plastic components are used to clamp the front and back boot to the ski. In a pin binding, a special boot is ...

but a bit taller than most lightweight Dynafit boots and the venerable Scarpa Alien RS. With two-buckle boots designed for ski mountaineering, the point is to remove as many features as possible in ...