The Gist
While the 2018 Scott G2 120 Powerfit is a modern design with a revised, fully thermo-formable liner, testers comment on (and appreciate) its old-school sensibilities. It doesn't pander to the no-touchy-my-toe, no-squeezey-my-foot trend like so many other brands. This narrow group rip-shoe is true to the definition of "narrow last," say testers, one of whom mentioned: "There isn't enough room for a molecule of air between my foot and the shell!" It's the narrowest boot of the all-mountain fixed cuff field, and they liked it for that--and for the fact that it skis like fighter jet when strapped to a skilled pilot.
The Fit
The G2 fits short, narrow and close over the top of the foot, in the ankle and heel and up through the lower leg shaft, with a cast-like grip on the calf to boot. This fit wasn't for everyone—our lowest volume testers with high tolerance for compression simply loved it, while others squealed a bit and wanted liner molding, shell grinds and the like.
Performance
The G2 120 has a springy, energy-laden flex feel that testers said seemed as strong as many of the 130's we tested. There's a G2 130 Powerfit available, but it'd be a stout beast of a boot. Most felt that the 120 was an ideal blend of progressive flex with strong transmission of movement laterally to the skis edge. Quickness and agility scores were through the roof due to the shrink-wrapped fit—no loss of movement here.
Cool Features
Ha! What features? You get four buckles, a power strap and a Velcro rear spoiler. Don't ask for a cuff adjustment—ain't one. The liner has two pull loops—that's pretty sweet—and the Ultralon foam liner is highly moldable (recommended).
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