Scott G1 130 Powerfit WTR

Model Year
2014-15
Category
All-Mountain Walk
Last Width
97
Flex Index
130
Price (MSRP)
$750.00USD

Testers liked what they saw working in the new G1 130 Powerfit WTR which is an adapted version of the previous (and loved) spartan crusher and non-hiking G1 130. This makeover slims down the weight, re-approaches the liner with an EVA thermo-job, adds a cuff release feature and revises the exterior paint for the better.

What was working? The G1 130 retained its characteristic accuracy on edge and perhaps even pumped up its agility quotient, sporting a newer more lively feel edge to edge. It's more surgical, less hammer-down now. The boot was lightweight underfoot and close fitting through all control points of the liner. Testers liked the improvement between the liner and shell interface after fully heat molding the liner.

Beyond that, testers said that much remained a work in progress here—and as a matter of fact this was a not-quite-done version that we got to see in April. Testers noted simple things like the buckles simply being set too tight for comfort on their loosest possible position and a hike mode release mechanism that had a smaller gauge wire pull loop that made it difficult to get enough purchase to easily switch modes. As a group the test team was looking forward to the next generation of tweaks to what could be a winner for Scott.

Gender 
Men's
Sizes (MP) 
23-30
Hike Mode 
Yes
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Narrow

Kudos

  • “Felt really light on my feet!” -- Scott Blackwell
  • “This boot skis great—super edge power, quick and agile.” -- Brian Elling
  • “Pretty lightweight boot—has the right stuff for this category and handled variable terrain well.” -- Marc Stewart
  • “One of the better of the hike style boots, and it was best off-road.” --
  • “Skis strong and balanced!” -- Mark Elling
  • “The speed at which it responded was fast—nice and agile.” -- Andrew Orlich
  • “The consistent, low-volume shape was a good match for my foot.” -- Bob Gleason
  • “Limited range of motion in hike mode and no touring tooth on cuff ladders.” -- Craig Dostie

Caveats

  • “The pre-production walk switch needs ease-of-use improvements.” -- Brian Elling
  • “A little too forward and soft for the target—took a little work to zero in on a balance point.” -- Marc Stewart
  • “Good for charging—excellent progressive flex feel.” -- Craig Dostie
  • “Way too soft and the liner slid around inside the shell prior to molding.” -- Chris Wiberg
  • “Combination of forward lean, soft flex and ramp angle required quads of steel!” -- Charlie Bradley

This boot available at...

Steamboat Springs, CO
Flagstaff, AZ

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