La Sportiva Sparkle 2.0 Women's Touring Ski Boots White/Garnet (88M000308)

In the automotive world, Dakar rally vehicles need to be incredibly lightweight to "fly" over dunes but must possess a chassis rigid enough to withstand high-speed impacts. The La Sportiva Sparkle 2.0 achieves this masterful balance on the snow. Its ultra-light Grilamid® "bodywork" brings the weight down to roughly 1240 grams per boot, allowing you to climb steep slopes with the low fuel consumption of a hybrid car.

When engaging walk mode, the mechanism releases an astonishing 60 degrees of fluid movement, acting as long-travel suspension for natural strides. Locked down for the descent, the boot unleashes its full power. Backed by a carbon-reinforced Vertebra Technology spine and 4 Pegasus buckles, it guarantees zero understeer: your force travels directly and instantly to the ski edges with a true 115 flex.

The interior cabin features a 102.5 mm last, offering generous space to prevent foot suffocation on long ascents, complemented by the heat-moldable EZ Thermo liner for a precise anatomical fit. Finally, the dual-density Vibram® soles ensure the traction of an extreme all-terrain tire when scrambling over rocks or icy ridges.

Technical Parameters

• Recommended level: Advanced / Expert (Alpine Touring / Freetouring).

• Flex Index: 115 (Sporty suspension, highly rigid with excellent transmission).

• Last (Internal width): 102.5 mm (Spacious cabin for maximum comfort on long tours).

• Shell Material: Grilamid® (Shell) / Pebax® (Cuff) with carbon-reinforced Vertebra Technology.

• Walk Mode: 60° range of motion (Maximum fluidity for ascents).

• Touring Compatibility: Tech Inserts (Standard Pins) and Trab TR2 compatible.

• Liner: EZ Thermo Liner W (Heat-moldable, lightweight, and breathable).

• Buckles: 4 micro-adjustable Pegasus buckles (Low profile and compact).

• Soles: Dual-density Vibram® (Extreme traction on ice and rock).

• Manufacturer reference: 88M000308.