Fore and aft shot showing the walk mechanism we talk about in the video. Solid four-buckle construction.

And here’s the left and right sides. Note the flex points in the tongue—new last year.

Here’s a close-up of the buckle-feature that allows them to be flipped up and clear. Seen here in the up position. Apparently, for 2015/16, the screws you see here on the bottom end of the tongue have been replaced by rivets.

And here is the additional clasp/gate, in red, which keeps things tight and tidy on the up track or heading down. A similar feature is found on many of the Scarpa boots we have reviewed.

Here are the tech toe fittings that let you run the boots with a Dynafit/tech system (thank goodness). Note that, for 2015/16, Scott AT boots will have tech fittings that are manufactured by Dynafit. Look for the telltale red plastic clasp that fits into the toe pinholes.

And, L to R, the Vibram “biomaterial” sole with sticky rubber and the PWRLITE liner which uses the same foam as Intuition—very comfortable.

Shell: Grilamid, biomaterial tongue
Forward lean: 13° + free for walking
Cuff rotation: 60°
Closure: 4 Ergal Micro adjustable buckles with power strap
Liner: Thermoformable PWR LTE
Lock catches
Adjustable spoiler
Full length Vibram bi-density rubber sole
Powerlite Cambrio tongue

The Scott Cosmos II boot clearly comes from a long lineage of alpine, tele and AT boot making. Though the Scott name is on these boots, Garmont craftsmanship and knowledge is still apparent. The Garmont, Scott brand transition may have resulted in rare “non-optimal” product for a season, but they’ve worked out the kinks and are now delivering top-notch boots.

Though they may not be as stiff as a boot like the Dynafit Vulcan (which we love), they are about 140g lighter. The stock liner is also a good ‘un and uses the same thermoformable-friendly foam as Intuition. The Vibram sole is a bonus and they fit (me) like a glove. They are the perfect touring boot for all but the biggest skis. Nice boots for sure.