The shoe of trail running Scarpa Neutron Gaiter is designed for those who run in winter conditions, on icy ground and snow. The Neutron Gaiter belongs to the Alpine running range of the brand.

Test conditions

Outing in the Val Ferret (Courmayeur - Val d'Aoste - Italy) in front of the Mont-Blanc massif: Bonatti refuge / Between two jumps. The weather being cold and snow having fallen due to the conditions at the beginning of September 2017. Wet ground, some icy areas and some snow above 2300 meters of altitude. Exit of 29 km.

Advantages of the Scarpa Neutron Gaiter

- Its exceptional comfort once our foot is put inside the shoe we are like in a slipper.

- The adhesion of the Scarpa Neutron Gaiter thanks to its Vibram Icetrek outsole offering above-average grip compared to Vibram shoes . The test was done on frozen streams, you can immediately feel the precision of the shoe. One must still be vigilant on this type of terrain.

- Precise footwear and a tightening that is done thanks to a quick lacing system to give us maximum comfort.

- Ourentire foot is protected from water. A fastening system on the top of the shoe protects your foot, you can even put your foot in a river. The gaiter covering the whole shoe is made of Outdry membrane.

- The heel support is guaranteed on slopes and downhill. Thanks to the Heel Tension technology.

- The Neutron Gaiter is relatively light for a shoe with an integrated gaiter and to ensure protection throughout the winter. It weighs 390 grams.

- The little extra: it is made in Italy

What particularly bluffed us on the Scarpa Neutron Gaiter is the quality of his footwear. We are used to this level of requirement of the Italian brand (located in the heart of the Dolomites). We have the impression that the shoe has been designed for our feet.