Scarpa Alien Ultra

RRP £220.00.

Scorecard

From the spec sheet and 1 independent review.

• Waterproof: 0 out of 100. Waterproof (GORE-TEX): No.
• Wide fit: 0 out of 100. Reviewers flag: very narrow platform.
• Grip: 9 out of 100. Lug depth: 3 mm; Outsole: Vibram Megagrip, 3mm lugs. Reviewers: excellent alpine-terrain grip.
• Cushioning: 100 out of 100. Cushioning: max; Stack (heel): 38 mm.
• Lightweight: not sure yet. Weight: 295 g.
• Durability: 44 out of 100. No clear evidence either way; about typical for the category.
• Rock protection: not sure yet.
• Stability: not sure yet.
• Breathability: 51 out of 100. Upper: Knit TPEE/PA technical fabric.
• Recycled materials: 14 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.

Independent reviews

• Scarpa Alien Ultra Review (2026): Not from this planet. Not for jogging. Meta Endurance

Specs

Upper

Knit TPEE/PA technical fabric

Midsole

ATPU Supercritical Foam with Pebax/30% carbon fibre Squid Plate

Outsole

Vibram Megagrip, 3mm lugs

Terrain

mixed

Best for

fast ultra-distance racing on varied terrain

Weight g

295

Cushioning

max

Lug depth mm

3

Heel to toe drop mm

6

Stack height heel mm

38

Stack height forefoot mm

32

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