Scarpa Boostic R - The Ultimate Supportive Performance Shoe?

Back in 2021 Scarpa released a new version of the Boostic. Whilst it was a lovely shoe, it was far from a direct replacement to the original, as it sought to balance the scales towards sensitivity, and away from the outright stiffness and support of its predecessor. This of course had pros and cons, and made the shoe quite a different proposition. Fast forward to 2025 and Scarpa have released the true heir to the original - the Boostic R. Whilst cosmetically it's been given a facelift, this shoe's DNA returns to the feel for which the original was known. Its stiffness and support may not be for everyone, but the Boostic R really is 'the edging machine' and potentially my favourite performance trad/sport shoe of all-time…