Fischer Transalp Thermoshape

FISCHER TRANSALP THERMOSHAPE - Model 2016/2017

The TransAlp Thermoshape is a downhill-oriented ski touring boot for skiers who want a proper touring range of motion without giving up too much performance on the way down. Its polyurethane shell gives the boot a progressive, supportive flex, with enough resistance for firm snow while remaining reasonably sensitive in softer conditions.

The 102 mm last gives it a relatively generous fit, while the Thermoshape Tour liner can be heat moulded for a more precise fit. The shell itself is made from TPU and uses Fischer's Soma-Tec concept for a more natural leg and knee position. The three-buckle layout is backed up by a 40 mm Touring Strap, keeping the construction relatively simple without turning the boot into a race-touring contraption.

For touring, the rear hike/ski mechanism provides a claimed 50° cuff range of motion, with approximately 20° of rearward movement. The switch is simple: lift it to release the cuff and push it down to lock it for the descent. The boot also uses genuine Dynafit-style pin inserts, making it intended for pin-tech touring bindings.

This is a sensible choice for ski tours where the descent matters just as much as the climb. It is not a race boot and its weight is firmly in the mid-weight touring category, but that extra material pays off when the skis point downhill. The supplied information lists two different weights for size 26.5, so the exact specification should be checked against the individual pair.

Specifications

• Flex: Medium-stiff, progressive; approximately 125-class downhill flex
• Last / Width: 102 mm
• Weight: 1720 g / boot in size 26.5 according to one supplied specification; another supplied figure states 1757 g
• Shell: TPU
• Cuff: TPU
• Construction: 3-buckle touring construction
• Liner: Thermoshape Tour, heat mouldable
• Buckles: X-light
• Power Strap: Touring Strap 40 mm
• Binding Compatibility: Dynafit-style pin inserts
• Walk Mode: Yes; approximately 50° cuff range of motion
• Technologies: Soma-Tec, Ultralon Padding, Lace Liner, Motion Support Liner, Hike Lock Mode, Adjustable Spoiler
• Intended Use: Ski touring, alpine touring, backcountry skiing
• Skiing Level: Intermediate to advanced

Who is this boot for?

The TransAlp Thermoshape suits touring skiers who spend plenty of time earning their turns but still want a supportive, progressive boot for the descent. The 102 mm fit and heat-mouldable liner make it particularly relevant to skiers who need some room without giving up downhill control.

It is less suited to skiers chasing minimum weight or racing uphill. If touring efficiency is the only priority, a lighter boot makes more sense; if downhill performance matters, the polyurethane construction is the more interesting part of the equation.