Dynafit Youngstar Touring Boot
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A 99mm last fits a low volume foot, and a polyurethane shell with a Grilamid nylon spoiler keeps the flex soft enough for a light skier to bend while two buckles stay easy to work with cold hands. At 938 g per boot in a 23.5, with 60 degrees of cuff rotation, the Dynafit Youngstar suits first tours, family skin tracks and hut trips. Expert Fit Review Fit profile and recommendations reviewed by CCBB bootfitters. Is This the Right Boot for You? Best For Young skiers and smaller-footed adults learning to earn their turns who want a genuine tech-compatible touring boot that is light, easy to operate, and forgiving to fit. Consider Another Boot If You need a stiff, high-performance boot for driving wider skis at speed, or you are a heavier adult who will find the soft flex and low weight underpowered on the descent. CCBB Boot Ratings Uphill Efficiency 4/5 60 ROM at 938 g Downhill Performance 3/5 Soft, sized for youth Walking Comfort 5/5 Flex tongue, long stride Transition Speed 4/5 Single Ultra Lock throw Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited. CCBB Fit Profile Overall VolumeMedium Toe BoxMedium Forefoot VolumeMedium Instep HeightMedium Heel HoldMedium Ankle HoldMedium PunchabilityHigh Heat MoldableYes Why We Like It At 938 g per boot (size 23.5), the Dynafit Youngstar lets a kid feel the real benefits of a dedicated touring boot instead of a heavy hand-me-down. The flexible tongue and 60 degrees of range of motion give a natural, energy-saving stride that keeps young legs moving uphill. The Ultra Lock Youngstar lever switches from ski to walk with a single throw, so transitions stay simple for small hands and cold fingers. The polyurethane shell and cuff are easily heat molded and punched, and hold up well to the abuse kids give gear. Best Uses Introducing kids to ski touring and skinning Resort uphill laps and mellow backcountry outings Lightweight junior touring setups and ski sets Narrow youth and small-adult touring skis Smaller-footed adults wanting an ultralight, forgiving boot Bootfitter's Advice The Dynafit Youngstar Touring Boot fits as a medium-volume boot on a 99mm last, comfortable for a range of growing feet without the sloppy fit of an oversized adult boot. The polyurethane shell heat molds and punches easily, so we can open a growth spot or relieve a pressure point rather than jumping a full shell size prematurely. Size to the shell, not to a street-shoe number: the 21.5 is built on the same shell as the 22.5 with a thicker liner, so check the boot sole length chart before buying. The boot is soft and not built for aggressive driving, so heavier or expert adults with small feet should look at a stiffer option like the Scarpa F1 in a 21.5 or 22 shell instead. Fit profile reviewed by CCBB bootfitters. Final sizing should be confirmed with a shell fit whenever possible. 📏 Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand Fit and Construction Weight938 g per boot (size 23.5) as we weigh it. Last99mm FlexNot assigned a numeric flex index by Dynafit. Soft, with a flexible tongue tuned for young or lighter skiers. Range of Motion60 degrees ShellPolyurethane shell with a Grilamid nylon spoiler CuffPolyurethane cuff Features and Compatibility Walk ModeUltra Lock Youngstar lever with a single-throw ski/walk switch and a flexible tongue ClosureTwo buckles with the Ultra Lock System 2.0 Binding CompatibilityPin-tech (low-tech) bindings only. The Dynafit Youngstar has Quick-Step-In tech inserts, but its Pomoca Speed Climb rockered sole meets no alpine (ISO 5355) or touring (ISO 9523) sole norm, so it is not compatible with frame, MNC, or alpine bindings. SolePomoca Speed Climb rockered rubber sole with Quick-Step-In tech inserts; meets no alpine or touring sole norm Forward Lean15 degrees, 18 degrees with spoiler LinerY-Star, thermo-moldable Compare the Dynafit Youngstar Youngstar vs. Roxa RX J Light Both are dedicated junior touring boots with tech inserts and walk modes. The Roxa RX J Light offers a slightly more downhill-oriented feel, while the Dynafit Youngstar is lighter and simpler to operate, with the one-throw Ultra Lock lever that suits younger skiers. Shop Roxa RX J Light boots Youngstar vs. Roxa R3 J 90 TI The Roxa R3 J 90 TI carries a stiffer, stated 90 flex for older or heavier junior skiers who ski harder on the descent. The Dynafit Youngstar is softer and lighter, favoring easy walking and comfort for kids newer to touring. Shop Roxa R3 J 90 TI boots Youngstar vs. Scarpa F1 Smaller-footed adults often cross-shop these because both come in a 21.5 or 22 shell. The Scarpa F1 is far stiffer and skis much better for an adult, while the Dynafit Youngstar is lighter, softer, and a better match for a growing kid than a strong adult skier. Shop Scarpa F1 boots Common Questions Is the 21.5 Dynafit Youngstar really a 21.5? No. The Dynafit Youngstar 21.5 is built on the same shell as the 22.5 with a thicker liner, so its boot sole length matches a 22.5. Check the boot sole length chart and shell fit rather than trusting the printed size. What bindings work with the Dynafit Youngstar? The Dynafit Youngstar is built for pin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings only. The Dynafit Youngstar has Quick-Step-In tech inserts, but its Pomoca Speed Climb sole meets no alpine (ISO 5355) or touring (ISO 9523) norm, so it is not compatible with frame, MNC, or standard alpine bindings. Can an adult ski the Dynafit Youngstar? A light adult with small feet can ride around on the Dynafit Youngstar, but we find the soft flex leaves stronger or heavier skiers wanting more support. Smaller-footed adults who ski hard usually prefer a Scarpa F1 in a 21.5 or 22 shell. How stiff is the Dynafit Youngstar? Soft. Dynafit does not assign a numeric flex index, and we find the Dynafit Youngstar tuned for young or lighter skiers who need an easy, walkable boot rather than a stiff downhill platform. What sizes does the Dynafit Youngstar come in? The Dynafit Youngstar runs from 21.5 to 26.5 Mondo, with boot sole lengths from 247mm to 287mm. The 21.5 and 22.5 share a shell, so size by shell fit and boot sole length. Can the Dynafit Youngstar be heat molded and punched? Yes. The polyurethane shell and cuff heat mold and punch easily, which lets our bootfitters open a growth spot or relieve a pressure point for a growing foot. The Y-Star liner is also thermo-moldable. How well does the Dynafit Youngstar walk uphill? Very well for a junior boot. The Dynafit Youngstar offers 60 degrees of range of motion and a flexible tongue for a long, natural stride, and the single-throw Ultra Lock lever makes transitions quick for young skiers. Our Verdict The Dynafit Youngstar Touring Boot is the boot we point parents to when a kid is ready to leave the resort lift and earn turns. The Dynafit Youngstar is light at 938 g, easy to operate with its one-throw Ultra Lock lever, and forgiving to fit thanks to a moldable polyurethane shell on a 99mm last. The Dynafit Youngstar is soft and built for young or lighter skiers rather than aggressive adults, and it pairs only with pin-tech bindings, but for a first real touring boot it does the job better than any cut-down adult boot.
