He he , reassurance enough, now I'm just waiting for snow :D I couldn't remember, but when I do the math, I think (!) I got them 20 years ago, after I had worn out a pair of the leather Scarpa's. Then they were in the cupboard for a while during a snowboard period. But thanks for the experience, I w...

Yeah, I look forward to try them properly. Putting them on for the first time in years was like meeting an old friend
They are black and... black, only with a grey detail on the buckles. 3 buckles.

Yes, I also had a feeling they were a little bit softer as I remember them when I tried them on, but does it bother you?

OK, thanks. No cracks so far

I have a pair of Scarpa T1 which has been laying in a closet for 12 years... They look ok, but does anyone know if the plastic takes any structural damage from this long time? I decided to pick up Telemark again, and bought a new pair of skis, but I'm so far happy if I don't have to buy new NTN boot...