Ski Boot Buying Guide
General Boot Information
To find the boots that are right for you, you need to understand a few of the key characteristics of ski boots. For starters, ski boots fall into five basic categories: Men's, Women's, Kid's, Racing, and Freestyle. Compared to men's boots, women's boots are softer, have a narrower last – the interior shape of a boot – and a shorter cuff, as women's calves are generally located lower than men's. Therefore, the cuffs need to be lower to get the boot buckled. Racing boots are much stiffer than regular boots in order to hold firm at higher speeds. Meanwhile Freestyle boots tend to be softer, with a padded boot board to reduce the impact of landings. There are three key factors in determining the proper boot: size, width, and flex or stiffness. Once these are determined, it's all about the features. These will be the things that can increase the performance of your boots. more...
Kids Ski Boot Buying Guide
Making sure that kids are in the correct kids ski boots will help ensure that they have a fun, safe time on the hill and their skiing skills progress accordingly. There are several different types of kids ski boots which give parents plenty of options to find just the right kids ski boots. more...
Ski Boot Sizing Guide
How to Determine Your Boot Size
The most common question that people will have when buying ski boots, especially those purchasing for the first time, is, "how do I determine what my size is?" Well, if you aren't a skier who already knows his or her ski boot size, there is a simple technique that you can use to determine the proper size for you. First, you will need a piece of cardboard that is large enough for your foot to fit on, both length and width wise. You can also use a pad of paper of a piece of cardboard is not available. You will also need a pen or marker, as well as a tape measure. If you have a tape measure that offers you a centimeter measurement on it, it is suggested you use that. To determine your ski boot size, get a friend to trace your foot on to the piece of cardboard or paper while you are standing on it. Then take the tape measure and measure from the tip of the foot to the heel. This measurement will be used to determine your boot size. Ski boots are sized on the Mondo Point size scale, which is in centimeters. If you used a tape measure that offered a centimeter display on it, you can simply take this measurement and you have your boot size in Mondo Point. However, if you measured your foot in inches, you will want to take this measurement and multiply it by 2.54. This will give you your boot size in Mondo Point (centimeters). To see this process in action, please review the video below on How to Select the Right Size Ski Boots. more...
