Gender

Mens ski boots are constructed specifically for the leg and foot shape of a male skier. Men’s boots often feature a taller cuff, stiffer flex and a wider forefoot shape. Women’s ski boots, like mens are designed to fit their specific leg and foot shape. Typically women have a thinner and narrower foot, and have more taper from the forefoot to the heel. Women’s legs are often shorter and fuller than men's. Most brands make ski boots that will accommodate a narrower width, narrower heel pocket and a shorter, fuller cuff shape. You can find a vast selection of boots on our ski boots sale page.

Sizing

Mondo Point sizing is a measurement in centimeters - this is how ski boots are sized. Figuring out your Mondo Point size is simple; it is how many centimeters long your foot is. Some brands make shells and liners that are both stamped with a size range (i.e. 27.0-27.5), although typically ski boots are produced only in half sizes. When it comes to the shell and liner, they are actually both the same size. The difference between the two is how thick the stock footbed is. Ski boot liners and shells cost quite a bit to produce, stock footbeds on the other hand, do not. SKIS.com doesn’t recommend stock footbeds, as they don’t offer much support.

Ski boots are designed to move energy from your knees to your skis, it is imperative that there is no slippage or movement in this transfer. Picking the correct size sale ski boot boot is super important, especially once you’re on the mountain. Ski boots that are too big can cause pain due to your foot moving around in your boots, thus making it hard to control your skis. If your boots are too large for your feet, they will start to cramp and blister from trying to keep your skis in control on the slopes.

It is also important that the width of your ski boots is right for you. Each of the brands SKIS.com carries and designs sale ski boots in various widths – such as junior, narrow, medium and wide. Narrow boots usually range anywhere from 95mm-99mm and are usually ultra-high performance boots. Medium width boots range from 100mm-103mm, and are usually performance or advanced boots. Wide width boots are made for comfort and measure 104mm-106mm, wide boots are traditionally built for recreational skiers.

The general of is that the more advanced of boot, the narrower it will be, because advanced skiers like a tighter fit for more control. Ski boot widths range from 102mm-106mm to accommodate all skill levels and our ski boots sale page has boots available in plenty of different sizes and widths to accommodate all riders.

Skill Level

We know that choosing a pair of sale ski boots can be overwhelming and that’s why we’ve made it easy to narrow it down by refining your selection to suit your skill level. Making sure you know your skill level can really help you dial it in and make finding the perfect pair of boots on our sale ski boot page, simple. The most important factors to consider when purchasing ski boots are the fit, the flex and features that work best with your comfort level.

Beginner skiers are new to the sport and are still learning about basic control on the slopes. Intermediate skiers have learned how to control their skis, but are still cautious on harder terrain and like skiing at more moderate speeds. That is why beginner to intermediate boots feature a soft to medium flex and a medium to wide fit.

Advanced intermediate skiers have started to learn technique. This allows them to venture off trail, and even make more aggressive carves on the frontside of the mountain. Advanced skiers have solid technique on advanced terrain, in almost all snow conditions at higher speeds – but they don’t necessarily always want to ski aggressive. These skiers will require a narrower boot with a stiffer flex.

Expert skiers are able to ski any terrain regardless of the snow conditions. They like to ski aggressively and at high speeds while maintaining strong technique. These skiers require a narrow boot with a stiff flex for ultimate control on the mountain. There is a wide range of boots on our ski boots sale page for a wide variety of skill levels.

Best Use

Our ski boots sale page stocks a number of different boots for all disciplines of skiing, such as:

Downhill Boots: Downhill ski boots are designed for downhill skiing. Downhill ski boots cover all skill levels from beginner to expert.

Side Country Boots: Side Country ski boots are designed for light touring and offer good downhill ability. Most side country boots have a ski/hike feature and rubber soles to make hiking easy.

Freestyle: Freestyle ski boots are often more relaxed, adding a playful feel to downhill ski boots. They often feature shock absorption and an upright stance. Freestyle ski boots are designed for skiers who like to spend most of their time in the park.

Race: Race boots are considered a specialty ski boot in the downhill category. Race boots are made for performance and feature an aggressive stance, thick liners, quick response and a narrow fit.

Alpine Touring: Alpine Touring ski boots are designed to hike. Typically alpine touring boots are lightweight and feature a ski/hike function for skinning and climbing. Alpine touring boots are only compatible with AT bindings.

Flex

The flex of ski boot is how stiff the boot is and how much forward pressure it takes to bend the boot. Like we stated above, usually advanced skiers will use a stiffer boot, because it has a quicker reaction time. Beginners don’t need and wouldn’t be using a stiff boot because they require more power and technique to flex; a good rule of thumb is if you can’t flex the boot you can’t control your planks.

If your flex is too soft it can result in your muscles getting fatigued and you may feel like your skis are slow or hard to turn. It’s imperative to know your skill level when choosing the flex of your ski boots on our ski boots sale page.

SKIS.com breaks down the flex into very soft, soft, medium, stiff and very stiff making it easy for you to narrow down the selection when searching for boots on the ski boots sale page. Ski boots have a flex from 50-100. Beginners should look for a boot with a flex that ranges from 50-60, intermediate skiers should look for a boot with a flex that ranges from 60-80, and advanced and expert skiers look for a stiffer flexing boot ranging from 80 to 100.

Ski Boot Bags

SKIS.com has a wide variety of travel gear for your ski equipment, including ski boot bags. We carry top of the line boot bags from Transpack, 5th Element, Dakine and more. These bags are designed to make transporting your boots from destination to destination simple.

The top selling Alpine Ski Boot Bag from Transpack is incredibly durable and tough, and features a water resistant 600 denier coated polyester and nylon to protect your gear. Side pockets are constructed with air/water draining ports to keep moisture from building up in your bag and the coated water-resistant central compartment olds other on slope necessities. The Isosceles Storage System has the ability to hold boots, a helmet and extra gear, and the double locking, self-repairing nylon coil zippers ensure gear says safe during your travels. The Transpack Alpine Ski Boot Bag is a TSA Approved carry-on bag, and you can find it on our ski boot bag sale page. Another great boot bag on the SKIS.com ski boot backpack sale page is the 5th Element Bomber Boot Bag. This durable boot bag is designed to keep your ski gear protected and organized season after season. The water resistant main compartment is big enough to keep your ski pants, extra layers and your helmet. The zippered boot compartment keeps boots separate so that the rest of your gear stays clean and away from moisture, it also features vented ports for drainage and airflow. The Bomber Boot Bag is constructed out of 600 Denier Nylon to withstand the wear and tear of travel and use. The padded back panel ensures comfort when transporting your ski boot backpack from destination to destination. Two handles offer multiple carry options, and the zippered side pockets hold any other gear or necessities you may need for a day on the mountain.