What Ski Boots to buy?

I started skiing last winter and since I am planing to ski a lot next year (yes, I%26#039;m really excited!!) I thought it is a really good oportunity to buy my first pair of boots now (end of season - sales). Which brands and models would you suggest for somone who is still learning?

What Ski Boots to buy?
There is really no good answer here for a particular boot. Just know that the boot is kind of the most important thing you will buy in terms of the ski gear. It dictates your ability to transfer energy effectively to your skis, so a big boot that you are swimming in will just make it harder to turn well, and a tight boot will just plain hurt. Since you are a beginner you are in a pretty good place. You can get a good, comfortable boot for a good price. Try on as many boots as it takes, just get the one that fits BEST. There are some places that will take a scan of your foot and make a recommendation based off your foots size and all. That type of thing is good to do, but in the end it is about fit. Anything that feels a little off in the store will only feel worse after being used for a few hours. After more time when the padding compacts some, fit problems amplify. So really take the time to ask the sales people questions and try on as many pairs as you can. Remember, that last boot on the rack may just be the best fitting pair you will ever try.
Reply:Go to your ski shops and try the brands and models that fit you. The fit of the boot is critical, the brand is less so, as to the model, it should be an intermediate to advanced boot, not a race or a professional model. The last 2 models are very stiff and will not suit your ability and will hinder your learning new skills. Plan on spending at least 2-4 hours in the shop as you try boots for fit and comfort. Prices may be good now but selection is limited so you will need to go to several shops to find the right boot for you. Take your time and write down the models you have tried and the fit and comfort of each. Ask the fitter for recommendations. Have patience and take your time. If the boot does not fit correctly, it may be modified slightly to your foot, also get a set of foot beds, and check for cants and ramping.


It%26#039;s no fun in a pair of boots that do not fit right, you will spend 4-8 hours at a time in them and they will be stiff the first few days of use. A good pair of boots will last an average skier 5-8 years, I teach full time and mine are in season 5. New liners were installed but the shell is still good.
Reply:I always recomend this website http://bootfitters.com/


They give you a list of people who are certified and they have strict regulations who fit your foot to a boot. My new boots are more comfortable than my shoes for around the house (slippers). If you have a Veris foot or a foot that doesn%26#039;t fit well in boots, they will blow out the boot to rest around your foot. They will let you try out any boot and won%26#039;t mind who long you take. The boot has the custom fit included in the deals and all of the fitters have great personalties and they pick personalites. Check it out
Reply:Don%26#039;t go for a brand. Let a GOOD boot fitter who knows what he/she is doing look at your feet. The boot must match the shape of your foot. Also, after sking a couple of times, if the boot isn%26#039;t quite right keep taking it back for adjustment until it IS right.



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