How to Buy Ski Boots

In this video, we are looking into the most important things to have in mind when you are buying new ski boots.

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[mufalo]

I am poor and only go to a small local hill in a river valley, so I bought second hand ones. I only took up skiing at age 39, and I am generally not a particularly athletic or fit person but i wanted my own boots because the rental ones were too different from one pair to the next.

Skiing is definitely not a sport for the faint of wallet, and although i would like my own skis as well one day, i am not sure what to look for as I would need used ones as well. Perhaps a video on what to look for in secondhand equipment? Especially as someone who skis regularly but is never going to race or do any freestyle things.

This was still helpful because i didn't know you could customize them.

[JamesMadelin]

Another great video, and yeah, think of ski boots and custom insoles as one purchase; as Jens says... ALWAYS get custom insoles, for comfort and control.

[theoutsider]

Defo worth spending time on getting the right fit to begin with. Did that last two times buying boots. Best result was when on holiday in Banff in Canada. After getting a good snug fitting boot sorted, I made two return trips to have pressure points blown out with heat moulding by the boot fitter and those boots were perfect for about the next 7 years 🙂 OK I made a total of 3 hours of fitting but it was worth it.

[Cyclonec]

There are a lot of things not covered in this video. The most important one is canting/cuff alignment which adjust for X or O shaped legs. Most good boots have adjustments for these, and skiing with these settings off is plain masochism. There are a number of indicators of bad settings: feeling forced too far forward when at rest (leading to excessive use of your quads to compensate), the most comfortable position of your skis being in an extreme v-shape on the chair lift, and/or pain behind your angle possibly running up the side of your leg. If there are any of these signs, take your boots to a competent boot fitter and have them adjust your canting/cuff alignment. Trust me - you'll thank me. Do not assume default store settings will work for your legs - odds are they wont.
Other than that, reserve several hours for trying on boots at the store - with the pair you want to buy on your feet at for at least 15 minutes. The boots should be snug (your foot should not rattle around inside the boot), comfortable, and with NO PRESSURE POINTS (they do not go away in time with ski boots like they sometimes do in shoes).
The video did a good job discussing boot features and flex settings. A helpful hint for heavyweights: if you lean forward in the boot and feel any of the shell move significantly (to the point like the shell could cut you), you'll want something stiffer.

[taffurelli]

Be confortable in tour boots Is really important!
I Always struggled with boots, shin or ankle or sole of the foot too narrow, then i bought Dalbello Panterra 120, i have no problem anymore and my hype for skiing it's at the top!

[superior]

This advice is right on. What has worked for me is to replace ski socks after about 10 days of skiing or at least every season. Buy the best boots for your type of skiing and if they are uncomfortable and they cannot be exchanged, get them modified so your toe box, ankle heel is comfortable. the stock boot liner may wear out in 20-40 days and certainly after a couple seasons. Buy new liners if the shells work. new liners can be custom fit and can extend the life of shells in good shape. And definitely replace the new stock foot beds with custom fit. Boots are the interface between foot and snow. With well fitting boots we can ski on 2x4 boards and carve like Klammer.

[mishimihendrix]

Haha, you're clearly in Switzerland. The guy has such a strong accent.

[dphotos]

The Salomon all mountain boot is the brand that fits my foot the best with a custom foot bed.

[lorenzo]

Well I bought my Salomon QST pro 100 4 years ago and I am really happy with those 👌

[GoogleGeorg]

Cheers man, great video! Now I wish for one about poles and skis!!

[PompeyBoy]

Good video. I went to a boot fitter in UK, Snow and Rock, who did custom insoles at a reduced price and even moulded the boots to fit my bunions. Boots should fit like a comfortable glove so you need a boot fitter and customized insoles.

[senko]

Oh I just grabbed some full tilt b&e’s from online and they are the most fire boots I have ever worn. So good for landing hard and they save ur ass when you land backseat all while being snug and cozy.

[mjslqvj]

Great videos mr stomp it. Really useful for people buying their first or in my case third set... always buying in foreign countries I can barely understand what they are saying!

[tuningtim]

Great Video! Could you maybe make a video about the right park skis? I would be really happy! Greetings from Austria

[foyorama]

a softer boot will always be more comfortable, setting the right camber on the boot is very important, I am surprised that your camber was not checked, and es like AG Coarseman said going to a boot fitter is the best option

[cristophebujold]

How to buy ski boots:
1. Try a lot of pair
2. Listen to the boot fitter
3. Listen to the boot fitter
4. Don't forget to listen to the boot fitter

[mikHft]

cool thanks !! please make now a how to buy skis, affordable options available, low, mid, high entry ;)

[mtadams]

All of my life I have had issues with ski boots and my feet. I admit its my feet that are the issue but no matter what I do I still end up using mole skin. I have tried pretty much every brand made and have had boot fitters from Vt. to Utah to Wyoming try and resolve my issue. I have custom foot beds, I have had the boots heated and pushed out, which has helped but in the end I need mole ski and after a few days in a row my feet are beat. This has been an issue for 48 years. It so frustrating and also painful.

[foyorama]

most the stiffer the boot the more aggresive you have to be as a skier, otherwise, comfort, comfort, don´t worry about brand, some brand will fit better than others, my best fit is salomon, my worst fit are lange and Technica and they are both good boots but they just don´t fit me well, we are all different but when ind doubt always go for the softer boot, you will appreciate that at the end of the day

[Everview]

Great video. I remember when it came out. Funny how much boots have changed in 4 seasons Hah.