The single biggest problem with ski boots is simple,. We consistently buy 'em
too big. and way to stiff. A good fitting, softer boot is the key to comfort and control. Over 60% of skiers wear ski
boots that are one to three full sizes too large and to stiff. The kicker is that oversized boots under-perform miserably.
Instead of helping you control your skis, they let you skis control you. Stiff boot prevent the user to fles ones ankles,
can't flex the ankles, break at the waist, ski in the backseat. Frustrated, you over-buckle, cutting off blood cirulation,
creating pressure points, cramping, cold feet, the works. The solution? Listen up:
1) Find a great boot fitter. Go online, ask a pro, bribe a friend. Just find a
fitter you can work with and trust. Ultimately, in a shop where you'd like to spend some time and mone 2) Make an appointment so you both know you're serious. 3) Find out what you should bring to the fitting, (socks,
old ski boot, credit card...) 4) Shelve
any pre-conceptions. Many boots look fabulous online, in print, on shelves. So what? If they don't fir your feet, legs,
stance, style, weight, ability or needs, they're pretty much useless. 5) Be patient. You're not buying soap. You're acquiring the perfect ski boot that you'll
feel much better about later and longer. 6)
Be honest. How often do you really ski? Where? How fast? How well? What are your favorite conditions? 7) Bring lightweight ski socks or buy a new pair at the
fitting. 8) Ask your boot fitter about
custom footbeds, before you start your fitting. 9)
Ever notice how one foot is smaller than the other. Always size ski boots to the smaller foot. 10) Don't decide the boot is too small, short, tight or snug until your
foot is properly seated and buckled in.
11) Buy snug, sell large 12) Bend zee knees. If you can't flex your ankles confortably inside the boot, your to stiff. 13) If you feel any pain or
discomfort anywhere, tell the boot fitter precisely what you're feeling and where. 14) If your boots must match your skis, look, outfit, whatever, spare the universe
time, energy and misery, Buy the boots first, 15)
Learn what those nifty new features on your boots do and how they work, before you leave the shop. 16) Make sure the shop guarantees their fit. If they don't, ask why. If you're
not satisfied, find a shop that does. 17) Go back and tell the boot fitter how you like the boots. If they need tweaking, have 'em tweaked.
Like any long-term relationship, you'll have to make some adjustments.
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