If you are thinking about renewing or choosing your ski boots for the first time, read these tips very carefully, which will surely be useful.
It is very important that you choose ones that adapt perfectly to your feet, because if they are uncomfortable they can ruin your day in the snow. You also have to keep in mind that it is essential that they are resistant and capable of keeping heat inside the boot.
Details to take into account
- Boot size.To carry out the purchase, it is highly recommended that you trust an expert. The foot should fit snugly, but as we mentioned a few lines above, it should not be tight. The size is measured in "mondopoint": length in centimeters of the length of the foot.
- Support.The foot must be supported both at the feet and at the ankles. It is important that the toes can move freely.
- Inclination.The degree of flexibility that the boots must have is measured by the "Flex": the lower it is, the more flexible the boots are and vice versa. Stiffer boots are perfect for expert skiers. It will also depend on the type of skiing you want to practice
- Rigidity.Thanks to this, the foot supports will be much more enhanced.
When you try on the boots...
- Keep in mind that if you notice any type of discomfort, it will not improve with the use of the footwear, in fact, it may get worse.
- Put on the socks you usually use to go skiing and never wear double socks because it could be detrimental to circulation.
- If the boot closes without any problem, think that it may be loose in the snow, since the foot, in the cold, tends to deflate.
- The fingers have totouch the toe of the boot lightly, if they don't it means it is too big for you and if they do it exaggeratedly it means you need a size up.
- When walking with boots on, the heel should not separate from the upper part. from the back of the boot. If it does, it's because it's too big for you.
- Test with your legs straight and bend them. Depending on the mobility of the foot inside the boot in both positions, you can find out if you are in the correct size or if, on the contrary, you have to change to a larger or smaller size.
- Be wary of boots that are too comfortable. It may be a paradox, but if in the store you find boots that have the part of the boot (inside the boot) very light and soft, it may be that When using them on skis you lose precision and support.
