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boots are the most important part of your skiing package.
Aside from the fact that you definitely will not enjoy your
time on the slopes if your feet hurt or if your feet are cold,
it is important to understand that your boots are the key
to your skiing performance.
Not all boots are created equal. Some brands have wider widths,
others run larger or smaller. Try your boots on with the socks
that you will be wearing skiing. Ski boots are designed to
be snug, so, you don't want to try on boots with heavier socks
than you will be wearing on the slopes.
Experts will need stiffer boots than beginners,
because they respond more effectively to the movement of your
legs. Try boots on later in the day because your feet tend
to swell as the day progresses.
Most good quality ski boots can compensate
for minor adjustments that may be needed to keep your stance
on skis in alignment with the flat of your ski on the snow.
However, there are people who need further adjustment to compensate
for any number of physical miscues in their stance.
There are trained "boot fitters"
who go to school to learn how to fit ski boots to the individual
skier. Being knock-kneed, bowlegged, or having ankle tilting
problems can be remedied through proper boot fitting.
Foot or ankle issues should ideally be addressed
when purchasing boots, because skiing in boots that will transmit
your commands to your skis is the whole idea of enjoying the
sport. A fitting can easily take more than an hour, so, give
yourself plenty of time to shop. |
