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Since ski boots have such different requirements from other footwear, normal shoe sizes are not always used. Some manufacturers quote sizes by volume, some by the Mondo point system, which measures foot length in centimetres.
The shop will measure you for whichever model you want to try. A half size smaller than your normal shoe size is usually recommended.
Listen to the salesperson's advice, but go with your gut feeling and don't buy or rent any boot that you are not convinced fits you. Ski boots can seem very constricting if you are not used to them.
Make sure you spend enough time wearing them around the shop before committing yourself.
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| Size |
Lean right back. Your toes should just skim the front of the boot. If they can't reach it the boot is too big; if you're pushing hard against the front, they will become very sore.
Kick first your heel, then your toe against the ground. Does your foot slide backwards and forwards? If it does, the boot is probably too big.
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| Comfort |
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Can you wiggle your toes? If not, they will become cold and cramped. Are there any points that become painful after you have worn the boots around the shop for a while? Vulnerable spots are your ankle bones (inside and outside), shins and toes.
Still not sure?: Consult our boot doctor
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[Photo: Salomon]
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| Control |
Try to stand on tiptoes inside the boot. You shouldn't be able to raise your heel more than half a centimetre off the sole.
If you can roll your knee from side to side without rocking the boot, or if you can roll your foot within the boot, you will not have good edge control.
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