| Before you start searching the internet blindly for the | | | | provide the necessary support that these skiers |
| perfect ski boot there are a few things you can do | | | | require and flexing them will take some effort or |
| to ensure that you find the perfect pair for you. | | | | weight. |
| Manufacturers design ski boots not only with the size | | | | * If you ski aggressively, have skied for many years |
| and shape of the skiers foot in mind but also their | | | | and ski steep, mogul and deep powder runs, ski the |
| level of ability. | | | | entire mountain in all conditions and have no difficulty |
| * If you are a beginner or intermediate skier who | | | | in switching from trail to off trail terrain then you are |
| only skis a few times a year, skis green circle and | | | | most definitely an advanced/expert skier. Skiers |
| some blue square runs and likes cruising on groomers | | | | whose ski profile fall into this category will need a |
| then a Comfort Fit ski boot would suit your skier | | | | High Performance Fit ski boot. These skiers need ski |
| profile. ( If you are a newbie to the sport and have | | | | boots not so much for comfort but rather to ensure |
| not got a clue what I'm talking about then you will | | | | optimal performance and give them control and a |
| most definitely fall into this profile. )These boots are | | | | high degree of response and steering. These boots |
| designed with comfort in mind and are generally | | | | are very stiff and besides having a break-in period |
| warmer and more roomy than those designed for | | | | may require customization to ensure a perfect fit. |
| the intermediate/advanced or expert skiers. They are | | | | * If you are one of those skiers that most of us |
| generally cheaper than those designed for the more | | | | admire as you ski gates at amazing speeds on on a |
| advanced skiers. | | | | powder day then you are a racer and the most |
| * If you are a more experienced skier and classify | | | | appropriate ski boot for you would be the Race Fit |
| yourself as an intermediate/advanced skier then | | | | ski boot. These ski boots are extremely responsive |
| Performance Fit ski boots will best suit your skier | | | | as is required by these fast and aggressive skiers but |
| profile. These ski boots will provide sufficient support | | | | are inappropriate and too stiff for the majority of |
| for skiers who ski a variety of conditions and speeds | | | | skiers. |
| and require more precise control and steering from | | | | Determining your skier profile is the first step in |
| their boots. If you can ski blue squares and some | | | | finding the ski boot that will be a perfect fit. There |
| black diamonds, ski off-trail and cruise groomers and | | | | are however other very important factors such as |
| have skied for a couple of years then you can | | | | the size and shape of your foot and calf that will |
| classify yourself as an intermediate/advanced skier. | | | | ultimately influence the fit of the ski boot. |
| Performance Fit ski boots are relatively stiff to | | | | |