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Ski boots are expensive so take it slow and use your head not your best pal's latest fling. Get a grip on the snow with a Ski boot that fits so you don't take a fall and break a leg.
A Ski boot that fits makes you a better Skier. Size matters. So look for the label ABB which stands for America's Best Bootfitters bootfitters.com to get the best Ski gear you can find.
Ski Boot Size
It is important that all of your Ski equipment fits properly. The fit of your Ski boots tops the list. There is a technical term you can start with called MONDO Point Sizing. Find a local Ski or sport shop that has on staff an expert boot fitter. It's no joke because a bad fit can make you miserable. It would be better to stay in bed than trundle off to a Ski slope with bad fitting Ski boots and wind up with aching feet or crippling shin splints.
Use the chart below to convert your shoe size to a MONDO Point Size. Be careful - MONDO Point Sizing is only a rough start. Everyone - advanced or beginner - needs expert help to get the right fit. Marked sizes from Ski manufacturers can be deceiving.
Ski Tips
Wear the right Ski socks when getting fitted. Your local Ski or sport shop can help find the right pair. Try a Bridgedale Ski Sock.
Your boot should match your level of ability with some room for improvement - say two years worth of Skiing if you are serious about Skiing. If you are a weekend Skier (be honest), a rear entry boot with an upright position made out of a soft, light weight material can make your Skiing experience better. Leave the stiff front-entry boot with an extreme forward lean to the race boys who are used to shin problems. It's all technical stuff so be sure to get some advice.
The boot liner is a core issue when buying. Ask questions until you get the right answers.
If you are going cross-county Skiing, the boot is another story.
Do your research by visiting the premier boot makers online:
Atomic atomicsnow.com; Dalbello dalbellosports.com; Salomon salomonsports.com; Rossignol rossignol.com; Lange langeusa.com; Nordica nordica.com/home/php ; Head head.com; Fischer fischer.com and Tecnica technicausa.com
Ski Boot Size Conversion ChartU.K
Euro
Mondo Size (cm)
U.S. Men's
U.S. Women's
3
35
21.5
-
5
3.5
35.5
22
-
5.5
4
36
22.5
4.5
6
4.5
37
23
5
6.5
5
37.5
23.5
5.5
7
5.5
38
24
6
7.5
6
39
24.5
6.5
8
6.5
40
25
7
8.5
7
40.5
25.5
7.5
9
7.5
41
26
8
9.5
8
42
26.5
8.5
10
8.5
43
27
9
10.5
9
43.5
27.5
9.5
11
9.5
44
28
10
11.5
10
44.5
28.5
10.5
12
10.5
45
29
11
12.5
11
45.5
29.5
11.5
13
11.5
46
30
12
-
12
47
30.5
13
-
13
48
31
14
-
14
50
31.5
15
-
Reproduced with permission of http://Skiing.about.com
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