| Boots |
What should you look for in a ski boot? Firstly, it must be comfortable: you will be wearing it for around seven hours a day when you're skiing.
Secondly, the boot must form an effective link between you and the snow. It must be sufficiently rigid laterally to transmit movements of your legs into ski movements, but must still allow some forward flex at the ankle.
Finally, it must hold your foot – especially your heel – firmly in place.
The basic construction of all ski boots is similar, consisting of a rigid polyurethane shell, with a soft removable inner. Boots are generally now front-entry and this provides optimum precision and control.
Rear-entry boots are now no longer made by the manufacturers. However you may be able to rent an old pair in certain shops in the Alps.
Actual experience varies from boot to boot and from foot to foot, so make sure you try on a few.
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Nordica's famous BEAST range
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| Tips |
- Don't ski too hard in new boots: once you get a bruise, it's hard to relieve the pressure
- Cut your toenails
- Make sure your socks don't ruck
- Don't over-tighten your boots
- Remove your inners at night if they seem wet
- Never leave your boots in the car overnight or in an unheated room
- Do the first few runs each day with your boots slightly looser than normal
- Loosen your boots on chairlifts if necessary
- Wear your boots around the house before your holiday
Still not sure? Consult our boot doctor
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