How do you guys size for boots?

inb4 bootfitter

mccrakken.Do you go size up, size down, two size down? Goodness are probably the way to go. I'm an 11 shoe what side would you recommend? Thanks ns

Step 1: remove liner from shell
Step 2: step into shell with thin ski sock on and slide your foot to the front so your toes just barely touch.
Step 3: Examine the space behind your heel. 1cm is a high performance fit, 2cm is normal, 3cm is too big

I have a US 10/Euro 44/mondo 27 foot. I have a 2cm fit in a 27 and a 1cm fit in a 26. I can wear either depending on what type of fit I am looking for.

If all of this sounds like gibberish, you need to go to a boot-fitter and have him/her assess the needs of your foot.

Currently in a downsized boot, it;s snug so I did work to it.

Dependent on your foot measurements, you should either be in a true fit, or a performance fit. The only time you should ever size up is if it's your first few times and you throw a fit at your fitter that you need a bigger boot.


WHat are your measurements? last? Arch?

safarisamCurrently in a downsized boot, it;s snug so I did work to it.

Dependent on your foot measurements, you should either be in a true fit, or a performance fit. The only time you should ever size up is if it's your first few times and you throw a fit at your fitter that you need a bigger boot.


WHat are your measurements? last? Arch?

my last is like 100 or 101 fairly narrow. I don't know my arch and I'm at like just under 28.5 cm in length

mccrakken.my last is like 100 or 101 fairly narrow. I don't know my arch and I'm at like just under 28.5 cm in length

If you truly measure 28.5cm in length, then (generally speaking) you will be looking at 28/28.5 shells (there is no difference in half size, so you can take either).

Plus, at that length, 100/101mm is very narrow. So, you will therefore most likely be looking at "98mm" boots (the listed width is based on size 26/26.5).

The other thing to take into consideration is to get an aftermarket footbed. These are just as important as selecting the right boot because they create the interface between your flexible foot and the rigid shell. Without them, your foot is free to slide around front to back and side to side. They ensure the right boot is actually the right boot for you. Not getting them would be a big mistake.

So, the best way to go about this is to go to a reputable boot-fitter in your area, get your foot assessed, and then try on what the fitter recommends. If you have doubts or questions, you can always us ask but remember this- we recommend you see a boot-fitter because they can see your foot, we can't. They can see how your foot interacts with a given shell, we can't.

And don't get hung up on a certain brand or a brand that someone else really likes. They don't have your foot, so their boot most likely won't work for you. Find a good boot-fitter and trust them.

onenerdykidThe other thing to take into consideration is to get an aftermarket footbed. These are just as important as selecting the right boot because they create the interface between your flexible foot and the rigid shell. Without them, your foot is free to slide around front to back and side to side. They ensure the right boot is actually the right boot for you. Not getting them would be a big mistake.

My shop sells FORM footbeds, and they do wonders. Having support is crucial. If you have a high arch, go with the one that fits your stock footbed true, if you need support but not as aggresive, go a size bigger, trim to fit.

Cannot stress the importance of footbeds enough.
Also, get the ultra thin, that will save you troubles having too high of a foot bed.

**This post was edited on Apr 13th 2016 at 12:18:32pm

onenerdykidIf you truly measure 28.5cm in length, then (generally speaking) you will be looking at 28/28.5 shells (there is no difference in half size, so you can take either).

Plus, at that length, 100/101mm is very narrow. So, you will therefore most likely be looking at "98mm" boots (the listed width is based on size 26/26.5).

The other thing to take into consideration is to get an aftermarket footbed. These are just as important as selecting the right boot because they create the interface between your flexible foot and the rigid shell. Without them, your foot is free to slide around front to back and side to side. They ensure the right boot is actually the right boot for you. Not getting them would be a big mistake.

So, the best way to go about this is to go to a reputable boot-fitter in your area, get your foot assessed, and then try on what the fitter recommends. If you have doubts or questions, you can always us ask but remember this- we recommend you see a boot-fitter because they can see your foot, we can't. They can see how your foot interacts with a given shell, we can't.

And don't get hung up on a certain brand or a brand that someone else really likes. They don't have your foot, so their boot most likely won't work for you. Find a good boot-fitter and trust them.

thanks for the help. The problem is I'm trying to findo out how to size me foot to buy boots online. My foots also probably gonna grow a bit before next season. do you think I should see a boot fitter and try on a couple pairs to get my size to get my best bet? I know I'm asking a lot of you for someone who like you said can't even see my foot but I'm wanting to pull the trigger on these. I could also just buy footbed and put them into the new boots of course?

mccrakken.thanks for the help. The problem is I'm trying to findo out how to size me foot to buy boots online. My foots also probably gonna grow a bit before next season. do you think I should see a boot fitter and try on a couple pairs to get my size to get my best bet? I know I'm asking a lot of you for someone who like you said can't even see my foot but I'm wanting to pull the trigger on these. I could also just buy footbed and put them into the new boots of course?

So, onenerdykid designs boots for atomic. He knows his shit.
As a boot fitter myself, I highly recommend seeing one. We can at least direct you towards a boot that will fit, and will continue to fit thru next season. I'd hate for your foot to outgrow a boot you purchase without being able to use it.

safarisamSo, onenerdykid designs boots for atomic. He knows his shit.
As a boot fitter myself, I highly recommend seeing one. We can at least direct you towards a boot that will fit, and will continue to fit thru next season. I'd hate for your foot to outgrow a boot you purchase without being able to use it.

Also, a footbed can/will make your toes pull back a bit, but without really trying on boots it can be a shot in the dark ordering them.

mccrakken.thanks for the help. The problem is I'm trying to findo out how to size me foot to buy boots online. My foots also probably gonna grow a bit before next season. do you think I should see a boot fitter and try on a couple pairs to get my size to get my best bet? I know I'm asking a lot of you for someone who like you said can't even see my foot but I'm wanting to pull the trigger on these. I could also just buy footbed and put them into the new boots of course?

The thing you should realize is that not all shops are created equal, and therefore it is to your benefit to search out the good shops in your area and work with that shop. The internet is not going to fit your boots. Finding your size is only 1/10 of the puzzle.

A good local shop will usually offer you a boot-fit guarantee where they will offer any fit services free of charge for X-period of time, at least the first year you own the boots. It will be to your advantage to use this service, especially since you will not get it from an online shop.

If you get sized from one shop, buy your boots from another, and then get footbeds later on, you are introducing lots of potential that your boots will not fit as well as they could. And considering that your boots are your most important piece of equipment, this is not something that you should be cutting corners on. Do yourself the favor of finding the right shop in your area, working with that fitter, find the right boot, work on the price of the boot with them, get your fit guarantee, and have an awesome pair of boots that you will be stoked on.