Looking for a new ski boot

Boot fitter comments in coming

CatdickBojanglesBoot fitter comments in coming

Yes, because it is the proper way to get a boot. Go to a fitter, set aside preconceptions and find a boot that fits. You don't need to break the bank on a 130 flex boot and just be real with the fitter. Any boot under 400$ is probably that price for a reason, If you spend 450-600 you will get a much better boot that is longer lasting and much wider array of options.

Speaking as someone who spent most of his career skiing on total garbage boots from Craigslist, you can def pull this off - but like they’ll tell ya, the boots you’ll get from a bootfitter are gonna be way nicer.

I just dropped $800 on my first ever pair of boots from a fitter, including custom footbeds, and damned if I’m not blown away at the difference. But, as Chaz Undercock so astutely pointed out in a previous post, I’m a tech bro with a trust fund. Nah, but I do know that dropping close to a G on fucking ski boots just doesn’t make sense to a lot of people. That’s almost 2 epic local passes.


Since you’re on a budget, I highly recommend researching your ass off about everything ski boots, and then going to a generic local shop where you can try on a variety of common models of boots without taking up too much of their time. See if you can find like 2 or 3 models you like, that are snug but basically comfy, make sure you have the right size for each, and then search out a used pair that’s not entirely beat to shit. Worked for me for decades...but again, coughing up the dough for a pair from a good bootfitter is the next level up.

Another thing to look for is boots that haven’t changed their design much for a few years. If you can find a model that fits decently, dive into its history as much as you can. No major changes for 3 years? Look up that 3 year old model, it’s probably like $250 new on Evo or Mountain Steals or something. Hope that helps.

Thanks very much this was a huge help! I will definitely do what you recommend and go into my local ski shops! Thanks again

jupiterhenrySpeaking as someone who spent most of his career skiing on total garbage boots from Craigslist, you can def pull this off - but like they’ll tell ya, the boots you’ll get from a bootfitter are gonna be way nicer.

I just dropped $800 on my first ever pair of boots from a fitter, including custom footbeds, and damned if I’m not blown away at the difference. But, as Chaz Undercock so astutely pointed out in a previous post, I’m a tech bro with a trust fund. Nah, but I do know that dropping close to a G on fucking ski boots just doesn’t make sense to a lot of people. That’s almost 2 epic local passes.


Since you’re on a budget, I highly recommend researching your ass off about everything ski boots, and then going to a generic local shop where you can try on a variety of common models of boots without taking up too much of their time. See if you can find like 2 or 3 models you like, that are snug but basically comfy, make sure you have the right size for each, and then search out a used pair that’s not entirely beat to shit. Worked for me for decades...but again, coughing up the dough for a pair from a good bootfitter is the next level up.

Another thing to look for is boots that haven’t changed their design much for a few years. If you can find a model that fits decently, dive into its history as much as you can. No major changes for 3 years? Look up that 3 year old model, it’s probably like $250 new on Evo or Mountain Steals or something. Hope that helps.