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SKI BOOT FITTING
The best boots are the ones that fit your foot
properly and match your skiing style. The fit of your boot
will affect your performance, comfort and safety so it
is important to consult with fitting experts like the Dinardo’s
staff to make sure that you are getting the right ones.
When purchasing a boot, the way a boot fits is
much more important than who manufactured it. Each manufacturer
has at least one or more unique last and therefore each
brand has a different fit. This is why Dinardo’s
has a variety of different lasts in stock to ensure that we have
a boot to fit your needs.
Generally, your boot should fit firmly, but should
still be comfortable. Your toes should be at the end of your boot
when knees are straight. When flexing forward, your toes should
come off the front of your boot and your heel should be snug in
the heel pocket. When you take the lining out of the boot, you should
be able to place your foot in the shell and have no more than one
inch behind your heel with an optimum of 5/8's of an inch.
The shell of your boot provides support and transfers
energy from your legs to the ski. Your skill level is a
very important factor when selecting your boots. Beginner
and intermediate ski boots are forgiving because they are manufactured
with more flexible material, whereas high performance boots are
stiffer to provide advanced skiers with more sensitivity.
The lining provides comfort and warmth, it will
compress over time so make sure that you aren't purchasing a boot
that is too big. Boots that are too big can become uncomfortable
and they can be dangerous. Your new boot should feel snug the first
few times you wear them.
When fitting new boots, it is also important
to wear the socks that you will be wearing when you are skiing to
make sure the boots fit properly.
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