Ski boots

[Bill Clay 48]

Wife no pics wants some heated ski boots for Christmas. I don't know shit about skiing or ski boots. Any surly ski bums available to get me pointed in the right direction?

[dcbc 14485]

After decades with Nordica, I switched to Dalbello a couple of years ago and have been extremely happy with the comfort/support/performance.  I figure you can add a heater.

[capnamerca 571]

Get boots that fit. Wear thin socks. Smooth out creases from the sock before you put the boot on. Keep your core warm.

 

Walla. No cold feet.

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4976]

Tell her to learn to snowboard?

[Native Horn 3504]

Skiing would be actually enjoyable for me if not for the boots.  I got nothin.

[Loco 3752]

I think buying them blind and hoping they work is a bad idea.   She needs to try them on (without considering how they look...good luck) and pick the pair she likes/fit best.  Otherwise IMHO you're just putting chips on the roulette table and taking a spin.

[blacklab 11939]

As loco said she really needs to go to a nice place and try them out and find ones that work for her.

Maybe give her a card with a coupon inside for 1 pair of ski boots and then take her to the store the next day?

[dcbc 14485]

Most places will heat mold them to your feet in house.  I got a pair that was a size too large once, and I had numbness in my toes that brought me off the mountain early.

[Bevo 13577]

On 12/4/2019 at 8:47 PM, capnamerca said:

Get boots that fit. Wear thin socks. Smooth out creases from the sock before you put the boot on. Keep your core warm.

 

Walla. No cold feet.

This is the truth. As for what type of boots to get, it is impossible to tell you. If I remember correctly, Dalbello fit wider feet while Technica and Lange fit more standard feet. Nordica may be in between Dalbello and Technica. FT, I can't remember. Apex you probably have to ask for specifically to try them on. Anyway, you can't pick out a boot for her she needs to go to the store and get fitted. Alpine Sports in Santa Fe spends a few hours getting you into the right boots. St. Bernard in Houston I liked because they were straight forward in the process but their boots were expensive. Sun and Ski was okay but it is probably hit or miss with the sales person. Anyway, you can get a much better price online at Evo or Skis.com or Moosejaw or Steep and Cheap but then you need to go to a store and get them fitted which will cost you money. Probably some place like Sun and Ski is a good option because their prices are pretty good and if you get a good rep, you can get them fitted for free.

[dcbc 14485]

45 minutes ago, Bevo said:

Sun and Ski was okay but it is probably hit or miss with the sales person.

That's where I got my last pair, and I got a good dude who spent time with me, got me into a great pair of boots, and, as you mentioned, the free, custom fit heat molding.  I know it's just snow Academy, but if you have bought a good bit of gear and know what you want and what it should feel like, SnS isn't a bad option.

[Upgrayedd 5812]

She needs to try on different boots.  Custom insoles are nice.  Thin wool socks.  

[pearlandhorn 3269]

Buy them in the off season. You can typically get 50% off retail if you buy during the summer or fall. 

[ajax 2617]

You know what really works for keeping feet warm while skiing? Making sure snow doesn't melt and get all in her boots.

Look into this product called the boot glove. They go over the boots and keeps snow out. They look dorky as hell but it's pretty much all you need to stay warm.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21907]

Tell her she needs to try them on wearing nothing else. Post the pics here and we’ll tell her whether or not they fit correctly.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

3 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

Tell her she needs to try them on wearing nothing else. Post the pics here and we’ll tell her whether or not they fit correctly.

She should be in a knees bent, flexed position to really get the best advice ........ I'd add.

[ousuxndallas 65]

I bought the wife some Salomon heated boots last year on sale at end of season. They are controlled by an app you download, to turn heat up or down.

Shag 1% right there.

[horn4life 3760]

Maybe these and a couple hundred? 

[Bevo 13577]

I've wanted to try Apex ski boots. When I bought my ski boots 5 years ago the Apex didn't fit me well. But I suppose each year they get better and better. It would be nice to actually be able to walk to the bar at the halfway hut.