What is the most common mistake people make when buying new boots?
A. 1. Buying them too big! The right size boot can initially feel uncomfortable in a shop but liners are built with foam and other materials that will compress over time. Our test team has tested hundreds of boots over the past decade and many often feel tight and uncomfortable when new but adapt to the foot quickly, often after only a few runs. Good boot fitter know what size you need. Trust them to make the right selection. 2. Buying boots without professional help. When it comes to boots its service and knowledge that you are paying for so visit a shop that specializes in boot fitting. We encounter dozens of people each season who tell about the “good deal” they got on a pair of boots but trashed them after only a season or two because they didn’t fit or perform well. A good fitting pair of boots will last 5-7 seasons for a recreational skier. 3. Buying boots that are too soft. Beginners and novice skiers need boots that forgive their occasional mistakes but not one that is so soft
