Ski Boot Sizing - Pretty urgent question...

Go for it Snapzzz :thumbup:

There is no such thing as being "true to size" when it comes to ski boots. At size 22 they will definitely be much bigger than 22cm, the only question is by how much. That's why buying ski boots in size that is even bigger is not a good idea. Size 22 for size 22 feet will be better - they might feel too big now but if her feet grow a size as you expect than they will be good. Anyway they don't cost arm and leg and I feel you just want to buy ski gear if not for yourself then for your daughter, but for that price if boots are not good it won't be too big of a waste and a valuable lesson will also be learned. Mine came at higher prices - I have a good selection of boots in my basement that I can't ski in. They were all "snug" until liners packed out - which for me happens in well under one season.

It's very strange that 28.5 boots feel snug if your feet measure 27.5.

Snapzzz wrote:
If megan has problems then i will sell them on. For £50 i am happy to experiment.

I do that a lot.

On the subject of your boots though, I wonder if it is the width that you have a problem with rather than the length? In most boots you would be in a 26 shell, or maybe 27. Different models of boot from each manufacturer are different widths. These vary from 92mm (for a race plug) up to 107mm. The boot width changes with size from those numbers, but are a good guide. If you need some punching out or grinding for your foot to work properly, then you might need to go narrower than a trial fit might suggest. My feet measure 27.5 CM and with some fitting work I'll be a Lange 25 shell next season (which are exceptionally long for the given mondo size). It's amazing the difference that a perfect fitting boot makes to your skiing.

verbier_ski_bum wrote:I have a good selection of boots in my basement that I can't ski in. They were all "snug" until liners packed out - which for me happens in well under one season.

Sounds like me. Although ebay has helped reduce the collection :lol: Recently it has had more to do flex, than size.

Hi Snapzzz,

Since you've made the decision: just go for it!

However, if the online store allows returns, I would go same way as Brooksy already suggested: Order three pairs in different sizes, keep the ones which are the best fit, and return the others.

In fact, that's exactly how I bought mine last year and I am very pleased.

It's true that I also ended up bringing them to a local shop for a fitting and purchased some better insoles; But I did ski with them 1wk with the original insoles, and even so they were a pretty good fit.

(For example: Mine are Tecnica Viva Inforno Fling and I ordered the US sizes 9.5, 10, and 10.5, expecting that I'll most likely keep the 10, but to my surprise the 10.5 was the best fit. I also got them in mid-March, thus towards the end of season, so I caught an awesome sale-price of $249).

Good luck!
-Cat

Trencher wrote:

verbier_ski_bum wrote:I have a good selection of boots in my basement that I can't ski in. They were all "snug" until liners packed out - which for me happens in well under one season.

Sounds like me. Although ebay has helped reduce the collection :lol: Recently it has had more to do flex, than size.

When I have guests visiting and they want to go skiing, they don't need to rent boots - they can always take mine. Size 24 is one of the most common, so at least my boots are useful for some people. The flex of these boots also varies - I have from softer beginner boots and up to flex 90. I stopped on a 100 for myself. Also think that I found a perfect shell, so with ZipFit liners hopefully there will be no more money spent on ski boots for long time.

Every 'Distance Purchase' in the UK allows 7 days for the customer to return the goods, in their original condition, no questions asked.

However you are likely to have to pay for the returns yourself. Weigh up the pricing of heavy boots, in a parcel sized box as part of the cost of the purchase if you intend to go that route. If it's a NI based store the price for a private courier is likely to be expensive, I'd go for Royal Mail. You'll also want to get it via a service that gives proof of postage and confirmation of receipt, which will add to the return costs.

Snapzzz ......

I await with interest the feedback on the boots when they arrive - primarily the reaction of Snapzzz Minor.
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But ....

As a linked but separate issue - everything you talk about purchasing seems to be for your good self or Little Snapzzz ????

Where is Mrs Snapzzz in all this???

Hope you are not forgetting her as without her goodwill the posibility of one, let alone several, ski holidays will diminish or evaporate.

Top Tip - look after OH to facilitate skiing trips.
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