It can be difficult to find the right size boot that skis well and feels good. A boot that fits correctly may be uncomfortable at first and will slowly mold to your foot over several uses. This is known process is as 'packing out' the liner and all liners will do this to a certain extent
The following exercise will help you know if your boot truly is the right size for you.
Boot Fitting Exercise
1. Remove the liner from your boot
2. Take the empty plastic outer shell of the boot and put your foot inside
3. Slide your foot forward until your toe barely touches the front of the boot
4. Measure the space between your heel and the back of the inside of the boot
- If you can fit two fingers between your heel and the back of the boot, you have a comfort fit
- If you can fit one finger between your heel and the back of the boot, you have a race fit
- Three fingers or more and your boot may be too big for you
If you can't fit any of your fingers between your heel and the back of the boot your boot is definitely too small and you should call us for an exchange. If you can fit more than two fingers its up to you. It will be very comfortable to get on and off but will not offer a good measure of support or performance. If its way too loose, you also may compromise safety, or at least increase the occurence of blisters from rubbing.
