Ski boots can cause many problems. For example, if you can’t get in when you wear it, it doesn’t fit properly, or it leaves bruises, blisters, or muscle cramps.
You can avoid these problems with the selection of ski boots and the right maintenance.
You should pay attention to this when buying
If you go to a ski shop, it’s best to bring your own ski socks. Most stores also have ski socks on site for you to try on the boots.
Once inside, the buckles are closed from the bottom up. Shoes should not be adjusted as tight as possible, as they will expand as they are used later. You should then be able to tighten them even more.
As you try, you should feel the front end of the ski boot as you stand up. This is because you bend your knees while skiing and then your foot is pushed away from the front end. When trying on a shoe, you should bend your knees and move a little back and forth.
Fully open the buckles and close properly
To put on, open your shoes as wide as possible and step while standing. After closing the buckles, you can move your knees to improve the grip and tighten the buckles further if necessary.
Choose the right ski socks
You need the right ski socks to avoid freezing and have a good grip while skiing. It should be the right size and fit your foot. The right thickness of ski socks is very important, as many people wear ski boots that are too large. Otherwise, you will wear your shoes and expend more energy.
How to store ski boots correctly?
The inside of ski boots should never get wet. Because the moisture is absorbed by the inner shell of the shoe and it is difficult to get out again. This causes problems while wearing the ski boot and causes an unpleasant odour.
That’s why you should clean your shoes inside and out after skiing so that as little snow residue is left on them as possible. It can be left to dry near the stove at home. If there’s too much moisture, stuffing it with newspaper and kitchen paper helps.
When should ski boots be changed?
A ski boot usually lasts seven years or about 100 days of skiing. Meanwhile, the material of the shoe is still of good quality and gives good support.
After a while, the shell hardens and becomes brittle. Then it’s time to change your shoes. Otherwise, the shell may break or a buckle may fall off. If in doubt, you can have your ski boots checked by a specialist at a ski shop.