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Ski Boots
Ski boots are a pretty vital part of your ski kit. Why? Well they affect everything you do on the snow. And, just as important, they are critical to your comfort. If you have ever skied in badly fitted, uncomfortable ski boots then you will know what we mean. So if there is one ski item that you invest in we think it could be a pair of well fitted ski boots.Read more to find out what you need to consider to ensure you get the right boots.
Before you select the ski boots for you there are a number of considerations we think it is important to make. Do consider what type of skier you are and try to be honest! If you are going to ski gentle runs with the children you may not want to buy boots more suited for hard racing! Check out our products and buying guide below.
Ski Boots
Hawx 90 W Ski Boots
Fit: medium all over, good heel hold, average cuffThe Hawx 90 W provides the ultimate balance of comfort and performance for all-day skiing. The custom fitted ASY Sport liner moulds to the foot for be...
£206.25
X Max 120 Ski Boots
Fit: medium volume, good heel hold and roomy toe box, custom moulded foot shapeAdvanced and expert level skiers will be delighted with the performance that the new X Max 120 brings, as well as in the ...
£360.00
X Max 100 Ski Boots
Fit: medium volume, good heel hold and roomy toe box, custom moulded foot shapeUsing Custom Shell 360° means skiers can experience a new level of foot wrapping with the X Max 100. Heat moulding in-sto...
£330.00
Impact 100 CS Ski Boots
Fit: medium fit all over, good hold, customisable forefoot, average cuffThe Impact 100 CS is the benchmark performance boot, it's the one other brands aspire to and customers request most. This succes...
£202.50
RS 80 Ski Boots
Fit: medium rearfoot and instep, medium to wide forefoot, average cuffThe RS 80 is a new model for 2012/13, narrowing the heel and improving the cuff design compared to older models, and adding a re-d...
£154.00
Vector Ltd Ski Boots
Fit: medium wide forefoot, good heel hold, overall volume is medium to highThe Vector Ltd has quietly been making a name for itself as a high quality, high performance ski boot packed with features an...
£232.50
AdaptEdge 100 Ski Boots
Fit: medium to high volume, wide adjustable forefoot, generous ankle room, large cuffThis is the first boot intermediate and advanced skiers with broad feet should be looking at. The 100 takes things ...
£187.50
AdaptEdge 90 Ski Boots
Fit: medium to high volume, wide adjustable forefoot, generous ankle room, large cuffWider fitting ski boots can feel like wearing a bucket, but not the excellent AdaptEdge 90. It manages to balance c...
£165.00
Tracker 130 Ski Boots
Fit: medium to narrow rearfoot, medium to narrow auto-adjust forefoot, great heel holdAtomic's top freeride boot combines race performance with backcountry and all mountain features. The Enduro chassi...
£240.00
Burner 110 Ski Boots
Fit: medium to narrow rearfoot, medium to narrow auto-adjust forefoot, great heel holdThe Burner uses Atomic's Enduro chassis to ensure all mountain performance for committed skiers. The stand height ...
£195.00
What type of skier are you?
Fit: medium all over, good heel hold, average cuffThe Hawx 90 W provides the ultimate balance of comfort and performance for all-day skiing. The custom fitted ASY Sport liner moulds to the foot for be...
£206.25
Fit: medium volume, good heel hold and roomy toe box, custom moulded foot shapeAdvanced and expert level skiers will be delighted with the performance that the new X Max 120 brings, as well as in the ...
£360.00
Fit: medium volume, good heel hold and roomy toe box, custom moulded foot shapeUsing Custom Shell 360° means skiers can experience a new level of foot wrapping with the X Max 100. Heat moulding in-sto...
£330.00
Fit: medium fit all over, good hold, customisable forefoot, average cuffThe Impact 100 CS is the benchmark performance boot, it's the one other brands aspire to and customers request most. This succes...
£202.50
Fit: medium rearfoot and instep, medium to wide forefoot, average cuffThe RS 80 is a new model for 2012/13, narrowing the heel and improving the cuff design compared to older models, and adding a re-d...
£154.00
Fit: medium wide forefoot, good heel hold, overall volume is medium to highThe Vector Ltd has quietly been making a name for itself as a high quality, high performance ski boot packed with features an...
£232.50
Fit: medium to high volume, wide adjustable forefoot, generous ankle room, large cuffThis is the first boot intermediate and advanced skiers with broad feet should be looking at. The 100 takes things ...
£187.50
Fit: medium to high volume, wide adjustable forefoot, generous ankle room, large cuffWider fitting ski boots can feel like wearing a bucket, but not the excellent AdaptEdge 90. It manages to balance c...
£165.00
Fit: medium to narrow rearfoot, medium to narrow auto-adjust forefoot, great heel holdAtomic's top freeride boot combines race performance with backcountry and all mountain features. The Enduro chassi...
£240.00
Fit: medium to narrow rearfoot, medium to narrow auto-adjust forefoot, great heel holdThe Burner uses Atomic's Enduro chassis to ensure all mountain performance for committed skiers. The stand height ...
£195.00
What type of skier are you?
This is a really important starting point. For novice skiers you want boots that are typically soft flexing. These are also good for skiers who want to ski groomed green or easy blue runs. Intermediate skiers will need boots that will help them to carve and ski at higher speeds. Intermediate boots will be for steeper terrain and more ungroomed snow. Advanced skiers will need the stiffest, most responsive boots. They will allow you to ski with speed and aggressiveness on steep terrain. But also consider where you want to progress to and how quickly. There is no point buying novice boots if you think you could be intermediate quite quickly.
Liners
There are several liners to choose from including thermal formable foam which uses your foots heat to achieve a custom fit, this usually happens after a day or so of skiing. Then there is custom thermal formable foam which uses artificial heat to achieve a custom fit. This is best done in the store by an experienced boot fitter. So with that said you can of course buy your boots on line but for getting the absolute best lining fit we would recommend doing this in a store.
Mode change
Are you just going to ski in your boots? Or will you be hiking some days? If you want variety from your boots look for boots that allow you to separate the upper shell from the lower boot for more comfortable walking. Some ski boots will also allow you to adjust the stiffness to match certain types of skiing e.g skiing bumps.
What to remember when trying on ski boots
Hopefully if you are a in a reputable ski shop they should remind you of these points but if not here are a few tips. Do try your ski boots on wearing ski socks. Try on boots in the afternoon or evening when your feet should be at their largest. Watch the positioning of your toes. When standing your toes should just brush the front of the boot, when in ski tuck position your toes should just barely pull away from brushing the front of the boot. Crucially you should be able to wiggle your toes. Heels shouldn't be easy to lift up and finally do walk around in the boots for at least 20 minutes.