Choosing Perfect Ski Boots

A comfortable and well-fitted ski boot will increase your performance on the slopes and is critical to enjoying a day at a ski area.  Here are a few tips for getting the right ski boots from a ski rental shop.

1. Rely on established ski rental companies with excellent customer service records.  Typically these companies have the best trained employees and are committed to ensuring your ski rental equipment is top notch.   That means if you are unsatisfied with the comfort or performance of your boots, they'll have the knowledge and service to find the right boots for your feet.

2. Bring the proper ski socks to the shop to try on boots.  Often times the comfort of a boot is diminished by wearing the wrong type of sock.  Be sure to avoid cotton socks as they won't wick the sweat from your feet and tend to leave your toes cold.  If you don't have proper ski socks, let a ski shop make a recommendation.  Most people like to ski in thin socks over thick.

3. If you are a woman, try to rent a women's specific ski boot.  In an era of increasing female specific sporting equipment, more and more ski rental shops are carrying female specific boots. These tend to be a bit softer to account for a difference in mass and make it easier to initiate a turn.  Also, they are built around the proportions of a woman's foot.

4. If you have a custom orthotic for your other shoes, bring them with you for your ski rental boot fitting. 

5. Take your time finding the right boot.  Many ski rental shops carry different brands and models. Each fit a little differently.  Put some time into finding the right ski boot for you.

6. Too big is just as big of a problem as too small.  Find a balance between comfort and performance. 

Hopefully this list of helpful tips for your next ski boot fitting experience will come in handy.  If you are heading to Aspen, Colorado for your next ski vacation be sure to check out the best in Aspen ski rentals.