How many inches long does a ski boot need to be for a size 10 1/2?

Question

How many inches long does a ski boot need to be for a size 10 1/2?

Answer 1

ABOUT  9 AND A HALF INCHES!!!

Answer 2

its hard to say, different companies have different fits but the rule of thumb is that you get a boot that is maybe half a size or a full size smaller than your street shoe.  ski boots have an inner liner that when worn a lot "pads out" to fit your foot.  when you try a boot on in the store it should feel small and slightly unomfortable but dont wory because after a few times using them they will pad out and become more comfortable.  ill tell you, i just bought my first pair of boots and the first day my feet hurt so much but i wore them arround the house a few times and went out today and they felt much better.  also, i wear a size 12 shoe and my shoes are getting a little small on me but my ski boot is made by technica and they are comperable to a size 11 shoe.  another bit of advice, dont be afraid to spend money on boots.  if your feet arnt happy, you wont be happy skiing so deffinatly go to a store with a good variety of products and try them all on to get a good feal.  good luck!

Answer 3

Alpine Ski Boots are measured in MONDO. You should be a 28.5. However that might vary a bit depending on the boot and your foot. If I were fitting you, that's where I would start. (I'm assuming you are a guy...it would be a different conversion for women.)

If you are talking about XC ski boots...well, that's another story. They usually are measured in European sizing, however, I've seen sizes range all over the place when the conversions are made. I can't do the US to Euro conversions in my head...and it doesn't matter because I've never seen two companies that use the same conversion chart anyway. In that case...go try on boots.

Answer 4

go into the ski shop and get yourself fitted for a boot.  they each fit differently and a generic answer won't help you.

Answer 5

you don't measure boots in inches................ just go to a close ski shop and they will fit you for free

Answer 6

That is where velcrow cums in 2 play bay b

Answer 7

Ski boots should fit snugly, usully they run a half size or size smaller than your street shoes.  Every boot is different.  You need to try them on with the help of an experienced boot fitter to find the right ones.

Answer 8

willie's right on the mark here the liner would still be a 10 1/2 but the shell is measured in mondo sizing probably 28 or 29. fitting ski boots is a really tricky thing...they are worn differently than a pair of running shoes and have to be tried on

Answer 9

first of all, nothing is more important to your comfort and balance while skiing than your boot fit. Make sure someone with experience fits you.

Second, the only way to get it right is to get fit in person. While others say go short, I tried and found that using my exact size (11) works out best for me,

third, the shell for 10.5 and 11s is often the same, the difference is the liner, and differnet makers use different lengths of shells for the same size depending on their liner.

seriously, get yourself to a store and try some on, eveybody's foot is different and you need to figure out what's best for you.

For the record, my size 11 boots have 330 and 334 mm shells. Yours will vary based on design and maker.