What are a good pair of ski boots?

Question

I'm 14

I need them too be:

comfortable because I wear them for more than 4 hours when I go skiing

walk/ski feature

easy to buckle

easy to get into too

padded

will I need new skies because my skies are brand new but my boots have become to small

Answer 1

i perfer dalbellos

atomics are cold

langs leak

technicas i think are also good and also nordica.

i perfer dalbellos they are warm and comfortable.

If you are going to be walking on pavement get cat tracks. Without them your boot place (cole of the boot) will wear down and could hinder the way your boot fits in the binding

Answer 2

You need to find a shop that has good boot fitters. This will not be one of the chain sport shops. You will not need new skis. Boots now cost a lot more than $225. Your boots are your most important piece of equipment. Do not skimp on these. Forget walk/ski, that is an old technology gimmick. Boots do not have the forward lean that they once had. If you plan to walk in your boots, get some Cat Tracks or the new "walking attachment" for the soles. You need to protect your investment by protecting the boot soles. Do not ask anymore questions here..just go to a good boot fitter..they are the ones to direct your questions to. (I have been skiing my whole life and I'm an expert skler).

Answer 3

Get whatever brand fits the shape of your foot, fit and proper flex rate for your skiing ability are the most important things. The walk/ski feature is secondary, since you will be in them for 4 hours or so, the walk will be used very little.  To make the boot easy to get into, it should be warm and dry as should your sock.  Warm the outer boot just before you get into it with a hair dryer on low heat, this will let you move tongue out of the way to get into easily.  As to the easy to buckle, there are several options, a longer buckle handle, a buckle buddy tool, or a buckle similar to Head brand about 4 years ago had a buckle that folded out to give more leverage when closing. A set of footbeds and a comfortable liner will make the boot usable for 4-8 hours at a time.  Your skiis may not need to be remounted, just adjusted for your new boots.  A pro ski shop should do this when you buy the boots for a minimal expense.

  Be prepared to spend 4 hours or so in the shop when trying your boots.

   Another option may be a new set of liners that will enable you to use your old boots for another season.

Hope this helps.  The boots are the most critical part of the outfit.