Choose ski boots should be no less carefully,than everyday shoes. On the right choice depends on the comfort of your feet when riding, sensitivity to frost, maneuverability and fatigue. In addition, on the mountain slopes in many respects from this factor will depend on the safety of the skier. Modern models provide complete comfort, even for beginners. If the size, shape and equipment are selected correctly, you can enjoy riding long and without inconvenience.
This parameter should be given specialAttention. Ski boots should ideally fit under your foot, be a little cramped. In a short period they will acquire the desired shape and provide optimum comfort during operation.
Below are the dimensions of the international system / Russian version / American standards (for male models):
The following are the same parameters for women:
Ski boots are divided into several categories (by style and class of use):
When choosing the special footwear in question, it is necessary to take into account several basic characteristics, namely:
Below is an overview of several brands.
Nordica Hell & Back H1 (Nordika Hell & Back). Reviews of this manufacturer indicate the high quality of skis and ski boots of this brand.
Among the advantages:
The average price is from 17.5 thousand rubles.
To the minuses of this shoe, the owners attribute quite a large cost and complexity to the repair.
These ski boots are considered for comparison.They belong to elite models among analogues. In addition, this brand takes care of beginners, as it produces interesting modifications designed for universal use. Those who decided to buy skis and ski boots of this brand, certainly will suit its characteristics. Shoes are soft, do not limit mobility, perfectly "sits down" on the leg. The width of 104 millimeters makes these boots an ideal option for users who are not accustomed to tight and narrow shoes. They only take the first steps in mountain skiing. The price of 10-odd thousand rubles seems not so much. However, one should not expect much from these shoes. At least, this is evidenced by consumer reviews.
Among the advantages consumers note the possibility of switching between the Alpine and backcountry modes. Features - the boots are mostly suitable for unhurried skiing.
Let's try to figure out the difference between shoesfor one and the other style? Alpine producers aim at maximum productivity, while backcountry stylists rely on comfort and flexibility. This model combines both qualities, which quickly allow an athlete to move from easy mode to the stage of the race. This design makes it possible to avoid accidental falls and slippage on certain sections of the route. At a price of 25.7 thousand rubles, you will receive an original product created by specialists in emergency descents (Chris Dainworth). For real professionals, these shoes will not work, because they lose in certain positions necessary for an active skier quality.
Forget how much the ski boots cost.This brand offers shoes where you can easily ride not only along the slope, knocking everything in the way, but also to get to the slopes and hills that can hide various secrets.
Despite the fact that the rigidity is only 120units, shoes are considered one of the most robust options. However, for beginners - this is not the best shoes. It is better for novice users not to choose this model. Firstly, the softness and landing is designed for the pros. Secondly, you need to buy insoles and other accessories.
The modification in question has an attachment forski boots type RX 120. This design includes clip-on design with four locks. Lining is thin, coupled with a low profile configuration creates a free sense of motion, but it has a kind of protection against inappropriate actions. It consists in the presence of teeth and corrugations on the sole, which absorb unnecessary vibrations and wags. This, strangely enough, allows you to save many users not only soft places with bruises, notes and real injuries. Especially, it concerns injured teeth and fractures. Among the minuses, users mark cuffs that do not have sufficient stiffness and height. In general, design and fixation - successful. The cost of the package starts from 27 thousand rubles.
Ski classic shoes by themselveslow and light. In this form of riding, you do not need to fix the ankle joint. Shoes have a soft and well bendable sole, not equipped with special professional inserts. The product is made of innovative materials that retain heat and prevent the foot from freezing.
Ladies' ski boots are not much different frommale specimens. The main difference is the configuration of shoes in the area of female caviar. In addition, the bots have an inflated heel and an increased angle of inclination. Such models are mainly made of soft leather or artificial analogs, resistant to low temperatures.
Ski boots for children differ from adultsvariations of the increased level of softness. Such shoes should be fixed on skis as safely and comfortably as possible. When choosing a child's shoe, one should take into account the fact that the child's leg is growing. Therefore, the acquisition for growth in this case has the right to be. At least four clip-on fasteners must be present on the model, the boot is fixed securely in operation without backlashes (chattering).
Below is a list of manufacturers of ski boots, popular not only in the domestic market, but all over the world:
As you can see, special problems with the choice of skishoe does not arise. The main thing is to correctly approach the purchase of this product, without hurrying to buy the first model that came across. A competent fitting and consideration of the use of shoes is the basis for successful pastime on mountain slopes and slopes. In general, this market presents a variety of modifications, of which there is, what to choose, based on financial capabilities and professional priorities.
