Ski Boots

Just a quick question. Do you guys think more expensive Ski Boots help you improve/progress as a skier?. The reason I ask is I have had my boots for about 5 seasons, probably spent 60/70 days skiing in them. They are mid range (£180) but still comfortable. I am able to ski most piste runs & was debating to invest in some new boots, is it worth the extra outlay? Thanks for any responses.

Its nothing to do with the cost, its how well they fit your feet.

Agree with Tony with one exception.
If your skiing has dramatically changed/progressed/got faster or if your body has dramatically changed (fat!) the boots may be a bit soft.
So ...
If the flex range of your boots suit you this year and they fit then changing them will not improve your skiing - except, of course, for the psychological boost of flashy, pretty, fancy new boots!

Interesting, so if one pair is £100 & the others are £350 but both fit well then there is no difference in the tech? I honestly don't know myself, hence my post. To be truthful I guess I don't need new ones, however may have been tempted if there was a chance it may improve certain aspects of my technique.

OldAndy wrote:Agree with Tony with one exception.
If your skiing has dramatically changed/progressed/got faster or if your body has dramatically changed (fat!) the boots may be a bit soft.
So ...
If the flex range of your boots suit you this year and they fit then changing them will not improve your skiing - except, of course, for the psychological boost of flashy, pretty, fancy new boots!

GPWM

Thanks Andy. Well I would say I have improved a lot over the last 5 years, moving from mainly blues to mostly anything 'on' pistes. Although as mentioned, mine are comfortable.

Tony-H is right, your boots should fit like carpet slippers, i.e. there should be no movement of your foot inside the boot but you need to be able to flex your knees.

If you have done that much skiing with your present pair, without replacing the linings then I would suggest they need replacing as most manufacturers give a life on their boots of 8 - 10 weeks.

Boots are critical to good/enjoyable skiing as they are the link between you and your skis!

Hope this helps

Thanks Skiracer, maybe I'll see this season out & then invest.