Best time and day to buy boots

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Permalink Reply by John W on December 28, 2008 at 2:40pm

If this will be your first time on the slopes this season I would recommend skiing one day, to get your feet used to being in ski boots again. I would then go to the shop that day (make an appointment so you don't have to stand around and wait). The reason for going sooner than later is that you may have to go back for adjustments, and by going at the first part of the trip hopefully all fit issues will be taken care of by the time you leave, by the shop that sold them to you.
Good Luck!

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Permalink Reply by Mesa on December 28, 2008 at 5:24pm

My suggestion, and what I do, is to visit the ski/boot shop more than once and work with the same boot-fitter. In fact, consider visiting more than one shop since buying boots is such an important process. The time of day you go does make a difference in the size of your foot, but I would ask the boot-fitter for their opinion. One thing that you don't want, is to show up with painful spots from skiing in bad boots earlier in the day...Nothing will feel right.

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Permalink Reply by trudeska on December 28, 2008 at 5:51pm

I guess I'm okay then since my boots are just fine discomfort-wise. But they are 5+ years old. I bought them without knowing anything about boots so I think I chose too large. I've never had a problem with pain, etc. but the plastic is beginning to crack in places and the liners are wearing. Plus, I think that I may benefit in performance with a more precise fitting boot. I only ski 8-10 days per year at the most but things age regardless of wear even if you store them in your air conditioned closet.

My hesitation to buy in Steamboat has always been the time away from my family. I love spending the afternoon with them while on vacation. And, I cannot in good conscience ask small children to sit and wait in a downtown ski shop for 2 hours even if they are all set up with their game players.

Hopefully, there will be a day shortened by bad weather (snow) and I'll feel free to spend the time required for good boots. Either that or they'll finally start leaking this trip and I won't have a choice.

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Permalink Reply by Laura Sjoblom (live2ski) on December 28, 2008 at 9:22pm

Hi! If anyone has any questions or concerns about old boots or new, go see John - or any of his employees! - downtown at One Stop Ski Shop! My husband, who is also an instructor here in Steamboat, has had many problems with his feet. In fact, he has had foot surgery. Because of John and his expertise and expert staff, Fredrik is out teaching telemark, alpine and snowboarding daily without any discomfort or pain. Trudy, just leave the boys with us and we'll take care of them while you get your boots taken care of! I mean it! Seriously!! :)

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Permalink Reply by trudeska on December 29, 2008 at 6:22am

I might just do that. I'll take your recommendation and make an appointment with John. That way I'll be less likely to keep passing on the opportunity for new boots. Of course I'll have to spring for new HotTronics too. I know they can transfer them but in 5 years there has to have been improvements in those as well.

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