GEAR

If the Boot Fits

Boots are the last mode of contact between you and your ski or board, and arguably the most important aspect of gear. If your feet aren’t comfortable, odds are you won’t last long on the hill. Boots have to perform well, fit right, and—let’s be honest—look good.

BY NICOLE BIRKHOLD

MEN’S SKI BOOT Salomon Ghost
www.salomonsports.com; $900
This brand-new boot is designed for big-mountain, charging skiers, providing the perfect platform from which to push your limits. With an ultra-light, low-profile shell and a unique custom-fi t liner with a lacing system to ensure a tight fit, the technology provides a new look at how high-performance boots are designed.

 

WOMEN’S SKI BOOT Roxy Pro
www.roxy.com/snow; $698
Until this year, Roxy’s weak point has been its boots— but that’s no longer the case with the introduction of the Pro, made with women in mind. Created out of a World Cup, partial-plug, durable plastic mold and all the features of high-end boots—micro-alloy buckles, canting and a fur-lined interior—no woman will be left in the dust again.

KIDS’ BOOT Nordica GP TJ
www.nordicausa.com; $235
It’s a huge milestone when young skiers are fitted for their first four-buckle boot. Th e front-entry, two-piece-shell boot is a great option for ’tween guys and gals alike, and the two color options make it easy to please both sons and daughters.
WOMEN’S SNOWBOARD BOOT Nitro Barrage TLS
www.nitrousa.com; $170  
Nitro’s best seller, this made-for-women boot features a low-profile design that cuts weight while still offering traction and support. The liner, which is molded from the cushioning, shock-absorbing material EVA, boasts an allnew direct lacing system, providing a snug fit and making it fast and easy to get in and out of the boots.

 

MEN’S SNOWBOARD BOOT Burton SLX
www.burton.com; $500
With an all-new Vibram Gumlite Outsole that makes these boots 40% lighter than last year, fans find the SLX to be one of the most responsive boots out there. It molds incredibly well to the rider’s foot thanks to a special heat moldable liner system, and the SLX is one of the only models with powershell panels to help equally and comfortably distribute binding strap pressure. This boot is an all-around solid choice for those looking for a great fit.

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