How much do custom fit ski boots cost?

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How much do custom fit ski boots cost?

A complete Surefoot custom boot costs about twice as much as the same off the shelf boot and runs about $900-$1,200 depending on the shell chosen. The prices of shells and custom liners range from $670-$990 plus $225 for the custom fitting analysis and process.

Do custom ski boots make a difference?

Better Comfort: This is not just a matter of luxury. Better comfort has concrete advantages besides how your feet feel. It directly translates to less fatigue, which means more runs, better skiing, and less soreness at the end of the day. It is especially important to anyone with oddly shaped feet or toes.

Do ski boots need to be fitted?

Ski boots should be as tight fitting as possible. You need minimal foot movement inside the boot. If your boot moves with your foot, your ski will move with your boot and in turn your foot. Allowing you to exert maximum control over your skis.

Are custom footbeds worth it?

Yes, it’s worth it. I just had my second pair made (because I stupidly used the dry stick heater with the old pair and caused damage to them.) Without my custom footbeds, I have a really hard time with stability, and with keeping my heels in the right place inside my boots.

How long does it take to make custom ski boots?

The result is the best fitting, best skiing boot ever made. All this in only 70 minutes. This isn’t some high tech advancement just for the worlds best skiers. This is a new technology that makes it so every skier can ski in the best fitting, best performing ski boot ever made.

Should my toes touch the front of my ski boots?

Ski boots should be snug, but not too tight that they are painful. With your foot in the liner in the shell, there should be enough room around the toes that you can wiggle them back and forth, and the toes should be slightly touching the front of the boot when the heel is all the way back.

Why are my feet so cold in ski boots?

Poor circulation of blood and air ultimately causes cold feet. You will want to make sure that whenever you rent a pair of ski boots, do not second guess the size but rather check if they fit before you walk out of the shop.

Do you need custom footbeds for ski boots?

Short answer: Yes. Almost everyone can benefit from putting footbeds (also called insoles, inserts or orthotics, depending where you shop) in their ski boots . A quality supportive footbed really is the foundation of a good fit in a ski boot.

Should you be able to wiggle your toes in ski boots?

Most new skiers might not realize, but the perfect fitting boot should be very snug. You should be firmly in your boot with no ‘loose feel’. You should be able to move your toes, but not have any internal heel or ankle movement.

Where can I get my ski boots fitted?

Custom ski boots, specialist ski boot fitters, Fulham Our Ski Boot Lab specialises in ski boot fitting and customisation. Ski boots rarely fit straight out of the box and require adjusting, fine-tuning, shaping and stretching. Investing in a personalised fit will help increase your comfort and performance.

What other ski boots does Surefoot offer?

In addition to our best-selling boot, Surefoot also offers hand-selected ski boots from Nordica, Tecnica, Lange, Salomon and many other top brands; all can be made custom for you with Surefoot’s Insoles and Custom Liner. To learn about our process to fit you in the world’s most comfortable ski boots, please click here .

Why have your ski boots fitted by our ski boot lab?

What ski equipment should I buy?

The most essential piece of ski equipment, and the first items to buy are ski boots. Poorly fitting ski boots can ruin your entire holiday and lead to blisters, painful feet and ankles. Glide & Slide specialises in ensuring you get perfectly fitted ski boots for the shape of your feet and skiing ability.