Skiing Equipment: Ladies Ski Boots

The ski season is here again and it is time to start buying your ski gear for your upcoming vacation. Along with your skis, ski boots are something that you need to pay particular attention to.

With such a wide range of ladies ski boots available, and a variety of colors, shapes and styles, you will not be lacking in choice. In fact, if you have a little look around next time you go skiing, you will quickly realize just how many variations of ladies ski boots that there are.

Obviously, you will want to buy stylish boots, but never let style come ahead of function where ski boots are concerned. If you do that, you will start to regret the decision within hours of hitting the slopes.

So, the first step in getting the right pair of ski boots is determining the correct size for you. Fortunately, this is not difficult at all as a result of the universal sizing system that it was deemed necessary to create to overcome the issue of different countries using different sizing systems.

Ski boot manufacturers have a specific system for sizing boots, called the "Mondopoint Chart" system. It works by taking into account the most common boot sizes from across the world. The employee at the ski store you visit will know about it for sure.

The fit, feel and comfort of the ski boot is the next issue to consider. When fitting a ski boot in a shop, you must make sure that your foot is held securely. It must not feel either too loose or too tight. Walk around the store for a few minutes with them as just putting them for 10 seconds, standing in one spot and then taking them off will not give your proper feel for them.

If you find yourself dragging the boot or feeling pain/pressure in your toes, then the boot is not the right size for you and you should try another pair. The right size will allow you to move your toes and fit your heel with ease. If the boot feels like a part of your foot, then it is the right size.

Also, remember that when checking if your ski boots fit properly, that you must try them on while wearing socks. Ski socks should be used. Ski socks are quite thick so you need to be sure that the boots that you are trying make a little allowance for them. Actually, good ski boots should fit well with socks on and off, but it is always best to be sure.