Putting your ski boots on correctly – whether custom fitted boots or rental boots can make or break your (comfortable) time on the mountain…

Scott- The Skiers Lounge

There is a correct way to put ski boots on, but very few people are ever shown it. Every ski boot fitting or tweak we undertake in our showroom will be repeatedly shown this process, which ensures that your heels are properly locked back in the ski boot heel, leaving the correct amount of room at the front of the boot. Although this correct method for putting ski boots on cannot overcome an incorrect size or shape ski boot, it will put your foot in the correct position to then check your ski boot is right for you…

We have put together a handy video showing you how to buckle up your ski boots correctly, both for standard 4 buckle alpine ski boots, and 3-piece or “cabrio” style boots such as Dalbello Panterra and Cabrio models, and Full Tilt:

How to put on 4 buckle ski boots correctly

How to put on Cabrio style 3 piece ski boots correctly


We also give every customer that we fit ski boots to a reminder sheet on how to buckle their ski boots up. This can be downloaded at this link for your personal use.

How to buckle your ski boots correctly
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The owner of The Skiers Lounge, Scott is happiest in the Alps and other mountain ranges around the world, whether on a pair of skis or 2 wheels. As the senior buyer with 30+ years ski and bicycle experience, there is a lot of alpine information stored in him - and bits of are actually sometimes of use..... Current Skis: Extrem Project 83 '24, Volkl Deacon V-Werks, Scott Superguide with Fritschi Tecton Bindings

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