Finding the Right Ski Boot: Which Size is The Right Size
There are many factors that go into finding a proper fitting ski boot, including foot length, foot shape, ability and personal preference. These charts are designed to provide an approximate sizing recommen-dation. To best find a ski boot for your individual needs, it is advised you visit us at The Lift Ski, Bike and Board and meet one of our boot fitters.
The ski boot sizing system is known as Mondopoint, which was developed by the ski industry to create a universal sizing system. Mondopoint is calculated by the length of one’s foot in centimeters, from the heel to the big toe. As in all sizing scales, this only gives one dimension of the foot. Width and total foot volume also play large factors in determining whether a ski boot is a good fit or not. For that reason these charts provide two different Mondopoint sizing recommendations, Performance Fit and Standard Fit.
PERFORMANCE FIT:
Recommended for intermediate to advanced skiers who ski regularly and at higher speeds in all conditions.
STANDARD FIT:
Recommended for beginner to intermediate skiers who ski less frequently and at lowers speeds.
Given that shoe sizes vary from company to company it is best to measure the actual length of you foot in centimeters. To do this simple stand on a piece of paper with your heel against a wall and draw a line at the furthest forward point of your toes. For best results make sure your foot is fully weighted when you are marking the end of your toes. Now measure the marked paper in centimeters and that will give your Mondopoint size.
In addition to the size, we have to evaluate two other factors for choosing the correct ski boot: last and flex.
LAST
The width of foot's sole chages from person to person, that's why ski boots have different volumes to meet the needs of every skier. Most ski boots are divided into:
NARROW LAST 98MM: for skiers with narrow foot's sole or for those who prefer a more enveloping fit.
MEDIUM LAST 100MM: for skiers with medium foot's sole or for those who prefer a precise fit
HIGH VOLUME LAST 102MM: for skiers with a wide foot's sole or for those who prefer a comfortable fit.
FLEX:
Using and mixing different plastic we get a variety of models with more or less rigid flex to meet the needs of every skier. Most ski boots are divided into:
MEN: 
Flex 140-120 – hard: for expert and more robust skiers
Flex 110-90 – medium: for intermediate and/or
Flex 80-60 – soft: for beginners or lighter skiers
WOMEN:
Flex 115-95 – hard: for expert and more robust female
Flex 85-75 – medium: for intermediate and/or medium-sized female
Flex 65-55 – soft: for beginners or lighter female skiers
JUNIOR:
Flex 90 – hard: models for young more expert skiers
Flex 70-60 – medium: for young intermediate skiers
Flex 50-25 – soft: for young skiers with first-time skiing
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