Skisailor
Angel Diva
Ok. So last year I bought a pair of new Auras near the end of the season, which I am really looking forward to spending time on this winter.
This year, it's time for new boots. Believe me, I know the importance of boots. I spent alot of time and money on my current pair of Nordicas, which I have loved, but which now have enough miles on them that they need to be retired.
The thing is, it's been so long since I've shopped for boots, I really have no idea what's out there or how to start. And it's not like skis, where you can easily demo a variety and see what you like.
I don't know of a good bootfitter at the moment, but I think I can find one. My question is . . . what is the best strategy for boot shopping? Just be sure to go to a good bootfitter and pick from whatever their shop is selling? Or should I read reviews and go in with several models in mind? How have the rest of you approached this?
Also, if anyone feels inclined to make specific boot model recommendations, my vital stats are:
Level 7-8 skier
Aspiring to spend more and more time off piste - powder novice but big time powder enthusiast
5'2" 126 lbs - relatively small feet (6 1/2) with no particularly challenging foot or calf fitting issues
My current boot has a somewhat aggressive stance and is pretty soft-flexing. So that is what I am used to.
This winter I'll be splitting my ski time 60/40 in the east (on my Burnin luvs) and in the west (on my Auras).
I've received so much good advice on this site already, so let me thank everyone up front for any advice I might get here!
This year, it's time for new boots. Believe me, I know the importance of boots. I spent alot of time and money on my current pair of Nordicas, which I have loved, but which now have enough miles on them that they need to be retired.
The thing is, it's been so long since I've shopped for boots, I really have no idea what's out there or how to start. And it's not like skis, where you can easily demo a variety and see what you like.
I don't know of a good bootfitter at the moment, but I think I can find one. My question is . . . what is the best strategy for boot shopping? Just be sure to go to a good bootfitter and pick from whatever their shop is selling? Or should I read reviews and go in with several models in mind? How have the rest of you approached this?
Also, if anyone feels inclined to make specific boot model recommendations, my vital stats are:
Level 7-8 skier
Aspiring to spend more and more time off piste - powder novice but big time powder enthusiast
5'2" 126 lbs - relatively small feet (6 1/2) with no particularly challenging foot or calf fitting issues
My current boot has a somewhat aggressive stance and is pretty soft-flexing. So that is what I am used to.
This winter I'll be splitting my ski time 60/40 in the east (on my Burnin luvs) and in the west (on my Auras).
I've received so much good advice on this site already, so let me thank everyone up front for any advice I might get here!