Measuring Your Feet for Ski Boots - Bootorials Ep. 26
Vložit
- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- In this video we look at the key measurements you need to take of your feet. With this information you can then figure out what size of ski boot you will need.
Check out more at patriotfootbeds.com
Beat by The Passion Hifi - itunes.apple.c...
Man, don't ever stop making content. It is superb.
Thanks mate!
Seriously this is so helpful, want to express my gratitude again, this is the first video that I've seen covering aspect of measuring your feet! much love
i realize I'm kinda off topic but does anybody know a good site to watch new series online?
@Adrien Everett I use FlixZone. Just search on google for it :)
@Adrien Everett i would suggest Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
Another excellent vid! I've been looking everywhere for info on what constitutes a high instep and how boot width changes with length. Many thanks for this and the no flim-flam explanation of how to take the necessary measurements.
+Benzknees No problems! In the next video I will show how to these measurements relate to the "actual" size of boots. Thanks for watching and stay tuned.
Better than other 3 videos I watched from major online ski shops
Just wasted a TON of money on Solomon boots that I did not realize are "high volume" boots! Could not buckle them tight enough. SO frustrating...and cannot believe I am so ignorant when I've been skiing for years... Thanks. It takes time to learn all this stuff...
Sorry to hear this Pamela. There might be a few things you can do to these to make them fit better before having to invest in new boots. Just reach out if you need any help with it.
im a ski beginner....thumbs up to this video, all good info mate, thanks for making this video...Greetings! from the Middle Earth
No worries, glad it helps. Enjoy the skiing!!
THis is the video you need if you're buying ski boots online. Thanks for this, it was super helpful.
Thanks Sameer!
Africa by the Meters playing in the background :D though it's some kind of cover or something. sounds similar to rhcp's cover, but it's different
Hi Craig, my wife’s right foot is 21.5cm length 86mm width 20cm instep, left is 21cm length 88mm width 20cm instep. I found a junior boots size 21 with 97 width, I don’t know what reference length they use for junior boots, do you think that’s too narrow? It’s very hard to find women’s 21, the smallest women boots I can find is 22, should we even try 22s? Thanks a bunch!
Wow, they are tiny. :) Is your wife a strong skier? You will find that most womens 22s are using a 23 shell with a thick liner, So you will need to find true 22 shells.
Or yeah Jnr Race boots can sometimes be a solution. Try sty in the higher flex range if you are looking at any 21s.
How do you hold the marker? It's like 6mm difference if you hold it vertical or tilt it towards the foot when tracing.
If I measure like you did I'm a 27.2 cm(27.5) but if I measure by holding my heal against a wall and measure from my big toe to the wall I'm 28 because of the curvature of the heel.
Which one is the correct one because there is a pretty big difference between them?
Hi mate,
When you measure your foot with a brannock device it will curve up behind your heel. I would recommend splitting the difference between the wall measurement and your curve measurement to get the most accurate reading. But this will also be very dependant on the model of boot you are looking to fit into. Different boots will have different amount of space length wise internally. So it is imperative that you do a shell check to see if the boot is the right length for you.
My first advice would be to begin looking at boots in a 27/27.5 size.
that intro tho, love it.,
Thanks chef!
So, drawing around your foot doesn't need to be accurate it seems? So I'm guessing that with the width of the pen or pencil added to the traced foot, that will add nearly a cm to your actual foot, meaning that you will likely be looking at a size up for a comfortable fit. So if my actual foot size is 27.5 cm and I draw around my foot with a pen, the actual traced outline will be closer to 28 or 28.5 boot, is this right? Or are you better off putting your heal against the wall, put some kind of block in front of your toes and then measure the distance exactly, is is this not necessary?
If you can't trace your foot with any accuracy, or if you cant figure out how to do that, you should go to a ski shop. They will measure your feet with a brannock or take a scan. The point of this exercise is to be as accurate as possible.
Have you actually attempted this yet, or are you just thinking in your head? Yes if you hold a pen vertically against your foot it will make a mark wider, but what you need to do is tilt the top of the pen outward and then the ball point is where you need it.
Hi and thank you for all the content out there! Really helped me in many ways but I would still like, if possible, to know ur opinion. I have 26.5cm foot lenght, about 100mm width and instep like 25cm. I would like a snug fit cause I am skiing pretty agressive and at higher speed. Do you think Tecnica Mach1 LV 120 would be a good choice? 27 mondosize to be exactly, cause I can't find in stock with 26.5 sadly.
Hi, yeah I think you would be on the right track with an LV option for your lower instep, but I wouldn't suggest that a 27.5 mondo size would be good. It is much more likely that you would see success with a 26.5 boot size. If that cant be a Tecnica, I would look to some other boot choices.
@@PatriotFootbeds thanks for the answer! Have a great ski season!
But if I’m 26.5 and 105. I need to go to 27.5 to offset the bigger width right?
Not usually. That wouid only be the case for an extra high instep. These days you can likely get your 105 width easily into a 100 or 102 boot last and then heat mold to suit.
Great vids, thanks for sharing your expertise 👍🏽👊🏽
I would like to get your opinion if you don't mind. My foot measures 27.5cm in length, left foot width 106mm right about 108mm. Heel to heel "instep perimeter" measured in the Brannock from heel cup corner to heel cup corner is 29cm. What size/brand model would you suggest I start with as a middle-aged beginner? I know a tough question without seeing my feet but any advice would be appreciated.
Hi Cardo, Yeah it is difficult without your feet in front of me, but by your measurements and skiing, I would be suggesting to look at boots in the higher volume category at about the 100 flex. Boots like S Pro HV, Hawx Magna, Mach 1 HV, BFC would all be good to look at and try on your feet if you get then chance. I would probably stay in the 27.5 size.
@@PatriotFootbeds Craig, I really appreciate you taking the time to respond with some suggestions!
I have now tried on 3 ski boots a 27.5 Roxa R/Fit 80:(seems overly snug salesperson added wedges improved but not ideal), Tecnica Mach Sport HV 80 in 27.5: foot was difficult to get into this boot as well and left foot 5th metatarsal(see I have been learning from your great vids), strange even though right foot width is slightly wider. This pain/pressure point only seems present on left foot in ski boots, as you know maybe a quality Patriot Footbed can help such issues. I imagine arch length means nothing in ski boots as you don't bend your feet at ball of foot when wearing them arch length is 28. I also tried on a size 28.5 Atomic Hawx Magna 80: instep snug a bit tight, pain again in Left foot 5th metatarsal, lower shell flexed when bending knee. Shell fitting this boot about 1 finger each ankle side and 3 fingers about 1.5 inches behind heel, likely a little big. Was thinking of trying the others you mentioned and the Salomon QST or a higher line Atomic MAGNA with a heat moldable shell/liner. Thanks again!
Great video if only he described exactly what the measurement from `One side of the heal to the other side of the heal` means ????? We`re talking millimeters here. Exactly what points are they?
Hey Jarod, If you measure from towards the back where your heel touches the ground and go over to the other side, you will be within the right ball park.
With a volume measurement it really is about referencing if your instep volume is high, low or regular in relation to your foot length.
Dont stress too much about mm for this measurement. :) But it helps greatly in boot selection.
so if my instep is 27cm but my foot 26 cm, i have a low instep right??
I would say that you have a slightly high instep. not crazy high, but you should look at boots that accommodate for this well.