Would you like to buy a pair of ski boots for next season? Different criteria have to be taken into account to find the ideal model that will offer you all the necessary comfort for a day on the slopes.And among them, the size of your calves. So which ski boots do you choose when you have big calves? We tell you all!
ski boots are the skier's main ally.Along with providing comfort byinsulating from the cold , they keep your feet and ankles secure .
It is very important to choose a pair of boots that are suitable for the morphology of your calves. A boot that is too narrow for your calves may cause you a lot of discomfort. Worse, this could lead to blood circulation problems around the feet and lead to frostbite.
The problem of big calves ismore common for women skiers than for men skiers!In fact, the calf is lower on a women than for men, and the heels and ankles are narrower. The variations in volume inside the boot are greater on women's models than on those of men.
Choose models with 4 tightening bucklesthat will give you more precision in the adjustment of your boots.
Make sure that the adjustment buckles are movable.This will allow you to adjust the amplitude of the upper part of your boot and find the ideal volume for your calves.
Here are some tips for gaining some centimeters inside your ski boots:
* Ratchet adjustment : this is the part in which the adjustment buckle will fit to close the boot. Six adjustment notches are available for a variation of 3.5 cm around the calf.~
Some women's models have an adjustable spoiler on the back of the shell to gain another few centimeters around the calf.
Be careful with socks!Too thick, they compress the feet in the boots and cut the blood circulation, producing the opposite effect of the desired one: feeeling cold...
To avoid double layers and compression points, opt for mid-length technical baselayers.
To be well-equipped:
You now know everything you need to know to find the most suitable ski boot model for your big calves! Have a great winter season!
Ski boot product manager
