Boot to get a lower level woman skier to Intermediate level

[Uncle-A]

I am thinking about getting new boots for my daughter. She is happy to ski at slow speeds making a lot of turns to control her speed. I would not consider her an intermediate skier yet because she does not ski often to get enough practice to reach that level. She has been renting boots 25.5 but I think she may be a 24.5 but it would have to be a high volume across the instep. So I am looking for some suggestions for a woman's intermediate level boot.

 

[Jilly]

What about her width....A or B in a street shoe?

 

[Uncle-A]

What about her width....A or B in a street shoe?

B or C width, like I said high volume.

 

[Ken_R]

I am thinking about getting new boots for my daughter. She is happy to ski at slow speeds making a lot of turns to control her speed. I would not consider her an intermediate skier yet because she does not ski often to get enough practice to reach that level. She has been renting boots 25.5 but I think she may be a 24.5 but it would have to be a high volume across the instep. So I am looking for some suggestions for a woman's intermediate level boot.

I would suggest you go to a Boot specialist if at all possible. My wife and I did not back when we did not know any better and I think it set back our learning process and enjoyment. A good fit on the right boot will exponentially make her time on the hill much more comfortable and enjoyable. It is all about fit since there are many boots that are suitable for your daughter's skiing level.

 

[Jilly]

Atomic Prime with a low flex. Salomon Quest if she needs wider.

 

[Uncle-A]

I would suggest you go to a Boot specialist if at all possible. My wife and I did not back when we did not know any better and I think it set back our learning process and enjoyment. A good fit on the right boot will exponentially make her time on the hill much more comfortable and enjoyable. It is all about fit since there are many boots that are suitable for your daughter's skiing level.

Thanks I was just looking for a few model names as a starting point.. I have not kept up with the latest woman's boots.

 

[crgildart]

I would suggest you go to a Boot specialist if at all possible. My wife and I did not back when we did not know any better and I think it set back our learning process and enjoyment. A good fit on the right boot will exponentially make her time on the hill much more comfortable and enjoyable. It is all about fit since there are many boots that are suitable for your daughter's skiing level.

Seems like overkill to consider professionally fitted boots for a tween girl that could outgrow them in half a season.. and resale value of a professionally modified boot is not that great, especially if significant changes are made to that boot. I'd recommend spending more time with her trying stuff on to figure out what is close, but not going foll blown "fitted" for a kid that is still growing and only skis a handfull of times per season. When she stops growing then would be time to go all out there..

 

[Ken_R]

Seems like overkill to consider professionally fitted boots for a tween girl that could outgrow them in half a season.. and resale value of a professionally modified boot is not that great, especially if significant changes are made to that boot. I'd recommend spending more time with her trying stuff on to figure out what is close, but not going foll blown "fitted" for a kid that is still growing and only skis a handfull of times per season. When she stops growing then would be time to go all out there..

Not professionally fitted but recommended by a person who fits boots for living or at least has a good bit of experience with boots. There are some folks here who qualify. They probably will chime in soon.

Agree, trial and error is also a good way. Go to a shop that has a good selection and it should not take too long to find an appropriate boot for her.

Regarding specific models I guess it depends on her size/weight and skiing goals.

 

[Uncle-A]

Seems like overkill to consider professionally fitted boots for a tween girl that could outgrow them in half a season.. and resale value of a professionally modified boot is not that great, especially if significant changes are made to that boot. I'd recommend spending more time with her trying stuff on to figure out what is close, but not going foll blown "fitted" for a kid that is still growing and only skis a handfull of times per season. When she stops growing then would be time to go all out there..

Parents do have to worry about kids out growing a boot. Fortunately my daughter's foot has finished growing. So no more ski swap boots, first pair of NEW boots as she is getting back to skiing after being away from it for a few years. Like I said in post #6 I have not kept up with woman's boots. As far as fitting her, I think after 18 years of ski equipment sales and tech in four different ski shops I am qualified to fit her just fine.

So thanks to @Jilly for the two boot models and if anyone has any additional recommendations I welcome your suggestions.

 

[crgildart]

Like I said in post #6 I have not kept up with woman's boots. As far as fitting her, I think after 18 years of ski equipment sales and tech in four different ski shops I am qualified to fit her just fine.

So thanks to @Jilly for the two boot models and if anyone has any additional recommendations I welcome your suggestions.

Ya, a narrow foot in a wide boot would be a definite handicap, more so than a boot that was half a size too long but a good fit width wise.