Quick Tips—Ski Boots

Fit's the thing. REI recommends having your foot fitted by an experienced REI representative before you purchase your boot. Click here to locate the store nearest you.

A good fitting boot is not only comfortable, the better your boot fits the better your performance.

• Men's & Women's Intermediate Boots—For those with basic skills and especially for skiers who want to improve their carving technique and tackle more difficult terrain, the intermediate boot is the boot to get. These boots features softer plastics that flex easily and are more forgiving.

• Men's & Women's Performance Boots—Typically the most responsive boots you can buy, performance boots offer precision control for advanced and aggressive skiers. These boots generally feature stiff plastics that are more rigid but give boots greater response and precision.

Tip—Feet tend to swell slightly over the course of the day, so try boots on in the afternoon or evening when your feet are at their largest.