After four years of skiing an average of 30 days a season, my poor ski boots were becoming looser and looser on my feet, as the liner boot was completely packed out. This required me to buckle the ...

It was 2 days before Thanksgiving, and Aspen was getting absolutely nuked by an early winter snowstorm. I could almost smell ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. I'll admit, I was a skeptic. Even though Surefoot was a brand I had ...

At one point or another, just about every skier has experienced the emotional roller coaster of finding a good pair of ski boots. The cruel reality of the sport we love is that the boots necessary ...

Some people who buy ski boots can wear them without problems pretty much right out of the box. Everyone else needs a boot fitter. In the ski world, boot fitting has reached the status of high art.

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Fact: Ski boots are your most important piece of ski equipment. No other gear item--not even skis--makes or breaks your ability to ski well like ski boots. Sure, your skis make direct contact with the ...

Bad boots ruin ski days faster than bad snow. We tested the best ski boots of 2025–26 to find four pairs that actually deliver comfort, control, and confidence.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore skier with 100 days per year on the slopes or a beginner learning how to snowplow: Ski boots are the most essential piece of ski gear. “We say date your skis but ...

They’re comfortable, they’re warm, and they make my feet really happy. I’ll admit, I was a skeptic. Even though Surefoot was a brand I had been familiar with since my early days of skiing (I walked ...