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Originally Posted by badcar
About 15 to 20 years ago, I was a bootfitter and trainer for an old sporting goods company called Galyan's. Looking at the videos you posted, not much has changed since I was on sales floor or in the back room punching out shells.
Best practice when shopping for boots:
1. Ask for the best bootfitter in the shop- if the salesperson says 'it's me' and that person is 16 years old...walk out. Bootfitters are generally friendly, but can stay well hidden. If you need to make an appointment- ask about their training or experience to justify the hourly rate. In 1996, I charged $100 for the first hour of active fitting and $50 plus parts/soles for every hour after.
2. Buy the boot that fits your foot, not your budget. If both align, great. If it is out of your budgtet-save more or cut back on something else, like skis.
3. All brands are pretty good these days. I had the pleasure of going to the SIA ski show in Denver this past January and was amazed at the fit options by performance- there is a ton to choose from so stay open minded to brands you may not have considered back in the 90's.
On a fashion note- that Nevica suit is awesome. I had a similar colored Descente peice that was purple- 1988 Canadien ski team uniform loud.
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Thank you very much for your insight on the boots. I am quickly realizing that I will end up on a high quality pair. At least in my research so far, boots are not something to skimp on.
I stopped by a local ski shop and the guy just pointed me to the rack of boots and said try them on...... that’s it. No direction, pointers or guidance. Talk about feeling like a fish out of water. I will admit it... I had no flipping idea on what I needed or even what I should look for. Needless to say, I walked out. If I am successful on getting this to work properly, I will be able to get the wife on the slopes too.
If not, I guess it will be a solo venture.
Back around the 2000’s we visited the Wife’s sister’s family just outside of Denver. We ended up in Vail, Co for several days. My gawd the snow was amazing “It’s so fluffy”. Nothing like what we have in the Sierra’s.
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