BOOT FITTING
Bootfitting has been Skiis & Biikes' cornerstone, since 1978
Every pair of ski boots sold in store comes with a custom fitting by one of our expert bootfitters. Our Boot Fit Guarantee means we work with you to find the right pair of boots, then adapt them to the unique contours of your feet. See our 3 bootfitting packages below.
Essentials
Ski boot + Insole +Sock
Essentials
Ski boot + Insole +Sock
Recommend for skiers who are:
- Accomplished Beginner and Intermediates.
- Skiers who ski between 5-10 days a year.
The Essentials package includes:
Assessment and Evaluation:
● Technical analysis of your foot shape, size and volume.
● Ski sock recommendation.
● Sidas 3Feet Insole assessment and selection.
Selection of Ski Boot:
● With the assistance of your bootfitter, we will help you choose the right boot based on your foot size, shape, and skill level.
Molding Process:
● If required stock liners can be molded using specialized blowers and padding to relieve pressure and fine tune the fit.
Fit Adjustment:
● 2 hours of free shop time post initial assessment backed by our Bootfit guarantee.
● We can stretch, punch, grind your new boots to improve comfort, reduce fatigue and increase performance.
Book your Essentials package here.
Essential + Custom Insole
$200 + Boot Price
Essential + Custom Insole
$200 + Boot Price
Recommend for skiers who:
● Skiers who value comfort and precision within their boots.
● Have specific foot needs such as flat feet, high arches and other foot irregularities.
● Spend an extended amount of time in their boots during a day on hill.
The Essentials+ package includes:
Everything in the Essentials package plus a Sidas Custom Pro Insole assessment and production.
Book your Essentials+ boot fitting package here.
Premium LAB Custom Boot
Ski Boot + Custom Insole + Custom Liner
Premium LAB Custom Boot
Ski Boot + Custom Insole + Custom Liner
We recommend this package for Skiers who:
- Want the best possible performance
- Ski 30+ days per year
The LAB Custom Boot includes:
Everything in the Essentials+ package plus a custom liner.
Ski Boot Liner Fitting Includes
Assessment and Evaluation:
● Technical analysis of your foot shape, size & volume
● Footbed Assessment
Selection of Custom Liners:
● Based on the assessment, the technician will select appropriate custom liners
that best suit the skier's feet and skiing style.
● Custom liners can vary in materials (such as foam or heat-moldable plastics),
thickness, and stiffness to accommodate different levels of performance and
comfort needs.
Molding Process:
● Heat Molding: The selected liners are heat-molded to the skier's feet. This
process involves heating the liners in a specialized oven or with a heat gun to
make them pliable.
● Once heated, the skier wears the boots with the liners inside, allowing the liners
to conform to the unique shape of their feet.
Fit Adjustment:
● During and after molding, adjustments may be made to ensure the liners provide
optimal fit and comfort.
● 2 hours of free shop time post initial assessment backed by our Bootfit guarantee.
Book your LAB Custom Boot fitting package here.
Stance and Balance Services
$160 + any additional labour
Stance and Balance Services
$160 + any additional labour
Canting a ski boot refers to the process of adjusting the angle of the boot sole in relation to the ski. This adjustment is necessary to align the skier's legs, particularly the lower legs (tibia), with
the ski and the direction of travel, thereby improving balance, performance, and comfort.
Methods of Canting:
● Cantology or Brand Specific Shimming: Adding small wedges or shims under the boot sole to tilt it inward or outward.
● Planing: Sometimes, the boot sole may be ground down slightly to adjust the angle.
● Custom Inserts: In some cases, custom-made inserts or footbeds may be used to
correct alignment issues from the ground up, affecting both boots equally.
Why you Should Cant your Boots:
● Alignment Issues: Many skiers have natural variances in the angles of their lower legs
(tibia), which can affect how their skis contact the snow.
● Balance and Control: Proper alignment ensures that the skier can evenly distribute
pressure on both skis, allowing for better edge control and balance during turns.
● Comfort and Injury Prevention: Misalignment can lead to discomfort, muscle fatigue,
and even injury due to uneven pressure distribution on the legs and feet.
Ski Boot Canting Services include
Initial Assessment:
● Evaluation of the skier’s natural stance and leg alignment, using specialized alignment
tools.
● Gait Analysis by observing the skier’s walking and skiing stance to identify any alignment issues.
Cuff Alignment Adjustment:
● Creating custom footbed and insoles to support the foot’s natural alignment within the boot.
● Making Lateral Adjustments by adjusting the angle of the ski boot cuff to tilt inward or outward, aligning with the skier’s leg angle.
Customization:
● Making necessary Shell Modifications by Grinding or shimming the boot soles to achieve the desired cant angle.
● Liner Adjustments can be made by Modifying or replacing the boot liner for better fit and alignment.
Finalizing Fit
● Routing and returning boot toe and heels to correct din length.
● Making small tweaks as needed to maintain optimal alignment and performance based
on skier feedback and performance
Custom Insole Fitting
$200
Custom Insole Fitting
$200
A custom insole is a specially designed insert for ski boots or snowboard boots, tailored to fit
the unique shape and needs of an individual's feet.
Our process of creating custom insoles includes:
● An assessment of the foot structure, arch type, and gait to identify specific needs.
● Taking precise molds of the feet to capture their exact shape.
● Designing the insole to address issues like arch support, pressure distribution, and alignment correction.
● Choosing materials and selecting placement for optimal comfort, support, and durability.
● Ensuring the insoles fit properly to your ski or snowboard boot and making necessary adjustments for comfort and performance.
New
Custom Molded Liners
New
Custom Molded Liners
Ski boot liner Brands:
- Zipfit Liners
- Intuition Liners
- Atomic Mimic Professional Liners
A ski boot custom liner fitting program involves the customization of the inner liners of ski boots to improve comfort, performance, and fit for individual skiers. Here’s an overview of what such a program typically includes:
Ski Boot Liner Fitting Includes
Assessment and Evaluation:
- Technical analysis of your foot shape, size & volume
- Footbed Assessment
Selection of Custom Liners:
- Based on the assessment, the technician will select appropriate custom liners that best suit the skier's feet and skiing style.
- Custom liners can vary in materials (such as foam or heat-moldable plastics), thickness, and stiffness to accommodate different levels of performance and comfort needs.
Molding Process:
- Heat Molding: The selected liners are heat-molded to the skier's feet. This process involves heating the liners in a specialized oven or with a heat gun to make them pliable.
- Once heated, the skier wears the boots with the liners inside, allowing the liners to conform to the unique shape of their feet.
Fit Adjustment:
- During and after molding, adjustments may be made to ensure the liners provide optimal fit and comfort.
- 2 hours of free shop time post initial assessment backed by our Bootfit guarantee.
Other Pricing
Boot Adjustment
Minor Adjustments (15 minutes): $30
Major Adjustments (1 hour): $120
Heat Molding
Liner Heat Molding (15 minutes): $30
Shell Heat Molding (30 minutes): $60
FAQs
Does the Skiis & Biikes Boot Fit Guarantee work for online purchases?
Because we haven't seen your feet, we can't guarantee the fit. Ski boots purchased through the Skiis & Biikes online store don’t qualify for our Boot Fit Guarantee. If your boots need adjusting, we’d be happy to help, but the service is not complimentary. If the boots are unworn (around the house is okay), and brought back to a Skiis & Biikes location within 30 days we can suggest another boot that will be covered under our Boot Fit Guarantee.
If I don’t like my ski boots can I return them?
If the ski boot is not worn or modified you can return it in 14 days for money back and 30 days for in store credit. Our ski boot guarantee allows you to buy with confidence. If our bootfitters recommend and fit a ski boot which is found to be uncomfortable out on the slopes, bring them in. The bootfitter will work to fix the performance and comfort issues through modification of the shell, liner or footbed. Getting the best fitting boot takes time and a couple sessions may be necessary. If the boot is still uncomfortable we will switch out the ski boot with another model for a better fit.
How long does a bootfit take?
This depends on you needs, your feet and your body mechanics. A beginner bootfit with good alignment, a trim-to-fit footbed and common foot dimensions will take about 30min. A custom, complex, racer or uncommon foot shape bootfit can take about 2 hours.
Can I schedule a bootfit?
Yes. To make a bootfit appointment call your local store and speak to one of our bootfitters to go-over needs and their availability. Bootfit appointments are only available on weekdays.
What days are the best to get a bootfit?
Monday to Wednesday, September 15 to November 15 are the best days and times of the year to come in for a bootfit. We are typically less busy at these times and we have all the stock for the best choice.
