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.

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 ...

Let’s just get this out of the way: There’s no single “best” ski boot. The right ski boot for you depends entirely on your foot shape, skiing style, ability, and goals. To figure that out, your best ...