How do I know if my ski boot has the right flex? Skiing has many meaningful benefits for your physical and mental health. However, if you are new to skiing, you will naturally need to make sure you have the right equipment for this pursuit. This gear will include ski boots — but the right ones for you won’t necessarily be those that feel “just right” when you slip them onto your feet in a shop. Indeed, we offer our own ski boot assessment service, as we know you also need to consider the flex of your specialist footwear. What is a ski boot’s ‘flex’? Obviously, you will want your ski boots to be just the right shape and size to make you feel comfortable when you sit or stand wearing them. However, what about when you walk or run (or for that matter, ski) while wearing them? In the process, do they bend easily enough to stay comfy? How well a ski boot bends is basically its “flex”. While wearing a boot, you can generally test its flex by attempting to simultaneously b...
