Skiexchange

  Whether you’re a seasoned participant in ski breaks or you’re only just getting to grips with the basics of ski boot fitting, the chances are that you will have come across various statements about skiing that are provocative, or outright questionable. What, you might have wondered, is the reality when it comes to certain crucial aspects of ski equipment? Here at Ski Exchange in the UK , our status as a widely trusted and highly regarded ski shop puts us in a strong position to highlight some of the most frequent myths and misconceptions. “Ski boots should be painful” Although it is not typical for ski boots to feel quite as comfortable as the wearer’s normal day-to-day footwear, they also shouldn’t be painful . A good metaphor to apply here, is that how tight your ski boots feel should be akin to a firm handshake. You shouldn’t feel like you’re being crushed or squeezed, but neither should your ski boots feel loose, like they’re constantly moving on and off your feet...