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Feb 4, 2022 1 hr 18 min

Boot Fitting & How to Get a Proper Ski Boot Fit

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How should a ski boot actually fit? What does it feel like to have a “properly fitting” ski boot? And how do you achieve that? We’re discussing these questions and topics with Sebastian Steinbach, who is a boot fitting instructor in Europe for Masterfit University, and the owner of the freeride ski shop, Black Sheep Sports, in Munich, Germany. TOPICS & TIMES: Blister Summit update (2:56) Sebastian’s boot-fitting background (5:37) Biggest Mistake When Buying Ski Boots (12:56) Shell fit (16:37) Alpine ski boots & running shoes (19:17) Your instep (29:33) Does "performance fit" always mean "tighter"? (35:29) Pressure vs Pain (47:05) Aftermarket liners & custom insoles (1:03:45) What We’re Celebrating (1:11:49) RELATED LINKS: Episode Sponsor: mountainFLOW eco-wax Blister Summit Registration Subscribe to our Newsletter & Gear Giveaways Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast Off The Couch Bikes & Big Ideas

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