Unlike skis, which have undergone such radical changes in the past few years that they now just barely resemble the ones you grew up with, ski boots look, feel and perform much as they have for years.

1 Boot board The platform inside the boot shell on which the liner rests; usually removable; also referred to by its Italian name, zeppa. 2 Footbed The removable platform— located inside the liner— on ...

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 ...