How To Buy A First Pair Of Boots At 65 Years Old.

A Question From Reader Greg Merritt:

I just found and joined your group. I was wondering if you can give me some guidance on how to buy my first pair of boots (so many choices). I am 65 years old and weigh 215 on a 5’10 frame. Have skied Lake Tahoe, Aspen, Breckenridge, Telluride, Steamboat, and headed to Big Sky in March. Ski once or twice a year and can ski mainly groomed blacks and some ungroomed. Have always rented my equipment. But thinking about taking the plunge and purchasing ski boats. Any suggestions?

Response From Steve Cohen, CEO of MasterFit, skiing’s foremost company on boot and shoe fitting.

Wow! You’ve been a lot of great places. Too bad you didn’t experience them with your own ski boots! There’s nothing like having your own boots that are fit to your feet. 

The best advice we can give is to put yourself in the hands of a professional bootfit shop. And doing it at a ski area lets you make quick revisits for modifications, if necessary. 

If you’re heading to Big Sky, we recommend Grizzly Outfitters. They’re a member of the America’s Best Bootfitters organization of top shops that specialize in bootfitting. Check them out at www.bootfitters.com.