Kids ski boots

You are going to go downhill skiing and decided to take your baby with you this time. He will ski for the first time. How to choose ski boots for him?

Probably, many parents have faced such a problem. Is it possible to take boots for growth, is it worth buying them at all, or is it better to take them from someone?

We will tell you what is the peculiarity of children's shoes, how to choose the right size, which brands sew such shoes.

The child's leg is just being formed, so you need to buy good quality shoes so that there will be no problems with the legs in the future. Nowadays, many manufacturers of adult sports equipment also produce a children's collection. As a rule, both skis and boots. But since making a quality product is not an easy task, and brands value their reputation, some companies only make ski boots without producing skis.

In Europe, children from two years old are often put on skis. With us, as a rule, from an older age - from 5-7 years. A little skier needs the simplest boots. They are soft, warm, like felt boots, fastened with one clip. When the child grows up and is already firmly on the skis, you can already take stiffer boots for him. That is, you need to start with a hardness of 10, and then, as you grow older, in adolescence, go to a hardness of 70 to 100.

If you decide to take a teenager who has never gotten up skiing, buy new ski boots for him. It may even turn out that you have old shoes - old and worn out. No, this is not an option for a teenager, even if yours is the same size, for example, with your mother's leg. The teenager's foot is narrower, the female foot has its own characteristics, manufacturers take this into account when manufacturing.For example, the bootleg for women's boots is wider, the fasteners are located in different places than in men's boots.

The simplest ski boots are produced for kids, but they look like adults. They have an outer and inner boot. The inner one is soft, it can be taken out. There is a single clasp on the outside, it is called a clip.

Why one clip? After all, adults also have clips on their feet. A small child still has fragile bones, ligaments, therefore, in order not to overtighten the leg once again, one clip is used. It reliably holds the boot on the foot without injuring it.

The clasp has a latch. It is needed so that the clip does not accidentally unfasten when moving. After all, then the child's leg will simply fall out of the shoe during movement. This is dangerous.

The sole of children's ski boots is designed for walking in the snow and skiing. This is a feature of children's shoes. For professional athletes, for example, boots are produced only for skiing, you cannot walk in the snow in them.

Children's shoes are always very warm. They are also lightweight and durable at the same time. It would be difficult for a little man to wear heavy boots, you must admit. Therefore, manufacturers have tried and invented durable and lightweight models at the same time.

So, we hope we have convinced you that for kids and teenagers, you should immediately buy high-quality shoes.

Now it is important to determine the size of the child's feet. This is done simply. You can take a sheet of paper at home, put the child's foot on it and circle it with a pencil. Or already in the store. So, as a rule, there are special patterns for measurement. But it is better, in our opinion, to prepare in advance and without haste at home. The length from toe to heel is the size of your child's foot. But shoes should be taken 1.5-2 cm more.

You need to measure shoes in the store on a thin toe. Do not put on the baby over it and still warm woolen, it is useless. Why? Wool absorbs moisture and retains it for a long time. In a wet sock, the child will freeze faster. Thin socks are enough for boots. The boots themselves are warm.

After you put the shoes on the baby, ask if it is pressing where, if it is cramped. Sometimes babies cannot appreciate how they feel in a shoe, so there is a way to understand this.

It is necessary to take out the inner boot and put it on the child. Now see if there is any stock in it on the heel and toe side. There should be a margin of about a centimeter on both sides. That is, a centimeter on the toe side and a centimeter on the heel side.

Ski boot socks should be high, higher than the boots. Buy special socks for your child. They are synthetic but very durable. The child will not rub the shins because they are tall. And they are excellent at wicking moisture away than cotton and wool. Forget about them altogether when putting on ski boots for your child.

Rossignol R-18 model. According to parents' reviews, these are the best shoes for the little ones. They have a metal clip with an anti-opening lock and a warm inner shoe. They are easy to put on and take off. Perfectly fix the child's leg. Practically indestructible. Very light and warm. In fact, this model contains all the advantages of ski boots for toddlers.

Roces model. They have a reliable metal clip. You can adjust the size, adjust it with one turn of the lever. There is an inner warm boot, which is also adjustable in size. The boots are easy to put on thanks to a special insert.

Atomic model. They weigh 823 grams. Designed for both teenagers and younger children. There is the latest insulation in the inner boot. The boots have a system of adjustment to the size. Soft, but it is convenient to slide and turn in them. Recommended.

Head CARVE X2. Bright and comfortable, almost all children like it. Lungs. Suitable for both boys and girls. Adjustable for walking and riding. The sole is thought out to the smallest detail. In it, you can safely walk on the snow, while the snow does not stick to it, which is very convenient. The clip is metal, reliable and comfortable. It can be fastened by the child himself without the help of parents. The boots are suitable for a child with any foot width - from narrow to wide, as you can adjust the width with the help of the lower clip.

They are very warm. Even in cold weather with a thermososcope, do not freeze in them. The child can put them on and take them off, which is very important.

Happy choice to you!