Fischer Ski Boots

There are no trifles in sports. This also applies to the choice of ski boots. After all, no matter how professional a skier is, improperly selected skiing shoes can turn the process from pleasant to painful, and the result of such a race will be disastrous.

The history of the world-famous brand began in an ordinary barn in the Austrian city of Ried. It was there that in 1924 the jack of all trades Joseph Fischer the Elder solved the problem of self-employment, starting to make carts and sleds, and a year later - skis.

Ten years later, there was not enough space in the shed - Fischer's company already numbered more than 30 people, and handmade skis were sold out like hot cakes. In 1949, Fischer developed the first hand press and optimized production and molding, and in 64 he opened a ski factory. At the same time, Egon Zimmermann comes to victory at the Winter Olympics using Fischer's products.

In 1971, the Fischer family (and by that time it was already a family business) began the production of cross-country skis. There is a constant search for new technologies and materials. And this is the secret of Fischer's success. At the beginning of the 2000s, the production of alpine skis was established, and to them, alpine skiing boots.

In 2006, Fischer introduces Carbonlite, the lightest racing ski in the world (weighing less than a kilogram), and in 2011, thanks to the new VACUUM FIT technology, for the first time in the history of sports, it becomes possible to fully adapt a ski boot to the athlete's foot.

Fisher ski boots are chosen by confident, result-oriented people. Skating shoes are made differently - especially for children and adult men and women. For skating and combined movement. For classic driving.

Modern models:

• FISCHER XJ SPRINT. Made for future champions. Children and adolescents. The neoprene surface gives warmth and dryness, the sole is plastic, loyally adapting to the characteristics of the growing leg.

• Fischer Touring Silve. Optimal for pleasant leisurely skiing in the winter forest. Comfortable, with a non-rigid sole providing optimal propulsion. The two-layer insulation will keep the heat.

• Ski boots Fischer XC Pro. This is a versatile cross-country ski boot. They have a special lacing that prevents snow from getting into the boot. Can be used as a walking tour.

• Ski boots Fischer XC Control. This model is also versatile. Designed for both sport riding and walking. The outsole has optimal rigidity. The boot perfectly fixes the leg. It is possible to adjust the heel.

• Ski boots Fischer XC Comfort Silver. Exclusively walking boot model. Perfectly protected from cold and getting wet. The heel is reinforced with a special 3D shape. The seams are fully taped to prevent moisture ingress.

• Fischer Comfort My Style. These are women's shoes. Attached to cross-country skis. Made with love and care for the female foot, which has its own orthopedic features. The outsole has sufficient rigidity. The thermoformed layer inside warms and adjusts to the leg.

• Fischer RC3 Classic. The most classic model. It is available in a two-layer version, does not allow moisture to pass through. The sole of the optimal degree of firmness.

• Fischer RC3 Combi. Ideal for both speed skating and classic skating. Designed for amateur sportsmen. The heel insert provides additional fixation of the foot and has an adjustment of the boots according to the foot.

Ski segment:

• Model RC4 PRO 130 VACUUM FULL FIT. Designed for experts. Tested on the World Cup tracks. Perfect ankle fixation in this boot allows you to demonstrate an aggressive riding style on any slope.

• Model TRINITY 110 VACUUM FULL FIT. For downhill skiing enthusiasts, the degree of preparation of which is assessed as high. In the area of ​​the fingers - added volume, which allows you to keep warm longer.

• Fischer Soma RC4 100 Jr. This children's model is designed for young fans of downhill skiing.

When starting the choice of boots for skiing, you need to know the basic principle of the selection of equipment. It depends on the style of skating - classic or skating. The boots also differ in the fastening system - NNN, SNS. The boots are divided into three types. Classic, skating and combi.

• Classic ski boots. Lightweight, soft.

• Skating boots. High, with an articulated system of additional ski control.

• Combi. Combines the advantages of the two previous varieties. The softness of the sole from the "Classic" and the height, as well as the removable hinge, from the "Combi".

Fischer understands well that the level of training of skiers is different, and therefore produces something individual for each category: for athletes - Fischer RC 3 classic, Fischer RCS Carbonlite Skating. Skiers with skating - Fischer RC3 Scate. The Fischer combi, as the name suggests, is for combined skiing.

Ski boots should be comfortable, lightweight and protect the skier well from getting wet and hypothermic. When deciding on the size, do not rely on thick woolen socks under your boots. Looking for socks specially designed for skiing. They are sewn from breathable wear-resistant fabric.

Therefore, before choosing ski boots, you should first purchase such socks. You can do this at any sports store. Then you can try on the boot immediately on the toe. It is very important that the ski boots are not stinging, chafing, or oversized.

It is also worth considering that during active sports, the amount of circulating blood in the body increases, more blood flows to the arms and legs, and they slightly increase in volume. Experts advise buying ski boots half the size required.

When choosing shoes for a child, the rule “half a size larger” applies in 100% of cases. For models for future champions of all sizes, the manufacturer comes with additional insoles. This is done so that the child can first ride with two insoles, and then, when the leg grows up, one is taken out.

You can always buy branded bags and backpacks for Fisher ski boots in sporting goods stores. Pouches for flasks with water. And just a gigantic assortment of covers. Backpacks, bags and pouches are made of high quality and waterproof polyester, most models have reflective elements that allow the skier to feel safe even in twilight conditions, in the dark and with limited visibility.

Numerous reviews of Fisher ski boots can be found on the Internet almost everywhere - on review sites and on specialized forums for athletes - skiers. For the most part, they are not just positive, but enthusiastic. Those who once tried to ride in "Fisher", already, as a rule, do not change the brand.

Among the advantages it is noted that “Fisher” boots are anatomically correct, tight and comfortable, “fit” on the foot. "As you stand on the asphalt." This is how those who got on skis in Fisher boots for the first time describe their feelings.

Experienced athletes note that it is not cold in these shoes, the legs do not get tired even after a long training session or a long distance. In general, there are entire communities of professional testers of Fisher ski equipment on the Internet, and each new model of skis or boots is subjected to close research under real conditions. Such tests are carried out by specialized sports publications and large sports store chains.

Among the various reviews, the theme of the cost of Fisher boots is a "red thread". Someone thinks it is high, someone is affordable, but everyone, without exception, is in solidarity - “Fisher” is worth it. So how much do they cost?

The starting price for the most inexpensive Combi models starts at 5500 rubles. Women's My Style falls into the same price segment - from 6,000 rubles. Models for the classic riding style are more expensive (albeit slightly). Fischer RC3 Classic S10313 "starts" at 7,000 rubles. The more professional the boot is, the more expensive it is. So "semi-pro" Fischer RC5 Skate S15415 cost from 11 thousand rubles. And innovative Fischer RCS Carbonlite Skating - at least 19 thousand rubles.

The most expensive are ski boots. Their cost starts at 13,000 rubles and goes up to 50,000 rubles. It all depends on the level of training of the skier and the level of his expectations from the ammunition.

• Fisher boots are made with people in mind. The last is always anatomical for maximum stability. The foot is locked, and this allows you to more confidently handle the skis.
• Each model is provided with "spotters" - additional fasteners - Velcro and lacing. This is in case of small misses with the size. They will allow you to provide an almost perfect "fit" of the foot.
• The sole of the Fisher ski boots is innovative. The degree of hardness is always indicated on the box. The sole is wear-resistant, elastic.
• All Fisher boots (including ski boots) are double-layered. The top layer is water-repellent and heat-resistant, the inner layer conforms to the shape of your foot for added comfort.

According to experienced skiers, bindings sometimes fail. This usually happens after a couple of months of intense exercise. However, the manufacturer has foreseen this, after all, it is not silk that makes for young ladies, but goods for people who win in extreme conditions, and all Fisher dealers have a perfectly working guarantee exchange system.

You cannot wear ski boots on a thick woolen toe.

When looking after your ski boots, the main thing is to dry them properly. Drying should be done thoroughly, 2-3 times a week the inner layer (removable boot) should be removed and dried separately. You can use electric dryers. It is recommended to treat the insole with an anti-fungal compound.

But molding and adjusting a ski boot, although you can do it yourself, is better with specialists. Workshops are engaged in thermoforming.

If you choose the right ski boots, you take care of them and take care of them, they will bring you joy for a long time from happy minutes spent skiing somewhere in a snowy forest or on an alpine slope.