Description

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)

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