Every conversation we have in store about ski touring boots starts with the client getting their feet out for the boot fitter. This first look is a chance for the boot fitter to give the feet a once over and start to narrow down ski boot choices. We asked Chris Bowen, our Whistler store manager and boot fitting guru what the key areas he looks for initially in order to kick start the boot fitting process and what that looks like in our 2023 ski boot selection.
Atomic Backland Carbon
Toe Box - square, rounded, angled
Width - narrow, medium, wide
Ankle / Heel - narrow, medium, wide
Instep - low, medium, high
Atomic Backland Hawx Prime
Toe Box - square, rounded, angled
Width - narrow, medium, wide
Ankle / Heel - narrow, medium, wide
Instep - low, medium, high
Atomic Hawx Ultra Mens
Toe Box - square, rounded, angled
Width - narrow, medium, wide
Ankle / Heel - narrow, medium, wide
Instep - low, medium, high
Atomic Hawx Ultra Women's
Toe Box - square, rounded, angled
Width - narrow, medium, wide
Ankle / Heel - narrow, medium, wide
Instep - low, medium, high
Cuff height - shorter (accounts for most of the flex difference)