Winter is here and with it comes an exciting time for kids to hit the slopes! Skiing is a great way for kids to stay active during the colder months, but making sure they have the right gear is essential. With so many brands of ski boots on the market, getting ski boots for your child may seem complicated. Not to mention once they are older than 2 they start growing out of their boots every!
Truth be told, most kid’s ski boots are very similar no matter the brand. To shine a light on some of the more uniquely awesome boots, I’ve put together a list of what I think are the best kid’s ski boots. At the end of this post, I go over other ways to acquire inexpensive ski boots for your kids.
BEST BOOT FOR TODDLERS
Fischer One and Two
Fischer One is the ideal launchpad for any tyke just starting out on their ski adventures! Built with flexible lightweight materials the Fischer one reimagines toddler ski boots by removing the stiff upper portion of a normal ski boot and replacing it with a thick double layered PVC gator design.
To take the comfort of ski boots to another level, they removed traditional buckles and replaced them with velcro straps. Plus, a grip walk was added in the sole for an even more natural walking experience
Coming in at 400g, the Fischer one shaves off 180g from a traditional hard shell upper ski boot. That’s a 30% savings! and your little one will feel it.
Needless to say, these boots offer toddlers the most comfortable fit possible while providing the necessary support and stability they need when learning how to ski.
So with all these mods how much weight did they cut for your little one?
BEST BOOTS FOR CASUAL SKIERS
Roces Idea UP
The Roces Idea kids ski boot is an outstanding choice for growing feet. This is because they are adjustable ski boot that covers a mondo boot size range, with each boot expanding about 2-3 shoe sizes.
Imagine your kid is 13 and you’ve only bought three pairs of ski boots in their lifetime. Talk about convenience!
Starting at size 16, there are 4 different sizes that go all the way to 25.5 – giving everyone plenty of room to adjust and will always have the correct size boot.
Check out the Roces Ideas and see if they are the right boot for your kids!
BEST KID’S PERFORMANCE BOOTS
Head Kore Series
My family and I, all ride head boots and we love them! and if your kids love to ski hard and are advanced or intermediate skiers then Head Kore 60 junior boot is a great choice for them. The Head Kore 60 boot offers a performance-oriented fit, with 4 micro-adjust buckles and a shin strap. In addition, Grip Walk technology has been incorporated into these boots to provide the feel of normal shoes rather than ski boots when walking.
So if you are looking for a great high-performance ski boot for your little ripper check prices on the head website with the link below.
TOURING BOOTS FOR KIDS
Salomon Shift Pro 80T
The Shift Pro 80T AT is the smallest touring boot on the market right now. With grip walk soles, a true walk mode, and tech inserts for pin bindings! It’s basically a smaller version of the adult Shift Pro with a softer ski boot flex rating.
So it’s as good a resort boot as it is a touring boot. It’s the perfect choice for anyone trying to get their kids in the backcountry without buying them an expensive adult boot.
BUDGET ALTERNATIVES
We understand that continuously replacing your children’s ski gear every couple of years can quickly become unaffordable for many families. Additionally, most kids don’t even require performance-level or brand-new ski gear – they may do perfectly fine with pre-owned gear! Honestly, pre-owned gear can be an excellent choice no matter how old you are. People are swapping out so much of their equipment these days that you can always find something great!
That is why we curated a list of great locations and websites where you can find gear to outfit your kid for cheap.
- The Last Hunt
- Al’s Ski Barn
- Your local used store – if you live in or near a ski town
- Ski Swaps – Normally ski hills run these once a year
- Evo
- Ski Essentials
CONCLUSION
Parents sometimes feel the pressure to buy their kids expensive gear for outdoor activities and sports. The truth is that kids grow so quickly, you don’t need to spend a fortune. There are plenty of ways to save money and still provide your kids with great gear to have fun outdoors safely.
We hope we provided you with some useful insight into the various ski boots available on the market as well as tips and tricks on how to save money by finding pre-owned gear.
Happy skiing! Have fun out there. 🙂