What to look for

It is the same choice as with skis: to buy or to rent? And the same answer: the financial investment is worthwhile if you use your boots quite a few times, but not if you don’t. As with skis, there are too many factors at play for you to buy your boots online. You must take into account ability, foot width and contours (with ski socks on), the terrain on which you will be skiing and so on.

Try before you buy

So, whether renting or buying, at home or abroad, make sure that you try out your boots before you pay for them, that they fit your feet as well as they fit your plans.