Buying Guides > Boots
Step 1 – Select your performance level
Boot Performance Levels
Below is a guide to your performance level. Each boot Gnomes sells has a performance indicator to assist with the selection of the correct boot for your ability.
1. You have skied once or twice and enjoyed it so much you want to continue.
2. You can master simple turns and stopping on the nursery/learners slopes, still need more lessons to improve.
3. Staring to link turns on the intermediate slopes and want to get to the next level as fast as possible.
4. At the intermediate plateau you are linking turns from top to bottom in good conditions, if snow conditions are not perfect you don’t feel as confident.
5. You are linking turns confidently in most snow conditions on groomed runs, steeper terrain gives you some trouble you mainly use medium speeds and medium radius turns.
6. You can ski with variable speeds all over the mountain but deep snow, icy conditions, moguls and very steep slopes slow you down. You are able to use a variety of turn radiuses.
7. 80 % of the mountain is well within your grasp, with a great level of technique and style, you are thinking about spending more time off trail, maybe getting some lessons to help.
8. You are a confident skier in all conditions, you like to spend most of your time off trail at the club fields, or you love carving at high speeds on the steeper terrain on trail.
9. Expert skier in all conditions, you love the sport and ski hard and fast all the time, all terrain is tackled the same with great technique.
10. Professional skier you don’t need us you get paid to ski.
Step 2 – Select your fit profile
Below is an example of our fit profile, every boot fits differently and every foot is a different shape. This guide helps determine which boot may suit your foot shape/profile. To guarantee the perfect fit please contact one of our technicians for advice.
Heel – Narrow, Medium, wide
Forefoot – Narrow, Medium, Wide
Instep – Low, Medium, High
Step 3 - Select your Size
All ski and snowboard boots are measured in Mondo Point (centimetres). Locate your size below and note half centimetre sizes are the same fit as whole centimetre ones e.g. 25.5cm is the same as 25.0cm.
|
MONDO POINT
CM
|
EURO
|
UK
|
US MENS
|
WOMENS
|
|
20.0
|
31
|
13
|
1
|
1.5
|
|
20.5
|
32
|
13.5
|
1.5
|
2
|
|
21.0
|
33
|
1
|
2
|
2.5
|
|
21.5
|
34
|
2
|
3
|
3.5
|
|
22.0
|
35
|
2.5
|
3.5
|
4
|
|
22.5
|
35.5
|
3
|
4
|
4.5
|
|
23.0
|
36
|
3.5
|
4.5
|
5
|
|
23.5
|
37
|
4
|
5
|
5.5
|
|
24.0
|
37.5
|
4.5
|
5.5
|
6
|
|
24.5
|
38
|
5
|
6
|
6.5
|
|
25.0
|
39
|
6
|
7
|
7.5
|
|
25.5
|
40
|
6.5
|
7.5
|
8
|
|
26.0
|
40.5
|
7
|
8
|
8.5
|
|
26.5
|
41
|
7.5
|
8.5
|
9
|
|
27.0
|
42
|
8
|
9
|
9.5
|
|
27.5
|
43
|
9
|
10
|
10
|
|
28.0
|
43.5
|
9.5
|
10.5
|
11
|
|
28.5
|
44
|
10
|
11
|
11.5
|
|
29.0
|
45
|
10.5
|
11.5
|
12
|
|
29.5
|
46
|
11
|
12
|
12.5
|
|
30.0
|
46.5
|
11.5
|
12.5
|
13
|
|
30.5
|
47
|
12
|
13
|
13.5
|
|
31.0
|
48
|
13
|
14
|
14.5
|
|
31.5
|
48.5
|
13.5
|
14.5
|
15
|
Gnomes Snowsports specialise in custom ski boot fitting. Our one-on-one personal service uses a cutting edge computerised pressure mapping analysis system, allowing our experienced technicians to hand craft your footbeds while you wait providing the best biomechanical set up while offering maximum comfort and control. Check out our range of ski boots.
Boot fitting steps
Analysis
Using the latest technology, we take a scan of the foot on a pressure mapping system showing us images that can’t be seen by the naked eye, like weight distribution and anatomical structure of the feet helping us identify the areas you need support. Gnomes Snowsport's experienced technicians evaluate your stance, posture and bio-mechanical makeup identifying your foot shape, flexibility, previous sporting injuries and any problem areas that may occur within a ski boot.
Footbeds
We mould the custom insole/footbed directly to the contours of the feet while you wait. The feet are the foundations of the entire body, therefore we must support them correctly, otherwise major problems will occur. Pronation and supination are normal bio-mechanical motions that the foot must do to perform correctly, when either of these motions becomes excessive they can cause foot fatigue, knee, hip and back pain, a Gnomes Snowsports custom footbed will prevent this from happening. All foot types including neutral feet benefit from custom footbeds by improving comfort, performance and weight distribution while aligning the lower leg they decrease fatigue, impact and shock.
Boot selection
At Gnomes Snowsports we have a large range of different fitting ski boots to accommodate all foot types, and ability's, we have tried and tested them all to make sure they meet the highest of standards. After your foot analysis your technician will choose a selection of ski boots (1 - 3 maximum) that are correct for your foot shape, ability, fitness level and future goals, together with your technician you will the find the best fit. Once the final boot has been selected you will add in your custom made footbeds and completed the following if needed:
Adjust the shell - stretching the plastic shell to accommodate the foot using our wonderful stretching tool making for a fully custom shell offering maximum comfort.
Adjust the liner - adapting the existing liner with additional materials or changing it to a after market custom liner for ultimate comfort and performance to your foot shape.
Adjusting the boot alignment (canting) - now you have the correct ski boot for your foot shape, and custom footbeds supporting your foot in the correct way we need to align the cuff for the correct weight distribution on your skis, bearing in mind that some of the miss aliment happening in your lower leg can be caused from over tight or miss- balanced muscles, your technician will work through a program that helps you to improve this.
Gnomes unique service
> New Zealand first and only computerised pressure mapping analysis system.
> Professional ski boot fitting by experience staff, fully trained to the highest of standards.
> One-on-one appointments available
> Full ski boot comfort guarantee
> Ski boot alignment
> Ski fitness program
> Free adjustments for the life time of the ski boot
> We specialise in problem feet
> Boot Check = Free of Charge
> Custom footbed + Scan (boot purchased at Gnomes) = $199.90
Boot fitting steps
Analysis
Using the latest technology, we take a scan of the foot on a pressure mapping system showing us images that can’t be seen by the naked eye, like weight distribution and anatomical structure of the feet helping us identify the areas you need support. Gnomes Snowsport's experienced technicians evaluate your stance, posture and bio-mechanical makeup identifying your foot shape, flexibility, previous sporting injuries and any problem areas that may occur within a ski boot.
Footbeds
We mould the custom insole/footbed directly to the contours of the feet while you wait. The feet are the foundations of the entire body, therefore we must support them correctly, otherwise major problems will occur. Pronation and supination are normal bio-mechanical motions that the foot must do to perform correctly, when either of these motions becomes excessive they can cause foot fatigue, knee, hip and back pain, a Gnomes Snowsports custom footbed will prevent this from happening. All foot types including neutral feet benefit from custom footbeds by improving comfort, performance and weight distribution while aligning the lower leg they decrease fatigue, impact and shock.
Boot selection
At Gnomes Snowsports we have a large range of different fitting ski boots to accommodate all foot types, and ability's, we have tried and tested them all to make sure they meet the highest of standards. After your foot analysis your technician will choose a selection of ski boots (1 - 3 maximum) that are correct for your foot shape, ability, fitness level and future goals, together with your technician you will the find the best fit. Once the final boot has been selected you will add in your custom made footbeds and completed the following if needed:
Adjust the shell - stretching the plastic shell to accommodate the foot using our wonderful stretching tool making for a fully custom shell offering maximum comfort.
Adjust the liner - adapting the existing liner with additional materials or changing it to a after market custom liner for ultimate comfort and performance to your foot shape.
Adjusting the boot alignment (canting) - now you have the correct ski boot for your foot shape, and custom footbeds supporting your foot in the correct way we need to align the cuff for the correct weight distribution on your skis, bearing in mind that some of the miss aliment happening in your lower leg can be caused from over tight or miss- balanced muscles, your technician will work through a program that helps you to improve this.
Boot fitting tips
> Invest in a good technical sock that wick’s moisture away from the foot and offers padding where you need it the most.
> Only ever wear one pair of socks at a time.
> Do not tuck thermals into your ski boots.
> Work into your budget a custom footbed, this makes or breaks the comfort of the ski boot.
> 99% of people would NOT find a ski boot comfortable straight off the shelf, customisation will be needed.
> Do not try lots of ski boots on, as there are only a few that fit your foot type and it will confuse you in making a final decision.
> Ski boots are snug, toes will touch the end when walking around in a ski shop, however his will change once skiing.
> Do not over tighten your buckles.
> Store your ski boot done up when not in use.
> Invest in a good technical sock that wick’s moisture away from the foot and offers padding where you need it the most.
> Only ever wear one pair of socks at a time.
> Do not tuck thermals into your ski boots.
> Work into your budget a custom footbed, this makes or breaks the comfort of the ski boot.
> 99% of people would NOT find a ski boot comfortable straight off the shelf, customisation will be needed.
> Do not try lots of ski boots on, as there are only a few that fit your foot type and it will confuse you in making a final decision.
> Ski boots are snug, toes will touch the end when walking around in a ski shop, however his will change once skiing.
> Do not over tighten your buckles.
> Store your ski boot done up when not in use.
Gnomes unique service
> New Zealand first and only computerised pressure mapping analysis system.
> Professional ski boot fitting by experience staff, fully trained to the highest of standards.
> One-on-one appointments available
> Full ski boot comfort guarantee
> Ski boot alignment
> Ski fitness program
> Free adjustments for the life time of the ski boot
> We specialise in problem feet
Prices
> Boot Check = Free of Charge
> Custom footbed + Scan (boot purchased at Gnomes) = $199.90
> Custom Footbed +Scan (boot purchased elsewhere) = $249.90
> Premium Footbed + Scan (boot purchased at Gnomes) = $229.90
> Premium Footbed + Scan (boot purchased elsewhere) = $279.90
> Premium Footbed + Scan (boot purchased elsewhere) = $279.90
> Pre-moulded Footbed = $69.90
> Work per hour (Boot purchase elsewhere) = $60
> Work per hour (Boot purchase elsewhere) = $60
Bookings and Questions
Questions or problems regarding boots and feet ask the experts for the correct advice.
Please call us on 03 3188 433 or email us to make a booking for your one - on - one appointment with a technician.
Questions or problems regarding boots and feet ask the experts for the correct advice.
Please call us on 03 3188 433 or email us to make a booking for your one - on - one appointment with a technician.
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