In skiing, the most important piece of gear for performance is the boot. It’s the interface between you and the ski. When you’ve got the right boot, skiing is easier. When you don’t, performance ...

Bad boots ruin ski days faster than bad snow. We tested the best ski boots of 2025–26 to find four pairs that actually ...

It's an exciting time to be shopping for alpine ski boots. With new technologies like BOA lowers and Dual Pivot cuffs, we're seeing more innovation in alpine boots this season than in the last five ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore skier with 100 days per year on the slopes or a beginner learning how to snowplow: Ski boots are the most essential piece of ski gear. “We say date your skis but ...

There’s a noticeable gap in ski boots for folks who wear smaller than size 24.5, and want a stiff flex index. On an average Saturday morning last week, I did the ...

In early December of 2023, SKI and Outside editors sat around a conference table in Rossignol’s pop-up showroom at the Gravity Haus in Vail, Colorado, staring at a powerpoint presentation. Projected ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When outfitting your ski setup, boots should be the ...

They may not be as flashy as the colorful topsheets on your skis, but women’s ski boots are the unsung heroes of any ski day. Not only can uncomfortable ski boots ruin a good powder day with cramped ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The Safe Bet: The Salomon Shift Alpha BOA features a unique take on how ...