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Boot Fitting 101

Bootfitting 101, Blister Gear Review

Boot Fitting 101: Sizing

January 27, 2020October 13, 2014 by Charlie Bradley
Ski boots are tricky, and getting the right boot and the proper fit can be even trickier. Our Boot Fitting series will make the process less confusing and less painful.
Categories Boot Fitting 101, Featured, GEAR 101, Recommended
Ski Boots 101, Blister Gear Review

Boot Fitting 101: Fit Issues and Myths

March 6, 2014March 5, 2014 by Charlie Bradley
In this article, Charlie Bradley explains why length and width measurements can be overrated, and debunks one of the most common myths in skiing.
Categories Boot Fitting 101, Featured, GEAR 101, Recommended

Outerwear 101: Which Socks & Why?

February 13, 2013January 9, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Time to talk socks. Our reviewers weigh in on what they actually wear on the mountain—and why. Plus, two bits of conventional wisdom when it comes to socks and snowsports.
Categories Base Layers, Boot Fitting 101, GEAR 101, Outerwear 101, Recommended, Skiing 101, Snowboarding 101

Boot Fitting 201

October 2, 2012October 2, 2012 by Charlie Bradley
Getting a ski boot to fit properly and to perform well takes some work and some know how. BLISTER's Boot Fitting 201 article will help you get there.
Categories Boot Fitting 101, GEAR 101
Heat molding

How To Heat Mold Tecnica Cochise & Bodacious Boots

November 19, 2011 by Marshal Olson
Here's a Do It Yourself project that will leave you psyched on your new $700 Tecnica boots (or bummed that you just messed them up). DIY'ers, read and proceed...with caution.
Categories Boot Fitting 101, Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots

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