The Best Fit Ski Boots for Women With Larger Calves

The Best Fit Ski Boots for Women With Larger Calves
Expert skier Jeannie Thoren is a former ski boot tester for "Ski" and "Skiing" magazines. She is responsible for raising women's consciousness about proper ski equipment. Boot fit is one of the most critical issues. Thoren argues that women tend to have lower and larger calf muscles. Many ski boots do not accommodate the size and location of the female calf. This causes women to choose a larger boot, which is inadequate for support. Some manufacturers now design ski boots for women with larger calves, but remember, a professional boot fitter can adjust your ski boot to fit your calf width.

Dalbello Raya

The Dalbello Raya line uses a "Fit for Women" technology, which is designed to fit the female calf width, while offering adequate support to the feet, ankles and heels. Its cuff volume expansion system makes it suitable for various calf shapes and widths. Advanced intermediates, who ski the entire mountain in all conditions should look at the Raya 10. The Raya 6 is suitable for intermediate skiers that want a lighter, soft-flexing boot.

Dal Bello Srl
Via Frattalunga, 12 31011
Casella d'Asolo (TV) - Italy
+39 0423 55. 641
women.dalbello.it

Full Tilt

The Full Tilt Soul Sister is designed to fit a woman's wider, lower calf. Don't be fooled by the elaborate, black and gold graphics. The Soul Sister is a stiff, high-performance ski boot, which is suitable for advanced female skiers. If you need a softer-flexing boot, the Sally, also by Full Tilt offers the same type of calf fit in a more flexible design.

Full Tilt USA
4201 6th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98102
(800) 994-5605
fulltiltboots.com

Tecnica Attiva

The entire Tecnica Attiva line is designed to fit a woman's lower and wider calf muscle. Novice and intermediates should look at the Attiva Mega 8 UltraFit. It is noted for its calf adapter construction, which is a flexible liner that can adapt to different calf shapes. The Attiva Mega 8 UltraFit has the same calf adapter, but this stiffer boot is more suitable for advanced and expert skiers.

Tecnica USA Boot Corp
19 Technology Dr
West Lebanon, New Hampshire 03784
(603) 298-8032
tecnicausa.com

Article Written By Lisa Mercer

In 1999, Lisa Mercer’s fitness, travel and skiing expertise inspired a writing career. Her books include "Open Your Heart with Winter Fitness" and "101 Women's Fitness Tips." Her articles have appeared in "Aspen Magazine," "HerSports," "32 Degrees," "Pregnancy Magazine" and "Wired." Mercer has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the City College of New York.

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