Children's ski boots

It depends on how convenient it is for the baby to engage in whether the child has a strong friendship with a healthy lifestyle. Skiing is one of the favorite sports for children and adolescents.

Someone just goes to the winter forest with their parents on weekends, someone learns to ride professionally, there are guys who begin to conquer ski slopes from childhood. How to help your child and make his classes more comfortable? How to choose good kids ski boots?

The main requirement for children's ski shoes is heat resistance. Shoes should perfectly retain heat, remove excess moisture so that the legs do not sweat. The correct orthopedic block, made taking into account all the structural features of an ever-growing foot, is of great importance. Shoes must be durable.

All children's ski boots are divided into several types, depending on their purpose.

Designed for a leisurely pleasant ski promenade. As a rule, they are tightened with laces. But some models except the laces have Velcro. They perfectly fix the ankle and do not allow snow to get into the boot.

Skating style ski boots. These shoes are of sufficient height, the cuff, which ideally should not clamp the ankle too much. Skate shoes are tougher than their running brothers. They are great for beginner athletes as well as professionals.

This type of ski boots has a small height, they do not interfere with the mobility of the ankle. Usually have a flexible sole.These shoes are most often purchased by professional athletes for cross-country skiing.

These are quite high ski boots, which are equally suitable for both traditional and speed skating. The sole has relative stiffness. These shoes are often optimal for amateur athletes and those who are just starting their journey in sports.

Harder than their plain counterparts. Difficulties usually arise in the process of choosing ski boots for very young children - you need to take into account the stiffness index. Like ski boots, children's skis are often sliding.

Of all the boots, they are the highest, with comfortable Velcro with laces and without laces. In almost all children's and teenage models, it is possible to increase the boot by one size. This is made possible by the smart Room-To-Grow growth system.

• LARSEN KIDS RACER - children's ski boots, made in bright colors. Very noticeable, warm, frost-resistant. Manufacturers say that they can ride even if the street is minus 30.

• SPINE CROSS 35 LEATHER NN75- children's and teenage boots for classical skating. They have a reliable block, an innovative fastening system, additionally insulated with fur.

• NORDIK 42 AND SYNTHETIC SKIN NN75- walking shoes, affordable. The upper of the shoe is made of high-tech frost-resistant material, which is additionally protected by a polyurethane coating.

• Tecnica JT1 Sheeva is a ski boots for girls from the world famous brand "Fisher". Very light and durable. Ideal for beginner skiers.

• Tecnica JT 2. Fisher ski boots for girls and boys. They are easy to take off and put on. Locked securely with clips. Equipped with a second inner boot for better heat storage.

• NIKE VAPEN. These are boots for a snowboard, from all collection of Nike they are in the greatest demand. They are light, warm, perfectly fix the legs of a young rider. This avoids injury.

Manufacturers of ski boots, which, according to the parents of young skiers, should be trusted: Fisher, Nike, BURTON, Nordica, Salomon, etc. If financial opportunities are limited, attention should be paid to more budget models of such manufacturers like LARSEN, SPINE.

Ski boots are different types of bindings. It all depends on the skill of the young skier. Shoes are professional and amateur. Footwear for the “pro” is not decorated with leather elements, it looks more strictly and severely, but the appearance is misleading - it is created from more expensive and reliable materials than options for amateur skiers. Mounts are also amateur and professional.

• Mount type NN 75. If you decipher the abbreviations, you get "Nordic Norm 75". 75mm - mounting width. This type is rarely used, gradually manufacturers abandon it in favor of other, more reliable. But shoes with NN 75 fastening can still be found on sale.

• SNS mount. In other words, “Salomon Nordic System”. The system for cross-country skiing was invented and implemented by the manufacturer Salomon. Fixation becomes possible due to one guide. Ahead - a rubber emphasis. This type is found in the ski boot collections from Spine, Adidas, and, of course, Salomon itself.

• Mount type NNN. Or New Nordic Norm. This is a plate that is attached to the ski. It fixes due to longitudinal guides, the task of which is to prevent the boot from moving in the transverse direction. Such fastening can be met at boots of manufacturers "Alpina", "Fischer".

• Mount type NIS. Or the Nordic lntegrated System. They were developed 12 years ago. The bottom line is that the ski mount is installed without the use of screws. But for this, skis are required to have the NIS platform.

NIS is a professional mount, which is not cheap, therefore, as a rule, it is used mainly only in professional sports.

When choosing ski boots for a child, you need to be guided by a number of factors:

• In what weather conditions will the baby ride?
• What landscape do you need boots for (mountains, forest, professional skiing at the stadium, etc.)?
• How intense will training and exercise be?
• What are your foot comfort and hygiene requirements?
• How much should boots protect against getting snow inside?

When choosing ski boots for children and adolescents, fitting is a prerequisite for a successful purchase. But remember that you need to start trying on, already the name is ski thermal socks, it is better to wear a boot on them.

Dimensional nets of children's ski boots of different manufacturers differ from each other. If you have decided on the brand, you can choose the size for the child by using the size tables on the manufacturer's website. Parents should take note of skiing, skiing boots and snowboard shoes with a small “margin” (about half the size).

When buying skiing equipment, pay attention to the color ratio of boots and jackets. Kids in sets chosen in compliance with these rules look at the "top five".

The brighter the ammunition for children - skiers, the more interesting. It is advisable to choose shoes that have reflective elements. These are basic security measures.

Remember, in ski boots the child should be comfortable not only riding, but also walking without skiing.