Getting your ski boots on shouldn’t be the hardest part of your day. Stiff shells, snug liners, and cold plastic can make even a well-fitting boot challenging to enter.
At The Pro Ski and Ride, we carry several simple accessories that help with different parts of the process. Here are four useful tools, plus a bonus option that gets your boots ready before you step into them.
Eazy On Ski Boot Spray: Reduce friction
If your foot catches as you slide into the liner, Eazy On Ski Boot Spray can help reduce friction.
Our tip: apply one spray each to the back of the liner, the tongue, and the footbed near the arch. It’s a simple addition to your boot bag that can make a snug boot easier to enter.
Atomic Mimic Boot Horn: Guide your heel into place
The stiff Atomic Mimic Boot Horn creates a smoother path for your heel as you step into the boot.
It’s especially useful with ZipFit and other lace-up liners, including for skiers who put their liner on first and then step into the shell. The firm design helps guide the heel down while reducing friction along the back.
Alpine Boot Horn: A larger, flexible alternative
Prefer a larger, more flexible option? The Alpine Boot Horn offers an alternative to the stiffer Atomic horn.
It helps your foot slide into a close-fitting liner and can reduce sock bunching during entry. Its flexible design also makes it easy to store flat or rolled up in your gear bag.
Propa Shuvvie: Open the shell wider
Sometimes the challenge is getting the shell open far enough. The Propa Shuvvie Ski Boot Opening Tool provides leverage to open the lower shell of a traditional two-piece overlap boot.
It’s particularly helpful with stiff boots or cold plastic. An included extension handle provides additional leverage when needed.
Bonus: Hotronic TECHDRY for dry, prewarmed boots
The Hotronic TECHDRY Drying System does more than dry your gear after skiing. It can also prewarm your boots before you put them on.
Warmer liners and shells are more pliable, which can make entry easier. Use the adjustable settings according to the dryer’s instructions for your equipment.
Choose around the problem you’re having: spray or a boot horn for friction, a shell-opening tool for a tight opening, or prewarming for boots that are difficult to enter when cold.