Ski boots with fastening NNN

With the advent of winter, lovers of active sports are beginning to revise their inventory and uniforms. Someone likes simple and light trails to slowly move down and enjoy the incredible beauty of nature, capturing the most interesting moments on the camera. Someone, on the contrary, cannot imagine his life without speed and extreme sports. But both one and the second need the correct and comfortable equipment. If the suit is responsible for the comfort and coziness of the skier, then the shoes should be chosen more carefully and thoughtfully. After all, properly selected ski shoes contribute not only to comfortable skiing, but are responsible for human security.

Today, sporting goods and clothing stores offer their customers a wide range of products from various manufacturers. What kind of ski boots are considered the most suitable for sports enthusiasts? How to choose? What nuances to pay attention to?

Going to ski? What should be done first? The answer is simple: pick up equipment. And if beginner skiers immediately rush to the choice of skis, studying the incredibly diverse and multi-faceted assortment of positions offered in the stores, then experienced winter sports fans focus their attention on the choice of boots. Of course, it is important to be able to choose the right skis, but initially you should choose a shoe. After all, comfort, convenience and safety of the feet during skiing - these are the key characteristics that should be followed when choosing ski boots.

Ski boot - a kind of link between skating and skiing. Today, sporting goods and accessories stores offer their customers a large selection of different models of ski boots, which can be classified according to a variety of criteria: by gender, by size, by style of skiing, by type of skiing, by different technical characteristics, by type of fastening, etc. d.

For good grip boot and ski, you must carefully consider the choice of mounting. There are two types of mounting ski boots (now do not consider outdated options) - this is NNN and SNS. After examining a lot of information on this issue, we can conclude that both systems belong to devices of a highly professional level. They should not be compared in terms of what kind of mounting is better. Both systems guarantee excellent grip on skis with boots.

• NNN - a system that was developed by the Norwegian company Rottefella. The key feature of such an attachment is the presence of a pair of parallel latches, or they are also called stops, against which the toe of the ski boot rests. Developed four different stiffness options.

• SNS - system for fixture with cross-country skis. It has three degrees of rigidity. Developed by the French company Salomon. Feature - boot rests on one central lock.

Companies engaged in the manufacture of boots for skiing, offer modern lovers of active recreation a wide and diverse selection of shoes. If you believe that the key classification provides for a distinction only on male, female and children's models, then this conclusion is completely wrong.

There are two main areas according to which all ski boots can be divided into groups:

According to the style of riding:

• for skating;
• for a traditional style or for a combined move;
• universal model.

According to the purpose:

• for cross-country skiing;
• for sports tourism;
• models for professionals;
• for skiing recreation nature.

We are all accustomed to the fact that the most practical and high-quality shoes must be made of genuine leather. But this rule does not apply to ski boots. Of course, if you wish, you can find models that are made of genuine leather, but such products are not worth buying. First, they have an exorbitant cost. And secondly, as you know, leather tends to deform slightly and stretch, which is absolutely unacceptable in ski-type boots.

All well-known brands involved in the production and sale of sportswear and footwear, use only artificial leather (leather), which is covered with special impregnations on top (to repel moisture, for greater density, with a special layer of insulation). However, you should not save on ski boots. As they say, the miser pays twice. If you have purchased cheap fake shoes of a famous brand, then do not expect any unusual miracle from them.

Properly chosen ski boots guarantee a comfortable and pleasant ride. At the same time, they reliably fix the skier's leg, thereby preventing the possibility of injury, for example, when falling. It is necessary to choose skis only when you have already acquired or decided on a model of boots.

Criteria for choosing ski boots:

• The size. The inside of the boot should fit the size of the foot. In no case do not take the model wide or long, as they will not be able to tightly fix the foot. The shoe can be butt-in, with time the internal filler sinks a little and takes the form of a foot.

• The degree of rigidity. If you like to ride, exploring the surroundings and photographing nature, it is better to choose soft shoes, as they are more comfortable and comfortable. If you go for emotions and adrenaline in the blood, going down the "black" tracks, then a pair of shoes with a rigid fixation will do.

• Width pads. Average values ​​range from 92 to 108 mm. In addition, some manufacturers of sports shoes began to produce models of ski boots with the possibility of mechanical adjustment of the width of the pads.

• Sole type: DIN, Touring, WTR or Walk to Ride technology.

• Strap or strep on the outside of the boot. Width can be in the range from 25 to 65 mm. The wider the belt, the more secure and tight the fixation of the leg.

• The inner part of the ski boot should be moderately soft, take the shape of a foot and serve as a shock absorber to some extent, which is especially important for freestylers and free riders, since high stiffness shoes are not acceptable for them. In such shoes you can injure your foot when performing various stunt elements.