How to choose ski boots for skating?

At this time there is a great opportunity to enjoy plenty of skiing and ice skating. For each skier an integral part of sports equipment is comfortable and comfortable shoes. In winter sports, two styles of skating are distinguished - classic and ridge, for each of them it is necessary to select a certain model of boots. To date, ski boots have four main varieties - boots for skate, combined boots, walking, jogging.

Before you go to the ski run, you need to choose the right shoes. For winter runs, professional ski boots will be the right choice, the main characteristic of which is a visually rounded toe and the presence of a edging. When choosing this type of shoes you should pay attention to the stiffness coefficient. Ridged boots are stiffer than classic models.

Also an important element of the shoe is a mount made of highly durable materials. Mounts are mechanical, semi-automatic and automatic. The difference between them is in the way of unfastening and fastening. Modern manufacturers for cross-country skiing produce the best models of boots from natural materials. The sole of such shoes is durable, reliably withstands friction, the negative effects of temperature fluctuations and moisture.

Skating boots for skating have the following features that distinguish them from other types of boots:

• The presence of a high cuff that tightly covers the foot
• High stiffness coefficient of the outer material
• Tight foot coverage
• Oversized ankle length

When choosing a particular model of shoes, first of all, you need to pay attention not only to the beautiful appearance, but also to how much running shoes weigh, what kind of sales they occupy. In addition, ski shoes should not create discomfort while walking, press, crush or rub calluses. An important indicator of such shoes is the ability to retain heat.

So, for more experienced skiers, professional atomic boots can be suitable, they are characterized by low weight and rigid soles. Lovers of such shoes are not recommended, because during the ski walk the effect of "recoil" is possible. Novice athletes are better to buy the combined types of shoes with a movable hinge. Before buying a product, it is advisable to first examine the review of sports shoes, decide on the style of riding, then proceed to select the appropriate model.

Ski boots have different attachment systems. They must necessarily coincide with ski bindings. In the case when the skis are equipped with a front view of fastening, it is better to choose shoes, the sole of which has three holes. Most modern ski models feature NNN and SNS attachment systems.

Properly sized ski boots always sit comfortably on their feet, do not rub.In order for the shoes to firmly attach to the skis, you need to manually push the fasteners and get the right size. For small sizes of shoes, special types of fasteners are produced, additionally equipped with a handle clasp. When choosing the type of fastening, it is best to give preference to mechanical fasteners, they are much more reliable.