how long will boots last?

koreshot · Dec 30, 2007, 8:34 PM

I have around 200 on mine. The shell seems pretty solid still, but the liner is just about dead. I will probably upgrade next year.

crank · Jan 6, 2008, 9:26 AM

I have around 300 days in my boots and I am just starting to notice some issues. This will be their last season. I could see where ski instructors or patrol who live in their boots on a daily basis would wear them out faster, especially the liners.

billski · Jan 6, 2008, 9:53 AM

A couple of life extenders/reducers:

- Whatever you do, don't store them in the attic. The heat will certainly break down the plastic.

- I try to minimize walking around in my boots - wearing down the heel and tip may cause the bindings not to release properly.

If your boots are more than 15 years old, even with few days on them, I'd be thinking twice. Materials before that time were still in flux and I witnessed a lot of bust-outs of buckles and liner breakdowns. IMO Since that time, there have been no great advances in boots as far as the ordinary skier is concerned.

And no, I don't sell boots or bindings!

deadheadskier · Jan 7, 2008, 6:08 AM

Depending on the type of skier you are, I'd say 150 to 250 days.

drjeff · Jan 7, 2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Schuessler

I believe that proper boot fitting is paramount of boot life span. I also take good care of them, cleaning inside and out, lubricating the buckle adjustment screws, airing the boots indoors all year round by removing the liners and footbeds. That being said I’ve been able to get the most of 200 ski days from the boots I use.

MOST IMPORTANTLY I try to keep the bases as pristine as possible by not walking in them on pavement or concrete, where using the rubber cat-track base protectors is necessary. Unnecessary releasing is not a good thing to happen, so I keep the toe/heel piece edges trim and square...

Most of the time, when a boot is in need of replacement, it's NOT because of sole wear, but because of a "packing out" of the liner. A properly fitting liner/boot should be SNUG. With wear, the foam/whatever else the liner is made of, will compact, thus allowing "wiggle room" This is where the loss of performance starts

Myself, at 6'3" and depending on the year 220 or so odd lbs. I notice a significant amount of packing out of my liners after 125-150 days (I average 15-20 runs each day out)

millerm277 · Jan 8, 2008, 8:21 PM

I'd say you should expect at least 125-150 days as a minimum. It all depends on how you treat them, and the durability/wearing of that specific boot..etc.

Personally, my boots are older than me. My dad had them, I tried them on, and they fit me perfectly. Bought a pair off ebay for $20 (his were worn out from 15+ years of use), and have at least 100 days on them now. A little bit heavier than modern boots, but a very good fit, and nice and warm.

The Cattracks will protect your boots when walking in the parking lot/on other hard surfaces, but they can be a bit of a pain. A good idea is to spend an extra $20-30 when buying the boots and get a set or two of replacement heels. (I can't do that for my boots, but my school has a small CNC, so I made some for myself).

Jan 6, 2008, 9:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
crank Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 80	I have around 300 days in my boots and I am just starting to notice some issues. This will be their last season. I could see where ski instructors or patrol who live in their boots on a daily basis would wear them out faster, especially the liners. __________________ form is a 4 letter word

Jan 6, 2008, 9:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
billski Outing Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington, Mass. Posts: 2,757	A couple of life extenders/reducers: - Whatever you do, don't store them in the attic. The heat will certainly break down the plastic. - I try to minimize walking around in my boots - wearing down the heel and tip may cause the bindings not to release properly. If your boots are more than 15 years old, even with few days on them, I'd be thinking twice. Materials before that time were still in flux and I witnessed a lot of bust-outs of buckles and liner breakdowns. IMO Since that time, there have been no great advances in boots as far as the ordinary skier is concerned. And no, I don't sell boots or bindings! __________________ Millions and Millions of Lifts Served. Since 1976 ACE

Jan 7, 2008, 6:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
deadheadskier Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southeast NH Posts: 3,269	Depending on the type of skier you are, I'd say 150 to 250 days. __________________ Sunday River: 11/18, 11/24, 4/27 Shawnee Peak: 12/16, 2/24, 2/27, 3/2, 3/22, 3/30 Mt. Abram: 1/5, 2/9 Wildcat: 1/6, 1/27, 2/10, 2/17, 4/13 Black Mountain, NH: 2/23, 3/1 Saddleback, ME: 3.15 Sunapee: 4/19 http://www.aceskiandboardclub.org/

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Dec 30, 2007, 8:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
koreshot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 959	I have around 200 on mine. The shell seems pretty solid still, but the liner is just about dead. I will probably upgrade next year.

Jan 8, 2008, 8:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
millerm277 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 891	I'd say you should expect at least 125-150 days as a minimum. It all depends on how you treat them, and the durability/wearing of that specific boot..etc. Personally, my boots are older than me. My dad had them, I tried them on, and they fit me perfectly. Bought a pair off ebay for $20 (his were worn out from 15+ years of use), and have at least 100 days on them now. A little bit heavier than modern boots, but a very good fit, and nice and warm. The Cattracks will protect your boots when walking in the parking lot/on other hard surfaces, but they can be a bit of a pain. A good idea is to spend an extra $20-30 when buying the boots and get a set or two of replacement heels. (I can't do that for my boots, but my school has a small CNC, so I made some for myself).