How to choose ski boots for skating?
Winter is considered a great time for sports.
At this time, there is an excellent opportunity to enjoy skiing and skating to the fullest. For every skier, comfortable and comfortable shoes are an integral part of sports equipment. In winter sports, there are two styles of skating - classic and skating, for each of them it is necessary to select a specific model of boots. Today, ski boots have four main varieties - skate boots, combined boots, walking boots, and running boots.
Features and Specifications
The most exciting style in skiing is skating.
Before heading to the ski slopes, it is necessary to choose the right footwear. For winter runs, professional ski boots are the right choice, the main characteristic of which is a visually rounded toe and edging. When choosing this type of shoes, you should pay attention to the stiffness coefficient. Boots designed for skating are more rigid than classic models.
Ski boots are not only comfortable to walk in, they also protect the foot from injury.
Also an important element of the shoe is the 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 skis make the best models of boots from natural materials. The sole of such shoes is durable, reliably withstands friction, the negative effects of temperature changes and moisture.
Ski 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 coefficient of rigidity of the outer material
- Tight coverage of the leg
- High ankle length
Which is better to choose
Sports shoes for ski runs are presented in a huge assortment.
When choosing one or another model of boots, first of all, you need to pay attention not only to the beautiful appearance, but also to how much running boots weigh, what sales rating they occupy. In addition, ski shoes should not create discomfort while walking, reap, crush or rub calluses. An important indicator of such boots is the ability to retain heat.
Before you buy ski shoes, you should evaluate your level of sports training.
So, for more experienced skiers, professional models of atomic boots may be suitable, they are characterized by low weight and a rigid sole. For amateurs, such shoes are not recommended, since the effect of "recoil" is possible during skiing. For beginner athletes, it is better to purchase combined types of boots with a movable hinge. Before buying a product, it is advisable to first study the review of sports shoes, decide on the style of riding, then proceed to select the appropriate model.
How to fix
In order for a winter skiing trip to bring maximum pleasure, you need to take care not only of comfortable shoes, but also of securely fastening them to your feet.
Ski boots have different fastening systems. They must necessarily coincide with the bindings of the skis. In the case when the skis are equipped with a front type of binding, it is better to choose boots whose soles have three holes. Most modern ski models are characterized by NNN and SNS binding systems.
Properly sized ski boots always sit comfortably on the foot, do not rub. In order for the shoes to be securely fastened to the skis, you need to manually push the bindings apart and get the right size. For small sizes of shoes, special types of fasteners are produced, additionally equipped with a clasp handle. When choosing the type of fastening, it is best to give preference to mechanical fasteners, they are much more reliable.
