Ski Size Guides
Find your perfect ski & boot size
Proper Ski Boot Fit
Ski boots should fit snugly without restricting circulation or causing pain. When buckled and standing upright, slight pressure on your toes indicates a correct fit that will adjust with use.
If the boot feels short, flex the boot forcefully by pushing your knee forward into the tongue. This action should push your heel back and create more space in the front. To identify if the pressure is due to the liner or the shell, remove the liner and check the fit separately. Liners can often be stretched if needed.
Remember that ski boots will loosen after a few days of skiing, so aim for a perfect fit by the end of the season, not when the boots are brand new. Enlarging a boot that is too small is usually possible, but shrinking a too-large boot is nearly impossible. When fitting or skiing, wear thin or very thin socks for better control and response, as thicker socks reduce the precision of your movements.
Skier Types
Mondopoint Size Chart
| Ski Boot Mondopoint Size Chart | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondopoint (Comfort Fit) |
Mondopoint (Performance Fit) |
Men Unisex (US) |
Women (US) |
Europe | UK |
| 15 | - | 8 (Kids’) | - | 25 | 7 |
| 15.5 | - | 8 (Kids’) | - | 25 | 7 |
| 16 | - | 9 (Kids’) | - | 26 | 8 |
| 16.5 | - | 9 (Kids’) | - | 26 | 8 |
| 17 | - | 10 (Kids’) | - | 27 | 9 |
| 17.5 | - | 11 (Kids’) | - | 28 | 10 |
| 18 | - | 12 (Kids’) | - | 29 | 11 |
| 18.5 | - | 12 (Kids’) | - | 29 | 11 |
| 19 | - | 13 (Kids’) | - | 30 | 12 |
| 19.5 | - | 13 (Kids’) | - | 30 | 12 |
| 20 | - | 13.5 (Kids’) | - | 31 | 13 |
| 20.5 | - | 1 | - | 32 | 13.5 |
| 21 | - | 2 | - | 33 | 1 |
| 21.5 | - | 3 | - | 34 | 2 |
| 22 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 |
| 22.5 | 21.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 35.5 | 3.5 |
| 23.5 | 22.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 37 | 4.5 |
| 24 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 5 |
| 24.5 | 23.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 38.5 | 5.5 |
| 25 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 39 | 6 |
| 25.5 | 24.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 40 | 6.5 |
| 26 | 25 | 8 | 9 | 40.5 | 7 |
| 26.5 | 25.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 41 | 7.5 |
| 27 | 26 | 9 | 10 | 42 | 8 |
| 27.5 | 26.5 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 42.5 | 8.5 |
| 28 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 43 | 9 |
| 28.5 | 27.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 44 | 9.5 |
| 29 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 44.5 | 10 |
| 29.5 | 28.5 | 11.5 | - | 45 | 10.5 |
| 30 | 29 | 12 | - | 45.6 | 11 |
| 30.5 | 29.5 | 12.5 | - | 46 | 11.5 |
| 31 | 30 | 13 | - | 47 | 12 |
| 31.5 | 30.5 | 13.5 | - | 47.7 | 12.5 |
| 32 | 31 | 14 | - | 48 | 13 |
| 32.5 | 31.5 | 14.5 | - | 48.5 | 13.5 |
About Ski Boot Sizing
Understanding Ski Boot Sizing:
Ski boots are sized using the Mondopoint system, which measures the length of your foot in centimeters.
To find your Mondopoint size, stand with your heel against a wall and your toes pointing outwards. Measure the distance from the wall to the tip of your longest toe in centimeters. If you don’t have a metric ruler, convert inches to centimeters by multiplying by 2.54. For example, a foot measuring 26.5 cm (10.23 inches) would have a Mondopoint size of 26.5.
Note for Half Sizes: Ski boot manufacturers do not make half-size shells, so a 26.0 and a 26.5 boot will have the same shell size. If a 26.5 boot is too big, the next smaller size will be 25.5, not 26.0. Liners might vary slightly between full and half sizes, but often they are identical except for the size label.
Ski Sizing
What Length Should My Skis Be?
Selecting the right ski length depends on your height, weight, skiing style, and ability. While there's no exact formula, a general guideline is that the proper ski length should fall between your chin and the top of your head. For instance, a skier who is 5 feet tall would typically look for skis between 135cm and 158cm. However, the ideal length varies based on individual skiing ability and style.
Height and weight provide a good starting point, but other factors should be considered, such as ski category, snow type, terrain, and personal preference. Beginners are usually better off with shorter skis, while advanced skiers often prefer longer skis.
When to Size Up or Size Down Your Skis
Choosing between a shorter or longer ski within your recommended size range depends on several factors. A shorter ski is easier to turn but less stable than a longer one.
Carving skis with a narrower waist and smaller turn radius can be used at a shorter length compared to all-mountain or freeride skis with a wider waist and larger turn radius.
Rockered skis, which pivot more easily between turns, can be skied slightly longer than comparable camber skis.
Longer vs Shorter Skis
Reasons to Choose Shorter Skis (closer to your chin):
You are a beginner or intermediate skier.
You weigh less than average for your height.
You prefer making short, quick turns and do not ski fast.
You want a carving ski with only camber and no rocker.
Reasons to Choose Longer Skis (closer to the top of your head):
You ski fast and aggressively.
You weigh more than average for your height.
You plan to ski mostly off-trail.
You want to ski on twin-tip skis.
You prefer skis with a lot of rocker.
| SKIER HEIGHT | SKI LENGTH (CM) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT / IN | CM | BEGINNER | INTERMEDIATE | EXPERT |
| 4'4" | 132 | 120 | 130 | 138 |
| 4'6" | 137 | 125 | 135 | 143 |
| 4'8" | 142 | 130 | 140 | 148 |
| 4'10" | 147 | 135 | 145 | 153 |
| 5' | 152 | 140 | 150 | 158 |
| 5'2" | 158 | 145 | 155 | 163 |
| 5'4" | 163 | 150 | 160 | 168 |
| 5'6" | 168 | 155 | 165 | 173 |
| 5'8" | 173 | 160 | 170 | 178 |
| 5'10" | 178 | 165 | 175 | 183 |
| 6' | 183 | 170 | 180 | 188 |
| 6'2" | 188 | 175 | 185 | 190+ |
| 6'4" | 193 | 180 | 190 | 190+ |