Bsl does not equate directly to the mondo size of a boot the bsl for a 26 5 ski boot in one model or brand can be quite different than the bsl for a size 26 5 in another model or brand.
26 5 ski boot sole length.
Many ski boots are being injected with grilamid versus pu which has been the standard.
276mm 25 5 286mm 26 5 296mm 27 5 306mm 28 5 316mm 29 5 326mm 30 5 fischer travers cs boot.
If the number you see has a decimal then you re probably looking at your mondo point size which isn t accurate enough to use.
The length of the sole is found on the outside of the ski boot.
Downhill ski boots use mondo sizing which refers to the boot s inner sole length in centimeters sizes are not always uniform by brand or even from one model to another.
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Also known as bsl the measurement is often printed in raised lettering on the side of ski boots near the sole.
Some ski boots run differently.
Keep in mind that there shouldn t be a decimal ex.
Regardless of what the stickers on the boot say ski boots only come in full size increments a 26 0 boot and a 26 5 boot normally use the exact same shell and liner and there is no difference in fit.
How to size ski boots.
For instance a 27 27 5 full tilt tom wallisch has 310mm boot sole length the tecnica cochise boots in a 27 27 5 has a 320mm boot sole a full centimeter size difference.
Fischer travers cc boot.
This length will correspond with your mondo boot size so if your foot is 28cm long you should buy a size 28 ski boot.
To find your bsl reference this chart or look closely at the heel of your ski boots the three digit number molded into the plastic is the bsl.
Finding your boot sole length bsl is easy.
Shoe size in the boot size conversion chart above.
The shoe size in mondopoint on the other hand refers to the foot length in centimetres which must match the respective internal dimensions of the shoe.
The boot sole length is measured in millimetres and must ultimately fit into the ski binding.
On your ski boot there will be a 3 digit number on the outside or inside heel of one or both of your boots.
Measure the length from the bottom of the paper to the toe mark in centimeters.
The length of a ski boot sole is used to determine binding release values and range of adjustability.
A good ski boot fit starts with purchasing the right size boot.
In case you are not buying your new ski boots in one package with your new ski alpine skis and bindings it not the easiest thing to get all the specifics right.