When sizing snowboard boots, it can be a tricky thing to do, without trying them on first.
This is because every foot is different – and what feels good to one person, might be different for another.
But it’s not always the case that you will have the opportunity to try boots on – or your local shop might be very limited in terms of their options.
This post is going to outline how I find boots fit, from a few different brands, based on my experience with them and based on what others have said.
If you have no opportunity to try boots on, hopefully this can help you narrow down your options in terms of fit. Every foot is different so these thing won’t necessarily hold true for you, but if you can narrow it down, then you hopefully won’t have to send boots back and get different ones – or at least not too often.
Sizing
In my experience most, but not all brands that I cover, fit true-to-size. By that I mean that they fit in the same size as my normal shoes would fit me. This is different to what the Mondopoint of the boot says though.
The Mondopoint of a boot is supposed to determine the length of the foot that is best suited to that boot. E.g. a 28cm foot is best suite to a 28cm Mondopoint (sometimes measured in millimeters – i.e. 280mm). However, in real life, I have seldom seen that to be the case for snowboard boots.
My left foot (which is longer than my right) is 27.3cm. My right foot is 27.1cm. Which would suggest that a 27.5cm Mondopoint boot would be my best size. But I have never been able to fit into a 27.5cm (US Men’s 9.5 boot) boot, except with Adidas and Salomon boots (and can squeeze into a K2 9.5). For most brands I fit into a 10 (Mondo 28cm) or a 10.5 (Mondo 28.5cm).
And I have seen the same for most people that I have talked to. This is why I say that true-to-size, in my books, represents what your typical shoe size would be.
Again, like everything with boots and feet, this won’t be the same for everyone, but this is the case in my experience.
So, for the brands that I test, these are the sizes that fit me – fit according to these criteria.
- Adidas – US9.5 (27.5 Mondo)
- Burton – US10 (28 Mondo)
- DC – US10 (28.5 Mondo)
- K2 – US10 (28 Mondo) but I can squeeze a 9.5 (27.5 mondo) – I think 9.75 would be perfect!
- Nidecker – US10 (28 Mondo)
- Nitro – US10 (28 Mondo) – but feel I could possibly get into a 9.5
- Northwave – US10 (28 Mondo) – but feel I could possibly get into a 9.5
- Ride – US10 (28 Mondo)
- Salomon – US9.5 (27.5 Mondo)
- Thirty Two – US10 (28.5 Mondo) – at times bordering on a 10.5
- Vans – US10 (28 Mondo) – at times bordering on a 10.5
Said another way:
- Adidas – Run 1/2 Size Large
- Burton – True-to-Size
- DC – True-to-Size
- K2 – True-to-Size (but bordering on running 1/2 size large)
- Nidecker – True-to-Size
- Nitro – True-to-Size (but bordering on running 1/2 size large)
- Northwave – True-to-Size (but bordering on running 1/2 size large)
- Ride – True-to-Size
- Salomon – Run 1/2 Size Large
- Thirty Two – True-to-Size (but bordering on running 1/2 size small)
- Vans – True-to-Size (but bordering on running 1/2 size small)
Foot Width
Different brands tend to be better or worse fitting for different widths of feet. Some are better for narrow feet and some are better for wide feet.
I have completely averagely widthed feet – which is nice because most boots fit me fine. The width of the widest part of my foot is 4″, which is considered a “D“. Or medium. B or C are considered narrow and E and EE wide. Some of the information below is based on what others, with wide feet have said – see Snowboard Boots for Wide Feet for more.
- Adidas – Wide
- Burton – Mid-Wide
- DC – Mid-Wide
- K2 – Medium
- Nidecker – Medium but bordering on mid-wide
- Nitro – Mid-Wide
- Northwave – Narrow
- Ride – Medium
- Salomon – Narrow
- Thirty Two – Mid-Wide
- Vans – Medium
Summary
Hopefully this has helped you to find the right fitting boot, without having to try them on in store. Remember that fitting is only one part of choosing snowboard boots, and you should also consider other things like flex, the lacing system you prefer etc.
For more on how to choose snowboard boots, including getting the right fit if you have a chance to try on in person, check out the following:
>>Snowboard Boot Types (depending on skill level and style of riding)
>>Snowboard Boot Fit (if you get a chance to try on in store)
>>Snowboard Boot Lacing Systems
Tk says
Hi Nate,
I left a message on another thread but I think this is more appropriate. I have a mondo 265 and tried on k2 and burtons and the run true to size. But I am looking for invado pros. As they do not have any sizes left on the racks I have tried other options from vans with 270 on the hi standard og but they run small however hi-country fits well with 270. What is your advise?
Thank you.
Nate says
Hi Tk, thanks for your message.
My instinct is that the 270 would be the best bet for you for the Invado Pro. While I typically ride Burton and Vans both in 10s, Vans do tend to be tighter and when I rode the Invado Pro this year (in size 10) they were tight, bordering on uncomfortably tight to start with, but that tightness eased by the time I’d tested them, and I think they would break in over time to be a really good size in the 10 for me. I did find them a little tighter overall vs the Hi-Country, so they would be closer in fit to the Hi Standard OG, IMO, but if you’re 265 in K2 and Burton I think the 270 would be your best bet long term, even if they feel too tight to start with. No guarantees as feet are strange and hard to predict what will suit them best, but that would be my best guestimate.
Hope this helps with your decision
Jared says
Hey there,
I have a question about your sizing system; well, maybe a couple. First, I measured my feet with a snowboard sock on and they are 27.5 Mondo (or cm, whatever you prefer); it was a lightweight sock, so maybe a tad under 27.5 sockless. My question is, did you measure your feet barefoot or with socks on? Because I fit perfectly in a Vans 9.5, but you have smaller feet than I do and can’t; a size 10 Burton or Thirtytwo is too big for me. I’m asking because I want to pick up a pair of Nidecker Altai boots (I can get them at almost 50% off, it’s kind of a no brainer), and the size available on sale is 9.5; I find your reviews and date pretty accurate for the most part, I’m just a little unsure of what to do about this discrepancy in sizes.
So, the really big question is, if my feet fit in a 9.5 Vans (Hi Standard Pro if that makes a difference) and I know I should wear a 9.5 Thirtytwo Lashed 2xBOA (put new insoles in the size 10s, better but still not a perfect fit) will they fit in the 9.5 Nideckers? Again, I’m not trying to call you out or say your information is inaccurate or anything, I’m just trying to figure out if I should go for these boots, but I can’t make heads or tails of your system as applied to my feet. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks for all you do! Have a good one, peace!
Nate says
Hey Jared, thanks for your message.
Feet are weird! Even feet of the same or very similar length fit different boots differently – and can sometimes even fit different in different brands. Which is why it’s highly recommended to try on first. But in your case, if you’re wearing Vans, Burton and Thirty Two in 9.5, the 9.5 Altai is very unlikely to be too small. I imagine it should be a good fit. But again, feet don’t always comply! But I think that would be your best bet, if you’re not able to try on first.
My measurements are barefoot.
Hope this helps
Tobias says
Hey there!
Maybe you got some idea and help for me:
First time buying boots since forever and it kills me.
My left foot measures at 25,6 cm and my right one 26 cm, however my width at the 10,2 cm which should be double e.
I wear usually 42,5 shoes/sneakers, and ordered some 41,5 Burton Ruler wides but had slight heel lift when bending my knee forward.
I can‘t seem to find any 26cm mondo wide boots here in the EU.
Any recommendations? Unfortunately no local shop which carries snowboard boots near me, so I have to order online.
Thank you in advance!
Nate says
Hi Tobias
Apologies for the slow response. Hopefully this isn’t too late to help. Have been hectically running around testing gear and falling way behind here.
If you’re heel lift isn’t too bad and the boots otherwise fit well, they should be fine. But if there’s too much heel lift, you’ll want to try to find something else, or see if you can use something (like J bars) to help with the heel lift. If it feels like no more than 1cm of heel lift, you should be OK, but more than that and you’ll really notice it. For the Tuler 41.5, did you feel like you could have gone with a smaller size? Or was it already tight length-wise? Typically a smaller size will result in less heel-lift, so if you felt like you had room to go a little smaller, you could try the Ruler in the EU41.
If you’re wanting something in that similar flex to the Ruler, I’m not aware of any wide-specific boots for that flex (5/10 flex by me feel), but some options that are just a little stiffer include:
– K2 Maysis Wide
– ThirtyTwo TM-TWO Wide (I believe they do a wide for both the lace and boa versions of this one)
– Burton Photon Boa Wide
– Salomon Dialogue Dual Boa Wide (I think they do this wide only in the Dual Boa model – they also do their Echo Dual Boa in a wide, but that’s a stiffer boot)
– Ride Lasso Pro Wide – but this is stiffer than the others mentioned here, so might be too stiff for what you’re looking for
Paul says
Hi, I have 32cm normal width feet, and currently wearing Ride Jackson size 14 boots, which fit fine. But I would like to upgrade to a stiffer boot and get as compact of a boot as possible to minimize overhang. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks!
Nate says
Hi Paul
Thanks for your message. Apologies for the slow response, was travelling overseas and haven’t had the chance to get to your message until now.
Depending on how much stiffer you wanted to go, you could look at the Ride Lasso (subtly stiffer) or the Ride Insano (a lot stiffer), which both come in 14s. I’ve found both to not be hugely low profile, but they’re not bulky either. A little bit low profile. Given you like the fit of the Jackson (and not all boots come in 14s), I think they would work well.
But you could also look at something like the Burton Photon, which are a similar flex to the Lasso – so subtly stiffer than the Jackson, but not by a lot, but they’re more low profile than the Lasso, IMO.
Most other options I looked at didn’t go up to a 14.
Hope this helps and hasn’t come too late
George says
Hello, Nate!
I would like to hear your advice about buying my shoes.
For normal shoes I wear US7 which is 25Mondo. My foot is regular width.
So when i rode rentals they always gave me Burton Progression US8 which is 26 Mondo, but I think those was big for me as I didn’t knew my toe should slightly touch the boot.
At the store I tried Vans Hi Standart Pro, US7-Mondo 26 and it fits me well but I think I can fit into smaller size like Mondo 25 or 25,5 but they don’t have mens smaller than 26.
So is it a problem if I buy Mondo 25,5 but women size?
Nate says
Hi George
Thanks for your message.
Just to clarify, you said you tried Hi-Standard Pro in a US7, but it was a mondo 26. The US7 should be a mondo 25. Did you try it in an 8? Vans do make the Hi-Standard Pro in US7 (mondo 25), but they may not be as common in stores.
In terms of trying on the women’s Hi-Standard Pro, you’ll probably be OK. But I would try them on first, if possible, as sometimes women’s boots can be a little bit different to try to accommodate for subtle differences in men’s and women’s feet. But they could work. Note if you’re looking at the US sizing a 25.5 mondo in US Women’s would be a US Women’s 8.5.
Hope this helps
FA says
Hi Nate,
I found your article to have a lot of really useful and thoughtful advice, and your comments as well—so I’m hoping you can help me as well. I have a friend who wants to try snowboarding and wears a size 17 mens as his regular shoe size, sometimes 18. I’ve been looking for any hint that boots that can accommodate him exist, even custom. Is there any possibility you can point me towards a solution—anywhere?
-FA
Nate says
Hi FA
Thanks for your message.
I know Ride used to do a boot called the Bigfoot, which was sizes 16-22. But I don’t think they make it anymore. They do up to 17 for their Insano, but they are really stiff boots, so probably too stiff if your friend is a beginner. Though if he’s also quite a big guy weight-wise, he can go stiffer than the average beginner but the Insano may still be a little stiff. I can’t think of any others that go bigger. The K2 Maysis, Ride Lassso and Burton Ruler all go to 15, but not sure of others that go to 17 plus.
Your best bet might be to message some brands and see if they have those sizes or if they can make them custom. A list of brands you could try:
Burton
DC
Deeluxe
K2
Nidecker
Nitro
Northwave
Ride
Rome
Salomon
Thirty Two
Vans
FA says
Thank you so much-this is exactly what I needed!
Nate says
You’re very welcome FA. Glad it was helpful.
Jaden says
Hi Nate,
Im looking at some burton malavita and wondering if id fit a medium binding since I wear DC control size 11.
Nate says
Hey Jaden
Thanks for your message.
It’s borderline. Burton M bindings are supposed to fit up to an 11, so you might be OK. But those sizings are based on Burton boots. In my experience with Burton vs DC boots, DC boots aren’t as low profile as Burton boots. They’re not super bulky or anything either, which is why you might still be good but hard to say for sure. The Large would be the safer bet. I’d say it’s probably 60/40 chance that you’d get the 11 DC Control in the Medium but having not actually had that combination together before, it’s hard to say.
Hope this somewhat helps
Scott says
Your article must’ve autocorrected Mondopoint to Mondo-print FYI for anyone that tries to google it will get funky return.
Nate says
Hey Scott
Thanks for pointing that out! Much appreciated. Has been corrected now.
Tormi says
Hey I want to buy my first ever own snowboard boots. Looking at vans hi standard pros. My mondo is 27,5-28. I wear eu 45 nike sbs. What size should I choose?
Nate says
Hi Tormi
Thanks for your message. If one of your feet is 28cm, then I would be looking at at least 10.5. My longest foot is 27.3cm and I get in a 10 but it’s a tight squeeze and would probably be fine in a 10.5 (US). So there’s a good chance you’ll actually be in an 11 (US). Not sure what that translates to in euro size for Vans (each brand is different for eu sizing conversions). But a US10.5 is a mondo 28.5 and the US 11 is a mondo 29. My instinct, if your biggest foot is 28, that it would be the 11 (mondo 29), but it’s hard to say for sure. Everyone’s feet are different and length doesn’t always determine the fit that will work best for you.
Hope this helps
Chris Foreman says
Hi Nate,
I usually wear a size 10 in Vans (Hi-Standard) and it fits good, was thinking of using DC Phase, would you say those are true to fit or would 10.5 (in DC) fit as good as a 10 (Vans), or does DC size up or down?
Thanks,
Chris
Nate says
Hi Chris
Thanks for your message.
The first DC boots I tried were a bit small for me in 10s (and I’m typically a 10) but since then they’ve fit me just right in the 10. So I would say true to size, now that I’ve had a bigger sample size. I would go with the 10. Some Vans boots I’ve tried recently have actually been pretty tight in the 10, though I wouldn’t go as far as to say, that I’d prefer 10.5 for them, but I would say now, that I’m closer to a 10.5 in Vans than I would be in the DC.
Hope this helps
james cederquist says
Hey Nate! I just measured my foot it comes out to 287mm. I’m looking into the Burton Ions and the K2 Thraxis. What size should I be looking at? Thanks Jim
Nate says
Hi James
My feet are 273mm (left) and 270mm (right) and I find that 10s are just right for me in Burton. Which makes me think the 11.5 is probably going to fit your foot the best. But the 11 is certainly a possibility. Everyone’s feet are different and length isn’t always an accurate predictor as to what will fit your feet best. But I think it would be unlikely you’d get in a 10.5 – and equally as unlikely that you’d have to go to a 12. So I think 11 or 11.5 is most likely.
K2 are boots that I’ve always felt would be just right in a 9.75! I can tolerate a 9.5 and eventually after a bit more breaking in time than normal, I think it would work well. But a 10 works well when I’m testing boots as I don’t get the same kind of break in time as I would if I owned them. So I think you’re more likely to fit an 11 in the Thraxis than the Ions. I still think the 10.5 is probably going to be too small – though if you were to get a chance to try on, I’d still try it on, but I think it will be too small. So again, I think it’s between 11 and 11.5 but think it’s more likely that the 11 will be the best fit, than with the Ion. But again, with feet, it’s hard to say for sure, and based purely on length it’s hard to predict.
Hope this helps a little bit
James Cederquist says
I think you are spot on! I have size 12 IONS now. I feel like they are too big after 15 days in them. Got them on sale in the summer. 11.5s were not in stock anywhere. Hoping to get to try them on first before I repurchase. But my local shops do not carry high end stuff. Ill be in Colorado though at the end of Feb. Hope to shop around out there. Thanks Nate!
Nate says
Hey James
You’re very welcome. Hope you can find some to try on when you’re in Colorado.
Leland says
Hi Nate, I fit into an 11.5 for Thirtytwo’s . But I’m getting a 11.5 Burton boot from you guys, would that be the move or should I change it to a size 11 Burton?
Nate says
Hi Leland
Thanks for your message.
Hard to say without first trying them on. I have mostly found that 10.5s fit me best for 32 boots, but I have ridden 10s that were a better fit, in certain models. I’m typically a 10. So, I would guess probably an 11 in Burton (which usually fit me best in a 10) for you. But certainly no guarantee. Boot fitting is fairly hard to predict, but that would be best guess.
Jakin Fung says
I wear a 9 street in adidas and cant decide on the adidas samba boot as some say half size up and some say half size down. Any suggestions?
Mondo size is approx 26.5
Thanks!
Nate says
Hi Jakin
Thanks for your message.
In my experience with Adidas boots, I find that I fit 9.5s best – and I’m typically a 10 in street shoes. I had a pair of Adidas running shoes and they were a 10. So, I would suspect you’ll be an 8.5 in Adidas snowboard boots. No guarantees, but that would be my guess. Also, my mondo is 27.3 and the Mondo of a 9.5 is 27.5. And I fit in them well – not something that’s too tight to start with and then get more comfortable over time. But comfortable from day 1 in the 9.5. So with a 26.5 Mondo, I would again think 8.5 would be the best size. If that approx is more like 26.7 it might be a different story but if it’s 26.5 or slightly less than that, then 8.5 is most likely from my experience. All feet are different though and even the same length foot, weirdly, doesn’t always fit the same.
Hope this helps
Jakin Fung says
It does thanks so much!
Nate says
You’re very welcome Jakin. Happy riding!
Asle Halvorsen says
Hi Nate!
My old pair is Adidas ADV US 8 2018. They are the perfect size for me.
I am looking at some K2s Thraxis 2022. I have to buy them online.
Which size would you suggest for the K2s?
Cheers
Asle
Nate says
Hi Asle
Thanks for your message.
Tough call. I am US9.5 for Adidas boots and for K2 I’m borderline 9.5 or 10. I typically ride them in 10s. But I can get into a 9.5. It’s tight. Tighter than when I first get into an Adidas 9.5. But I think I would be fine in a K2 9.5, particularly after wearing them longer. I often test K2 in 10s, because I’m only riding them for a day, but if I bought K2, I’d probably try to squeeze into the 9.5. Can’t be more decisive than unfortunately. I think if you feel like you fit easily in the US8 Adidas, then the US8 is probably best for K2. If you felt really snug in your Adidas US8, then US8.5 might be the safer bet.
Hope this helps with your decision
Asle says
Thanks! This is super helpfull. In my Adidas Tactical ADV US 8 my big toes just touches the front of the boot standing up but just not when I push for a toe carve. Going for an other size with Adidas I would not go bigger, and if I had to I would squeeze in to the next smaller ones. With older Burton Ions I’ve had both US 8, 8.5 and 7.5. I liked the 8s the best but the 7.5 where better than the 8.5s.
I will go for the 8s in Thraxis.
I will report back!
Thanks for making and working with this awesome site!
Nate says
You’re very welcome Asle. I think that’s solid logic. Look forward to hearing how you get on.
James says
Nate you legend! This is such a useful guide when buying boots online. My feet are pretty much the same size as yours except my right is the longer one.
I have been wearing Burton size 10.5 and I think they were slightly too big resulting in the occasional black toe. Will be getting Burton size 10 next time.
Nate says
Hi James
Thanks for your message. Good idea, IMO. I find I can test 10.5 Burton’s but if I wear them longer than just for a testing session, they start to feel like they’re packing out too big. The 10.5 feel good to try on, but once they pack out feel too big for me.
dan says
Hi Nate,
Should you be trying out snowboard boot with regular socks or snowboard socks? I read somewhere that its better to do with thin socks because it’ll mimic how it’ll be once it gets packed out.
Nate says
Hi Dan
Thanks for your message.
Depends on you snowboard socks. I try to ride with relatively thin snowboard socks typically anyway. Have different thickness socks, in case I can use that fit a boot a little better for when I’m testing boots, but otherwise prefer thinner socks. But yeah, if you have thicker snowboard socks, then I think that logic is pretty sound (trying on with thinner socks), so that you don’t end up going too big in the boots and get a size that will pack out to your thicker snowboard socks better. If you’re experienced in trying on boots and have an idea of how they’ll feel when they pack out, it’s not entirely necessary, but can be a good tactic, I think. Being consistent (i.e. if you end up trying on in a couple of different stores or over multiple days, kind of thing, then making sure you try on with the same socks for a true comparison is important.
Hope this helps
Kurt says
Hi Nate,
Thanks for this great article with plenty of good information. One piece of info that I have been struggling to find when it comes to boot fit is the depth of the boot. By this I mean the depth from the back of the heel to the top of the ankle. My feet are relatively deep in this sense, and combined with high arches, I tend to get a lot of pressure right on the flex point of my ankle, which leads to numbness and pain. I generally need to size up in order to get a bit more volume inside the boot (my feet are size 10, but I usually have to wear 11 boots), but would like to avoid this if possible.
I’ve had to do a fair bit of hunting around to find which brands of shoes and skates fit me properly in that regard (I know different brands use different lasts to make their footwear), and I’m wondering if some brands of snowboard boots might fit the bill better than others, at least as a starting point.
Thanks!
Nate says
Hi Kurt
Thanks for your message.
This is a great question and something I’ve actually never thought about when testing boots. I would say I have average to “narrow” depth in this regard, so it’s not something that’s been on my radar. I will definitely think about this in the future when testing boots, but unfortunately at this point, not sure I can give you any insight. I would say to probably not try Vans, just because they’re not great for people with high arches from the feedback I get. I have relatively flat feet, so they’re not an issue for me, but even I notice them tight on the tops of my feet – to a good point for me, but with high arches, I can imagine they wouldn’t be ideal.
Sorry I couldn’t be more help with this one. If you do figure out some brands that are better in this respect for “deep ankles” for lack of a better term, I’d definitely be interested to know.
Pen says
Just reviewing sizing as I’m ordering some boots online and saw this article and chuckled – my left foot is 27.2 and my right foot is 27.4 and I always end up in a size 10 boot but I was wondering if I should order a 9.5 because people say Burton are true fit. My current boots are Ion in 10 and my new Photons will be a 10 too! Thanks!
Nate says
Hi Pen
Thanks for your message.
Yeah Burton definitely a 10 for me – and we have very similar foot size. I can ride Burton in a 10.5 even. Prefer the 10 and certainly 10 for long term wear. But for a one-off testing day, the 10.5 is even fine in Burton. So yeah, from my experience, the 10 in the Photons should be just right. Feet are weird though and length is everything, but given your experience with the Ions, I think the 10 should be spot on.
Paul says
Hi Nate
Your site has the best info anywhere. Great work.
My feet measure Left – 263mm and Right – 265mm. Normal D width. This puts me at 265 Mondopoint, with 265mm being the very upper limit of this size.
However I have ordered Burton Photon SO boots in a Mens 9 US as I have Burton Ion Leathers in a Mens size 9 US and they fit perfectly even after 40 days riding in them. My toes were firmly touching the end of the boot when I first got them and even slightly curled to be comfortable. Now they are touching straight legged, and brushing every so slightly in riding stance.
I know you dont have experience with Step On yet, but Im wondering if I should order Mens 8.5 US to compare them to? Even if the size 9 fit perfectly, Im wondering if even a little packing out will affect riding in Step On as I am half a size below Mondopoint?
Nate says
Hi Paul
I actually got on some Burton Step Ons this season – and they fit the same as other Burton boots, IMO. My longest foot is 273mm and I find Burton size 10 (mondo 280) fit me best. 9.5 is too small. So, my best guess is that Burton 9s are the best fit for your foot length. And based on what I felt with the Step Ons, I would say it’s the same for Step On boots.
Hope this helps
paul wheat says
Thanks Nate!
I have been breaking in the Burton Photon SO size 9 around the house. I think they fit perfectly.
I was experiencing some numbness in my middle toe of my larger foot at first, but now I seem to be OK for several hours in them. I experienced the same thing with my Ion Leathers too.
My toes (big toe mainly) is very firmly pressed into the liner when I stand straight legged, in riding position still touching but quite softly.
The Photons seem to offer a wide range of flex options, which I like with the Boa ankle strap really adding a lot of extra support. Still wish it was a true double Boa system plus the ankle strap.. that would be perfect.
No heel lift at all.
Overall the Photon seems a very well made and designed boot.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers
Nate says
Hi Paul
You’re very welcome – and thanks for the update. Always good to get insight from other riders experiences. Hope they treat you well when you get a chance to get them out on snow!
Danil says
Hi,Nate!
My foot is 8,5us (26,5 cm)
but when I tried on shoes 32, 9.5 (27.5cm) ideally sat on me, at first I thought that I had chosen the wrong size, but after reading the article I realized that this is normal)
Nate says
Hi Danil
Yeah 32 definitely runs a bit small, in my experience, so typically most people have to go for a longer size to fit.
Vedran says
Hey Nate,
I am looking to buy a Solomon wide boot online since Ihave no Ski shops close to where i live.
My foot is 27.5 cm lenght and 11,5 cm wide.
Do you have some experience with the wide versions from Salamon, what do you think would the wide version be comfortable for my width?
Also I know that I should go with 27,5 mondo but i found a pretty much cheaper price for the same boots with 28 mondo, would the difference be noticeable?
I wold realy appreciate your help.
Nate says
Hi Vedran
Thanks for your message.
Firstly in terms of length. I find that I can ride a 10 in Salomon boots, but probably fit best in a 9.5 (with my longest foot being 27.3cm). So you’re probably fine in the 10, but no guarantees as all feet fit differently, even if at a similar length.
I don’t have any experience with Salomon wide boots, so I’m not sure how wide they feel compared to other boots. It sounds like your feet are quite wide. Regular Salomon boots are narrower than normal I’ve found. I’ve never had any issues with the width of them, and I have regular width feet, so they’re not like too narrow for me or anything. But it’s hard to say whether the wide versions will be wide enough or not, having not experienced them and not having wide feet myself.
You could check out following and read the comments there and see if there’s anything more on Salomon Wide’s in there:
Wide Snowboard Boots for Wide Feet
Hope this helps
IVAN says
I would agree with 32 and DC running half a size too small. I’m normally a 12 and I had both 32 and DC boots.. Loved them, but the were size 12 and just slightly too small. Unfortunately they don’t make half sizes above 12, really wish they did. Also, my friend who is also a 12, found that Adidas fit best at 11.5, so I agree with your assessment on that as well. Thank you for taking the time to tabulate this!
Nate says
Hi Ivan.
Thanks for your insight. Much apprecitated
Kye says
This article was spot on for the DC boots I ordered. I just want to say thanks, as I found it very helpful.
Nate says
You’re very welcome Kye and thanks for your message. Happy riding!