Alexander L 80 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 My boots are getting a bit old but they are still in very good shape. I've had them 7 years. Is it time to change to new boots as the plastic may have pereished through time without me noticing. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Boot life is like computer life......5 to 7 years is a good run. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 sheiBen!! mines is coming up into that range now......this'll be year 5 for em Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 The only ski boot that cracked on me (twice) was a SCOTT freestyle. Unless your boot is sitting under the Aussie sun in summer and doing 100 days a season, I think your boot is OK. (UV radiation) You will notice it if there is a problem. More like the buckles coming loose ... Link to post Share on other sites
dyna8800 3 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 How many days have you skied the boots? Many manufacturers (who also want to sell you the latest model boot) will say 100-150 days. Most likely, I would say more than that, maybe up to 200 days, but depends on how you ski. If you are an aggressive racer type, then probably less. If you are doing backcountry/slackcountry, then less. That would be the last place you would want a boot failure. Examine the buckles and more importantly, the soles. Some boots have replaceable lugs. This is important because when the soles wear down, they have less contact area to the ski binding and can result in premature release. And if you are worried, then the peace of mind of new boots as well as the improving technology just might be worth the price. Link to post Share on other sites
yamabushi 3 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 If it aint broke, don't fix it. To me, the litmus test for worn boots is the inability to properly lock your foot in. If you tighten your boots and you can still lift your heel, you need new boots. You can also cheat and put heel inserts. I currently have 3 heel inserts on each boot on my Burton Rulers (to be replaced next July when they go on sale). I take it you only do grommed slopes. If so, it really doesn't matter as long as you are happy. if you were into the back country stuff, having old and loose boots would be _painfully_ obviows. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 If you are worried about them, then I'd be replacing them. Maybe OK if you just ride groomers so if you do break one its just a matter of getting to the bottom, but if in the slack or back could be a BIG problem depending how they breat and how much duct tape you have Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 After about 200 days or so I get new boots. I usually beat the living hell out of mine! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I like new boots every few years and would prefer to change them than skis if I could only choose one. So important to feel good in boots. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 so new boots it shall be then. Link to post Share on other sites
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