ski boot
noun
: a rigid padded shoe that extends just above the ankle, is secured to the foot, and is locked into position in a ski binding
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Look for cushioning in the shin, ankle, and toe box areas specifically, as this is where an unforgiving ski boot can batter, blister, and bruise you.
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Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Participants took part in multiple events, including a ski boot obstacle course that tested endurance at altitude.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The ski boot helps, limiting ankle movement, which reduces stress on the knee, and the binding that attaches the boot to the ski helps maintain the joint’s alignment.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Skiers went decades without any real breakthroughs in ski boot design.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Participants took part in multiple events, including a ski boot obstacle course that tested endurance at altitude.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The ski boot helps, limiting ankle movement, which reduces stress on the knee, and the binding that attaches the boot to the ski helps maintain the joint’s alignment.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Skiers went decades without any real breakthroughs in ski boot design.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Ski boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20boot. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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