In skiing, the most important piece of gear for performance is the boot. It’s the interface between you and the ski. When you’ve got the right boot, skiing is easier. When you don’t, performance ...

It's an exciting time to be shopping for alpine ski boots. With new technologies like BOA lowers and Dual Pivot cuffs, we're seeing more innovation in alpine boots this season than in the last five ...

In early December of 2023, SKI and Outside editors sat around a conference table in Rossignol’s pop-up showroom at the Gravity Haus in Vail, Colorado, staring at a powerpoint presentation. Projected ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore skier with 100 days per year on the slopes or a beginner learning how to snowplow: Ski boots are the most essential piece of ski gear. “We say date your skis but ...

Bad boots ruin ski days faster than bad snow. We tested the best ski boots of 2025–26 to find four pairs that actually deliver comfort, control, and confidence.

HERE IN the Northern Hemisphere, we're well into winter. But it's not too late to upgrade your snowsport gear closet. If you're a skier, one of the best investments (after the best skis, of course) ...

There’s a noticeable gap in ski boots for folks who wear smaller than size 24.5, and want a stiff flex index. On an average Saturday morning last week, I did the ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When outfitting your ski setup, boots should be the ...

The biggest storm in years swept through Colorado in February. Big fluffy flakes just kept falling until over 50 inches of new snow blanketed the backcountry. Skiing that frothy cold smoke over five ...

It’s about how the joint flexes and extends to transfer power and leverage to the skis. In the jump turns at the start of the video you can see the extent to which the joint can move and the effect ...