ski boot
Definition
Noun: A specialized, rigid boot designed to be securely attached to a ski via a ski binding. It provides ankle support, control, and transfers the skier's movements to the ski.
Usage
The term "ski boot" refers specifically to the footwear used for skiing. It is a key piece of equipment that connects the skier to the ski. * You must wear properly fitted ski boots for safety and performance. * The stiffness of a ski boot affects control on difficult terrain. * Fasten your ski boot into the binding carefully.
Examples
- She rented ski boots at the resort shop.
- His new ski boots were more comfortable than his old ones.
- The instructor checked that everyone's ski boots were correctly secured.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Specifications: Ski boots are often described by their flex index (indicating stiffness), last width (indicating interior volume), and buckle system.
- This model is a 120-flex ski boot, suitable for advanced skiers.
- Boot Fitting: The process of adjusting or modifying a ski boot for optimal comfort and performance is a common topic.
- I need a professional ski boot fitting to solve this pressure point.
Variants and Related Words
- Alpine boot: Another term for a downhill ski boot.
- AT boot (Alpine Touring boot): A ski boot designed for uphill climbing as well as downhill skiing, often with a "walk mode".
- Boot bag: A bag specifically designed for carrying ski boots and other gear.
- Boot heater: A device inserted into a ski boot to keep feet warm.
Synonyms
- Skiing boot: A less common, full-form synonym.
- Plastic boot (informal/colloquial): Refers to the hard plastic construction of most modern ski boots.
Related Phrases
- To buckle (up) one's ski boots: The action of closing the boot's clasps.
- He sat on the bench to buckle up his ski boots.
- Ski boot walk: The distinctive, stiff-legged walk caused by wearing rigid ski boots.
- We did the ski boot walk from the lodge to the lift.
Noun
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a stiff boot that is fastened to a ski with a ski binding
