Curated experts make thousands of recommendations to skiers every season taking into account key factors, such as skill level, preferred terrain, and skiing style. This list brings together their most recommended ski boots under $400. Note, however, that we don't believe in "best of" lists here at Curated – everyone is different and we believe in finding the best gear for you and not generally for the masses. Don't forget to chat with a Ski Expert here on Curated for free, personalized advice and recommendations on finding the best boots for your needs.
- Atomic Hawx Prime 100 Ski Boots · 2022
- Dalbello Prime 80 Ski Boots · 2022
- Rossignol Allspeed Pro 100 Ski Boots · 2022
- Dalbello DS AX 80 GW Ski Boots · Women's · 2020
- Dalbello Panterra 90 GW Ski Boots · 2020
- Dalbello Panterra 100 GW Ski Boots · 2021
- Dalbello DS MX 90 GW Ski Boots · 2023
- Salomon Select 80 Ski Boots · Women's · 2023
- Fischer My Ranger Free 90 Walk Ski Boots · Women's · 2019
- Dalbello Ultra 65 W Ski Boots · Women's · 2022
Atomic Hawx Prime 100 Ski Boots · 2022
Anyone wanting to escape the long line nightmare at the rental counter and invest in a superb boot for all-mountain skiing. This boot focuses on shedding the weight by starting with the slimmest possible profile and then building up reinforcement in key zones around the foot like the energetic backbone at the heel, and extra cushioning at the tongue and toe box. This one is ideal for lighter-weighing skiers and those who like to get rad in the air at the park.
The Hawx 100 is an all-mountain ski boot perfect for the intermediate skier with a medium build! The Thermo moldable liner will ensure that you can get the perfect fit with an easy heat mold appointment at your local shop. These boots are comfortable and manageable to ensure that an intermediate skier gets the most out of every day without any foot discomfort!
Dalbello Prime 80 Ski Boots · 2022
A solid beginner-intermediate boot for all-mountain skiing and comfort. These ski boots are a wider boot. At 80 flex, they offer a lot of room in the calf area and will provide a lot of flexibility when skiing and walking around, which again translates to comfort and relaxed skiing.
Nice and wide boots with a 104mm last. These are comfortable to wear all day, and the 80 flex is supportive for beginner to intermediate skiers.
Rossignol Allspeed Pro 100 Ski Boots · 2022
Anybody from intermediate and above with an average foot shape that wants an equal parts blend of comfort and quality performance. One of the biggest highlights for you in this boot will be the ability to take the stiffness up or down a notch with the flex adjustment system, allowing you to crank it up or down by a value of 10, depending on your style and how you're feeling that day! This is a killer choice to a owner boot pair that's in it for the long haul!
An all mountain boot that delivers great performance. With a 100 flex, this boot walks the line between performance and comfort. A 100 mm last also provides enough room for your feet, while maintaining a tight fit for performance. The walk mode will also make the boot pack up to your favorite stashes way more enjoyable.
Dalbello DS AX 80 GW Ski Boots · Women's · 2020
Dalbello DS AX's are an awesome entry-level ski boot for beginner to intermediate skiers. The rubber soles help when walking to the lift. With a power strap and a four-buckle design to keep your foot secure, these are comfy boots for an intermediate skier. They have a 101mm last width which is ideal for average to wide feet. Easy pull straps are included for putting these boots on.
The Dalbello DS AX is a great all-mountain boot that has a flex of 80-- not too stiff and not too soft! These boots are specifically optimized for the structure of a women's foot and constructed with lower pivot points to make it easier to walk and flex the boot. They also have buckles that are super adjustable for maximum comfort!
The Dalbello DS AX 80 flex is great for beginner to intermediate skiers. It's not too stiff to learn in but stiff enough to tackle some more advanced terrain with great control. Heat moldable liners allow you to get an even more precise and comfortable fit!
Dalbello Panterra 90 GW Ski Boots · 2020
With a 90 flex and 100-102 last these boots are the perfect blend of comfort and performance! The powercage design reduces weight while still keeping the boot strand and stable to easily control the skis. The variable sole with canting angle and adjustable cuff volume design makes these skis easy to adjust to your feet. With grip walk soles and included walk mode these will be extremely comfortable to walk around the resort or local hill!
The gripwalk sole combined with the walk mode make these great to get around in, but you will love them when you are heading downhill in comfort.
Dalbello Panterra 100 GW Ski Boots · 2021
The three-piece (aka cabrio) design allows for really consistent flex throughout the entire range of motion as you apply pressure to the front of your boot. It also makes for a really comfortable boot. A regular boot will be made of 2 pieces, the lower "shoe" and the bootcuff, whereas this design has the lower "shoe", a partial cuff around the back of your calf and ankle, and a plastic tongue piece, which really makes these boots adjustable. In boots, adjustability = comfort. These also have a walk mode, which makes the boot flex/hinge very easily when you are walking around in the ski lodge or to the parking lot.
100 flex is perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers! It has a walk mode to make life easier when you aren't skiing. Great 4 buckle design for precision and power! Micro adjustment on the buckles. 100-102 width for average feet.
All-mountain skiing with comfort - great liner and 4 buckle construction will give you good control on the hill!
Dalbello DS MX 90 GW Ski Boots · 2023
Great choice for skiers hoping to improve their technique. Lightweight, easy to step into, and has GripWalk soles for easy walking to and from the car or the lodge. Good for a newer skier who is hoping to get to intermediate level gear. Still a comfortable boot with a 104mm last so you won't have to worry about aching feet.
With a 104 last this is great for a wider foot and has a heat-moldable liner to make this a super comfortable boot. Great for all-mountain skiing, they have a 90 flex that's a little softer allowing for a lot more forgiveness. With that heat-moldable liner you can get it customized to your foot.
Dalbello makes high-quality boots that are known to last a long time. These ones come with four buckles and a Velcro strap up top to get a perfect fit. A wider fit makes these comfortable too.
Salomon Select 80 Ski Boots · Women's · 2023
Meant for someone with a medium-wide forefoot (slightly wider than average) and provides extra space and comfort in the calf volume meant for a medium calf. The high-volume fit is made for high instep and helps deep with any uncomfortable spots in the boot. The auto stretch foam liner is meant to contour to any foot.
Fischer My Ranger Free 90 Walk Ski Boots · Women's · 2019
Fisher makes very comfortable and highly customizable boots! A 90 flex rating which would work well for your height and weight, these boots offer a customizable shell and have limitless adjustability in their four buckle design. A mid-range width to accommodate average size feet and will give you a feeling of comfort while still giving you great control on your skis.
A nice all around boot. Moderate flex makes it forgiving, but it still performs well when pushed. An all mountain boot that offers a load of comfort and high edge to edge sensitivity.
Dalbello Ultra 65 W Ski Boots · Women's · 2022
Coming in with plenty of room and comfort on this boots. This boot as a 65 flex point which is great for beginner to intermediate skiers. This boot will be generally more comfortable and lighter in weight compared to a stiffer. This boot will help you ease into each turn you take
Easy to slip on with Dalbello's supercomfort liner and can adjust to the right fit with micro-adjustable aluminum buckles. This boot is light weight and great from beginners ready to progress their skills to the intermediate level!
An excellent boot for beginner to intermediate skiers. A 65 flex will be responsive and comfortable. A 105 last is great for a wider foot or to get that thicker sock in there.
Head Edge Lyt 90 Ski Boots · 2023
These are the perfect ski boot for the ambitious intermediate. They are high-quality boots that won't break the bank, and will last you forever. They come in a progressive 90 flex that is reactive and elastic. The more pressure you apply, the stiffer the flex will get. This will give your turns more power than ever!
Featuring Form Fit technology, this boot can also be heat molded to gain more space if required. A graphene infused shell that has very thin shell walls, gives a responsive flex and nearly unmatched weight to power capacity!
Atomic Hawx Prime 95 W Ski Boots · Women's · 2022
One of Atomic's best-selling boots for the intermediate skier with and medium foot volume. With a memory fit liner and adaptive cuff system, these boots are comfortable yet provide the stiffness for intermediate riders to control their skis with ease!
Dalbello DS MX 80 GW Ski Boots · Women's · 2023
The DS MX 80 GW is a comfortable, low volume boot that runs a bit narrower than other boots; which is great for smaller feet. The Hyperlite material works to reduce the weight and make skiing more enjoyable on and off the slopes. The easy in and out make getting the boot off at the end of the day a breeze and make getting in comfortable and streamlined. Its 2 piece architecture is a traditional overlap design and offers precise control and great energy transference from boot to binding to ski.
Dalbello Panterra 85 GW Ski Boots · Women's · 2021
This boot comes with a ton of great features. The boot has a walk mode to make walking around the base area and lodge easy and comfortable, and the grip-walk soles keep you from slipping. The toe buckle can be adjusted for different widths (width of the forefoot). The liner is designed to keep you comfortable and warm, and the cabrio design gives you a more progressive flex pattern for power transfer to the ski. Buckles are micro-adjustable to dial in fit.
Dalbello boots are almost always the best-fitting boot out of the box. The shells are already stretched in most of the places where there is often tightness, like the toes and the ankle. The three-piece shell also makes them very easy to get in and out of, without sacrificing any sort of performance. These are 85 flex (this determines how easy they are to bend). Great for enjoying the mountain without worrying about blisters, cold toes, or bone spurs.
Head Nexo Lyt 110 Ski Boots · 2021
Light boot with grip-walk to make walking around comfortable. The perfect balance of comfort and performance. The Nexo Lyt is the tool to dominate the mountain. Form-fitting heat customizable shell to the Liquid fit liner can gets the boot to your exact foot shape! Duo flex provides a progressive and reactive flex for precise control. The shell is also really lightweight from the graphene Smart Frame Shell which also provides dynamic rebound.
Middle ground, 100mm last for an average foot. These are really great boots, not too soft, not too stiff, with a premium plush liner and full customization capability. If you enjoy both skiing hard and taking it easy, this is the boot for you.
Tecnica Mach Sport HV 85 Ski Boots · Women's · 2022
The intermediate skier who is looking for a comfortable boot that will allow them to progress quickly onto more difficult terrain. This boot is also built for comfort and will not give your feet any fits!
This is a great boot to ski in all sorts of conditions, it is stiff enough to help you progress, but also comfortable for slow and steady runs.
If your foot is wide you will love the volume and comfort of this boot. Great for a day exploring the resort!
Head Edge Lyt 100 Ski Boots · 2023
Lightweight, easy entry and progressive flex to keep you comfortable while getting the most out of your skis! Head's new liners called the "perfect fit" liners fit amazing straight from the box and can be heat molded for an even ore precise fit.
Salomon S/pro HV 80 IC Ski Boots Women's · 2021
The 80 flex is an accessible stiffness that is accessible and provides good comfort. Built out of light weight material this boot is light to keep you skiing hard all day. The liner features Salomons instant fit technology for comfort and the dual inserts on either side make this boot a breeze to step in and out of. Alpine ISO 5355 certified to fit into most standard alpine bindngs.
Fischer RC One X 85 Ski Boots · Women's · 2022
A great all-around boot for skiing those groomers and mixing it up in the soft stuff occasionally. Balanced flex and quality liner make it a great fitting boot that is responsive and supportive. Recommended for moderate skiers looking to develop their skills, or just happy with where they are and those enjoying days on the slopes that are often fun cruisers, but also jumping into some mixed snow and terrain from time to time.
Dalbello DS MX 75 Ski Boots · 2023
Anyone that prioritizes comfort when they're first starting out! The DS super liner hugs your foot with plush comfort and the 2-piece Hyperlite shell design offers a consistent and a reliable flex that powers a good energy transmission into the bindings.
Roxa R/Fit 100 Ski Boots · 2022
Great all-mountain boot meant for wider feet. They have that more flex feel in the calf so they won't be super tight throughout the day. Intermediate to advanced boot. They have slip resistant soles for when you are walking on an icy sidewalk or parking lot.
Rossignol Allspeed 100 Ski Boots · 2022
This boot has a comfort fit designed for wider feet with a last of 102mm. Great intermediate to advanced boot that will be great all day!!
All conditions, intermediate flex, better for a little bit wider feet with a 102mm width.
Fischer My RC Pro 80 XTR TS Ski Boots · Women's · 2020
A heat-moldable liner makes these incredibly comfortable. Designed for average width feet. Four micro-adjustable buckles and a power strap to dial in fit. 80 flex is going to be a little bit stiffer so it will give you better power transfer and more performance on the ski hill.
Being customizable to your foot! Features a heat-moldable liner that will tailor its shape to match your foot anatomy.
Comfort and ease so that you can have fun on the slopes.
Lange SX Elite 85 Ski Boots · Women's · 2021
I love Lange boots, especially if you're looking for something easy to spend the day in. They put you in a more upright stance, so you're stressing your quads less just standing up. These have a pretty standard comfort-fit last, so your feet will be warm and comfortable all day. These have a really nice flex that will give you plenty of control without pushing you around in variable snow.
A lightweight performance driven boot! They have the wider 102mm last width as well with a focus on warmth and comfort for fun and comfortable long days on the mountain! Adjustable buckles and women's specific contour and fit allow for a precise and powerful fit!
Atomic Hawx Ultra 95 S Ski Boots · Women's · 2021
A great choice for all-mountain skiing with a medium flex and an ultra-lightweight shell that doesn't lack the support to get in some punchy turns! These boots have a great true-to-size fit with 3M Thinsulate to keep your feet dry and warm all day on the hill. there is 13 degrees of forward motion in these boots and they have a bit more of a narrow last at 98mm. These boots can also take GripWalk soles if you eventually wanted to add those to the boot it would be just a few simple adjustments on your bindings. The liners can even be molded for a better, more comfortable fit!
A middle-tier boot that is performance-driven but won't break the bank. Optimal flex and fit for intermediate to advanced level. With a 95 flex it will allow you to maximize control while not giving up comfort. Durable metal components and rubberized soles are an added bonus!
Atomic Hawx Ultra 95 S W GW Ski Boots · Women's · 2023
The cream of the crop in Alpine ski boots as far as I'm concerned. They are forgiving with a 95 flex but built to be intuitive enough to push your skis through a tight turn in the trees if you need to. This boot makes handling a wider ski feel more manageable and less taxing on your legs throughout the day, helping you to stay injury free while skiing those hard 3:50pm last runs!
Lower volume boot that has a fairly wide toebox, so it does accommodate medium width feet for a skier looking for a more performance fit. Comes with GripWalk soles for improved traction and Thinsulate liners for those cold, icy days.
Fits like a glove and rides like butter. The progressive flex and suspension keep you stable when the trail gets choppy. They have easy entry/exit and have warm, moldable liners to fit your foot perfectly!
Salomon QST Access 80 Ski Boots · 2023
This is a comfortable and functional boot. It's warm and light weight.
Fischer Ranger Free 100 Walk Ski Boots · 2019
A great all mountain go everywhere performance boot with great comfort and a great walk feature for getting around easier when your not on your skis.
All mountain skiing. Going anywhere and everywhere on the mountain.
Dalbello Panterra 95 W ID GW Ski Boots · Women's · 2021
3 piece cabrio design is best at accommodating a wider calf, The toe buckle actually adjusts the last width from 99-101 which is a rare feature and allows for a perfect fit every time! The best part of these boots are the unbelievable comfortable ID fit liners! Soft, comfortable, easy to get on and heat moldable!
The Panterra is a do it all. You can ride groomers, charge powder, or have some off-piste fun. Micro adjustable buckles give you the ability to get a precise fit around your foot. Fitted with Gripwalk soles, any terrain you walk on you'll have extra traction!
Head Edge Lyt W 70 Ski Boots · Women's · 2022
A 70 flex index is a perfect blend of performance and comfort for a new skier. 100 last is great for average size feet. Fleece liner helps keep your feet warm even if it get a bit chilly out. A heat moldable liner allows you to get that custom fit, thus adding to comfort and performance. An easy step in makes getting the boot on and off that much easier. This is an excellent boot to get you started and will be at your side as you progress and find your self exploring more of the mountain.
The bottom 3 buckles give great retention to the skier, while the top buckle has a sliding buckle ladder to accommodate for the calf muscle if it attaches lower - a common difference between women and men's anatomy. The result is a boot that still gives a snug fit, but isn't constricting the leg or cutting off circulation.
Has a women's specific Perfect Fit HD liner that'll make you feel like you're walking on clouds!! Also heat moldable like the other pair which means you can adapt them exactly to your foot shape and size. Did I mention ultra warm? Never worry about damp feet ever again!
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