By visiting a qualified ski boot fitter, you will get a knowledgable, experienced professional to help you find the right boot. The best boot fitters will measure your feet and have you try on different pairs of boots.
There are a variety of well-designed ski boots, but each manufacturer’s “last” is different and different brands are known to be suited to different kinds of feet. The right ski boot is comfortable and fits precisely. It’s about matching the skier to the right boot, and then customizing the liner to make the fit perfect. Sometimes actual modifications to the boot itself are necessary.
Let your boot fitter know how often and at what level you ski. Being honest with your boot fitter will help him or her pick the right ski boot for your feet. It’s also recommended that you try on several brands, as you might not find your perfect fit in a singular brand.
We’re often asked for recommendations for ski boot fitting in New York. Here’s our list organized in the regions set out by the New York State Department of Economic Development. We’re also including Vermont, because you never know when you’ll need help with boots.
This is a work in progress, that will evolve as we source more reviews. Find your region number in the map above, reference the map key and then look below to find a custom ski boot fitter near you.
New York State Region Key
| 1 | Western NY | 6 | Mohawk Valley |
| 2 | Finger Lakes | 7 | Capital District |
| 3 | Southern Tier | 8 | Hudson Valley |
| 4 | Central NY | 9 | New York City |
| 5 | North Country | 10 | Long Island |
The comments section below is for input and reviews of boot fitters. Comments will not published, but thoughtful and positive reviews will be considered for inclusion in the directory.
Western NY
Mud, Sweat n’ Gears
18 Monroe Street
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-8300
Website
Google Maps
Ask for help.
Finger Lakes
Foot Performance Center
3385 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 473-5950
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Dave Cardillo
Southern Tier
Cayuga Ski and Cyclery
624 West State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-6821
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Jeff (owner and fitter)
North Country
Lake Placid Ski and Board
2532 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-7245
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Cori
Capital District
Sports Page
138 Quaker Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 792-1304
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Richard
Steiner’s Sports Ski and Bike
3455 Route 9
Valatie, NY, 12184
(518) 784-3663
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Garrick
Boot Lab at Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort Drive
Windham, NY 12496
(828) 318-3949
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Marc Stewart
The Pro Ski and Ride
7535 Main Street
Hunter, NY 12442
(518) 263-5303
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Keith Holmquist
New York City (NYC)
U.S. Orthotic Center
515 Madison Avenue Suite 730
New York, NY 10022
(212) 832-1648
Website
Google Maps
Ask for help.
New Jersey and PA
Ski Barn
1308 NJ Route 23
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 256-8585
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Greg Pier
Buckmans Ski Shops
403 Pottstown Pike
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-1893
Website
Google Maps
Ask for …
VERMONT SKI BOOT FITTERS
NoVT
Inner Bootworks
1652 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-6929
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Bennie
Central VT
Alpine Options
1726 Sugarbush Access Road
Warren, VT 05674
(802) 583-1763
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Steve or Joe
Northern Ski Works
2089 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-9675
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Hal K
Northern Ski Works
10 Main Street
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-3344
Website
Google Maps
Ask for Tom
SoVT
First Run Ski Shop
9 Village Lodge Road
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 297-4404
Website
Google Maps
Ask for TJ
Map: NY State Dept Economic Development
We would like to apply to be on this list. Opened a ski shop 3 years ago and have been doing custom boot fitting since the 1980s.