Skiset unveils re-usable boot liners for renters

Mitch Buchannon

For the skiers out there, This is a good idea.




Europe’s leading ski and snowboard rental chain Skiset has unveiled the Skiset ski boot liner that it believes is set to revolutionise the world of ski boot rental.

This innovative heat mouldable ski boot liner is available for purchase from Skiset rental locations around Europe and can be inserted into any rented ski boot shell offering a more comfortable and hygienic alternative to standard rental options. The Skiset ski boot liner also offers an economical alternative to buying a pair of ski boots costing from just €69 (RRP) and being reusable year after year.

Offering a tailored fit that previously only owning ski boots could provide, the Skiset ski boot liner has a heat moldable foot bed that sculpts around the owners foot through normal usage. The body of the Skiset ski boot liner is made of high quality, durable, heat retaining materials including a padded synthetic wool upper and reinforced shin and calf panels.

“With the Skiset ski boot liner we are offering skiers the opportunity to experience all the benefits of owning their own boots without the need to actually buy and transport them around,” says Philippe Koiransky, Managing Director of Skiset. “60% of UK skiers currently hire ski boots when they travel to Europe and we appreciate that renting boots does have its drawbacks. The Skiset ski boot liner offers the best of both worlds - they offer a value alternative, premium personalised comfort, are smaller and easier to pack into luggage and are also machine washable so they stay fresh after each trip.”

“Once customers have purchased the Skiset ski boot liner they can benefit in other ways too. Their rental details are held on the Skiset system so the rental process can be made quicker and more efficient on subsequent visits across our network of shops whether they have booked independently or through a partner tour operator. We are very excited about introducing this unprecedented solution to the skiing community – a solution for beginners and regular skiers alike.”

The Skiset ski boot liner has been developed by specifically for Skiset by Salomon and is available in two models, male and female. Sizes are available with variables including foot size, foot width and calf size and are compatible with any ski boots. For the 2010/11 season the Ski Slipper will be available at most Skiset rental locations in France and selected resorts in Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Andorra.

anymore

Sounds interesting particularily for those of us who travel mainly using walk on luggage only.

robinph

I guess it could cut down on weight a touch if your going Ryanair, but it's still going to take up space in your bag which would be tricky to do with hand luggage only unless you wear the same clothes all week. If your taking hold luggage I'm not sure that it is that much of an advantage.

anymore

robinph wrote: »

I guess it could cut down on weight a touch if your going Ryanair, but it's still going to take up space in your bag which would be tricky to do with hand luggage only unless you wear the same clothes all week. If your taking hold luggage I'm not sure that it is that much of an advantage.

No I dont wear the same clothes all week ! A good size carry on bag packed properly - and remember the weight of these will be less than one quaerter of boots - will suffice. You can wash and dry some smaller itmes like ski socks overnight. pack the inserts with items like underwear and socks. No problem at all !

Fattes

€69 Euro for Lliner and lets say €30 to rent the boot for a week??? Ther Salaomon RS can be bought for approx €200.

Its a great idea but still dont think its the best way to go but a nice alternative for first time skiers.

Plenty of carry on suitcases out ther that fit in Ryanair luggage tray thing that will take boots ski gear and a change of clothes.

anymore

Fattes wrote: »

€69 Euro for Lliner and lets say €30 to rent the boot for a week??? Ther Salaomon RS can be bought for approx €200.

Its a great idea but still dont think its the best way to go but a nice alternative for first time skiers.

Plenty of carry on suitcases out ther that fit in Ryanair luggage tray thing that will take boots ski gear and a change of clothes.

Some people suffer a bit with thier feet for the first couple of weeks until tjier technique improves, sp properly fitting inserts might help rather than the inserts that come with the basic rent boots. I guess everyone will have thier own view.

zuroph

girlfriend suffers quiet a bit in ski boots thanks to her foot cramping up and a problem with her arches, a mouldable option might be useful for her??