The calculator
Type your foot length in centimeters. If you have only measured your shoe size, use the mondopoint chart further down. The measurement is more reliable than any shoe-size conversion. Ski boots are the one item where a tape measure beats a sneaker size every time.
Enter a foot length above to see your sizes.
| Mondo (cm) | Foot length (cm) | US Men | US Women | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0 | 22.0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 34.5 |
| 22.5 | 22.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 35 |
| 23.0 | 23.0 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 36 |
| 23.5 | 23.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 36.5 |
| 24.0 | 24.0 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 37.5 |
| 24.5 | 24.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 38 |
| 25.0 | 25.0 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 39 |
| 25.5 | 25.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 39.5 |
| 26.0 | 26.0 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 40.5 |
| 26.5 | 26.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 41 |
| 27.0 | 27.0 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 42 |
| 27.5 | 27.5 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 |
| 28.0 | 28.0 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 43 |
| 28.5 | 28.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 44 |
| 29.0 | 29.0 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 44.5 |
| 29.5 | 29.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 10.5 | 45 |
| 30.0 | 30.0 | 12 | n/a | 11 | 46 |
| 30.5 | 30.5 | 12.5 | n/a | 11.5 | 46.5 |
| 31.0 | 31.0 | 13 | n/a | 12 | 47 |
| 31.5 | 31.5 | 13.5 | n/a | 12.5 | 47.5 |
| 32.0 | 32.0 | 14 | n/a | 13 | 48 |
Source: sizing conventions across Salomon, Tecnica, Lange, Atomic, Nordica, Dalbello, Rossignol, and Head. Minor discrepancies exist brand-to-brand. Always check the spec sheet for the specific boot you are buying.
Your size, on the shelf at:
The mondo the calculator gives you is honored by every major boot brand. Here is where to find boots in your size across the four retailers we recommend.
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How to measure your foot properly
- Stand on a sheet of paper against a wall. Heels flat, weight on both feet.
- Mark the end of your longest toe (not always the big toe).
- Measure heel to mark in centimeters, to one decimal place.
- Repeat for the other foot. Use the larger measurement.
- For width, measure across the widest part of the ball of the foot, standing.
Measure in the afternoon. Feet swell through the day, and ski boots need to fit the foot at its largest.
Why ski boots are "a size smaller" than you expect
The honest thing nobody selling you boots wants to say out loud: your first pair will feel too small. Probably uncomfortably so. That is not a mistake. It is how ski boots are designed to fit.
What a proper fit feels like
- Toes just brushing the front of the boot when you stand straight.
- Toes pulling back off the front when you flex your knees forward (the stance you ski in).
- Heel locked. No lift.
- Snug across the ball of the foot. Not painful. Not loose.
Why the liner packs out
Every ski boot liner is overbuilt. After five to ten days on snow, the foam compresses (this is called "packing out"), and the boot gains roughly half a mondo of internal volume. If you buy boots that feel comfortable in the shop, they will feel like slippers by week two. Slippers do not ski.
Who can size up
The calculator already handles this, but the rule: beginners skiing fewer than five days a year can sometimes go half a mondo larger for comfort, especially with narrow or bony feet. Anyone skiing more than fifteen days a year, or anyone intermediate or better, should hold the line on the calculated size.
Boot picks by width
Picks verified April 2026 against manufacturer spec sheets and US retailer pages. Specs refresh per model year.
Pair these with the mondo size the calculator gave you. All major boots sell in half-mondo increments.
Best all-round intermediate
Salomon S/Pro Supra BOA 110
The BOA dial replaces the lower buckles and delivers more even pressure across the forefoot than traditional buckles. Our most recommended intermediate all-mountain boot for the current season.
Check price at evoBest for narrow feet
Lange RX 110 LV
The 97mm last is genuinely narrow, not just marketed as such. The heel pocket is excellent. If your foot is narrow and you have struggled in medium-last boots, start here.
Check price at evoBest for wide feet
Tecnica Mach1 HV 120
The Mach1 HV is the high-volume version on a true 103mm last with C.A.S. shell punching for further adjustment. It works for wider feet without feeling sloppy. Flex 120 is advanced; drop to the HV 110 if you are intermediate.
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FAQ
My foot measures 26.3cm. Do I round up or down?
Round up to the nearest half-mondo. 26.3 rounds to 26.5. Boots come in half sizes and going down to 26.0 will leave you with bruised toes by lunch.
What if my feet are different sizes?
Always size for the larger foot. A slightly loose fit on the smaller foot is fixable with a footbed or custom liner. A tight fit on the larger foot is not fixable without buying a different boot.
Do I need to worry about last width or just mondo?
Both. Mondo is the length. Last is the width. A 100mm last is standard; 97-98mm is narrow; 102-104mm is wide. Buying the right mondo in the wrong last will still hurt. The calculator flags this when you mark narrow or wide.
Are ski boot sizes the same as shoe sizes?
No. A US 9 street shoe does not reliably equal a 27.0 mondo. The chart above exists for context. For any actual buying decision, measure your foot.
How tight should ski boots be?
Snug all the way around with no heel lift, but not so tight that your toes touch the front when standing upright. When you flex forward into the cuff, your toes should pull back from the front of the boot. If they don't, the boot is too long or your liner needs more pack-out time.
How long does it take to break in ski boots?
Five to ten ski days for the liner to compress and conform to your foot. The boot will feel measurably looser by week two. Buy fit to feel snug in the shop because that's what "packed-out and right" feels like in a season.
How often should I replace my boots?
Liners last about 100-150 ski days. Shells last longer but the flex index softens over time. If your boots no longer feel as supportive as they used to and you are skiing more than 15 days a year, consider replacement.