How to Adjust Lange Boots

Ski boots are the crucial point of any ski setup. In order to power the skis, your legs and feet need support and the proper angle to achieve maximum performance. Lange Boots make a range of ski boots for alpine and back-country touring. Adjust the Lange's to get your ski performance up to par. There are three basic steps to the boot adjustment: inserting any orthotics, prepping the liner and fitting the shell.

Instructions

    • 1

      Open every latch and strap on the Lange boots. Push the hard tongue out from the boot. Pull the liners out from the boots.

    • 2

      Push any footbeds, orthotics or special foot soles to the base of the boots. Put the liners on your feet, wearing one pair of mid-weight ski socks.

    • 3

      Step into the shells with the liners on. Push your toes all the way to the front of the boot so your toes hit the toe-box. Push your forefinger between the back of the shell and the liner. If the finger fits, this is your proper fit. Ski boots must fit tight and snug, nearly uncomfortable, to gain the maximum performance.

    • 4

      Step in front of a mirror and look at the point where the calf comes up out of the boot. Make sure both boots are at the same point with the calf; if they are not, this indicates uneven canting. Lange boots have a canting adjustment over the outside ankle on each boot.

    • 5

      Use a 4mm Allen wrench to turn the canting adjustment. Turn the canting clockwise to increase the angle (more aggressive position) or counterclockwise for slacker adjustment (touring position).

    • 6

      Thread the straps starting with the toe strap moving up to the calf strap. Tighten the toe strap as snug as possible. Continue up the boot, leaving the upper two straps loose until you get to the top of the hill and are ready to ski.

    • 7

      Pull the calf strap as tight as possible when readying for the ski run. Adjust each strap using the ratchet fixtures found on the Lange boots.

    • 8

      Feel for any hot spots during the first run after the adjustment. Hot spots indicate a strap that is too tight or canting that is off center. Loosen straps as needed to remove the hot spots and adjust the canting to meet your skiing style.