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My rule of thumb is new boots roughly every 90->120 days of skiing new boot time. For me that's normally every 3 years (but not recently due to covid)
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Does the boot tech change that much?
lynx-
nope but the plastic gets worn out (and the insides). Esp if you don't keep them right (like buckled up and so on). Constant pressure from skiing but also hot/cold transfers weakens the outer shell after a while
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About as much as bike tech. If you are on the higher end, looking at carbon touring boots for example, a lot has changed in the last 5 years. If you're looking for your first pair of piste boots, then the most significant change will be how comfy the liner feels and how willing even smaller shops are to heat molding them to your feet.
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chiroshi
boots... I guess it depends how much you ski. I wore a pair a bit too long, and they actually sheered mid turn at the ankle. Top separated from the bottom. Been skiing a long time so wasn't a problem but yeah do keep checking them and don't assume they will last forever!
My rule of thumb is new boots roughly every 90->120 days of skiing new boot time. For me that's normally every 3 years (but not recently due to covid)