Getting into ski boots can be a battle, especially for people with lower mobility, back pain, or other difficulties. There are options for easier access like 3-piece ski boots or rear entry boots, but that could mean sacrificing fit, performance, or both.
To make getting into your ski boots easier without having to make any sacrifices, Patriot Footbeds sells a neat little tool they call the Shuvvie. Fitted with a slot on the bottom, the Shuvvie is designed to open the overlap of the lower shell with plenty of leverage and ease. The tool can make helping out others, whether you’re a parent, friend, or boot fitter, much easier as well.
It’s a convenient, lightweight tool that could easily fit in a boot or ski bag, making life that much easier. Plus it just costs about $20, a much cheaper alternative to buying a new pair of boots that doens’t fit as well and doesn’t perform as well just to make it easier to get your foot inside.
This definitely seems like something boot fitters should have on hand. Many customers really don’t like it when a boot doesn’t slide on easily on first attempt, even though that’s usually an incredibly unrealistic expectation. This can make it a lot easier to get someone’s foot into the right boot.
