How to Size Youth Snowboard Boots

1). Have your child put on warm socks, as would be worn with the boots. It is important that the footwear used when trying out the boots is similar to the footwear that will be worn with them; otherwise, a fit that is snug in the store could be too loose or too tight on the mountain.
2). Select a pair of boots that are the same size as the shoes worn by the individual being measured. Snowboard boot sizes correspond with shoe sizes, and while adjustments may need to be made, the wearer's shoe size is the best starting point.
3). Loosen the laces on the boot until the entire foot can slide into the boot. If your child is unable to get the foot in even after loosening the laces, or if doing so causes discomfort, the boots are too small and the next size up should be tried.
4). Tighten the laces on the boot, starting with the inner laces and then progressing to the outer laces. Laces should be pulled tight enough to be snug without cutting off circulation.
5). Have your child walk around with the boots on. There should not be any excessive shifting of the feet within the boots while walking. If there is, it means the boots are not the correct size, and your child should try the next size down.
6). Clip the child into a snowboard with the boots on, and have your child test the boots: Lean onto the toes and then back onto the heels, and feel for shifting in the boots. As with walking, the wearer should not be feeling motion in the boot when moving the feet and should try a smaller size if this is experienced.