The 7 Best Ski Boots for Wide Feet in 2023

If you're just getting started skiing and want something that you can grow into, the K2 BFC is ideal. The name says it all: BFC stands for "Built For Comfort." This focus on comfort is especially true for skiers with wide feet.

The BFC features a 103mm last and moldable shells and liners, for even more fit customization. They're a moderate 100 flex level, which is perfect for beginners and intermediate skiers looking to step their game up. They also have a walk mode, a plus if you're starting out backcountry skiing as well.

But expert skiers will want something stiffer. The BFCs are also not compatible with tech bindings, so you'll have to use frame bindings for touring.

Putting together ski gear can get expensive fast. If you're just starting out and don't want to spend a lot of money yet, Dalbello has a wide boot for you.

Dalbello created the DS MX 75 with beginners in mind. It's a simple design for downhill use with soft flex rating. The last is an accommodating 105mm, making them the ideal wide boot option for beginners. Best of all, they're dirt cheap.

However, if you're trying to venture off piste or out of the resort, the DS MX will not cut it. These boots are strictly for groomer skiing in bounds. Advanced skiers will want something stiffer with more lean angle.

If you're fully committed to skiing in the resort with style, go Full Tilt. The Full Tilt Descendant 100 is a rock solid medium-wide fit boot for freestyle skiers.

The Descendant 100 uses a progressive flex, 102mm last, and Intuition liners. Intuition makes the most high performance liner on the market for comfort and keeping your feet warm.

The Descendants are forgiving enough for riding out big airs and rail slides, without sacrificing performance off piste. Full Tilt also makes great boots for women, offering more choices to resort skiers.

But they won't perform very well out of bounds. They're heavy, have no walk mode, and the three buckle design is less ergonomic for touring.

After years of trial and error, I've found my perfect fit in the Atomic Magna Prime 120s. These are my daily drivers for resort skiing and short tours out of bounds. 

Though the Magna Prime is on the low end of medium wide at 102mm, the moldable shells and liners allow you to get some extra room. They have a stiff flex rating for aggressive downhill performance.

Atomic boots use a frictionless pivot, similar to Salmon's oversized pivot for better power transfer. I also like the adjustable buckles, and the way they fit in the calf region. The liners are comfortable and warm for long days on the mountain.

My two dislikes about the Magna Prime are the lack of a walk mode and the weakness of the power straps. After a season of use, one power strap ripped off completely while tightening it. Be prepared to upgrade them with Booster Straps for a better fit.

Finding the right downhill boot is hard enough. Finding something wide that will also perform out of bounds reduces your options by a lot. Luckily the Dynafit's Eric Hjorleifson pro line has a great option for backcountry skiers with wide feet.

The Dynafit Hoji Free 130 is everything a dedicated backcountry skier could want. They're light enough to go uphill with ease but burly enough to handle big downhill lines.

With crampon and pin binding compatibility, and a 102mm last, the Hoji Free is one of the most technical wide boots on the market. For more comfort, they feature an adjustable cuff profile and awesome range of motion.

The price you pay for all this technical performance is, well, the price. The Hoji Free is one of the most expensive ski boots on this list.

Tele skiers can have wide feet too! As always, Scarpa has thought of everything with the TX Pro Telemark Boot.

The Scarpa TX Pro offers balanced telemark and touring performance. They feature pin and tele binding compatibility. The shells are triple injection-molded for seamless power transfer while skiing. With 102mm lasts and a 110 flex rating, the TX Pro can handle about anything.

But the TX Pro isn't the most wide forefoot on this list. For moldable boots, this isn't much of an issue, but the TX Pro is not a moldable boot. So if your last is more than 102 or 103mm, you will want to find wider ski boots.

If you've been reading up to this point and thinking "none of these boots can handle what I like doing," don't fret. The La Sportiva Stratos V Alpine boot is one of the most high tech boots ever created for skiers like you.

Made with ski mountaineering racers in mind, the Stratos V offers ultralight performance for the alpine. La Sportiva has stripped away every piece of non-essential material to achieve a net weight of 510 grams each.

Despite being so light, they're still very waterproof and stiff enough to handle the descent. With a cozy 103.8mm last, they're more than accommodating for ski mountaineers with wider feet.

But space-age tech is very expensive. This is by far the most expensive boot on this list. They also serve a single purpose. Don't expect amazing downhill performance or even alpine binding compatibility. The lack of shell will also not do as good of a job at keeping your feet warm.