How to measure for rental boots and clothing
Send measurements before arrival so the team can prepare likely sizes. Measurements narrow the choice; they do not replace trying on mountaineering or ski boots.
Return to the calculatorMeasure each foot on paper
- Measure late in the day, when feet are normally a little larger. Wear the exact sock system you expect to use.
- Place a sheet of paper larger than your foot on a hard, level floor. Tape it down so it cannot slide, with one short edge touching a straight wall.
- Stand on the paper with your heel gently touching the wall. Put full body weight on that foot, keep the knee naturally straight and point the toes forward.
- Ask another person to hold a pencil vertically and mark the end of the longest toe. Do not angle the pencil under the toe or draw around the whole foot.
- Step away and measure from the wall-side edge of the paper to the toe mark with a ruler. Record the result in millimeters.
- Repeat two or three times for both feet. Send the larger reliable measurement, your usual EU size and, if possible, the width across the widest part of the larger foot.
Do not add an arbitrary centimeter for “warmth.” Rental staff use the real foot length, foot volume, socks and intended use to prepare likely sizes. Mountaineering boots must then be checked with the actual socks and compatible crampons.
Send size, height and weight
Send your usual clothing size in the system you normally use, plus height in centimeters and weight in kilograms. Measure chest at the fullest point and waist where the garment will sit, over a thin base layer without pulling the tape tight.
For pants, add hip circumference and an inseam measurement from crotch to ankle. Outer layers must fit over the clothing underneath without restricting steps, arm movement or harness use, so down and shell garments are checked as a system.
North, east and west logistics
For programs that leave the Terskol fitting point, send measurements early. The team can plan additional likely sizes, but availability and transport must be confirmed for the actual dates.
Do not rely on a conversion chart alone. Brand, model, sock thickness, foot volume and the intended use can all change the correct choice.
Test the complete system
Try both boots, lace them fully and spend enough time standing, flexing and walking to notice heel lift, toe pressure or restricted circulation. Toes must not strike the front on descent.
The final mountaineering-boot model is determined by fitting, and crampons are matched to the boots actually issued. A size sent online is preparation, not a remote fit guarantee.
What to send the rental team
For footwear, send the measured length of both feet in millimeters, the width of the larger foot at its widest point, your usual EU size and the socks you intend to wear. For clothing, send your usual size, height, weight, chest, waist and hip measurements; add the inseam measurement when you need pants or a one-piece suit.
Also include your rental dates, route or activity, and whether fitting will take place in Terskol or the equipment must leave with a remote program. These details help staff prepare a sensible range before you arrive. They do not choose a model automatically, reserve stock by themselves or replace an in-person fit.
During fitting, check both feet under load, heel hold, toe clearance on descent, circulation, movement in every clothing layer and compatibility between the boots and crampons actually issued. If a size or model feels wrong, say so before collection: the purpose of the measurements is to shorten fitting, not to force a predetermined choice.