If you’ve ever struggled to dry your boots, swap footbeds, or just give your gear a little TLC, knowing how to take your ski boot liners out — and put them back in correctly — is a must. The good news? It’s easier than you think once you know the right steps. Check out the video below to watch a step by step tutorial on putting ski boot liners in and out.
Why Remove Your Ski Boot Liners?
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Drying – After a long day, moisture builds up in your liners. Pulling them out helps them dry faster and prevents odor. Dry boots makes for warmer feet the next day.
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Custom footbeds – If you’re upgrading from stock to trim to fit or custom footbeds, you’ll need to take the liners out to install them properly.
How to Remove Ski Boot Liners (way easier if boots are at room temp)
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Loosen completely – Undo all buckles and the power strap. If you have BOA, release it fully.
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Grab the Shell with one hand – Hold the boot in place
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Grab the back of the liner with your other hand – Use the pull strap (if there is one) or grab back of the liner cuff.
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Push forward with hand holding liner – Keep your other hand on the shell still or fixed in place
How to Reinsert Ski Boot Liners
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Check your footbed – Make sure your footbed is flat inside the liner right footbed in right liner.
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Line it up – Put the Toe in the Cuff, Liner Cuff will be parallel with floor.
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Pinch the heel of liner with one hand – Squeeze the heel with one hand, Squeeze the sides of the heel
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Grab liner Cuff with your other hand – As you push down with the hand pinching the heel, pull the cuff into position to get it back into the shell.
Pro Tips
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Warm them up first – Cold liners are stiff. Bringing them inside or using a boot dryer makes removal easier.
Bottom Line
Removing and reinserting ski boot liners is simple once you know the trick. It keeps your boots dry, fresh, and performing like they should — and helps your increase your ski boots lifespan.