What Makes a Good Woman's Boot?

Lots of women ask us what makes a good "woman's boot." The answer is, the same things that makes a good men's or "unisex" boot: good fit, a smooth progressive flex, and a proper stance.
  To achieve those goals, manufacturers make certain adjustments for women's models. Just about every women's boot has its shell cuff flared and trimmed to a lower height to fit a women's typically larger, lower calf muscle structure. Macro-adjustable buckles are also important as the provide the ability to increase cuff volume. Buckles with leverage boosters like those on many Head boots make it easier to close the boot securely and twin-hinge buckles or those with raised finger slots make it easier to open the boot--especially with mittens on.
  Women's boots often have heel lifts beneath the liner to move a women's hips forward and adjust their natural "backseat" position and they are built with a softer flex tailored for lighter weight skiers.
  The best "women's boots" have lower shells designed specifically for a women's foot shape, a little narrower in the heel and wider in the forefoot. Most times, manufacturers try to turn the trick by tailoring the liner alone to female dimensions. It's much less expensive than creating a new series of lower molds.