Person testing ski boots on the SKIMULATOR S® boot fitting device in a specialty store

SKIMULATOR S® – Professional Bootfitting for Custom-Fit Ski Boots

SKIMULATOR S®: Professional boot fitting right in your ski shop

Who doesn't know the problem: A customer buys ski boots, wears them on the slopes - and comes back after the first day of skiing with blisters and pressure points. The result: exchange, complaint, loss of time, and an unsatisfied customer.

This is exactly where professional Bootfitting with the SKIMULATOR S® - the patented world first for ski retailers, awarded the ISPO Award 2024 and consistent Made in Germany.

What is bootfitting?

Bootfitting refers to the professional custom fitting of a ski boot to the individual foot of the customer. The goal is to prevent pressure points, pain, and improper fits – for maximum comfort, optimal power transfer, and more skiing enjoyment.

The big difference compared to classic shoe sales: With boot fitting, the ski boot is tested under real conditions – that is, as it will actually be worn on the slopes.

How does SKIMULATOR S® work?

The SKIMULATOR S® imitates the Gradient of a ski slope (alpine) as well as the Slope (Ski touring) true to the original. The customer stands on the device with their ski boot – and immediately experiences how the boot fits and presses under real piste conditions.

Thanks electric drive and remote control The base plate can be tilted continuously. The leg spacing is adjustable in 3 steps. Available in two versions:

  • Simplex splints – for alpine ski boots
  • Duplex bonding rails - for alpine and touring ski boots

The tread surface can be individually Shop Logo to be provided – a strong branding element on the sales floor. With only 0.67 m² footprint Does the device fit in any ski boot area.

Benefits for the ski retailer

Professional boot fitting with the SKIMULATOR S® is more than a tool – it's a true Revenue Booster:

  • Time savingFewer bad purchases mean fewer returns and faster advice
  • Unique selling propositionThis bootfitting experience is only available in specialty stores – no online retailer can offer that
  • Customer loyaltyThose who have found the perfect shoe with the SKIMULATOR® will return.
  • Service competenceProfessional-level boot fitting strengthens the store's image
  • No more exchangesPerfectly fitting ski boots from day one

Bootfitting pays for itself – the amortization calculation

At a purchase price of CHF 6,990.00 net the question of profitability arises – and the answer is convincing:

Example A: A retailer sells 300 pairs of ski boots per year. If the SKIMULATOR® generates just 10 more sales: → 30 pairs × CHF 250.– retail margin = CHF 7,500.– additional income in the first year → Full amortization already in the first year ✅

Example B: Targeted campaign with 800 regular customers, 10 % success rate: → 80 pairs × CHF 200 = CHF 16,000 additional income Amortization already after 2.5 months ✅

Prices & Variants

Model Color Net price
Article 10010 Traffic Red RAL 3020 CHF 6,990.00
Article 10020 Light Blue RAL 5012 CHF 6,990.00
Art. 10050 Individual (from 5 pcs.) CHF 6,290.00
Duplex Upgrade Alpine Tours + CHF 890
Logo Edition Individual + CHF 49.90

Delivery time: approx. 6–8 weeks. Shipping on request.

Boot fitting at specialty retailers

The clear advantage over buying ski boots online. Buying ski boots online may be convenient – but without professional bootfitting, it remains a gamble. Every foot is different: width, height, heel shape, and pressure points vary from person to person. A ski boot ordered online cannot take these individual circumstances into account. With the SKIMULATOR S®, ski specialty retailers offer an experience that no online shop can replicate: The customer tests the boot under real piste conditions, immediately feels where it pinches – and the specialist advisor can react precisely. This builds trust, avoids returns, and creates long-term customer loyalty to the store. Bootfitting is therefore not just a service – it is the strongest unique selling proposition of stationary ski specialty retail compared to online retail.

Anyone who has found their perfectly fitting ski boot with the SKIMULATOR® is guaranteed to return – and recommend the specialty shop.

Conclusion

The SKIMULATOR S® is one of the most sensible investments for professionals Bootfitting in the ski retail business. It improves consulting quality, reduces returns, creates a unique customer experience – and demonstrably generates more revenue. No wonder the device was awarded in 2024 with the ISPO Award was awarded.

Now available at Heba Sport Tec – your specialist for professional ski workshop solutions.

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