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bootfitter

bootfitter

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A person who fits and adjusts boots to make them comfortable, especially for skiing
  • noun
  • /ˈbuːtˌfɪtər/
: especialista en botas
  • To enhance your skiing experience, find a certified bootfitter who can adjust your boots for optimal performance.
  • Bootfitters' fit
  • Low instep
  • good bootfitter

Examples

  • When buying new ski boots, it is advisable to consult a professional bootfitter for the best fit.

  • Bob Egeland, Board Certified Pedorthist, owner of Boulder Orthotics and master AT bootfitter, checking the heat of a boot for the punch.

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  • A knowledgeable bootfitter can ensure that your ski boots fit perfectly to avoid discomfort on the slopes.

Surface Forms

bootfitter singular
bootfitters plural

Morphology

bootfitter = boot + fitter (transparent) = boot + fitter

Formed by the clear combination of 'boot' + 'fitter', meaning a person who fits boots, which is directly inferable from the components.

Etymology

Bootfitter combines boot and fitter, where boot is the shoe and fitter comes from fit, meaning 'to be the right size'. So a bootfitter is someone who 'makes boots fit' by measuring and adjusting them for comfort and good performance.