I was trying to remember the "line of succession" when it comes to the boot brands we know today. What happened to the San Marco and Caber boots of yesteryear? I seem to remember that a few of these brands were scooped up by the larger ski/binding manufacturers when we were in the era of the major push from the brands to become "complete" single brand equipment lines.
So does anyone remember the lines of lineage for each our current boot brands?
When I purchased a pair of Head World Cup boots from The Starting Gate near Stratton, considered the San Marco boot as well. I sort of liked the lower buckles closing inward. The San Marco was red, the Head was yellow. The red ones would have been faster, but they didn't have any in my size. Heads went out the door under my arm. ;-)
That was a pivotal purchase for me, for when I asked about fit , the tech replied "If we go through the process, and you don't like the result, we start over with a different pair". That is when I realized you don't buy boots, you select a boot fitter.
An Aside:
I have a pair of leather ski boots that serve me well when snow shoeing. They are double boots, with inner and outer lacing. Talk about comfortable to wear!
The only markings are on the soles. A stylized S within a circle, and the name Kitzbuhel. Any ideas?
I really should get them resoled with Vibram and wear them hiking. Yes, they are that comfortable. Fit I suppose.