Replying to Ski boots (when not in use)

So, I've grown up being told that when you are not using your ski boots you should have them buckled up so they keep their form. It makes a lot of sense to me, and I will always do it.... doesn't matter if I'm told I'm supposed to or not. I've always thought that everyone did this as well... BUT - earlier in the week I went on a quick trip up to Revy with a group of friends and while packing the van in the morning I noticed that I was the only one who's boots were buckled up. I was with 6 skiers who's boots were unbuckled, and they said they never buckle their boots while not in use. Seamed very wrong to me... it's not like they're shitty skiers who don't know anything either, some of them truly rip.



So, it got me to thinking, how many people don't actually keep their boots buckled while not in use. Let me know what you do, and what people you know do. I'm really curious about the matter now.