Replying to Since when did ski boot prices enter bananaland

The last pair of boots I bought were in 2009 when I was 16 so I'm well overdue for a pair. I'm 23 now with a good job so I figured I'd get myself some new boots and so I started looking around and everything that is highly regarded is $700+ ! Am I that removed from the scene that I didn't realize boots were that expensive?

I get R&D and all that bullshit is expensive but for something that should be replaced every 3-4 or so years where are you buying boots?