What to do when you don't have a bootfitter.

go to the ski shop and try boots on?

While I do not necessarily have the exact right answers, I’m pretty sure if someone is able to direct you to some templates or something (for your foot width) and some reference measurements involving a tape measure you can find out. After all my problems I could probably fit my foot just as good as a boot fitter (granted I know about specific boot sizing and their fit). Unless you’re going to need punches or shell work I can say it shouldn’t be too hard if you do your homework

Read all you can about bootfitting.

Try all the boots they have in your local area and strongly consider a boot with a moldable shell and liner, there are how-tos around on cooking your own shells and heat molding liners at home. I heat molded my Salomon shells in my oven at home, a good oven, preferably convection, along with an IR thermometer make it pretty easy. There are a lot of DIY things you can do to make your boots fit better.

Your other good option is seeking out a shop whatever mountain you go to and setup a fitting in advance.

mystery3Your other good option is seeking out a shop whatever mountain you go to and setup a fitting in advance.

If you don't have access to a local boot-fitter, this is really the next best option.

Trying on boots at home or in the local shop on your own will rarely be successful. 9/10 you will buy the wrong thing for you (usually too big of a boot). You really need someone to examine your foot and then find the right shape boot for your needs. If you can't do it locally, get to the mountain shop early in the season and get a boot then.

Take the L and drive 6 hours