At the very least, double-check with a professional ski tech to make sure your boots and bindings work together and are adjusted properly before every season. Glossary of Ski Boot and Binding Terms ...

These boots are sturdy enough to comfortably strap into a snowshoe binding, but flexible enough to hike in when the snow is packed. This is a warm, comfortable boot for snowshoeing, winter hiking ...

Take the Tubbs Snowshoe Mountaineer 25s ($250). The front part of the binding is a step-in design; once you have it adjusted for your boots, you simply stick in your toe.

Which ski boots go with which bindings, and why? From alpine bindings to tech and hybrid bindings, we cover every variation to find the best fit for you.

The old straps have been replaced with a binding that the boot slips into. A belt buckle can be tightened around the boot and released easily by pressing a button.