About Phil:

Phil Pugliese is a Masterfit-certified boot fitter with over four decades of ski industry experience, specializes in boot fit, alignment, stance, and equipment performance. His expertise assists skiers of all skill levels in achieving enhanced comfort and control on the slopes.

In addition to co-owning SkiTalk.com, Phil operates a “By Appointment Only” Boot Lab in Reno. He also provides custom footbeds and stance alignment to local retailers. Renowned as a trusted gear expert, Phil collaborates with manufacturers as a product tester and consultant, while offering practical boot fitting guidance to his clients. His commitment lies in assisting skiers in finding the optimal equipment solutions for maximum performance and enjoyment. Phil emphasizes that right sizing a boot is more crucial than downsizing and the correct fit is mutually exclusive from the right fit.