For most ski boots, especially quality ones, the break-in process is minimal and nearly painless. It is recommended however that you still purchase your ski boots at least a week before you intend on skiing with them so that you can wear them in at home and get used to their fit. By wearing your new boots for at least an hour a day over the course of the week, you can break them in as well as identify areas that might need to be further customized by a professional boot fitter.\r