Vapor Plus
For skiers who need more protection. The Plus has extra cushioning along the entire shin and in the toe box – but stays ultralight over the instep and ankle. Built for long ski days.
$34.95
What Makes the Plus Unique
| Shin cushion wrap | Merino/nylon cushion knit along the full front of the leg – eliminates shin bang |
| Toe box & heel | Extra cushion layers in the two zones most exposed to blisters and pressure |
| Over the instep | Ultralight – no unnecessary thickness where you need direct boot contact |
| Content | 50% nylon, 36% merino, 10% acrylic, 4% spandex · 9 knit zones |
| Men's colors | Black/Black (S–XL), Slate Blue, Gray/Gray (M–XL) |
| Women's colors | Violet/Purple, Lt. Blue/Deep Blue (S–L) |
Cushioning Where It Hurts.
The Plus is the answer to the most common skiing complaint after cold feet: shin bang. Redness and pain along the front of the leg, often combined with sore toes and heel after 3–4 hours on snow. The Plus puts cushioning exactly in those pressure zones – without adding volume over the instep and ankle, where precision is decided. In Surefoot's US stores, 23% of skiers choose the Plus.
Typical Plus Skiers
- The skier who gets shin redness after long days – the classic sign of the boot cuff working directly on the bone.
- Beginners and intermediates with a slightly roomy boot that needs even cushioning to fill the volume.
- Family skiers and weekenders doing 6+ hours without a break who need comfort through the whole day.
- Tourers who want merino comfort on long climbs without giving up the alpine fit.
How the Plus Is Built
No pain along the shin after eight hours on snow. Toes that handle hard edges without aching. A heel that skips the blisters even on the longest days. The Plus has cushioning exactly where the boot presses hardest – not everywhere. Over the instep and ankle it is as thin as the Vapor Peaks: comfort where it hurts, precision where you need control in every turn.
Plus vs Peaks – Which Should You Choose?
If you have no specific pressure problems, choose the Vapor Peaks – it's thinner and more precise. Choose the Plus if you've concretely experienced shin bang or soreness at pressure points. See the full comparison of all three models.
Care
Machine wash cold · Do not bleach · Do not iron · Do not dry clean · Tumble dry low · Air dry to minimize shrinkage.