Correct translation of ski-boot

Question

I have checked with 3 different dictionaries i.e. Le Robert de Poche, Harrap’s Shorter French and English dictionary and Wordreference online. Each one defines ski boot as “après-ski” as opposed to “botte de neige” .

Which is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Hi Alan, 
It depends what is meant by ski boot. If you mean the boot that fits into your ski  it will be ,
chaussure de ski.
But if you’re talking about the boot you wear around to walk in the snow it will be ,
chaussure/ botte après-ski.
Botte de neige is just a general term for any boots suitable for walkingin the snow.
Take a look at the following commercial site selling such items -
https://www.chaussures-apresski.com/
Hope this helps!