The Fitting Mill is an independent ski boot fitting workshop based in Pirbright, Surrey, offering a highly specialised, appointment-only service. With over 55 years of combined experience fitting ski boots, we focus on delivering comfort, performance, and long-term fit quality without compromise.
We’re not a shop floor with distractions. We’re not here to upsell. We’re a purpose-built boot fitting studio designed to give each customer the time, space, and technical attention they deserve. Every fitting is led by certified specialists trained in biomechanics, foot and lower limb analysis, and the latest custom ski boot technologies. Whether you’re an experienced skier or planning your first trip to the mountains, we take a considered, practical approach tailored to your needs.
Every custom ski boot fit starts with understanding your feet. We begin with a full foot and lower limb analysis, covering foot length, width, volume, arch height, ankle flexion, and alignment. This goes beyond a basic measurement, our assessment helps identify any pressure points, asymmetries, or underlying biomechanical issues that may affect boot fit and skiing performance.
We use industry-standard equipment and expert knowledge to evaluate how your feet behave when weighted and unweighted.
Using the results of your assessment, we carefully select a shortlist of ski boots that best suit your foot shape, skiing ability, and goals. We select from a curated range of boots we trust for fit, performance, and modifiability.
Once a model is selected, we conduct a shell check. This involves removing the liner and standing your foot inside the bare plastic shell to check for correct spacing around the toes, heel, and instep. It helps us identify if the boot is the right “starting point” for your feet or if further adjustments are required.
Once we’ve selected the right ski boot shell and model for your foot, the next step is building a solid foundation inside the boot: the footbed.
At The Fitting Mill, we work in partnership with Sidas, one of the global leaders in custom insole technology. Their products are trusted by boot fitters and elite athletes worldwide for their precision, comfort, and performance benefits.
Using heat-moulding and vacuum-sealing technology, we create fully custom ski boot footbeds on-site. These insoles are shaped directly to your feet, helping to stabilise your arch, improve foot and ankle alignment, reduce unwanted movement inside the boot and prevent fatigue and hot spots on long ski days.
A properly shaped footbed also enhances the consistency of your fit and ensures that your foot remains locked in the correct position inside the boot, making all the difference when it comes to control, responsiveness, and comfort on snow.
Not every ski boot requires modification, but when it does, we have the tools, experience, and workshop environment to make precise adjustments that elevate both comfort and performance.
Once your boot and footbed are in place, we assess the overall fit with a detailed shell and liner check. If any fine-tuning is needed, this is the stage where we address it. That might include heat moulding the liners for a closer anatomical fit, stretching or grinding specific areas of the shell to relieve pressure points, or making alignment changes to help your stance and edge control on the slopes.
These adjustments are carried out only when necessary and always in direct response to what we’ve seen during your fit. Some skiers leave with an off-the-shelf boot that fits perfectly. Others benefit from small, targeted modifications that make a big difference once they’re on snow.
Every change is done in-house using professional ski boot fitting tools, and always with your feedback and comfort at the centre of the process.
At The Fitting Mill, we specialise in ski boot fitting. It’s the core of what we do and where our decades of experience really count. But we’re also highly skilled in other areas that support performance and comfort on and off the mountain.
We offer professional ski binding fitting, including both track-mounted and drill-mounted systems, set with precision for safety and control. We also create fully custom insoles for a wide range of needs, from ski boots to running shoes, cycling shoes, hiking boots and everyday footwear.
Ski boots are the most important part of your setup. At The Fitting Mill, we focus on precision, comfort and performance through expert, appointment-only fitting.
We offer fully custom insoles in Surrey, tailored to your foot shape and activity. Whether for ski boots, running shoes, cycling shoes or everyday footwear, our insoles improve comfort, support and performance.
We offer professional ski binding fitting in Surrey, including both track-mounted and drill-mounted systems. Every setup is adjusted for safety, performance and peace of mind on the mountain.
Looking for expert ski boot fitting in Surrey or just want to chat through your setup? Visit The Fitting Mill in Pirbright. We operate by appointment, but you’re welcome to pop in to book, browse, or drop off skis for binding fitting or adjustments. If we have availability on the day, we’ll always do our best to help.
Our Surrey store is a dedicated ski boot fitting and workshop space, offering custom insoles and ski binding setup carried out by experienced professionals.
Here’s what people say about their experience at The Fitting Mill, from ski boot fittings to custom insoles and binding setups.
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is what happens when someone who is incredibly knowledgable about their craft and passionate about what they do come together. Same made us both feel immediately comfortable, talking us through our options and listening to our feedback. The outcome was two very happy customers, I can't recommend Sam and the Fitting Mill highly enough. If you need ski boots in SW London & Surrey, there is nowhere better.Posted on Charlie Mott2025-09-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam was very helpful, managed to fit me into some new boots and sort my new ski bindings. Great experience and can’t wait to try them out this winter!Posted on leo huckle2025-09-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing to have Sam available so locally. He took the time to listen to what I was looking for and to solve for all my requirements rather than just sell me what was ‘on the shelf’. I now have boots with zero heel lift, such a novelty for my narrow feet. Can’t wait to try them out. Thank you The Fitting Mill.Posted on Milly Bell2025-09-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spent best part of 3 hours fitting new boots for me, amazing service and great place, would recommend to anyone looking to get boots fitted or modifiedPosted on Thomas Worthington2025-09-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Found out about the Fitting Mill on TikTok… had been meaning to get my old but perfectly usable boots remoulded as they had caused me some issues. Dropped them into Sam, measured up, talked about options. Picked them up a few days later and very happy. Would thoroughly recommendPosted on Jo Copsey2025-09-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great ski boot shop, highly recommend. Just opened a few days ago, but they have nailed it right from the off. Sam was great, focused, knowledgeable, experienced but also good value to be around. Wouldn’t recommend anywhere or anyone else, a 10/10 experience!Posted on Joshua Parlons2025-09-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really good experience at The fitting mill. Very knowable of all ski boots new and old and excellent customer service, extremely helpful would highly recommend.Posted on douglas geiling2025-09-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service, Sam was so knowledgeable and went above and beyond. Highly recommendPosted on Becca Stevens2025-08-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tried my luck out of curiosity and dropped into the shop even though they aren’t fully open yet. However, Sam was more than happy to help and had a quick look at my boots and sorted a couple of issues I’d been putting off for ages. It’s nice to have somewhere local in Surrey again for proper ski boot stuff, especially now snow and rock don’t really offer much in the way of advice anymore. Will definitely be back once they’re fully set up!Posted on Thomas Hunter2025-08-02Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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