Wearing ski boots outside?

Question

I have a bit of a problem. I want to go skiing today but i don't have a ride to the mountain. My other option is to take transit to the mountain. I can't find a bag big enough to hold my boots so I am wondering if its okay if I wear the boots outside on the concrete and stuff.

Answer 1

Get one of these:

http://www.mountainsmith.com/products.asp?productId=54&categoryId=7&subCategoryId=6&subCategory2Id=0

It will hold a pair of boots, a helmet, ski pants, a ski jacket, a roll of duct tape (flattened out); extar socks, hat, and gloves, and a quart size Nalgene bottle. There are plenty of inside pockets to stash gear and a zip to pouch on top to keep stuff like CarMex, Cat Crap, a bandana, extra zip ties, etc. etc.

Its got a rubber bottom so you can set it down in the snow and your stuff inside won't get wet.

The bag goes for about $50-$60. I've been using one for the past four years or so. It's awesome.

Answer 2

Not really a great idea.
First you'll wear down the heel plate...easy to change IF you can manage to track down a new plate.
Second you'll probably pick up alot of tiny stones which will become inbedded in the sole...not good for your bindings
Third it would be just damn uncomfortable

When I was a kid we would take a strap off a duffle bag and hook it onto the top buckle of each boot that way we could hang our boots over our shoulder leaving our hands free to carry our other gear

Answer 3

Just tie them together and sling them over your shoulder not exactly the best looking or most comfortable but it works

but to answer your question no its not a good idea