Gara HV
All-mountain
Aggressive
High
Product description
Designed for the all mountain skier seeking performance, the Gara HV (high volume, meaning more cork material) ski boot liners offer uncompromising edge control, with an engaging forward leaning design, keeping you balanced through bumps, steeps, powder, and chunder. Recognized as Best of 2021/2022 by Blister Magazine, the award winning Gara is the signature liner in our fleet and is now offered in low volume and high volume models to accommodate more skiers.
Shipping & Returns
Learn about our Returns and Exchanges Policy. Global + UK customers (outside of EU and NA) are responsible for all duties and taxes.
Size guide
Size chart
What is Mondo sizing? Mondo sizes correspond to foot length in cm.
HOW TO FIND YOUR MONDOPOINT SIZE
Stand on top of a piece paper with your heel against a wall and all of your weight pressed down upon the foot you are measuring. Then, draw a line at your big toe or the longest point on your foot (we see you Morton's toe). Measure in centimeters the length of the paper to the line, and that is your mondopoint size. Measure both feet, and size to the smaller foot.
| Mondo | Performance Fit | Euro | Men’s US | Women’s US | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.5 | - | 34 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 2 |
| 22.5 | 21.5 | 36 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| 23.5 | 22.5 | 37 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| 24.5 | 23.5 | 38.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 5.5 |
| 25.5 | 24.5 | 40 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| 26.5 | 25.5 | 41 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| 27.5 | 26.5 | 42.5 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 8.5 |
| 28.5 | 27.5 | 44 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 9.5 |
| 29.5 | 28.5 | 45 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 10.5 |
| 30.5 | 29.5 | 46 | 12.5 | - | 11.5 |
| 31.5 | 30.5 | 47.5 | 13.5 | - | 12.5 |
| - | 31.5 | 49 | 14.5 | - | 13.5 |
Product details
The interior is stitched with comfortable neoprene that offers just the right amount of padding and is easy to slide on or slip off. Gara HV ski boot liners properly position your foot so that your toes have wiggle room and stay warm thanks to a neoprene toe box insulated with Thinsulate and merino wool. A moderately stiff cuff makes the Gara our most versatile liner, capable of performing in any terrain on the mountain.
Fit considerations
The Gara HV liner is pre-packed with the most OMFit self-molding cork composite, specifically designed for higher volume performance boots and lower volume feet. While the Gara HV comes pre-packed with more cork, skiers can still add more cork to the tongue or ankle pockets to dial in their perfect fit. If the Gara HV has too much volume for your ski boot shells, consider the Gara LV model.
Tech features
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Gara HV
All-mountain
Aggressive
High
Unique features
- Neoprene interior lining
Gara LV
All-mountain
Aggressive
Mid
Unique features
- Neoprene interior lining
- Most universal fit
It all comes down to user preference.
Are you willing to lace up your liners and step into your shells before every use? Our leather lined ZipFits require this move, while our neoprene lined ZipFits are easier to step into. If your answer is “no way” – we suggest the neoprene ZipFits.
Leather offers a true to form fit meaning your ankles and shinbone will imprint into the leather, securing your lower leg and foot to the ultimate degree.
Neoprene has more natural cushioning, so while you can still get an excellent fit, they have a more forgiving feel when skiing.
Both interior liners can last a LONG TIME with proper care. While we think of leather as more durable, we know of a pair of neoprene liners with 1500 ski days.
For precision fit and performance, the leather has a slight advantage.
For ease of use and all mountain comfort, the neoprene has a slight edge.
Ski boot liners will dry better if removed from the shells, but what about the wear and tear of removing the liners and then stepping back into the shells? We recommend removing your ZipFits from the shell after skiing to unlace them and let them dry and then using the Ski Boot Horn to assist in stepping back into your shells. The Ski Boot Horn dramatically reduces the wear on the backs of your liners and by lacing your liners up prior to stepping into your boots will ensure that your foot is properly positioned.
Certainly, but take note that if you make an incision in your liners for boot heaters, that will void your 30 day money back guarantee. We recommend skiing in your liners for a week or so to ensure they are the right size and model before you add boot heaters. Additionally, heated socks perform well and don’t require altering your liners.
Yes, if you alter your liners or make any incisions to them in the first 30 days, it will void your return policy.
Great question, we built out an entire Care and Repair section to help our customers keep their ZipFits skiing longer.
If there is a difference in price of an item, you will be asked to pay the difference or receive the appropriate refund. ZipFit offers free shipping to the customer on our orders over $100, if there is a return, the customer is responsible for paying for return shipping.
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