In reply to neuromancer:
So one item of ski luggage (i.e. your ski bag - which in my case doesn't have room for two pairs of boots) is a paid extra.
My girlfriend and I are taking only a carry-on, and so not paying for extra hold baggage. Therefore, we are left with ski boots which are bulky AND heavy.
I wore my mountaineering boots (not plastics) on our last trip to Switzerland, so will I get past security AND onto the plane wearing ski touring boots? The plan would be to wear them through security, then change into flip flops. Then wear them again to get into the plane, then flip flops for the flight e.t.c.
It saves £30 which almost a days lift pass to verbier.
Post edited at 11:47