Our Team
Dr Ned Buckley
Owner, Specialist Podiatric Surgeon, Master Bootfitter
Almost by chance, Ned landed his first boot fitting role in London in 2001. Having been a passionate skier all his life, Ned quickly developed a strong interest in the role, and with one thing leading to the next, he embarked on a journey that would see him fitting boots across the globe for the next 14 years.
After several years in the industry, Ned had a desire to take his boot fitting to a new level. He had a great deal of technical knowledge of ski boots and how to custom fit them for different foot types, but he yearned to fully understand the biomechanics and anatomy of the lower limb so he could offer a truly holistic boot fitting service for his clients. This led him to complete a Podiatric Medicine degree at the University of Western Australia, followed by a Doctorate of Clinical Podiatry. Ned now operates Ned Buckley Podiatry in West Perth as a Specialist Podiatric Surgeon. Ned is also a trainer with Masterfit University and travels to Melbourne annually to run a boot fitting course.
Ned founded Boot Solutions in 2006 and as it has grown year on year, Ned has carefully handpicked his team from all over the world. A number of our bootfitters are also podiatrists, and all our bootfitters are highly skilled and experienced. Most importantly, they are all passionate about their job, our industry, and helping our clients have the best possible experience.
NISEKO HIRAFU STORE
Ruairidh Squair
Niseko Hirafu Manager, Master Bootfitter, Ski Instructor
Born in Scotland, and having worked in an enviable number of exotic ski locations for the past 10 years as a bootfitter and ski instructor, Ruairidh now calls Niseko home. He joined the Boot Solutions team in 2012 and manages our Niseko store.
When asked what he loves most about being a bootfitter, Ruairidh says it’s the interactional nature of the job.
“This role affords an amazing opportunity to meet clients from all over the world. And simply talking to our clients is the most powerful and effective diagnostic tool we have.”
In recent years, Ruairidh has travelled extensively throughout Japan and is currently learning Japanese.
HAKUBA STORE
Josh Williams
Hakuba Manager, Master Bootfitter
Josh was born and raised in the beautiful ski town of Telluride,Colorado and still proudly calls it home. He has lived and breathed skiing all his life and has worked 26 winter seasons in the USA, New Zealand and Japan. Josh is returning to Japan again this season to manage our Hakuba store.
In between all that bootfitting, Josh has managed to rack up a wonderful assortment of job titles: Guide, Professional freelance recreationalist, Stunt Man, President of the Telluride Air-force, Model, Taco Vender, Open Space Ranger and Carpenter.
On the job, Josh loves creating solutions to a good challenge!
“When working with people, no two are alike. Every new client gives me a new challenge. The fruits of my efforts are made all the more sweet by the smiles and satisfaction of my clients.”
When Josh isn’t working, he’ll be sure to be out gallivanting in the wilderness, having fun doing one of his umpteen recreational activities, or staring down a mountain lion (that’s a whole other story)!