Coming from a poorly fitted 26 lange I went with a 26 hot dogger and they fit great. Beware of the narrowness though. When I first got them they fit real snug but after they packed out I felt like I could of went down to a 25.5...still feel good though. The first day I skied them they were great....the second and third weren't the best though, my arches hurt like a motherfucker. After they packed out though they felt amazing. Seriously every pain associated with ski boots are non existant with FT's. No toe bang, shin bang, heel lift, anything. For once I could ski all day without having to stop because my feet hurt.