Does anybody have any quick fixes to tighten up boots. I bought a pair years ago when I rarely went to the mountain and sized up because they were more comfortable. Now, they are really affecting my progression (heels pop up when trying to grip rails or butter.) I won't be able to afford a sweet new pair of those full tilts everyone is talking about till next season, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Fix for oversized boots?
- Thread starter TomOslo
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.Roockley.
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New boots is the only real option here if progression is your aim.
The closer the boot fits your foot, the less you have to move/quicker response from skis. The more performance you want the less comfort you're gonna have.
Please go see a reputable boot fitter though, otherwise it's very very easy to end up where you are again in a few months time
The closer the boot fits your foot, the less you have to move/quicker response from skis. The more performance you want the less comfort you're gonna have.
Please go see a reputable boot fitter though, otherwise it's very very easy to end up where you are again in a few months time
MoneyMakerMike
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14259417:Er1c said:
This works for a "quick fix" and will definitely help get a snugger fit, but like said above the only real way to fix your issue is a boot fitted for your foot
Koshermilk
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You could buy liners that are the right size and just throw those in for now
Koshermilk
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14259443:eheath said:
Still prolly better than having liners and a boot that are too big
.Roockley.
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14259444:zeke.oblique said:
inb4 lawsuit
Koshermilk
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Lmaoo relaxx
BrightFrog
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yeah stuff some Kleenex down there, just whatever you do don’t go to a boot fitter it’s a scam all boots are the same
Jhaek
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Different brands are different shapes so you need to see which brand and model is the shape of your foot.
If you're set on keeping these boots you can get an HV intuition liner - tryhttps://fluidmotionsports.com/
...but if they're a size or more too big they will never fit right.
That's what happens when you buy boots online
If you're set on keeping these boots you can get an HV intuition liner - tryhttps://fluidmotionsports.com/
...but if they're a size or more too big they will never fit right.
That's what happens when you buy boots online
Evantheshredster
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this
14259804:iced said:
Cyanicenine
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As everyone already said the correct fix is getting properly sized boots. That being said plenty of people have been in your situation and we don't always have the cash to drop on new boots right away. In that case you can use foam/shims/new liners as a stop gap until you can get new boots. Tognar has all the boot fitting stuff you'd find at a shophttps://www.tognar.com/ski-boot-fitting/
SofaKingSick
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imo this is one of those NS tropes. "no you can't use a boot that's a little too big, and if you do the sky will fall. get brand new boots using a boot fitter, peasant!"
yes, well-fitting boots from a good boot fitter are the obvious best choice. but money def doesn't always allow that
OP, you can get foot beds and/or things made specifically for making your boots fit smaller. i've seen a little insole thing that you slide under your existing footboard or whatever that thing is and it is supposed to make your boots a half size smaller
and/or stuff like this maybehttps://www.skibartlett.com/ski-boo...mory-fit-volume-reducing-pad-kit-black-p18319 or the things @Cyanicenine posted
hell, i borrowed a buddy's boots once and had an ankle wrap on one foot and beer coozies shoved in the other one to reduce extra volume. it worked fine despite what the hens on NS will tell you
if you can't buy new boots (or find some cheap used ones that fit you) i'd just fuck around in the living room with some of these options. ideally you get the little kits and products that are made specifically for this purpose
yes, well-fitting boots from a good boot fitter are the obvious best choice. but money def doesn't always allow that
OP, you can get foot beds and/or things made specifically for making your boots fit smaller. i've seen a little insole thing that you slide under your existing footboard or whatever that thing is and it is supposed to make your boots a half size smaller
and/or stuff like this maybehttps://www.skibartlett.com/ski-boo...mory-fit-volume-reducing-pad-kit-black-p18319 or the things @Cyanicenine posted
hell, i borrowed a buddy's boots once and had an ankle wrap on one foot and beer coozies shoved in the other one to reduce extra volume. it worked fine despite what the hens on NS will tell you
if you can't buy new boots (or find some cheap used ones that fit you) i'd just fuck around in the living room with some of these options. ideally you get the little kits and products that are made specifically for this purpose
twerkphone64
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Why do I always click on these threads then act surprised that the top 15 comments are always “see a boot fitter”.
BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Insoles/footbeds shorten your foot and make it skinnier so that is definitely not the move
**This post was edited on Mar 17th 2021 at 5:27:27am
**This post was edited on Mar 17th 2021 at 5:27:27am
NivlacEloop
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use this as en excuse to buy more ski socks. wear a bunch of them at the same time.
sarcasm fyi. buy smaller boots.
sarcasm fyi. buy smaller boots.
