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So I’m looking to buy a used or new pair and have some questions. How many different shells are there and can you describe each? I have kinda normal to narrow feet but need wide toe box , I heard the soul has a wide toe box . When looking used is there a certain year where I should stay above like major changes during that year or something like that? Is 19/20 FT bringing any new shells or tech? Thanks btw looking for 25.5 or 26.5
 
I can tell you that there is a 102mm last shell (Descendant/B&E) and a 99mm last shell (First Chair/Dropkick/Classic/TWall) and afaik there are no new shells for 2020.
 
The rule of thumb around here is go to a bootfitter. It will provide you the best opportunity to get a well fitting boot which will provide years of pain free skiing enjoyment.

That said, if you want to "go it alone" and pick up some used boots and perform diy bootfitting by all means do so. If you have the time and interest in researching and modifying boots you *may* save money and have a well fitting boot. The first part of that journey is being able to research. The information you're after in this thread is likely widely available on the internets. You're going to need to be competent at researching and please do not post threads with broad easy to answer questions like this or complain about toe bang, shin bang, heel slippage, etc. in the future.
 
14000889:mystery3 said:
The rule of thumb around here is go to a bootfitter. It will provide you the best opportunity to get a well fitting boot which will provide years of pain free skiing enjoyment.

That said, if you want to "go it alone" and pick up some used boots and perform diy bootfitting by all means do so. If you have the time and interest in researching and modifying boots you *may* save money and have a well fitting boot. The first part of that journey is being able to research. The information you're after in this thread is likely widely available on the internets. You're going to need to be competent at researching and please do not post threads with broad easy to answer questions like this or complain about toe bang, shin bang, heel slippage, etc. in the future.
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I sell boots at my local shop but I am no bootfitter because I cannot do shell work. I do my best to fit people with a snug boot that will not have too much room, but I’d like to know how to be a more effective bootfitter as people often say their foot is cramped when they size down half a size or something. Can you link me to some boot sizing and modding resources? I want to give my customers a real bootfitting experience.
 
https://www.tognar.com/
https://blisterreview.com/category/gear-101/boot-fitting-101

Read the blister articles for a start, tognar has some of the materials you might need, shim, foam, tools.

I'm sure there must be some good sites on the anatomy and geometry of the leg and foot. Also check YouTube and search specific things like "how to cook ski boot liners" for information on different items.

I'm not a bootfitter, any modifications you decide to make to your ski boots may work or may destroy your boots. I'm only trying to say that diy is possible for this type of work if one insists upon going that way or have limited or non-existent bootfitting resources available, I'm not endorsing this path.

14000926:TheVictator said:
I sell boots at my local shop but I am no bootfitter because I cannot do shell work. I do my best to fit people with a snug boot that will not have too much room, but I’d like to know how to be a more effective bootfitter as people often say their foot is cramped when they size down half a size or something. Can you link me to some boot sizing and modding resources? I want to give my customers a real bootfitting experience.
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