New boots make my feet numb

[BedBugDoug]

I just bought some new boots after five years of riding boots a size too big. They fit awesome, clamp down on my shins perfectly and really feel like an extension of my legs. First day riding and my feet are numb after a few runs. My old boots didn't do that, but they were a size too big. They are the salomon s/pro 120. Do I need to nut up and tough it out for a few days to break them in, or is this abnormal? I have never had new boots before so looking for advice.

 

[MPoub]

new boots will always take a bit to break in. If they don’t have an after market footbed (superfeet, boot doctor), that’s always something to try out. Also could look into heating up the liner at the shop you bought them at, it can speed up the break in process.

 

[WoFIowz]

The break in period sucked for my boots for a couple days. Not so much numbing but pain and now they're golden.

I have terrible circulation and my toes usually go numb but warm up after I head inside or after a few hours. (no my boots are fine. My feet go numb in my house if it's cold). I think it's the initial clamping down cuts everything off but once the tissue on my feet compress down enough and once blood flows more and the liner traps more and more heat, they are toasty.

Can always unbuckle on lift and do some calf pumps on the lift too and wiggle your toes. Really get those muscles and blood going inside that boot. That usually works for me if it's really cold out

 

[oldmanski]

Like [tag=262046]@Poubtv[/tag] said above, try molding the liner and getting some custom foot beds. Sounds like you have the boot fitting well just standing around the house but when it comes to charging in them, this is where the liner and foot beds will help.

I had a similar experience with my latest boots(Full Tilt Descendant 4). I bought them(they fit great at home) and went riding the next chance I got. My feet hurt so damn bad, I could barely walk. I thought to myself, WTF have I done. I molded the liners, got some custom foot beds and it has been a night and day difference. I am still playing around with the buckle adjustments but so far so good. Good luck

 

[cndr]

Give em a week or so to break in, then address any issues after that.

 

[CabbyArrant]

I just bought some new boots after five years of riding boots a size too big. They fit awesome, clamp down on my shins perfectly and really feel like an extension of my legs. First day riding and my feet are numb after a few runs. My old boots didn't do that, but they were a size too big. They are the salomon s/pro 120. Do I need to nut up and tough it out for a few days to break them in, or is this abnormal? I have never had new boots before so looking for advice.

Like everyone said break in periods suck. But try loosening the lowest teo buckles slightly. Too much pressure on the top of the foot can cause numbness. Just play with the tension to see if you can find a balance where the fit is precise and your footing numb. Hope this helps!

 

[ShadowXVX]

Go to a boot fitter. Get them heat molded. Beyond that, give it some time. Make sure you're getting them nice and snug but not too tight, it is possible to go too tight.

 

[clorox]

I always unbuckle my boots on the lift. Even with extensive shell work, custom footbeds and a third pair of liners, I like my buckles tight enough that my toes go numb if I were to leave them buckled for more than a couple runs.

My boot fitter expanded my shell on the inside along an artery, so I would get better circulation. Another thing I’ve heard of people doing is heat molding liners with foam tape under their socks where their veins/arteries are to leave more room for circulation.

 

[Chunderface]

Give em a week or so to break in, then address any issues after that.

Start here.

 

[SoVT]

Give them a week. Try a really thin sock too

 

[SavageBiff]

get your shell and liner molded/expanded as well as footbed if bootfitter suggests

I’m riding the 130s which were super comfy from the start in store but during break in were pretty uncomfy standing in line or on chair

I have a 104 last foot it’s 100mm boot , I put 10 days on them for break in , experiencing the same numbnes as you , plus toe squishing , pressure on both sides of foot , and a really annoying calf pain I’ve never felt from any boot

ive had the liners molded and shell molded wearing toe caps so far and that’s all and wow did it make a difference , I’ve previously needed foot beds idk that I need them now very little pain under say my foot pad right behind toes

I just bought some new boots after five years of riding boots a size too big. They fit awesome, clamp down on my shins perfectly and really feel like an extension of my legs. First day riding and my feet are numb after a few runs. My old boots didn't do that, but they were a size too big. They are the salomon s/pro 120. Do I need to nut up and tough it out for a few days to break them in, or is this abnormal? I have never had new boots before so looking for advice.

 

[Kevski]

Yeah it’s hard to say how much of that will go away as they break in and how much is just the boot’s fit.

I went through a couple pairs of boots in a season because they all had low insteps that crushed my feet and cut off circulation. No matter how much footbed or shell work they didn’t work and my toes would be numb in minutes. Ended up in a boot that solved the instep issue and was able to make the other problems work with some shell work, heat mold and some j-bar pads. Still undid buckles on the lift each run and my toes would freeze if it’s colder than -10c or so, but the fit felt great on the way down. Went through a similar process with my latest pair of boots and they’re awesome now. Still leave them unbuckled on the lift.

I’d give them a couple days but yeah if it doesn’t get better there are definitely fixes available to you. Don’t have to go through that every time you ski.

 

[CatdickBojangles]

That’s pretty normal in the beginning. They are made out of hard materials, and usually they need a week or something to get comfortable on you. However, if they still hurt after two weeks for example, you might think of changing them, because being comfortable on these things it’s very important. Personally, when I buy stuff like this, I always make sure to read reviews in advance. For example, I recently wanted to buy new shoes, and I searched what are the best suede leather boots and definitely found some good information before actually purchasing them. So, I would advise to do a little more research in the beginning, just to be sure.

Yes the new all suede Full Tilts are dope.

 

[anders_a]

first 10 days with new boots suck.