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Dear NS, I recently got a job at a ski shop and have been working there for about three months now. Almost every time I work I get a "park" skier coming in and saying that their full tilts or salmon spks suck and that they don't fit and that they need a new pair of boots. When I ask them where they bought their boots from, they reply "online" 100% of the time. I can't stress enough that unless you know what you're talking about with boots, what your foot is like, and what your preference is, consult a boot fitter before buying. Most of the kids coming in say their boots are too small, but they have a 28.5 and actually have a size too big. Ski boots are all about personal preference, not buying the top of the line boot because the pros ski it. Be smart with spending your money on boots; it'll really pay off on the hill.
 
Honestly that shouldn't matter, all I care about is getting a pair of boots that fit damn well, and if they can do that for me, then great!
 
also, i support what OP says. a well-fit boot, fit by a qualified boot fitter, is the best piece of equipment you can buy.
 
Removing foot pain and overall bullshit issues with my boots changed everything about my experience on the hill each day. This man preaches the truth.
 
In addition:

If, after trying on several pairs of boots that feel like shit, the bootfitter tells you "Well that's it for pairs in your size, that's all we can do for you so you'll just have to choose one of them", you should walk away. Either he's a shitty bootfitter and there are lots of things he could try to make the boots fit better but he is unwilling to, or none of the boots fit and none of the boots are going to fit.

... sigh. I hate buying boots.
 
Along with this, remember that the bootfitter is also a salesman, he wants to make a sale on what boots they have in stock even if its not a perfect fit. If they seem over zealouss to get you to buy the boot, I always wait and look around at the other shops in the area to get another opinion.
 
The best thing to do is go to a shop and buy your boot locally. Not only are you supporting your local businesses, but they will actually set you up with a boot that works for your foot. If you're lucky, you will have a FullTilt foot.
 
you made and put gear gabberz psa in sgthat says the same shit as the how to buy boots stickey

your shop sure is lucky to have such talent.

what shop is it?

 
but don't go to a bootfitter..have him work with you for over an hour to find what fits then go online and buy it for cheaper..unless it's from the shops website
 
probably one of the biggest dick moves you could make. The reason why the boots cost more in the shop is because you're getting that service. Support your local ski shop so that you can continue to have that service available.
 
Gotta support the local shops, get tight with the people who work there, get the sickest deals on dope gear! If your local spot is hard up for the ideal/most steeze equipment, buying online is sometimes crucial, but hopefully your shop at least has some quality boots
 
If you buy boots from my local shop in Truckee they will do any adjustment or work on the boots for free for life. Let's see a website do that shit
 
If you're born with shitty feet i heard you can surgically get new ones just for fulltilt's, that's what my boot fitter told me. Definitely your best bet.
 
a lot of misplaced awkward hating here! i couldn't agree more with the OP. i have really bad collapsable arches so skiing normal soles results in about 2 runs and 4 days of really uncomfortable walking. stopped in one day over at [i wont place name here so people don't think i am pitching.. but i will say his name is larry, and he works in Boulder] and had them take a look. they rigged up some really nice cork foot beds and i have not had a problem since. especially for those with awkward feet, going to a shop is crucial. i would honestly rather pay an extra $150 and get boots that fit my feet perfectly that allow me to ski all day.
 
This is quite common if the shop has someone who knows what they're doing. The shop I worked at had that one guy who would take the boots downstairs and tinker with them until they stopped causing you pain. In some cases this only required a few visits, and a few less than perfect days on the hill. For many, however, it was a process that was continual. But after it was right - you're set up perfectly. Custom footbeds should be a requirement for anybody who is genuine in their attempts to not experience foot pain while skiing.
 
although hes not advertising for his shop at all so why dont you back the fuck up
 
I can't even fathom half of you morons. I'm too sober for this shit.

Basically, shut the fuck up you east coast 12 year olds.
 
OP is right, but one thing to consider is that though the boot fitter is helping you get the right size boot, he/she does not know what your foot is feeling inside that boot. A year ago i bought a pair of fultilts and it was my first time buying boots in years so i was unaware of how a new boot is supposed to properly fit. The shop i bought them from "guarantees their fit" but about half way through the season i started to experience horrible shinbang from the over sized boot that inevitably ruined the second part of my season. I recently went to another shop and now im in a pair of spk's that are 2 sizes smaller. Regardless to the boots brand, all i am saying is if youre looking for boots, do some research online on how a proper ski boot should fit so you can work together with the boot fitter when finding the right boot.
 
Couldn't agree more. Everybody's foot is different. Fat, skinny, long, short, tall... gotta try the boots on and see what feels the best. You may be surprised what feels the most comfortable
 
Screw all of you with normal shaped feet. I've never had a boot that didn't require multiple days of punch out work. Every time I get a new pair it's an exercise in trying on 12 different boots and then molding the hell out of the ankles.
 
dependes on the person, when I used to race, I had a guy come to my house, and get a mold of my foot. He was really good and worth the money.
 
also I'm going to go on record and say I like my salomon SPK's from 08. Much better than my shitty wallish full tilts from 2012 they broke 2 times, and it was a nighmare dealing with FT trying to get them to fix it. I had to wait 4 weeks durring the winter to get them back, and they broke again 3 days later. You do not get the customer service with FT, and after I spend over 600$ for a boot I would like them to fix it quickly, or get me a replacement so i can use it. I will never be dealing with them again.
 
Yeah, establishing a relationship with a boot fitter is key. My feet are super wide, so I have huge problems with most types of boots.

Its the only piece of gear that really needs to be completely customized to you.
 
Buy local and support your local ski shop. Cost of ski boots should be less important that how they feel. Oh, and get some footbeds if your feet hurt.

 
i get fitted for boots and buy the used online. not trying to be a dick but the only ski shop by me inflates prices by about 50%. Also its not like i don't give them any money, i come back to get them fitted and molded and sometimes mounted/adjusted to my skis.
 
ALWAYS get your boots from a good shop that has a good bootfitter. They know what they're doing and will put you in a boot that is right for YOU! Or you could always go custom ;)
 
If your boot fitter does not recommend full tilts, they obviously don't understand your needs as a park skier. Don't listen to their salesman doublespeak. Go somewhere else.
 
the boot is the most important part of your ski equipment and fit is everything. i wore a boot 2 sizes too big for 2 years and thought they were good but when i actually got fitted by someone who knew what they were talking about i found a boot that gave me the best connection to my ski i could ask for!
 
Considering those 2 boots have basically polar opposite fits, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that one of those 2 pairs of boots must have been a simply terrible fit. Either that or your foot is somewhere in the middle, and they both just kinda sucked a bit.
 
did you read what he wrote? why would you have two boots that fit two opposite foot shapes? He is saying theres no way both of those fit you so you made the wrong choice on one of them. Nothing to do with customer service
 
My Fulltilts I bought online work just fine. Also if you go to a boot fitter go to one with good reviews or something like that because my roommate just lost two of his toenails because the boots his boot fitter sold him are a size to small
 
Yeah, with all these newfangled technologistics these days, you can get your Intuition liners heat mounted to your hobbit feet all through the internets!
 
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