The Official: "What is wrong with my boots?" Thread

[onenerdykid]

When I tail press I feel a really sharp pain on my shin just by my ankle. Any fixes or just buy FTs??

Depends on if your boots are the right size and shape for your foot/ankle/leg. Having a boot that properly fits you is more important that having a certain brand of boot. I would visit a boot-fitter and have him/her assess if you current boot is the right thing for you. At the end of the assessment, the boot-fitter can tell you if you need a simple adjustment done or if the boot is simply too far off to work well for you.

 

[T.O.]

Anybody happen to know if the k2 spyre fit the same as the mens spyne?

 

[onenerdykid]

Anybody happen to know if the k2 spyre fit the same as the mens spyne?

I would hit up NS member TomPietrowski- he's working a bit with K2 now and could definitely give you the low down

 

[BWick04]

I had a question about shell fitting, when measuring with your fingers is it just the space directly behind the center of your heel and to the back of the heel cup? does the side space matter or is it just directly behind your heel

 

[onenerdykid]

I had a question about shell fitting, when measuring with your fingers is it just the space directly behind the center of your heel and to the back of the heel cup? does the side space matter or is it just directly behind your heel

Since this is mainly a length test, you want to (first) look at the space directly behind the center of the heel. Because you want to have heel hold, you don't want to have 2cm of space on each side of the heel. That would result in a very sloppy heel.

Depending on what liner is being used, you generally want to have about 5mm on each side of the heel but that is hard to measure/see most of the time.

 

[BWick04]

I measured about about 2 fingers stack on top of each other, about one inch of space. I'm having an issue where i feel l like there's too much room on top of my toes and the front end of my foot. When i tighten my lower to buckles, the ones over the foot, I feel like it has a good hold but then it starts to cut of my circulation. Are these boots too big, or would some kind of padding work to help reduce the volume over that area.

 

[onenerdykid]

I measured about about 2 fingers stack on top of each other, about one inch of space. I'm having an issue where i feel l like there's too much room on top of my toes and the front end of my foot. When i tighten my lower to buckles, the ones over the foot, I feel like it has a good hold but then it starts to cut of my circulation. Are these boots too big, or would some kind of padding work to help reduce the volume over that area.

It does sound a little big- you really don't want to be over the 2cm mark (1 inch = 2.54 cm) BUT it could be that the next shell size down is simply too small.

What boot is it? It could be that the size is ok, but the volume is too high. For example, when I am in a 2cm shell fit with 100mm boots, I feel like I have no foot hold. But same shell fit in a 98mm boot and I am totally fine. So, not only should you be checking for length, but for width & instep height too.

Also, are you using footbeds? Without footbeds, your foot will simply move around even in the right size shell. Make sure you use a good pair of aftermarket footbeds.

 

[BWick04]

Yeah I'm using footbeds and they're salomon quest pros. I really appreciate your help too by the way.

 

[onenerdykid]

Yeah I'm using footbeds and they're salomon quest pros. I really appreciate your help too by the way.

No worries! How many days do you have in the boot? Over 150?

Salomon Quest Pro (a 100mm boot) fits lower over the instep but wider than "average" for a 100mm boot. It could be that the Quest Max (the 98mm version) might be a better solution for you (if all other variables are right).

But short of buying a whole new boot, your boot-fitter should be able add some volume reducing pads to the liner the help with the excess slop. Or perhaps a new, thicker/firmer liner is in order.

 

[brendonralph]

I have very skinny calves and narrow feet. I am a size 10 shoe size, and own a 27.5 Tom Wallisch. I get mad shin bang every time I go skiing and toe bang quite often. I'm looking into dalabello, salomon, and full tilt for a new park boot and don't know what to get. +k for any help

 

[profa_212]

I have very skinny calves and narrow feet. I am a size 10 shoe size, and own a 27.5 Tom Wallisch. I get mad shin bang every time I go skiing and toe bang quite often. I'm looking into dalabello, salomon, and full tilt for a new park boot and don't know what to get. +k for any help

You need to go to a fitter. Nobody is going to be able to tell you what boot will work over the internet.

On the bright side all the shops are trying to sell off last year's boots....so you can find something for pretty cheap.

 

[Cole_]

need a stiff boot for big mountain that wont give me shin bang

 

[TVRNTVPOOP]

im a size 11 shoe an and my size 27.5 boots feel good but I toe bang a lot and I don't know whether or not to get bigger boots?

 

[profa_212]

need a stiff boot for big mountain that wont give me shin bang

Gotta go to a bootfitter

im a size 11 shoe an and my size 27.5 boots feel good but I toe bang a lot and I don't know whether or not to get bigger boots?

Go to a fitter and get a custom footbed. Issue most likely isn't that the boot is too small, it's that your foot is expanding on impacts. Fitter will diagnose the issue

 

[OregonDead]

Boot flex question. I've been riding in a 95 flex Fischer boot for the past 5 seasons. I just bought some nordica dobermann 120s because of the good fit. Should I take a screw out to reduce the flex before I ski in them or should I ski in them first and see how it goes? What are your thoughts NS?

 

[rozboon]

Give it heaps and see how it feels. Then take the screw out and ski for a bit, see what you prefer.

The whole point of adjustments is to be able to try both and see what works better for you.

 

[OregonDead]

Give it heaps and see how it feels. Then take the screw out and ski for a bit, see what you prefer.

The whole point of adjustments is to be able to try both and see what works better for you.

Makes sense lol.

 

[SKRockies]

So i think part of it was some of my ski habits, but my boots dont seem comfortable unless the top is loose, and then if i ski more than one day i get shin bang. But if i put them tight i lose feeling in my feet. not from being cold but cause they are so tight. Should my sweatpants be going into my boots? also my liner slides back and forth in my shell a bit, enough to notice.

 

[nick_candage]

So i think part of it was some of my ski habits, but my boots dont seem comfortable unless the top is loose, and then if i ski more than one day i get shin bang. But if i put them tight i lose feeling in my feet. not from being cold but cause they are so tight. Should my sweatpants be going into my boots? also my liner slides back and forth in my shell a bit, enough to notice.

Your sweatpants definitely shouldn't go in your boots. The top of the boot should be the tightest part of the boot. You're most likely skiing backseat is how you're getting shin bang. You should just see a boot fitter.

 

[Superkrill]

I just got my first pair of boots, should I wear them while just hanging out like I would with running shoes to break them in?

Also does heat molding have much more of an effect on boots than just breaking them in via skiing, besides that it is quicker?

Thanks

 

[onenerdykid]

I just got my first pair of boots, should I wear them while just hanging out like I would with running shoes to break them in?

Also does heat molding have much more of an effect on boots than just breaking them in via skiing, besides that it is quicker?

Thanks

I always recommend that people wear their boots around the house for 20-30 minutes a day for a few days before going skiing for the first time. It will at least get your foot used to being in a ski boot again, especially since you been in skate shoes or flip flops all summer long.

In terms of breaking them in, think of it this way- a liner will typically last between 120-150 days of skiing, and depending on how well or poorly you take care of them this can be decreased or increased. The foams in the liner are usually heat moldable. Your body heat can do this to some degree, but it takes longer. So there is a chance you will need to ski them for 10 or so days for that to happen and thus those 10 days might not be super comfortable. Or you can have the shop heat mold the liners in 20 minutes and be ready to rock. The choice is up to you and doing either is totally fine- neither is bad for your boots.

 

[patagonialuke]

So now that the bootfitters around me are about to open up I wanted to ask some questions beforehand.

I have a pair of Dynafit Mercury's that I have used for around 7 days. The first day I used them they felt tight around my toes but I could fit a little more than a finger behind my heel during the shell test. After spending an entire day skiing them inbounds, my big toenail was completely blue and is now long gone. After that first days I did about 6 summer tours in them, all short, and mostly only had them on for the downhill. The liners have not been molded yet. I have a slightly wide foot with a low arch.

So, I was wondering (with the very limited info I've presented) what your thoughts are on the boots and if there's a chance a bootfitter could get them to work for me this season.

Thanks!

 

[onenerdykid]

So now that the bootfitters around me are about to open up I wanted to ask some questions beforehand.

I have a pair of Dynafit Mercury's that I have used for around 7 days. The first day I used them they felt tight around my toes but I could fit a little more than a finger behind my heel during the shell test. After spending an entire day skiing them inbounds, my big toenail was completely blue and is now long gone. After that first days I did about 6 summer tours in them, all short, and mostly only had them on for the downhill. The liners have not been molded yet. I have a slightly wide foot with a low arch.

So, I was wondering (with the very limited info I've presented) what your thoughts are on the boots and if there's a chance a bootfitter could get them to work for me this season.

Thanks!

Dynafit's liners are super firm, especially in the toe box. So a 1 finger/1cm shell fit is pretty aggressive as the toe box of the liner doesn't give a whole lot. Plus it sounds like your foot might not be the best shape for their shell (but that's only a guess, it could very well be fine).

You might experiment with putting different aftermarket liners in the shell to see if the length improves at all before trying to modify the shell with a liner that won't exactly move into a stretch/punch.

In the future, I wouldn't size down as much as you've done currently. 1.5-1.75cm behind your heel should be as tight as you want to go, especially if you plan on going uphill a fair amount.

 

[patagonialuke]

Dynafit's liners are super firm, especially in the toe box. So a 1 finger/1cm shell fit is pretty aggressive as the toe box of the liner doesn't give a whole lot. Plus it sounds like your foot might not be the best shape for their shell (but that's only a guess, it could very well be fine).

You might experiment with putting different aftermarket liners in the shell to see if the length improves at all before trying to modify the shell with a liner that won't exactly move into a stretch/punch.

In the future, I wouldn't size down as much as you've done currently. 1.5-1.75cm behind your heel should be as tight as you want to go, especially if you plan on going uphill a fair amount.

Thanks for the help! I'll report back after going to a bootfitter.

 

[GayWolf420]

Boot pros, help me out. I upgraded my RX130s (went from a 25.5 to a 26.5, toe box was getting a little cramped) and theyre still great boots, super stiff when cranked down all the way, fit like slippers, basically the only alpine boot I swear by.

However, I sprained my ankle a few years ago and ever since, theres a pretty sharp part of a bone in my foot(on the left side) that rubs up against the liner and gets absolutely painful after a few hardcore days of hammering. The weird thing is, my left foot is completely okay and I experience no issues, but the right foot is just a nuisance, but its nothing to the point where I cant actually ski.

I guess what im asking is should I take it to my local fitter and see what they can do? Ive been meaning to get some work done to them. I also saw a foot doctor last month and he told me that they could go in and shave the bone off, but im not interested in any operations at the moment and just wanna see if its just a problem bootfitters can fix.

 

[profa_212]

Boot pros, help me out. I upgraded my RX130s (went from a 25.5 to a 26.5, toe box was getting a little cramped) and theyre still great boots, super stiff when cranked down all the way, fit like slippers, basically the only alpine boot I swear by.

However, I sprained my ankle a few years ago and ever since, theres a pretty sharp part of a bone in my foot(on the left side) that rubs up against the liner and gets absolutely painful after a few hardcore days of hammering. The weird thing is, my left foot is completely okay and I experience no issues, but the right foot is just a nuisance, but its nothing to the point where I cant actually ski.

I guess what im asking is should I take it to my local fitter and see what they can do? Ive been meaning to get some work done to them. I also saw a foot doctor last month and he told me that they could go in and shave the bone off, but im not interested in any operations at the moment and just wanna see if its just a problem bootfitters can fix.

i had the same issue with my gpx 130's. They put some clay shit on my ankle and flexed my foot in the boot without the liner in....this showed them where the bone was hitting the shell, and then they just gave it a small punch. Not a bit of pain anymore.

 

[haggis_hunter]

Are there any places you can get the foam that fitters will use to pad out above the liners? I normally go to a decent fitter but I often find I need to adjust things when I'm on holiday as my liners pack out.

 

[onenerdykid]

Are there any places you can get the foam that fitters will use to pad out above the liners? I normally go to a decent fitter but I often find I need to adjust things when I'm on holiday as my liners pack out.

You might need to be a dealer to order from them, but give it a try:
http://svst.com/Boots/Pads-and-Material/

 

[haggis_hunter]

You might need to be a dealer to order from them, but give it a try:
http://svst.com/Boots/Pads-and-Material/

Cheers Matt, I normally go and see Alain Baxter for my fitting but its not much use when I'm away in a resort with fitters I don't know. I will give them a try. I'm not ever going to claim to be a boot fitter but I understand the principles enough to do a temporary fix when I'm away,

 

[BrawnTrends]

Hey there. So last April I was looking to buy new boots and wanted to see if a 3-piece boot would work better for my super skinny ankles. After trying some different Full Tilts and Dalbellos, I ended up buying the Descendent 4 (the combination of classic liner and new shell was the most comfortable by far, and they had a 40% discount).

Unfortunately, even if they felt great in the shop, once I wore them on the mountain (just last day of the season), they were literally KILLING my outside left malleolus. Almost making me end my day after just a couple of hours.

I thought maybe it was because they weren't heat molded and I didn't have a custom footbed in them, or even because the tongue was WAY too soft for me and I had to compensate with my body to not overpower them, creating pain in my ankles.

So a couple of weeks ago I went to see a boot fitter and he made me a custom Sidas footbed (the fit is so much better now), heat-molded the liner, and worked on the lateral adjustment. I also bought a pair of 8 flex tongues.

I haven't tried to ski with them again, as the season hasn't started here yet, but when I wear them at home and move my feet side to side and apply pressure on my boots (like if I was in a carving position), the pain is still there and pretty sharp. Even just doing it in my living room.

I'm not sure what my course of action is, now. Should I just wait to see if I still have pain while skiing, or go see another boot fitter to get a second opinion before going back out there?

Thanks.

 

[onenerdykid]

Hey there. So last April I was looking to buy new boots and wanted to see if a 3-piece boot would work better for my super skinny ankles. After trying some different Full Tilts and Dalbellos, I ended up buying the Descendent 4 (the combination of classic liner and new shell was the most comfortable by far, and they had a 40% discount).

Your problem is that you have super skinny ankles in a wider fitting boot. The pain you are experiencing is a result of the boot not matching the shape of your foot/ankle/leg.

The only real solution is take your new footbeds and try on some boots that have the right shape for your foot. Bear in mind that the best boot for you might not be the one that feels perfect from the first moment you put it on and it might not be a 3-piece boot. Ask your fitter what is the best option (ignoring brands, ignoring marketing, etc) and go from there. Trying to make your existing boot work is only battle you will lose.

 

[BrawnTrends]

Your problem is that you have super skinny ankles in a wider fitting boot. The pain you are experiencing is a result of the boot not matching the shape of your foot/ankle/leg.

The only real solution is take your new footbeds and try on some boots that have the right shape for your foot. Bear in mind that the best boot for you might not be the one that feels perfect from the first moment you put it on and it might not be a 3-piece boot. Ask your fitter what is the best option (ignoring brands, ignoring marketing, etc) and go from there. Trying to make your existing boot work is only battle you will lose.

Ok so basically there's nothing I can do to not lose money here? That's a bummer... They don't feel to loose when I wear them though, especially with the new footbed.

 

[BrawnTrends]

Another piece of info that might be relevant (or not): my previous boots were basically the same width (101-104), and I never had malleolus pain issues...

 

[profa_212]

Another piece of info that might be relevant (or not): my previous boots were basically the same width (101-104), and I never had malleolus pain issues...

That boot probably fit your ankle/instep better. The last width is just one of many measurements in a boot.

What boot was it?

 

[BrawnTrends]

That boot probably fit your ankle/instep better. The last width is just one of many measurements in a boot.

What boot was it?

Salomon LX. They're really comfortable, fit very snuggly around my foot and ankle, even without a footbed.

Their only issue is around my lower calves, because this part is super skinny my leg moves around too much inside the upper part of the boot. Which makes me tighten the two top buckles more and more throughout the day.

 

[BrawnTrends]

Salomon Mission LX 80.

 

[onenerdykid]

Their only issue is around my lower calves, because this part is super skinny my leg moves around too much inside the upper part of the boot. Which makes me tighten the two top buckles more and more throughout the day.

The best fix is to find a boot that matches your foot/ankle/leg shape. Unfortunately, what you are describing is a boot that does not do this and this is where your pain is coming from. Too much movement leads to discomfort since your ankle is just floating around inside the shell, banging into the medial portion of the boot. It's just not the right boot for you.

Other options include having a good boot-fitter custom shape foam pads around your ankle & leg that will reduce the excess volume in the shell. But this is a band-aid fix that may or may not work well over time. You can always try this first, but just know it does not address the real problem and you might very well waste ski days in boots that simply don't work for you.

 

[BrawnTrends]

The best fix is to find a boot that matches your foot/ankle/leg shape. Unfortunately, what you are describing is a boot that does not do this and this is where your pain is coming from. Too much movement leads to discomfort since your ankle is just floating around inside the shell, banging into the medial portion of the boot. It's just not the right boot for you.

Other options include having a good boot-fitter custom shape foam pads around your ankle & leg that will reduce the excess volume in the shell. But this is a band-aid fix that may or may not work well over time. You can always try this first, but just know it does not address the real problem and you might very well waste ski days in boots that simply don't work for you.

Ok. Well I was hoping for good news but I kinda knew it wasn't going to be the case. I guess I will forget about the FT and resell them.

Unfortunately I don't really have the money for new boots right now, so I'm probably going to keep my Salomons (after all, they worked well for me in the past, no pain that made want to stop skiing), but is there anything I can do to fix that upper cuff looseness issue for this season? Would a booster strap help at all?

 

[onenerdykid]

is there anything I can do to fix that upper cuff looseness issue for this season? Would a booster strap help at all?

A Booster won't help at all in this situation, so don't waste your money on one. Without being able to see your foot/ankle/leg in the boot, my guess is what I already mentioned (too much space). If that is indeed the case, you need to take up the excess volume, and that will require foam padding being added to the outside of your liner based on where you need it. This is something the person who made your footbeds should be able to do, and cost between 30-50$/€.

It could be that you have a really bony ankle and it is coming into contact with the shell, but without being able to see your foot in the boot, it's hard to say for sure. If that is the case, then the shell needs to be stretched/ground. Either way, your boot-fitter should be able to at least improve things for you.

 

[BrawnTrends]

A Booster won't help at all in this situation, so don't waste your money on one. Without being able to see your foot/ankle/leg in the boot, my guess is what I already mentioned (too much space). If that is indeed the case, you need to take up the excess volume, and that will require foam padding being added to the outside of your liner based on where you need it. This is something the person who made your footbeds should be able to do, and cost between 30-50$/€.

It could be that you have a really bony ankle and it is coming into contact with the shell, but without being able to see your foot in the boot, it's hard to say for sure. If that is the case, then the shell needs to be stretched/ground. Either way, your boot-fitter should be able to at least improve things for you.

Ok great, thanks!

I think we mixed the boots stories a little here, but I'll take all that into consideration and go back to see the guy who made my footbeds and ask what he can do for the foam padding in the Salomons.

Unfortunately I don't have the money to get a new pair of boots for a while, so I guess that will do for this season. After all, these boots never caused me any pain whatsoever.

 

[schism]

Quick question about buying boots. I've worked as a boot fitter before I got into ski patrolling and have been skiing on a pair of Atomic Waymaker 130s with tech inserts. I have wide feet at around a 108 last, and a high instep, some of my past boots include nordica ace of spades and a pair of fischer rc4 130 race boots which weren't the greatest but not the worst. My biggest issue with getting another pair of waymakers is that the heel really packs out extremely quickly (also there's a tear in the liner on the ankle), and that I get bad blisters on the inside of my ankle were the liner wears down. I swapped to intuition liners but had the same issue as my stock liner. I don't mind skiing in a tighter fitting boot, but I also have to be in my boots for 8+ hours a day for a 120+ days a year, but I'm also skiing in steep avalanche terrain and need my boots to feel and ski very well.

So my next solution was to just buy a more medium volume boot, and hope for a little bit less packing out, but it's super hard to find a decent medium volume boot that is stiff enough with tech inserts. I pretty much narrowed down and tried on the scarpa freedom 130, and the lange freetour 130, and the scarpas sucked. The langes feel pretty damn good except for some pressure on the instep, which I imagine would be go after taking out the weird elastic part over the tongue, but this is the weird thing that's really messing with me: the shop wants me to go up a size to a 28.5, even though the shell fit of the 27.5 is only around a finger and a half. The store I used to work at would never try and sell a boot a size bigger without voiding the boot fit guarantee. They keep saying that a 28.5 would fit my instep better, but I just don't feel all that comfortable going into a size larger when the instep of the 27.5 doesnt bother me that much.

Can anyone offer some perspective or advice on this?

 

[Lord_Julius]

I just got the salomon pro qst 120's and when I try and flex the tips of my skis there's a pressure point right above my heel. They are new boots, should i ski in them a few times and see if they just need to be broken in more or should i go to my local shop and have them look at it before the season? I already got them heat molded (full boot)

 

[onenerdykid]

Quick question about buying boots. I've worked as a boot fitter before I got into ski patrolling and have been skiing on a pair of Atomic Waymaker 130s with tech inserts. I have wide feet at around a 108 last, and a high instep, some of my past boots include nordica ace of spades and a pair of fischer rc4 130 race boots which weren't the greatest but not the worst. My biggest issue with getting another pair of waymakers is that the heel really packs out extremely quickly (also there's a tear in the liner on the ankle), and that I get bad blisters on the inside of my ankle were the liner wears down. I swapped to intuition liners but had the same issue as my stock liner. I don't mind skiing in a tighter fitting boot, but I also have to be in my boots for 8+ hours a day for a 120+ days a year, but I'm also skiing in steep avalanche terrain and need my boots to feel and ski very well.

So my next solution was to just buy a more medium volume boot, and hope for a little bit less packing out, but it's super hard to find a decent medium volume boot that is stiff enough with tech inserts. I pretty much narrowed down and tried on the scarpa freedom 130, and the lange freetour 130, and the scarpas sucked. The langes feel pretty damn good except for some pressure on the instep, which I imagine would be go after taking out the weird elastic part over the tongue, but this is the weird thing that's really messing with me: the shop wants me to go up a size to a 28.5, even though the shell fit of the 27.5 is only around a finger and a half. The store I used to work at would never try and sell a boot a size bigger without voiding the boot fit guarantee. They keep saying that a 28.5 would fit my instep better, but I just don't feel all that comfortable going into a size larger when the instep of the 27.5 doesnt bother me that much.

Can anyone offer some perspective or advice on this?

Interesting about the heel on your Waymaker Carbons... where is the tear located? The heel last shape (internal plastic shape) is the same as our Hawx Prime, which is a medium volume. It could be that it is simply too wide for you, which causes your heel to move more and this movement causes pack out. It's also most likely why you experienced it on both stock and aftermarket liners. If you did go back to a Waymaker Carbon, have your boot-fitter add a rectangular sheet of foam to each side of the ankle (10cm high x 9cm wide x 3mm thick). Have him round the corners, thin out the edges, and glue it in place. This will take up excess volume and prevent your heel from moving in the heel pocket and preventing pre-mature pack out.

If you have a 1.5-2.0cm shell fit in a 27.5, then I would not suggest going to a 28.5. Yes the instep will be taller, but then the heel pocket will also be wider, which I think is your main problem to begin with.

 

[onenerdykid]

I just got the salomon pro qst 120's and when I try and flex the tips of my skis there's a pressure point right above my heel. They are new boots, should i ski in them a few times and see if they just need to be broken in more or should i go to my local shop and have them look at it before the season? I already got them heat molded (full boot)

So you are getting pressure above the heel when you really flex forward? If you already have footbeds and the heat mold done, then I would ski them for a few days and see how it goes. If you did not get footbeds, then it could be that your ankle is moving enough due to a lack of support and your foot is then moving into a weird spot. Getting footbeds should be a top priority then, as it will only get worse after skiing.

 

[Lord_Julius]

So you are getting pressure above the heel when you really flex forward? If you already have footbeds and the heat mold done, then I would ski them for a few days and see how it goes. If you did not get footbeds, then it could be that your ankle is moving enough due to a lack of support and your foot is then moving into a weird spot. Getting footbeds should be a top priority then, as it will only get worse after skiing.

Yes, I only get a pressure point when i flex forward (on skis), if im just standing in my boot flexing them there is no pressure point. I need to go get some footbeds and see if that helps at all, thank you

 

[onenerdykid]

Yes, I only get a pressure point when i flex forward (on skis), if im just standing in my boot flexing them there is no pressure point. I need to go get some footbeds and see if that helps at all, thank you

When you get the footbeds, make sure to also remold your liners as the footbeds will reposition your foot inside the liner.

 

[Jelle]

Got a pair of Sidas custom footbeds made for my Full Tilt Konflikt (which I got fitted at local shop) and recently went skiing in them in Hintertux. However my feet were killing me and once I took my boots of my feet ached with pain even making it difficult to walk in normal shoes.

The pain was on both sides of my feet, almost feeling squashed inside the boots. Is this common and is it just a break in period of the insoles? I had to take the soles out and it was much better for the rest of the week. The fitter told me if there was any problems, it would be a good idea to remold the intuition liner with footbeds in - could a lack of remolding be the cause of my foot pain?

Also another question. I feel like my right heel isn't properly supported and "in" the heel cup of the boot. It is kinda hard to explain, but the pain increases throughout the day. What can be done to make sure my heel stays in the heel cup?

 

[onenerdykid]

Got a pair of Sidas custom footbeds made for my Full Tilt Konflikt (which I got fitted at local shop) and recently went skiing in them in Hintertux. However my feet were killing me and once I took my boots of my feet ached with pain even making it difficult to walk in normal shoes.

The pain was on both sides of my feet, almost feeling squashed inside the boots. Is this common and is it just a break in period of the insoles? I had to take the soles out and it was much better for the rest of the week. The fitter told me if there was any problems, it would be a good idea to remold the intuition liner with footbeds in - could a lack of remolding be the cause of my foot pain?

Also another question. I feel like my right heel isn't properly supported and "in" the heel cup of the boot. It is kinda hard to explain, but the pain increases throughout the day. What can be done to make sure my heel stays in the heel cup?

1. Do you wear footbeds in your normal shoes?

2. Did you wear these footbeds prior to skiing with them?

3. Did your boot-fitter remold your liners with the new footbeds? Or did the footbeds get added without doing this?

 

[Jelle]

I wear footbeds in my sneakers, since my right foot is flat footed. But no I didn't wear the footbeds prior to skiing nor did my boot-fitter remold the liners with the new footbeds.

 

[onenerdykid]

I wear footbeds in my sneakers, since my right foot is flat footed. But no I didn't wear the footbeds prior to skiing nor did my boot-fitter remold the liners with the new footbeds.

You should go back to your boot-fitter and have him/her remold the liners with your footbeds. This is absolutely required in order to be comfortable with Intuition liners. Your foot is in now in a different position than before and it doesn't match the liners' pre-footbed shape. Remolding the liners will allow for that new position and create the proper volume for your foot & footbed.

After that, you should wear your boots for 20-30 minutes per night a few days before you go skiing. The more you can adjust your feet to being in ski boots prior to skiing will always be a good thing.