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

[dsnyd22]

dsnyd22 - do you have any sort of aftermarket foot beds in? If not, you might want to throw some in first to see if it helps; the support will prevent your foot from splaying to a degree, which kay or may not help.

If you’re still getting pain with footbrds, then it’s time to see the bootfitter, they’ll be able to punch out the problem areas. Even then, I’d leave the footbeds in. The increase in response I got in my First Chairs was night and day, which made sense with all that foam at the bottom of the liner.

Thanks man. I read that and in my case they may help. Skiing first couple runs felt okay but after walking a bit the pain set in. Never used foot beds but if they prevent foot from moving more then it may actually help. If not I may have to go back to square 1 because I don't think you can stretch the FT shells.

 

[RikkiBobbi]

What does it mean if my feet start to fall asleep after about 15 minutes in several popular models of boots in the appropriate size for me? Starts slowly in the toes then starts to creep down on the bottom of my foot front to back. Buckled/Unbuckled doesn't seem to help, it may take a few minutes longer to start if I never buckle any buckles. I am also positive that I'm not over-buckling or tightening them.

The boots do not feel overly tight or uncomfortable whatsoever, and are actually very comfortable. Could it be that I'm just wearing them while sitting in a chair? A few times i got up and walked around a tad to see if that would help. It maybe helped a little but did not prevent it from happening. I went through this with 4 pairs of boots, trying each on no less than 4 times and setting a timer to see if the tingling and numbness would occur. Seemed to happen around 15 minutes average. Don't believe it's a nerve issue but rather blood flow...but since they all feel comfortable I'm a little confused why or where'd I'd have blood flow issues.

**This post was edited on Oct 27th 2018 at 7:27:47pm

 

[onenerdykid]

What does it mean if my feet start to fall asleep after about 15 minutes in several popular models of boots in the appropriate size for me? Starts slowly in the toes then starts to creep down on the bottom of my foot front to back. Buckled/Unbuckled doesn't seem to help, it may take a few minutes longer to start if I never buckle any buckles. I am also positive that I'm not over-buckling or tightening them.

The boots do not feel overly tight or uncomfortable whatsoever, and are actually very comfortable. Could it be that I'm just wearing them while sitting in a chair? A few times i got up and walked around a tad to see if that would help. It maybe helped a little but did not prevent it from happening. I went through this with 4 pairs of boots, trying each on no less than 4 times and setting a timer to see if the tingling and numbness would occur. Seemed to happen around 15 minutes average. Don't believe it's a nerve issue but rather blood flow...but since they all feel comfortable I'm a little confused why or where'd I'd have blood flow issues.

**This post was edited on Oct 27th 2018 at 7:27:47pm

This is totally normal.

A brand new boot is the tightest the boot will ever be, and it will loosen up after 10-15 days of skiing.

Did you get them heat molded with proper footbeds?

 

[RikkiBobbi]

This is totally normal.

A brand new boot is the tightest the boot will ever be, and it will loosen up after 10-15 days of skiing.

Did you get them heat molded with proper footbeds?

Thank you for your reply. I have not had them molded nor have I been fitted for them with footbeds. Since there aren't any shops near me I basically had to buy 4 pairs simply to try them on, then return the three that didn't/don't make the cut.

 

[onenerdykid]

Thank you for your reply. I have not had them molded nor have I been fitted for them with footbeds. Since there aren't any shops near me I basically had to buy 4 pairs simply to try them on, then return the three that didn't/don't make the cut.

If this happens, you're almost certainly setting yourself up for being in the wrong boot. Buying a boot without having someone who is able to look at your foot and select the boot that works for your foot is a huge risk. Don't waste your hard earned money by getting a boot this way.

I know that not everyone lives in close proximity to a shop, but just how far away are you? 1 hour? 2 hours? If you care about finding right fit and not wasting money, invest the time to find a good shop and make an appointment with them. This will ensure they dedicate time to finding you the right thing. Don't just show up.

If that is truly not an option, next best thing is to wait until you go skiing and find a boot with a boot-fitter at a mountain shop. Again, make an appointment.

If you buy based on what feels good to you in your living room, then I am certain that you will waste your money.

 

[Chinchi]

Need advice on what I can do to tighten up my boots for the season. I have scarpa rs 130s, which i got after trying on a ton of boots. When I got them they felt perfect, super tight with little to no wiggle room (almost bordering on too tight). As the season went on I managed to pack out the liners to the point of having too much room, and my feet were sliding around in them. Right now my plan is to get a new liner (and maybe a size smaller at that), but if there's something else I can do (like a footbed, getting them molded etc.) I would definitely love to hear some suggestions. Thanks.

 

[onenerdykid]

Need advice on what I can do to tighten up my boots for the season. I have scarpa rs 130s, which i got after trying on a ton of boots. When I got them they felt perfect, super tight with little to no wiggle room (almost bordering on too tight). As the season went on I managed to pack out the liners to the point of having too much room, and my feet were sliding around in them. Right now my plan is to get a new liner (and maybe a size smaller at that), but if there's something else I can do (like a footbed, getting them molded etc.) I would definitely love to hear some suggestions. Thanks.

Assuming you're in the right size (it does sound like you bought boots that were too big to start with), you 100% need to invest in footbeds first. Not doing this will be a waste of money for anything you do afterwards. Additionally, this is a large reason why you packed out your boots too quickly. When your foot is free to move (even a little) it begins to pack out the liner bit by bit.

1. Footbeds.

2. Try re-heating your existing liners at a shop

3. Get new liners if #2 doesn't work

If you really want to know if you are in the right size:

-remove the liner

-step into the bare shell with a thin ski sock on (not a thick sock)

-slide your feet to the front of the shell so your toes just barely touch

-examine the space behind your heel. 1.5-2cm = normal, more than 2cm = too big, you probably need new boots.

 

[Chinchi]

Assuming you're in the right size (it does sound like you bought boots that were too big to start with), you 100% need to invest in footbeds first. Not doing this will be a waste of money for anything you do afterwards. Additionally, this is a large reason why you packed out your boots too quickly. When your foot is free to move (even a little) it begins to pack out the liner bit by bit.

1. Footbeds.

2. Try re-heating your existing liners at a shop

3. Get new liners if #2 doesn't work

If you really want to know if you are in the right size:

-remove the liner

-step into the bare shell with a thin ski sock on (not a thick sock)

-slide your feet to the front of the shell so your toes just barely touch

-examine the space behind your heel. 1.5-2cm = normal, more than 2cm = too big, you probably need new boots.

thanks brother! will do those things.

 

[n8.benson_skis]

my toes are cold

. Tie warmers??

 

[Dddsz]

Pretty sure I have permanently lost feeling on the underside of my toes and pad of my left foot after a day of touring on daymakers with Salomon x max 120's. Just got intuition liners...they feel great and toe boxes were fit properly. Just can't feel my foot anymore. Same footbeds as I have had for the past year.

 

[Woos]

I have some FT Morisson's that I bought used but basically brand new (used one day) and everything fits great. The left boot fits me PERFECTLY, however, the right boot often makes the ball of my ankle (on the right side my ankle) sore. Is there any way to fix this or should I go back to a boot fitter and just get whatever they recommend? It sucks because that's the ONLY issue I've had with them and I love the 3 piece design as well as the fit of my left boot.

Thanks guys.

EDIT: Is there any chance of a softer tongue helping with this? They have a #10 in them and I weigh 180lbs. I mainly ride park and sometimes I jib around midwest groomers. I don't do many big jumps, just rails, presses, jibs, smaller jump lines, etc.

**This post was edited on Nov 8th 2018 at 4:14:42pm

 

[onenerdykid]

Pretty sure I have permanently lost feeling on the underside of my toes and pad of my left foot after a day of touring on daymakers with Salomon x max 120's. Just got intuition liners...they feel great and toe boxes were fit properly. Just can't feel my foot anymore. Same footbeds as I have had for the past year.

When you tour in boots that do not have a walk mode, your foot has to do ALL of the work. That means it will literally twist and shear inside of the shell in order to replicate a walking motion. This shearing and friction often leads to numbness, just as you describe.

If you plan on doing more touring, get a boot with a walk mode.

I have some FT Morisson's that I bought used but basically brand new (used one day) and everything fits great. The left boot fits me PERFECTLY, however, the right boot often makes the ball of my ankle (on the right side my ankle) sore. Is there any way to fix this or should I go back to a boot fitter and just get whatever they recommend? It sucks because that's the ONLY issue I've had with them and I love the 3 piece design as well as the fit of my left boot.

Thanks guys.

EDIT: Is there any chance of a softer tongue helping with this? They have a #10 in them and I weigh 180lbs. I mainly ride park and sometimes I jib around midwest groomers. I don't do many big jumps, just rails, presses, jibs, smaller jump lines, etc.

**This post was edited on Nov 8th 2018 at 4:14:42pm

I'm assuming you don't have footbeds in the boots? This is your #1 priority followed by getting the liners heat molded to your foot-ankle-leg shape.

 

[dsnyd22]

I did the footbeds and still have considerable pain. Trying to ski them to pack them out as much as I can but not sure if they will last

 

[onenerdykid]

I did the footbeds and still have considerable pain. Trying to ski them to pack them out as much as I can but not sure if they will last

Did you get footbeds and the liner heat molded?

If you don't re-mold the liner to your foot & footbed, then your foot is sitting in the old, non-supported shape.

If you did re-mold the liner, it could be that the shell is simply too close to your ankle bone and the shell needs to be stretched/punched.

 

[dsnyd22]

Did you get footbeds and the liner heat molded?

If you don't re-mold the liner to your foot & footbed, then your foot is sitting in the old, non-supported shape.

If you did re-mold the liner, it could be that the shell is simply too close to your ankle bone and the shell needs to be stretched/punched.

Yep put in footbeds and did a re-mold. I try not to stretch she’ll until I’ve skied few 30 hours or so but that may be the solution. Currently I have to unbuckle everything to make it thru the loft ride.

 

[onenerdykid]

Yep put in footbeds and did a re-mold. I try not to stretch she’ll until I’ve skied few 30 hours or so but that may be the solution. Currently I have to unbuckle everything to make it thru the loft ride.

Simple test: remove the liner from the shell, put your footbeds in the shell, step into the shell, and take note of how close your ankle bone is to the plastic.

If your ankle is up against the plastic, then no amount of break in time will help. You'll need to stretch the shell.

If you have a finger tip of space between you and the shell, then it will most likely break in fine.

 

[dsnyd22]

Simple test: remove the liner from the shell, put your footbeds in the shell, step into the shell, and take note of how close your ankle bone is to the plastic.

If your ankle is up against the plastic, then no amount of break in time will help. You'll need to stretch the shell.

If you have a finger tip of space between you and the shell, then it will most likely break in fine.

Thanks man, I will try this today and see.

 

[bolake]

I have full tilt dependant 6s and I haven't skied them but when I got them like everybody does I put them on and went for a walk they felt great for about 20 minutes but then I got arch pain in my right foot.

 

[onenerdykid]

I have full tilt dependant 6s and I haven't skied them but when I got them like everybody does I put them on and went for a walk they felt great for about 20 minutes but then I got arch pain in my right foot.

1. If you don't have footbeds, you need footbeds.

2. If you have footbeds, you need to wear them more often to let your feet adjust to being supported.

 

[bolake]

thanks

**This post was edited on Nov 29th 2018 at 11:13:55am

 

[bolake]

1. If you don't have footbeds, you need footbeds.

2. If you have footbeds, you need to wear them more often to let your feet adjust to being supported.

so do I just slide them into the liner

 

[dsnyd22]

so i gave up on my 4th pair of new boots because they have ruined 3 trips and crush my feet... I have went back to my trusty 10 year old rossignol saltos which are too big and too heavy however I know I can ski in them every day ALL day. currently using a full tilt liner from seth morrisons and a new foot bed. with this new set up I don't have a strap so does anyone know if I can buy the booster strap and screw them to the back of my boot? they feel great other than my feet swim around in them too much but I can gain more control if can use a strap to pull the top cuff tight against shins.

 

[dsnyd22]

I have full tilt dependant 6s and I haven't skied them but when I got them like everybody does I put them on and went for a walk they felt great for about 20 minutes but then I got arch pain in my right foot.

This is what I recently bought because boot fitter said they would work. I also put in footbeds. they felt fine in store but after skiing a day I absolutely hated everything about them. they hurt my arch, hurt the top of my foot, hurt the sides of my foot. also caused thigh pain due to where the sweet spot was. it was like forcing me to lean forward too much. I really hope you have better luck

 

[dsnyd22]

so do I just slide them into the liner

yes, you may need to trim them a tad with scissors so they fit perfectly but you just slide them in and then leave them in and ski on them a bit to break them in.

 

[onenerdykid]

with this new set up I don't have a strap so does anyone know if I can buy the booster strap and screw them to the back of my boot?

Yes - a shop that normally installs booster straps will have no problem doing this for you. It involves centering the the strap on the cuff the right way, drilling holes in the cuff, melting holes in the booster strap, and using appropriate mounting hardware.

This is what I recently bought because boot fitter said they would work. I also put in footbeds. they felt fine in store but after skiing a day I absolutely hated everything about them. they hurt my arch, hurt the top of my foot, hurt the sides of my foot. also caused thigh pain due to where the sweet spot was. it was like forcing me to lean forward too much. I really hope you have better luck

Yep, this is why you always need to adjust to footbeds before you go skiing. If your feet are not used to a supportive footbed (100% of normal shoes lack this) then the tissues & ligaments in your foot tighten up and now they are made to travel over a longer distance (up and over the arch support, as opposed to just laying flat). This will burn, this will crap, you will hate it. This is a super huge sign that you should be wearing an everyday footbed in your everyday shoes. You do the most help and hurt to your feet in your everyday shoes, so when you do wear supportive footbeds everyday, you can hop into your ski boots and rip. If you don't, then you need to wear your ski boots around the house for 20-30 minutes every night.

Also, if your boot-fitter just sold you footbeds and didn't heat mold your liner or check to see if the shell needed adjustment once your foot was supported, then it's the boot-fitter's fault not the footbeds. Chances are high that you need a liner re-mold and shell adjustment too.

 

[penguinsliding]

I keep getting mad shinbang only on my right foot. I've got Full Tilt Classics I picked up used about a year ago, and it feels as if there is a hard/pinch point on my right shin. Throughout the ski day I'll try different combinations of tightness on the buckles but can't get a fit that avoids the shin pain. Any affordable fixes for this? don't have the money for new liners or boots

 

[onenerdykid]

I keep getting mad shinbang only on my right foot. I've got Full Tilt Classics I picked up used about a year ago, and it feels as if there is a hard/pinch point on my right shin. Throughout the ski day I'll try different combinations of tightness on the buckles but can't get a fit that avoids the shin pain. Any affordable fixes for this? don't have the money for new liners or boots

Assuming the boots are actually the right size for you, you need to get:

1. Footbeds

2. Liner heat mold

 

[amanda.w]

I got an issue with my boots that’s stumped me if you guys can help. My big toes are black from me jammin them in the front of my boot when I land. The boot itself seems almost large as I tighten to the max I can myself and it still feels loose. However, the insole is small, which is what I like to be able to tighten my boots. The boots are nice Lange boots about 4 years old. Wondering if its the insole that’s the problem as with 4 seasons they should probably be replaced. Also the Lange boots I love but they are more of a racing style and I ski more big mountain so they are pretty cold, but that’s always manegable.

 

[onenerdykid]

I got an issue with my boots that’s stumped me if you guys can help. My big toes are black from me jammin them in the front of my boot when I land. The boot itself seems almost large as I tighten to the max I can myself and it still feels loose. However, the insole is small, which is what I like to be able to tighten my boots. The boots are nice Lange boots about 4 years old. Wondering if its the insole that’s the problem as with 4 seasons they should probably be replaced. Also the Lange boots I love but they are more of a racing style and I ski more big mountain so they are pretty cold, but that’s always manegable.

If you are tightening your boots to the max and your foot still feels loose, then your boot is absolutely too big for you.

Adding footbeds will help, but your main problem is the boot is too big and this is why your toes are slamming into the front. If your boot can't hold your foot in place, it will slide around, especially to the front.

 

[amanda.w]

If you are tightening your boots to the max and your foot still feels loose, then your boot is absolutely too big for you.

Adding footbeds will help, but your main problem is the boot is too big and this is why your toes are slamming into the front. If your boot can't hold your foot in place, it will slide around, especially to the front.

So I don’t tighten it to the max its just extremely hard to push the clips farther past a certain point. I’m wondering if I screwed up the plastic at some point and maybe it became disformed but I keep good care of them.

 

[OregonDead]

What are some women’s boots with low accommodating cuffs?

 

[onenerdykid]

What are some women’s boots with low accommodating cuffs?

I think every boot that is marketed as a "woman's" boot has a lower cuff and a lower liner. I don't know of any major boot brands not doing this.

 

[SitcomUpend]

Does the stiffness of a boot depend on the ski? Or does it depend on the skier? I bought some stiffer skis recently, and I noticed that I now am now leaning more forward, and it's putting a lot of strain on my thighs. I have my older ski that is a lot less stiff and I do not have this problem. I feel that if i lean back I will end up falling because the skis are shooting forward after each turn. Someone told me my boots are not stiff enough. Does that make sense? I thought boots were a function of the skier....

 

[onenerdykid]

Does the stiffness of a boot depend on the ski? Or does it depend on the skier? I bought some stiffer skis recently, and I noticed that I now am now leaning more forward, and it's putting a lot of strain on my thighs. I have my older ski that is a lot less stiff and I do not have this problem. I feel that if i lean back I will end up falling because the skis are shooting forward after each turn. Someone told me my boots are not stiff enough. Does that make sense? I thought boots were a function of the skier....

Generally speaking, when you get new skis, the ski does not change the geometry of the boot. But if you change bindings, the effective geometry of the boot will change. When you bought new skis, did you get new bindings too? Different bindings have different ramp angles, so a new & different binding can change how you stand on the ski.

But, we also need more details. What boots are you in? What skis did you have, what did you get now? What bindings are on each ski? Where did you mount the bindings on the ski (more center, more traditional...)?

 

[OregonDead]

I think every boot that is marketed as a "woman's" boot has a lower cuff and a lower liner. I don't know of any major boot brands not doing this.

Any that are exceptionally low? This lady is basically a little person. Average last and I went with her to my boot fitter and he said just the lowest possible cuff and then maybe he won’t have to grind and cut down the cuff as much.

 

[onenerdykid]

Any that are exceptionally low? This lady is basically a little person. Average last and I went with her to my boot fitter and he said just the lowest possible cuff and then maybe he won’t have to grind and cut down the cuff as much.

For little people, you basically have to cut the cuff down. Sometimes the cuff is left as a one-buckle cuff, but whatever it takes to make the boot fit and function to their needs. Focus on finding the right fit in the lower shell and then modify the cuff as necessary.

 

[SitcomUpend]

Generally speaking, when you get new skis, the ski does not change the geometry of the boot. But if you change bindings, the effective geometry of the boot will change. When you bought new skis, did you get new bindings too? Different bindings have different ramp angles, so a new & different binding can change how you stand on the ski.

But, we also need more details. What boots are you in? What skis did you have, what did you get now? What bindings are on each ski? Where did you mount the bindings on the ski (more center, more traditional...)?

I went from the Head iSLR junior skis, with PRX 2 bindings to Dysnastar Speed Zone 16 with SPX12 bindings. The bindings are both centered. The boots I currently use are the Rossignol Synergy Sensor 80 boots.

 

[onenerdykid]

I went from the Head iSLR junior skis, with PRX 2 bindings to Dysnastar Speed Zone 16 with SPX12 bindings. The bindings are both centered. The boots I currently use are the Rossignol Synergy Sensor 80 boots.

Bindings are definitely not centered on that ski (which is a good thing). This is a high performance carving ski, with a very tight turn radius. There is a high chance the ski is overpowering your boot, which is a fairly soft, wide fit, and upright boot. The combination of the binding ramp angle and the stiff construction is probably causing you to feel less in control than before.

Do you want to be in a boot that soft & wide?

 

[SitcomUpend]

Bindings are definitely not centered on that ski (which is a good thing). This is a high performance carving ski, with a very tight turn radius. There is a high chance the ski is overpowering your boot, which is a fairly soft, wide fit, and upright boot. The combination of the binding ramp angle and the stiff construction is probably causing you to feel less in control than before.

Do you want to be in a boot that soft & wide?

When I got those boots 7 years ago, they were pretty good . I am in the market for a more narrower boot, but I guess I will be also looking for stiffer boot.

I know this is virtually impossible to answer, but what kind of boots do you recommend?

 

[onenerdykid]

I know this is virtually impossible to answer, but what kind of boots do you recommend?

Get whichever boots a boot-fitter who can see your feet recommends for you. Get the proper fit and flex for your biomechanical needs and you will have a proper boot for you and your skiing.

 

[ale92]

I feel that the pressure on my feet is concentrated in the external zone of the boot, so very difficult to keep the inside edge of the ski. I have always to "use" muscles of the external part of the tybia in order to "stay" on the internal edge during turns. After a hour or so of ski these muscles are completely exhausted, making impossible to ski. If i try to ski with these muscles relaxed i feel the pressure under the feet on the outside part of the boot and a sort of external rotation of the ankles. I can call it a "supination and internal rotation".

In the flat sections of the pistes it is very difficult to keep the ski "flat".

I have dalbello il moro and CT 2.0 skis. I made costum footbeds, it improved but not a lot.

I think is important to tell that i have varus knee/"bow legs".

Any help? Thanks

 

[onenerdykid]

I feel that the pressure on my feet is concentrated in the external zone of the boot, so very difficult to keep the inside edge of the ski. I have always to "use" muscles of the external part of the tybia in order to "stay" on the internal edge during turns. After a hour or so of ski these muscles are completely exhausted, making impossible to ski. If i try to ski with these muscles relaxed i feel the pressure under the feet on the outside part of the boot and a sort of external rotation of the ankles. I can call it a "supination and internal rotation".

In the flat sections of the pistes it is very difficult to keep the ski "flat".

I have dalbello il moro and CT 2.0 skis. I made costum footbeds, it improved but not a lot.

I think is important to tell that i have varus knee/"bow legs".

Any help? Thanks

Talk to local race shops about sole canting. It's not cheap, but it will fix your problem.

 

[FruitBootPro]

Hawx Magna is a very wide, high volume boot. If your foot is narrower and/or lower volume, it can move around as you described even if it's the right size for you.

First, let's do this:

1. Remove the liner from the shell

2. Step into the shell with a very thin sock on

3. Slide your foot to the front of the shell so your toes just barely touch

4. Measure the space behind your heel: 1cm (finger tip) = super high performance fit, 2cm (1.5 fingers) = normal, 3cm (3 fingers) = way too big

Report back with your findings.

ok so I finally did it two days before I leave for Vail /facepalm and I think I can fit 3 fingers behind my heel. I have boot shims in there so that should help but I just hope I'm going to be able to control my ski normally

man this makes me frustrated. I know I was looking for the tightest possible fit when i bought them. i don't know how this happened.

what do

 

[profa_212]

ok so I finally did it two days before I leave for Vail /facepalm and I think I can fit 3 fingers behind my heel. I have boot shims in there so that should help but I just hope I'm going to be able to control my ski normally

man this makes me frustrated. I know I was looking for the tightest possible fit when i bought them. i don't know how this happened.

what do

Sounds like you might need a new boot sadly. Three fingers is a very loose fit.

 

[Mikha197]

Hi! I have no valgus and can stand on single leg pretty well but when wearing the ski boot always found myself pressing first metatarsal head and pronating even with footbed. What is wrong with my boot?!

 

[soupcan]

Looking for a little help here and possible suggestions.

so I recently got a pair of kryptons and overall I am very happy with the fit increased control and much more power compared to the old fulltilts. My problem is I have my right foot that is quite a bit larger than my left. My right foot measures a 26 where my left measured a 25 so I went into a 25 shell. I have proper custom foot beds which I am happy with and have served me well but I’m getting a small degree of heel movement in my left boot. Went to a local fitter and we talked about taking up a bit of volume with a shim in the left boot but this caused my heel to lift out of the plastic heel pocket causing some pain but giving me a more locked down feel.

Any suggestions? My next thought would be a piece of foam across the top of the liner on the left foot to decrease the volume a touch more and give that same great fit which I have on my right foot.

thanks

 

[onenerdykid]

Hi! I have no valgus and can stand on single leg pretty well but when wearing the ski boot always found myself pressing first metatarsal head and pronating even with footbed. What is wrong with my boot?!

Sounds like your footbed is wrong, not your boot.

Looking for a little help here and possible suggestions.

so I recently got a pair of kryptons and overall I am very happy with the fit increased control and much more power compared to the old fulltilts. My problem is I have my right foot that is quite a bit larger than my left. My right foot measures a 26 where my left measured a 25 so I went into a 25 shell. I have proper custom foot beds which I am happy with and have served me well but I’m getting a small degree of heel movement in my left boot. Went to a local fitter and we talked about taking up a bit of volume with a shim in the left boot but this caused my heel to lift out of the plastic heel pocket causing some pain but giving me a more locked down feel.

Any suggestions? My next thought would be a piece of foam across the top of the liner on the left foot to decrease the volume a touch more and give that same great fit which I have on my right foot.

thanks

So your smaller foot is experiencing a little heel movement. You can either add a heel lift (which is what it sounds like your boot-fitter did) or pad the liner in front of the ankle. I would probably do the latter. After that, you can looking into foam injection liners. That will for sure solve your issue as it will fill in more foam around your smaller foot.

 

[soupcan]

Sounds like your footbed is wrong, not your boot.

So your smaller foot is experiencing a little heel movement. You can either add a heel lift (which is what it sounds like your boot-fitter did) or pad the liner in front of the ankle. I would probably do the latter. After that, you can looking into foam injection liners. That will for sure solve your issue as it will fill in more foam around your smaller foot.

Thanks for the response I’ll give it ago.https://www.tognar.com/boot-fitting-foam-10-x-10-sheet/ If I were to try to do it myself would this be the foam you would recommend using?

 

[onenerdykid]

Thanks for the response I’ll give it ago.https://www.tognar.com/boot-fitting-foam-10-x-10-sheet/ If I were to try to do it myself would this be the foam you would recommend using?

That stuff looks pretty good.

 

[zeltron6Billion]

I’ve had the full tilt classics for a couple years now, but i feel like I have too much room in the shin area. When i attempt to tighten the highest buckle tighter it will slide back to where I feel like it’s not tight enough. Everything else fits fine. I can post pics/video if needed. Thanks!