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

13898686:B.Quincy said:
^^ I don't think you understand at all what I said, hence why you should go to a boot fitter, its worth the extra 100ish bucks upfront to do it right and have someone who knows what they are doing do the heavy lifting its only plastered all over this thread... if you can't understand what I said above then you definitely should not be buying boots online in the first place sorry dude......
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I totally understand. I have contacted my friend and onenerdykid helped me with advice in a different one. I tried on the 25.5 and the 26.5. 26.5 were comfortable and 25.5 were a real performance fit. I wanted like a half size in the middle and was asking if that's possible because some sites were saying different things over the sizing. I asked about the sizing not about the fit or the boots. I have been advised to go for the 25 and get them fully fitted and the liner mould would be likely to turn the 25.5 into a 26 which is fair perfect. I understand the need for a bootfitter but sometimes we can't all afford €450/500 on a set of 18month old boots when this seasons are discounted to £300 online. Exactly the same fit and last just updated boot, lighter etc. Thanks for your advice guys I know where I'm going from here
 
Hello! I've heat molded Ultra 130 and custom footbeds. Shell test is 2 cm. The boots are awesome but there's minor problem. When I extend in hard circumstances I can feel that liner slides inside boots. I've found that boot board slides a couple of mm. Can I glue it and what else can I do to stop liner from sliding?
 
13898751:Mikha197 said:
Hello! I've heat molded Ultra 130 and custom footbeds. Shell test is 2 cm. The boots are awesome but there's minor problem. When I extend in hard circumstances I can feel that liner slides inside boots. I've found that boot board slides a couple of mm. Can I glue it and what else can I do to stop liner from sliding?
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Are you feeling this while skiing, or just while standing inside?
 
13898756:onenerdykid said:
Are you feeling this while skiing, or just while standing inside?
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While standing but I had some hard moments while skiing in hard conditions with legs jerking movements in boots.
 
13898778:Mikha197 said:
While standing but I had some hard moments while skiing in hard conditions with legs jerking movements in boots.
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You can glue a strip of sand paper to the boot board to stop the liner from sliding. That should work.
 
Hi, I am a newbie to this forum and before asking for an advice want to thank you all for sharing your knowledge and insights.

I was snowboarding for 10+ years and last year started skiing. So far I was renting skiing equipment, but decided it is time to acquire boots of my own. I have narrow calves, rather narrow feet and high instep. Thus almost all rental boots were too roomy for me. I am currently in Austria and went to one of Intersport shops to get my self measured for boots. Nowadays they have this fancy equipment where you stand on a plate I suppose and it scans your feet and comes back with 3d picture and numbers. Here is what it said: Mondo point 28.5, left foot 282mm, right 274mm., width left 102mm, right 100mm and then it gave some sort of W1 rating for width. And then instep (risthohe in german) was left 67mm, right 69mm.

They gave me a couple of boots to try but as well indicated that Atomic hawx Ultra would probably be the best choice. And indeed it felt most snug. Others were mach1 (was too tight around 3rd buckle), lange rx - a bit looser than hawx ultra (but overall quite tight), nordica speedmachine - felt quite good but not as snug around calves as hawx ultra.

Based on the above I would appreciate any insights cause I am leaning towards Hawx Ultra. They feel great in shop but I am just wondering are they not going to be too tight eventually? As well in the shop they told me that Ultras has the highest instep which is what I am looking for.

Thank you!
 
13899898:PauliusJ said:
Hi, I am a newbie to this forum and before asking for an advice want to thank you all for sharing your knowledge and insights.

I was snowboarding for 10+ years and last year started skiing. So far I was renting skiing equipment, but decided it is time to acquire boots of my own. I have narrow calves, rather narrow feet and high instep. Thus almost all rental boots were too roomy for me. I am currently in Austria and went to one of Intersport shops to get my self measured for boots. Nowadays they have this fancy equipment where you stand on a plate I suppose and it scans your feet and comes back with 3d picture and numbers. Here is what it said: Mondo point 28.5, left foot 282mm, right 274mm., width left 102mm, right 100mm and then it gave some sort of W1 rating for width. And then instep (risthohe in german) was left 67mm, right 69mm.

They gave me a couple of boots to try but as well indicated that Atomic hawx Ultra would probably be the best choice. And indeed it felt most snug. Others were mach1 (was too tight around 3rd buckle), lange rx - a bit looser than hawx ultra (but overall quite tight), nordica speedmachine - felt quite good but not as snug around calves as hawx ultra.

Based on the above I would appreciate any insights cause I am leaning towards Hawx Ultra. They feel great in shop but I am just wondering are they not going to be too tight eventually? As well in the shop they told me that Ultras has the highest instep which is what I am looking for.

Thank you!
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Scanning systems aren't all they are cracked up to be- a lot of smoke and mirrors half the time. But, if the measurements are genuine, it's probably close. The only way to know for sure to have them do a shell fit- take the liner out of the shell and put your foot inside the plastic shell and make sure the boot matches the shape of your foot. That is talked about ad nauseum here.

I'm not going to recommend you a boot (because we can see your foot), but I will say you should start with the boot that feels the most snug. You can always make a boot bigger, you can't shrink it down. If it is loose now, it will be a huge problem later on- this is the tightest the boot is ever going to feel, it's only going to get looser as time goes on. You want the boot to feel like a firm handshake. Not crazy tight, but comfortably snug all around your foot.

If they have this scanning system, they most likely have the tools to make space around certain parts of your foot too.
 
13899944:onenerdykid said:
Scanning systems aren't all they are cracked up to be- a lot of smoke and mirrors half the time. But, if the measurements are genuine, it's probably close. The only way to know for sure to have them do a shell fit- take the liner out of the shell and put your foot inside the plastic shell and make sure the boot matches the shape of your foot. That is talked about ad nauseum here.

I'm not going to recommend you a boot (because we can see your foot), but I will say you should start with the boot that feels the most snug. You can always make a boot bigger, you can't shrink it down. If it is loose now, it will be a huge problem later on- this is the tightest the boot is ever going to feel, it's only going to get looser as time goes on. You want the boot to feel like a firm handshake. Not crazy tight, but comfortably snug all around your foot.

If they have this scanning system, they most likely have the tools to make space around certain parts of your foot too.
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Thank you! I will do a shell fit today to see how it looks. Eventhough I have spent some time in two different shops neither even mentioned that I should do a shell fit, thus I migth have to do it on my own. And indeed there is a ton of information about it here. Just a few questions regarding hawx ultra - as far as I understand they will be able to mold shell at any time, even after skiing for a few days. What about liners? Can I just ski as they come and then mold them, or they will adjust to my foot and then it is not going to work? As well I have measured my ankle flex as per your instructions, and I can bent beyond my toes, which implies that I have greater mobility. I am 1.95 m tall and around 93 kg, and would say that I am quite an agresive skier. So here comes the very general question - was thinking about 110 or 120 flex in hawx ultra. I am leaning more towards to 120, since eventually I will be able to stiffer it with that additional bolt. But I am wondering if this is the right way to think about this - I am still learning, would say that I am on a rather steep curve, but still not an expert. Maybe 120 would be too much for now.

Thank you again!
 
13900194:PauliusJ said:
Thank you! I will do a shell fit today to see how it looks. Eventhough I have spent some time in two different shops neither even mentioned that I should do a shell fit, thus I migth have to do it on my own. And indeed there is a ton of information about it here. Just a few questions regarding hawx ultra - as far as I understand they will be able to mold shell at any time, even after skiing for a few days. What about liners? Can I just ski as they come and then mold them, or they will adjust to my foot and then it is not going to work? As well I have measured my ankle flex as per your instructions, and I can bent beyond my toes, which implies that I have greater mobility. I am 1.95 m tall and around 93 kg, and would say that I am quite an agresive skier. So here comes the very general question - was thinking about 110 or 120 flex in hawx ultra. I am leaning more towards to 120, since eventually I will be able to stiffer it with that additional bolt. But I am wondering if this is the right way to think about this - I am still learning, would say that I am on a rather steep curve, but still not an expert. Maybe 120 would be too much for now.

Thank you again!
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I'm not surprised the shop didn't do a shell fit, but it still blows my mind how ignorant most European shops are when it comes to basic boot-fitting...

Anyway, my guess is you'll probably be in the right shell still but it's the only way to be sure. Scanners are like foot sizers- they are only a starting point.

You can mold the Hawx Ultra at any point. If the shell fit looks good (for width and length), I would recommend heating the liner only and not the shell. You can always make more room, it is hard to shrink it back if too much is done too quickly.

I would also steer you to the 120. I guy your size will have no trouble powering that boot, and as you get better it will be there for you as you progress.

And also invest in an aftermarket footbed/insole. Ask the shop what options they offer and get one. It will 100% ensure your foot stays centered in the boot while skiing and the best way to ensure the boot stays comfortable.
 
13900196:onenerdykid said:
I'm not surprised the shop didn't do a shell fit, but it still blows my mind how ignorant most European shops are when it comes to basic boot-fitting...
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I've had clients telling me that other shops had told them boot gaiters were going INSIDE the boots...

Going from there, anything is possible, really..

One thing I've noticed while selling boots (and I'm not a boot fitter by any means, but I try to soak in as much info as I can here and on other websites so I can properly inform clients) is that Euros don't care about custom footbeds at all.
 
13900196:onenerdykid said:
I'm not surprised the shop didn't do a shell fit, but it still blows my mind how ignorant most European shops are when it comes to basic boot-fitting...

Anyway, my guess is you'll probably be in the right shell still but it's the only way to be sure. Scanners are like foot sizers- they are only a starting point.

You can mold the Hawx Ultra at any point. If the shell fit looks good (for width and length), I would recommend heating the liner only and not the shell. You can always make more room, it is hard to shrink it back if too much is done too quickly.

I would also steer you to the 120. I guy your size will have no trouble powering that boot, and as you get better it will be there for you as you progress.

And also invest in an aftermarket footbed/insole. Ask the shop what options they offer and get one. It will 100% ensure your foot stays centered in the boot while skiing and the best way to ensure the boot stays comfortable.
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Thanks again for the advice! Maybe it was only my experience with shops in Austria, but now I know what at least fits me. Thus Hawx Ultra it is.
 
Yo guys, just looking for a bit of advice. This year I was fitted by a reputable shop for some lange xt 110's. The punching and foot fitment is there however my calf is rather high on my leg and I have somewhat skinnier ankles. Have a footbed in there and stock liners. The upper buckle grabbers are moved to the tightest position and I still have to tighten to the second to last setting to have them tight enough. I even have a plastic removable shim behind the liner that is upper cuff height and a shim on the tongue. Even when at this tightest point (almost as tight as boots will buckle) I still feel like my ankle up to 4" above has roll. My ankle is locked in place in terms of pivoting however I have a tiny bit of lift. I realize these liners are not the best and am thinking maybe a new liner is the right call? Any recommendations?
 
I have had dalabello jack boots for almost 4 years now, never a major problem except every season I always end up with major park toe and my toes are generally sore during the day. any suggestions?
 
13901385:f100prerunner said:
Yo guys, just looking for a bit of advice. This year I was fitted by a reputable shop for some lange xt 110's. The punching and foot fitment is there however my calf is rather high on my leg and I have somewhat skinnier ankles. Have a footbed in there and stock liners. The upper buckle grabbers are moved to the tightest position and I still have to tighten to the second to last setting to have them tight enough. I even have a plastic removable shim behind the liner that is upper cuff height and a shim on the tongue. Even when at this tightest point (almost as tight as boots will buckle) I still feel like my ankle up to 4" above has roll. My ankle is locked in place in terms of pivoting however I have a tiny bit of lift. I realize these liners are not the best and am thinking maybe a new liner is the right call? Any recommendations?
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A good boot-fitter can shape foam pads around your liner to take up the excess volume that you have. Investigate that route before throwing down money for new liners.

13901491:Dlonetti said:
I have had dalabello jack boots for almost 4 years now, never a major problem except every season I always end up with major park toe and my toes are generally sore during the day. any suggestions?
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Footbeds.
 
Haven't used my Hawx XTDs in the last month, but I think I found why one of my boots was painful last time (one day of use, liners are molded and I have footbeds).

Basically the part that is underlined on the pic doesn't have any "padding" behind it, it's like the liner's foam is missing right under that part, and the ridge is digging into my leg. I can feel it with my finger from the inside of the liner. Anything I can do to fix it?

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Just bought some 2018 Full Tilt decendent 6's. Having some heel lift issues. Seems like I can't keep my heel back with out having them so tight it is unbearable. Only have 2 full days in them. Have been trying to break them in around the house as well. When I tried them on at the shop I couldn't notice it. First pair of FT's I have owned. First pair of 3 buckle boots I have owned. Just looking to see if anyone else has experienced this or has any solution.
 
13903977:Stag412 said:
Just bought some 2018 Full Tilt decendent 6's. Having some heel lift issues. Seems like I can't keep my heel back with out having them so tight it is unbearable. Only have 2 full days in them. Have been trying to break them in around the house as well. When I tried them on at the shop I couldn't notice it. First pair of FT's I have owned. First pair of 3 buckle boots I have owned. Just looking to see if anyone else has experienced this or has any solution.
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1. Did you buy these, or did a boot-fitter select them for you based on your foot shape? This is a wide boot, so if you have a narrow foot, it will not work for you.

2. Are they the right size? Pull out the liner, step into the shell, slide your toes to the front, and tell us how much space is behind your heel? 1cm? 2cm? 3cm?

3. Did you get footbeds?

4. Did you get the liners heat molded?
 
I bought them from a local shop. I have a very wide foot. I had them heat molded. I did not get a foot bed because (I was told) that Intuition liner footbed will mold itself like a custom. I was told if needed I could still get a custom. I will pull the liner tonight and see what my foot looks like in the shell. Tried micro adjustments on top and mid buckle last night. Had a little luck with getting them more tolerable to wear cranked down. Hopeful they just need broke in.
 
13904135:Stag412 said:
I bought them from a local shop. I have a very wide foot. I had them heat molded. I did not get a foot bed because (I was told) that Intuition liner footbed will mold itself like a custom. I was told if needed I could still get a custom. I will pull the liner tonight and see what my foot looks like in the shell. Tried micro adjustments on top and mid buckle last night. Had a little luck with getting them more tolerable to wear cranked down. Hopeful they just need broke in.
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The part about the liner being just as good as custom footbed is 100% not true. The part about still getting one is 100% true.

Report back once you do the shell fit. If that ends up being ok, definitely get footbeds. It will help stabilize your foot in the shell properly, including your heel lift.

If you still have heel lift after that, there are a number of things that can be done to get rid of it. But, let's make sure you are in the right size.
 
Finally made an appointment to see a real boot fitter on Friday. Supposedly the guy AJ Kitt and a bunch of other WC guys go to so kinda intimidating but I'm tired of having ill fitting boots and the bro's and the cool guy retail shops know less than a typical 12 year old on here. I really want to go in with an open mind and just go for it since I have this opportunity. Maybe he tells me I need to buy all new boots and a bunch of work, seems like the worst case scenario, or hopefully he can fix one of the shells I have. Kinda think my new shells are going to work with an ankle punch but we will see.
 
So I did the shell fit. I can fit my pointer finger around my ankle and heel. Finger is barely touching shell and skin around ankle. Definitely a little more room in directly behind heal. Not much though. Going to play around with buckle pressure next couple days around the house. See if i can get them broke in a little more before the weekend.
 
Alright so i bought a pair of full tilt first chair 8 2017s and i cant get the tongue back on, is there like a specific way to do it or something
 
I gotta thank everyone on this thread for all the awesome advice that's already been posted.

I have a bit of an odd situation, and I don't know if it's normal. Bought a new pair of boots online (I'm hundreds of miles away from a boot fitter, at best), did a shell fit, they were too small so got the next size up. Shell fit was perfect (1 1/2 cm in each dimension) and putting them on they felt snug and good with none of the immediate toe crunch (I mean crunch) of the previous size. These are Dalbello Aspects, which advertise 102 last. Took them out skiing stock, to try them out. First half hour was golden. Adjusted the boots on the fly as my feet settled in. The next hour of skiing I had a weird pain on the outside bottom of my left foot, about an inch back from the last knuckle on my pinkie toe. It was pretty bad at its worst, but then suddenly disappeared and I skied the rest of the day pain free.

Hoping to fix the problem, I got a Superfeet Blue (they fit my arch almost perfectly when I tried them in store) and put them in. Next time I went skiing, the same thing happened, and this time in both feet and worse on the left. I thought this might be because the Blues are thinner than the stock footbeds so maybe my foot is being subjected to more pressure from the bottom curve of the boot? Any thoughts if this is normal? Or a way to fix it? Would a thicker footbed help (the Greens are thicker, but also higher arch, and I'd like to avoid too much arch if possible, since that can cause pain of its own)?

Thanks in advance!
 
13905687:PinsAndNeedles said:
I gotta thank everyone on this thread for all the awesome advice that's already been posted.

I have a bit of an odd situation, and I don't know if it's normal. Bought a new pair of boots online (I'm hundreds of miles away from a boot fitter, at best), did a shell fit, they were too small so got the next size up. Shell fit was perfect (1 1/2 cm in each dimension) and putting them on they felt snug and good with none of the immediate toe crunch (I mean crunch) of the previous size. These are Dalbello Aspects, which advertise 102 last. Took them out skiing stock, to try them out. First half hour was golden. Adjusted the boots on the fly as my feet settled in. The next hour of skiing I had a weird pain on the outside bottom of my left foot, about an inch back from the last knuckle on my pinkie toe. It was pretty bad at its worst, but then suddenly disappeared and I skied the rest of the day pain free.

Hoping to fix the problem, I got a Superfeet Blue (they fit my arch almost perfectly when I tried them in store) and put them in. Next time I went skiing, the same thing happened, and this time in both feet and worse on the left. I thought this might be because the Blues are thinner than the stock footbeds so maybe my foot is being subjected to more pressure from the bottom curve of the boot? Any thoughts if this is normal? Or a way to fix it? Would a thicker footbed help (the Greens are thicker, but also higher arch, and I'd like to avoid too much arch if possible, since that can cause pain of its own)?

Thanks in advance!
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Superfeet aren't that great of a footbed, and in my experience I've seen them contribute to more problems than they solve. Unfortunately, getting a better footbed does involve finding a boot-fitter to make one based on your foot shape. You will also need some shell work done on the lateral side of the shell for the outside of your foot. This is a super common place for stretching/grinding.

Where are you skiing? There's bound the be a boot-fitter at your ski area.
 
What are some low volume shells that are similar to the Lange XT 130 Freetour LV? That boot is not on a good sale anywhere. I want something low volume and high performance that has a walk mode for short tours. Doesn't need to have tech fittings since I'm using Daymakers for now. Boot fitter guy said basically to get something as low volume as possible 97-98 last and size 27-27.5 shell.
 
13906262:OregonDead said:
What are some low volume shells that are similar to the Lange XT 130 Freetour LV? That boot is not on a good sale anywhere. I want something low volume and high performance that has a walk mode for short tours. Doesn't need to have tech fittings since I'm using Daymakers for now. Boot fitter guy said basically to get something as low volume as possible 97-98 last and size 27-27.5 shell.
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Hawx ultra xtd?

I ride a Nordica gpx 130 which is pretty close to the lange I believe. Hawx fit me great.
 
13906268:Profahoben_212 said:
Hawx ultra xtd?

I ride a Nordica gpx 130 which is pretty close to the lange I believe. Hawx fit me great.
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That looks like the right boot but I'm also not finding it on a good sale. I'm in a Nordica Doberman 120 right now. My ankle and leg are way skinny in spots and way bigger in other spots so I'm going to try sizing down and having some major boot work done.

These K2 Pinnacle 130 LV seem like a really good deal but maybe it had some issues since they changed the design the next year? https://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-ski-boots/k2-pinnacle-130-2017?image=106251/451852/clone.jpg&pt_source=googleads&pt_medium=cpc&pt_campaign=GSC_Skiing&pt_adgroup=PLA_Skiing&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItf7Bzq352QIVQ4J-Ch0LJA7UEAQYAiABEgL-QvD_BwE
 
13906268:Profahoben_212 said:
Hawx ultra xtd?

I ride a Nordica gpx 130 which is pretty close to the lange I believe. Hawx fit me great.
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Do you ski the Hawx ultra xtd all the time now in the resort or do you still ski the Nordicas inbounds?
 
I'm also seeing a 2013-2014 lange xt 130 LV for about $250 new. Very tempting although I know my wife had the xt 90s from about that same year and the walk mode didn't really do much.
 
My full tilt drop kicks leak, any snow conditions except Arctic cold they fill with water. Other than putting my liners in plastic bags what should I do?
 
I took my Scarpa Freedom RS (touring boot) in to get custom fitted. My getaway sticks are pretty slim so shin bang was all time. Fixed that with some eliminators or whatever, and these sticky heel shapers. The guy sold me on some Midas footbeds. Fast forward to my actually touring in them. They are soul crushingly painful on my heel, simultaneously pinching from the sides and crushing. Certainly not the desired effect. I removed the footbed, skied no bed. Better but still pretty whack. Different food bed? Lose that weird outside of liner Tetris looking foam pad?
 
13912208:RedDevilRedDevil said:
I took my Scarpa Freedom RS (touring boot) in to get custom fitted. My getaway sticks are pretty slim so shin bang was all time. Fixed that with some eliminators or whatever, and these sticky heel shapers. The guy sold me on some Midas footbeds. Fast forward to my actually touring in them. They are soul crushingly painful on my heel, simultaneously pinching from the sides and crushing. Certainly not the desired effect. I removed the footbed, skied no bed. Better but still pretty whack. Different food bed? Lose that weird outside of liner Tetris looking foam pad?
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Where is the pain? Sides of feet? Sides of heels?

Probably keep the footbed but ditch the foam pads around your heels
 
Sides of heels and ball of heel. I think maybe different footbed and removed heel insert, but wanted feed back first. I might also just buy the FT touring boots for 18/19 because I love my alpine ones so much. But I am interested in making these work for now. Anyone have foot bed preferences? The midas ones I think are too cupped on the heel portion, judging by how it feels. I like súper feet in other stuff.
 
13912611:RedDevilRedDevil said:
Sides of heels and ball of heel. I think maybe different footbed and removed heel insert, but wanted feed back first. I might also just buy the FT touring boots for 18/19 because I love my alpine ones so much. But I am interested in making these work for now. Anyone have foot bed preferences? The midas ones I think are too cupped on the heel portion, judging by how it feels. I like súper feet in other stuff.
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Are they custom made for you? If not don't bother with them only go custom in boots.

If they are cusyom then if its like a sidas or boot doc insole they can be remoulded for you. Take them back to the fitter and explain the issues. Hopefully if the fitter knows what he is doing he can asses the footbed but also importantly the interface between sheep and footbed. It could be the shell is too narrower and this is causing the footbed to be compressed which could be why the heel cup feels wrong.
 
My mid buckles keep breaking on my full tilt classics. Does anyone know if I can get an aluminum buckle replacement? I hate the plastic buckles. Everytime I put tension on them, the fork that holds the cable bends.
 
I don't know if it's a problem, but one of my boot shells is super creaky and loud when I walk/flex but the other one is silent. What causes this?
 
13898458:L.Watts said:
Yo, been to a shop and got measured. I could go for either a 25.5 or a 26.5 but why TF do some sites when in trying to buy my boots say "25/25.5" or 26/26 .5" and others state one size like "26". I'm going for a 26 but if I purchased the 26/26.5 would they be too big? Why can't it be simple ay?
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I personally fitted my boots. Honestly, I kind of wish I got them done professionally but hey that's the bullet you take doing it yourself. I also knew the exact size I needed as well so I wasn't completely clueless on what to get. But my boots for really good, only problem I have is the mid buckle can't be forced down so I basically can't even use it until I get a new one. You definitely should go to a boot fitter though because you seem completely clueless on what you want.
 
13914173:East_Coaster said:
My mid buckles keep breaking on my full tilt classics. Does anyone know if I can get an aluminum buckle replacement? I hate the plastic buckles. Everytime I put tension on them, the fork that holds the cable bends.
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They have spare parts on their website.

13914179:Quaff said:
I don't know if it's a problem, but one of my boot shells is super creaky and loud when I walk/flex but the other one is silent. What causes this?
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Usually it means that there are fine dirt particles or some other contamination between the cuff and the shell. You can try to clean it out with soap and water, and then add a bit of silcone spray.
 
Anyone have experience with DFP insoles? Pretty sure that is my boot techs company. Finally going to go in for some full custom insoles.
 
13914220:onenerdykid said:
They have spare parts on their website.

Usually it means that there are fine dirt particles or some other contamination between the cuff and the shell. You can try to clean it out with soap and water, and then add a bit of silcone spray.
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But I can only find an aluminum mid buckle replacement on eBay. And only one buckle is left to order. I don't want to get the plastic ones again.
 
13915304:East_Coaster said:
But I can only find an aluminum mid buckle replacement on eBay. And only one buckle is left to order. I don't want to get the plastic ones again.
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Why not try a ski shop that carries Full Tilt? They are far more likely to have them then ebay.
 
Hey guys, got sized up bought some brilliant new atomic redsters. ONE PROBLEM. I only encountered this problem after skiing for several hours today(first day in new boots). The plastic shell is pressing on to the bone on the inside of my foot, do I go for a custom footbed or get the boot blown. I'm sceptical of footbeds and have tried them before and not got on with them. Opinions please
 
13917707:L.Watts said:
Hey guys, got sized up bought some brilliant new atomic redsters. ONE PROBLEM. I only encountered this problem after skiing for several hours today(first day in new boots). The plastic shell is pressing on to the bone on the inside of my foot, do I go for a custom footbed or get the boot blown. I'm sceptical of footbeds and have tried them before and not got on with them. Opinions please
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A footbed is only as good as the person who is making it for you. Crappy footbed maker = crappy footbed. Now, even with a perfect footbed, you will need to adjust to it. You can't go from wearing nothing to proper support. Your foot will cramp out and sometimes feel like it's burning under your foot. Without a footbed, your foot will just fall into the space that is made and you won't properly solve the problem.

1. Get a proper custom footbed (and wear it around for a few days prior to skiing in it).

2. Have the shell punched/ground in the area that is bothering you.
 
13917979:onenerdykid said:
A footbed is only as good as the person who is making it for you. Crappy footbed maker = crappy footbed. Now, even with a perfect footbed, you will need to adjust to it. You can't go from wearing nothing to proper support. Your foot will cramp out and sometimes feel like it's burning under your foot. Without a footbed, your foot will just fall into the space that is made and you won't properly solve the problem.

1. Get a proper custom footbed (and wear it around for a few days prior to skiing in it).

2. Have the shell punched/ground in the area that is bothering you.
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I don't get on with footbeds due to it making me feeling like I'm skiing weird nothing to do with comfort but thanks for the advice. I think I will go for the grind/blow option as I think it's a bone lump from a previous injury
 
Whatsup NS,

I got fitted for boots in October, but could just go skiing 2 weeks ago.

Here is some background information:

Height: 192cm Weight: 94kg, muscular

Flat wide feet (297 und 299cm), lots of pronation, normal instep, average calves. high dorsiflexion.

Boots: Fischer rc4 130 28,5, with custom sidas insoles and booster strap.

Vacuum fitted at probably one of the best bootfitters to find in Europe.

Aggressive skier, all over the mountain not so much in the park anymore.

Here goes my problem:

The boot fits perfectly from the first day of skiing, no burning, no hot spots. Cuff is pretty snug around my calves, no open space.

I dont move around in the boot, just a tight nice overall fit.

But I got a slight case of shin bang after the first day of skiing, worse on the left foot than on the right. It is not day-ending terrible but still pretty anoying.

Here are my questions:

- Being in a 3 piece boot prior, is this attributable to the overlap design?

- I love the booster strap, but might this come from it being narrower than the stock strap?

- As we sized down to a 28,5 is the height of the cuff the problem?

- im used to skiing 120/130 flex boots, but could the problem origin here?

I removed the spoiler as i thought it puts me too much forward but that didnt really change anything. Also played around with the buckle settings and was careful to not overtighten the booster, also placed it high up on the tongue as well as under the shell. It felt as it was better under the shell, but not sure.

Anyone got ideas/ tips for me?

Thank you very much in advance
 
13921450:Topsen said:
Here are my questions:

- Being in a 3 piece boot prior, is this attributable to the overlap design?

- I love the booster strap, but might this come from it being narrower than the stock strap?

- As we sized down to a 28,5 is the height of the cuff the problem?

- im used to skiing 120/130 flex boots, but could the problem origin here?

I removed the spoiler as i thought it puts me too much forward but that didnt really change anything. Also played around with the buckle settings and was careful to not overtighten the booster, also placed it high up on the tongue as well as under the shell. It felt as it was better under the shell, but not sure.
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It won't matter if the boot is 2-piece or 3-piece for stopping shin bang- it can happen in either. Also, neither should the flex given your height and weight.

But, the height of the cuff & liner could be a problem for you. Is the pain in your shin related to how tall/low the cuff comes up on your leg? Does it feel like it's too low?
 
13921452:onenerdykid said:
It won't matter if the boot is 2-piece or 3-piece for stopping shin bang- it can happen in either. Also, neither should the flex given your height and weight.

But, the height of the cuff & liner could be a problem for you. Is the pain in your shin related to how tall/low the cuff comes up on your leg? Does it feel like it's too low?
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Wow, quick answer. Thanks.

Hard to tell, but yeah it does feel a little low. Though, from comparing it with my old boot, it is not really lower. How can I find out?

it does hurt exactly where the cuff ends.

Asuming that is the problem: is there anything that can be done to resolve the issue?

**This post was edited on May 7th 2018 at 4:49:23am
 
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