not trying to be a smartass, but you're claiming you haven't landed backseat at all yet this year??? I mean once can do it, especially early in the season when your legs are necessarily built up to skiing specs... Also, why would spk boots help prevent shinbang? What boots did you have before the spks, maybe salomon isn't the correct boot? Like I said, not trying to doubt that your boots "fit right" and all, but maybe another MFG would be better, or a higher fitting boot, or one that has 4 buckles... ie more support, Ive never tried the SPK but idk why it would be the cure for shinbang. I dont buy the 2 or 3 buckle technology...