Womens specific boots?
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Wutever
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I don't think there would be a wildly massive difference, but I'm also not a boot fitter. The only Full Tilts I have are the Soul Sisters, haven't tried on the men's so I can't speak for them. I think you should try them on and see what ones you feel fit the best. Don't let someone try to sell you the women's because it fits your gender just go with what fits and feels good.
I've worked with Dalbello boots my whole life. At the beginning of last year, I gave in and bought Full Tilt Plush 4s. Anyone who knows me knows that my feet are tricky. I had a bone removed in the top of my foot last year and was riding around in these boots in a matter of weeks with no pain at all. That's how comfy these boots are. They're great in just about any time of skiing.
I would definitely at least try this pair on if you're in the market for new boots.
I would definitely at least try this pair on if you're in the market for new boots.
jaimegilfish
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13766914:WhitSmart said:
I loved my dalbeo boots that I had and loved pre my ROXA boots (I hated my ROXA boots) now I'm going back to soul sisters cause so comfort fit so well
Cyanicenine
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13741039:Ninskasi said:
If you have small narrow feet you might want to look into race boots. My feet are 97mm wide and 230mm long. Every size 23 or 22 women's boot I've tried on, even the narrow ones were way too large. I actually need a 22 even though I measure 23 because I want a performance fit. This makes things even more difficult because most 22's are just 23 shells with fluffier liner thrown in there.
The women's options are just not there if you want a narrow boot. The most narrow off the shelf boot you can buy is a 98mm last width. If you want to go narrower than that then you have to look into race boots, all of which are unisex.
On the upside race boots do not lie about their shell size like rec boots do, so a 22 race boot, will almost always be a true 22. The other upside is that race boots go all the way down to a 92 last width. So far narrower than any off the shelf boot. The cuffs are higher since they are unisex, but I've never understood the need for a short cuff boot even though I'm small (5'2). I like the support of a tall cuff, it offers me more leverage and response. I've never gotten calf bite.
As to the original post I would not stress over a boots target market. I would however, consult several boot fitters about what works best with your specific foot shape and size (get some measurements and learn your numbers). Everyone has a different foot shape and different needs, so you need to find what works best for your specific foot. Don't ever buy a ski boot blind, or because you bought into newschoolers trolling about "get full tilts." You can find pro park skiers out there on every kind of boot, including full plug race boots. It's all down to what fits your foot.
Cyanicenine
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13767129:Ninskasi said:
It took me years and half a dozen boot fitters till I was able to find a boot that worked for me. Glad to hear you are happy with yours, custom footbeds are a game changer. Did you size up in order to fit those heaters in there? I thought about getting those, but they're expensive and I don't think I have enough space to put anything in my boots.