 Poster: A snowHead
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Have finally convinced myself that I deserve a pair of my own ski boots rather than renting all the time.
My nearest outlet is Snow and Rock so will be going there.
My query is regarding foot beds. Are they essential?
Also, Snow and Rock champion their Conform'able range of Custom moulded foot-bed, priced at £60-75. Any views on whether they are worth this or not?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@skiingsteve, where you based , some very good independent boot fitters dotted around the country for that all important fitting , i would suggest custom footbeds to be very important and when spending 70-100 quid you want them done right
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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How long is a piece of string?, it's all a very individual thing, you may be lucky to have very "standard" feet which is possibly the case if you have been ok with hire boots for so long. Think carefully about what has been "wrong" with hire boots in the past and this will help the fitter to know how to help you but try lots of pairs on regardless.
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I've owned my own ski boots for about 20 years and in that time I've had some occasions of cramp in my toes. My boots have never been tight so I never put it down to the boots. I just thought it was me who was unfit.
This season I decided to have some fitted and went to Elliis Brigham at Xscape. It turned out my feet are very unusual in shape and they recommended having the custom moulds (classic upselling I thought). However after a wonderful week in Zell am See, during which I had my 5 year old skiing between my legs for the 1st 3 days, I can honestly say that I never gave my boots a second thought. They were just SO comfortable.
So I'm completely converted. Spend the extra few quid and you'll reap the benefits for years to come.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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My wife got custom footbeds made in Hinterglemm this year which made a huge difference.
Though they cost nearer £20 - not sure what the extra £40 for the UK ones is but these involved a number of machines and heating and took about 1/2 hour to make...
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@skiingsteve, Where are you based?
@Leonard Smalls, Footbeds can be off the shelf at 20 quid or more and customs might be 100 or more depending on that is done.
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@ Dabber
@ scooby simon
Live near Chertsey in Surrey, hence familiar with Snow and Rock.
Are there any other fitters youcan recommend who are local?
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@skiingsteve, we've bought from there. Highly recommend them, always have footbeds too. Well worth the money! my snow and Rock footbeds are now in a pair of salomons I bought at Two Seasons in Kingston, in their sale though.... Have you tried them too?
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Ski Fit in Kings Road, a bit of a schlep for you but it'll be worth it.
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