 Poster: A snowHead
|
|
Just got fitted and purchased a new set of ski boots and I am after a comfortable fit for causal sking intermediate reds. Concerned about movement of feet inside. Heel seems stabilised but can press front of foot to one side so that the foam is not felt on on the other. Are these a poor fit?.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
@willheski, Welcome to SnowHeads 
It sounds like they might be too wide. You should be able to wiggle your toes, but the rest of your foot should be held fairly firmly by the liner.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
I have a fleshy foot if that makes any difference.
Darn, so I have bought a unsuitable pair. Last pair was too small now to big. I wish I had normal feet 
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
Very few people have normal feet  I occasionally meet someone who has rental boot feet, and can ski for a couple of weeks in rental boots quite happily.
It is a common problem with new boots to confuse comfort with fit. New boots should feel a little tight, as they will pack down after a couple of days. It sounds like you may have gone from too tight to too loose.
The only real test for ski boots is to put on a pair of skis and feel how much movement you have. The extra leverage provided by the skis will exaggerate any movement you have in the boots.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
@willheski, you could try some thicker socks...... not really the answer, but you really don't want to have to buy a new pair of boots, do you? See how they feel when you ski. Might be fine. Ski instructors often give people an exercise which consists of skiing with boots undone - makes you balance properly and not lean on your equipment. Apparently it's quite good for us.... 
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
You went to a "specialist" to have your boots properly fitted...if you have been given boots that are too big, then that is not the case. Can you go back and argue your case?
As said above, your foot should not be able to move from side to side...neither should it feel like it's in a vice.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Defo too big and will only get worse as the liners pack down.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Quote: |
You went to a "specialist" to have your boots properly fitted..
|
The OP didn't exactly say that.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
| pam w wrote: |
| Quote: |
You went to a "specialist" to have your boots properly fitted..
|
The OP didn't exactly say that. |
...hence the inverted commas.
If the person who fitted the boots was asked if he knew what he was doing, I don't think the answer would have been "No".
IMO. If a shop takes on to fit you with boots, they have an obligation to get it right, without the customer having to figure out the level of knowledge of the fitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
True it is hard to know. Shop advertised as doing fitting and alterations. So you would think so. Will contact them and see what happens.
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
@pam w, the boots undone drill is dangerous and while extremely effective in sorting out certain problems stops the binding operating as it should.
As for the boots, thicker socks as said above maybe volume reducing footbed. You might be able to move the clips to tighten them more. The bad news is it will only get worse. Take them back if you can.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
