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Seam in inner boot causing numbness
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

I have a new pair of boots which fit well and were comfortable when bought. Now I am breaking them in they are causing numbness in both little toes and just behind them at the edge of the foot.

I took the inner boot out and walked about in them, same problem. I had a closer look and found that there is a seam just at the point where the numbness is centred. The footbed covers it but I suppose with the pressure it still comes through, though I can't feel the seam directly with my feet.

Is this something that will come ok as part of breaking them in or is there something I could/should do?


Thanks for any advice.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

I'm sure that someone will recommend an expensive custom footbed as the solution to your problems. In the meantime, why not try a first aid plaster in between the footbed and the seam?
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bh1, Smile Both did cross my mind but I wondered if the plaster would stay in place, maybe roll up causing more bumps.
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bh1, sounds like someone has not be satisfied with the fitting service somewhere Little Angel

Jeraff, a footbed is what most bootfitters would consider an important part of the boot fit however that is not to say it will solve your problem

it may be the boots need to be skied in a bit to break in the liner or it may be a case of having the seam flattened, any good bootfitter shopuld be able to do this for you

the plaster idea would most likely do exactly as you say...roll up and cause problems

hope this helps a little Toofy Grin
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

I tried the boots with the footbed taken out. The numbess still came back but it seemed to take a bit longer. I'm now thinking that the seam may not actually be the problem. I'm thinking more now that there is a circulation problem maybe because there is slightly more pressure on the outside of the soles of my feet, although I can't actually feel any presure Puzzled .

CEM, I suppose thats the choice really, persevere and wait until they've been skied in a bit or go to a bootfitter.

Two questions though:

How essential are footbeds - if it feels comfortable without them, presumably its ok to ski without them?

Does anyone else just persevere with numbness or other discomforts, or is it dangerous to ignore?


Sorry if these questions are daft, I'm a bit of a late re-starter to skiing after two poor attempts years ago Smile .
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