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Boot fit/liner query
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

A trip to a bootfitter is probably on the cards regardless but I thought I'd canvass some opinion on here from those in the know.

My girlfrend had boots properly fitted a few years back (same bloke did mine, which are spot on) and messed around with to reduce volume (superfeet & heel reducers) but is still getting heel lift and doesn't feel that connected to the ski. This has emerged since she learnt to ski better - as you know, you can't explain what feels wrong until you have some idea what 'right' should be.

I had a look at the liners last night and compared to mine the heel pocket is hugely padded -Whereas I've molded/packed the liners down in my boots to a thickness of 3mm or so around the sides of the heel cup hers still seem to be at least 10mm on each side. Seems to be way too much padding to hold the foot securely. As a consequence I think she has the boots way too cranked, but this is far from ideal.

Basically is this simply how 'comfort' boots (salomon performa) are designed? Does this affect foot stability/ski drive and can it economically be improved for someone with very small feet? Or am I barking up the wrong tree entirely? New boot time?

Questions, so many questions, any input gladly received - Ta.
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