 Poster: A snowHead
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How much should I be able to move my feet in my boots?
I had fitted boots three-ish years ago, and they have always been super comfortable - important point number one obviously. However I've noticed now as I'm skiing a bit more confidently and I spend more time with my weight forward that my feet slip forwards a little until the toes are pressed up against the front of the boot. Its not to the point of being uncomfortable, but I find myself having to conciously shift my feet backwards so the heel is properly pressed in.
Is it a case of just getting my boots remoulded/refitted? Should I just be happy that they're comfortable?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@macgyver, if your weight is properly forward your feet should be tending backwards...
That aside, your feet shouldn't move at all, apart from maybe a tiny little bit of ankle rise.
Shell check. Search here or google is your friend.
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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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Well I feel like I'm getting my weight forwards more but still its just my perception.
Should I be doing my boots up tighter? I'm loathed to change anything because as I say its comfortable - if its inhibiting my skiing though I obviously do need to change things.
Having a search now.
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@macgyver, you should feel your weight on your shins and your thighs shouldn't burn if you're doing it properly.
Maybe do up your lower calf buckle?
Found shell checks? many references on here.
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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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I seem to just find threads referring to shells, ie coats.
I do have weight on my shins, and it takes an awful lot of skiing to feel it in my thighs, but I do have strong legs from cycling/running.
I guess next time I could do the buckles a bit tighter and see if the feet stay put/the boots are stil comfortable.
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Shell fit advice in this link...
http://www.evo.com/ski-boot-fitting-guide-how-to-try-on-your-new-ski-boots.aspx
The article refers to both the 'two fingers' method as well as the more precise method of measuring shell fit in mm.
A good way to measure shell fit is to use a variety of household objects (marker pen, maglite, screwdriver handle) find the one that fits in the gap then measure the diameter of it.
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