 Poster: A snowHead
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Something of a revelation - I've been to a London store and stood just in the shells of the boots. The insides of both ankles are touching the shell - so no wonder I feel pressure when liners are in.
It seems that my feet tend to collpase inwards, especially the right one where my leg splays out a bit, so I think custom insoles will help prevent this by supporting the arch.
Nontheless, the shells are going to need stretching to accomodate my ankles and the liners.
My dilemma – do I use a UK store or wait until in Austria and head for the head fitter at Intersport, Kaprun, where they will obviously be nearby when adjustments are required when skiing.
Incidently, the boot I liked best for all-round fit and feel (closest I suppose to my old Raichles) is Atomic RT CS. According to Atomic's website this boot is also made in foam-fit, though seems not in the UK.
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roberto,
the atomic should be available as a foam fit in the UK, although not sure who stocks it. you should be able to get the shell with a conformable foam liner at around the same cost. I always maitain that you live in the UK so find a good fitter here and you are protected by the sale of goods act, if you are in london then Profeet are as good as any...good luck
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Personally I would follow CEM's advice and have them fitted in the UK. Do you really want to spend most of your hols trying to sort out your boots in resort? Profeet are very good and sorted out Mr C's problems which sound similar to yours. He had his outer shell stretched and then foam injected liners - they are the most comfortable he's ever had so far but he has yet to ski on them. Good luck and hope you get them sorted 
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Profeet certainly sound very good, and their website has a recommendation by Graham Bell which must mena something _ though for me a bit difficult to get to, especially if I have to return for adjustments...
Anyone experience of Snow & Rock Covent Garden who offer a custom-fit service?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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roberto,
the atomic should be available as a foam fit in the UK, although not sure who stocks it. you should be able to get the shell with a conformable foam liner at around the same cost. I always maitain that you live in the UK so find a good fitter here and you are protected by the sale of goods act, if you are in london then Profeet are as good as any...good luck |
Hmm, try a season in resort, see how it differs. Happy New Year, Charlie.
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Hi Smallzookeeper
Unfortunately my seasons skiing are all over - week or two and some dry slope time is the best I can manage for forseeable future...
So, it's my dilema - get my boots here in the UK (Snow & Rock or Profeet I guess) and perhaps have a chance to dry slope them, or in Kaprun and risk a lot of messing around during my holiday.
Actually, people have told me how much easier boots fit 'nowadays', but I suspect they haven't got my feet!
Thanks all.
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roberto,
If the place where they fit the boots is on the hill (Kitsteinhorn Alpine Centre) then it shouldn't but too much of a problem but if it's in the town (a bus drive away) that could be a pain in the neck (and feet). Having said that I suppose returning to a ski shop in a resort is easier than returning to the shop everytime you come back from holiday. Intersport is a big company with many stores throughout Austria and a good return policy (I've exchanged walking boots before without any quibbles). In my experience with them if something doesn't work for you then you get a replacement or your money back.
PS I'm no bootfitter but have been told that blownout shells return towards their original form eventually. (Can any bootfitters here confirm/deny this?)
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Decision made!
I'm going to Profeet tomorrow to get myself sorted, I've got a lot of confidence as they've told me how much experience their fitters have (a lot).
I've also rather lost confidence in the sweaty bun fight which was Snow and Rock last night! (I'm not saying they don't also know what they're doing, just that after an hour I felt frazzled and don't really wish to repeat the experience.
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roberto Profeet sorted me out a treat. Had to go back the once, had some adjustments in the toebox area, but the boots have just done a week in the three valleys and are simply awesome. Can't recommend these guys enough!
ScottyDog
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Scottydog, thanks that is reasuring, but a nice comfy pair of boots could even see me back on the dry slope!
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Just for General Info re Boot Buying,
I decided to take the plunge and invest in a set of brand new boots for this years outings. Went to the Surrey Snow and Rock because I had heard good reports about the range and the level of staff, and they were VERY helpful. Finished up with a pair of Salomon's that were less expensive than the Atomics I was thinking of, and the efforts the guy put in to make sure everything was OK was really good. Normally I would tend to steer clear of S&N because they are not so compettitive on price, but the boot fitting guys at this particular store were really good and everyone says Boots are the most important bit of kit... Long term it's also much easier to go back to them if there is a problem 
Falling down hills with planks on your feet still gives a real buzz!
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You know it makes sense.
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