 Poster: A snowHead
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Apologies if this is a recurring question, quick search came up with an old thread, and looking for some up to date info.
As the title suggests looking for recommendations on the best fitters in the UK. Currently in edinburgh, but traveling will not be an issue, to get the right boots.
On a side note. Going to be out in Les Arcs for the winter. So any recommendations for there would also be welcome.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Only one I can (and would) recommending the UK is Colin at solutions4feet.com. Excellent service, but he is in Bicester (and you'll need to book in advance!!)
Im sure someone north of the boarder may know someone closer to you though
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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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Rivington Alpine near Bolton are particularly good specialist boot fitters, especially for dealing with problem feet
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While I know that Colin is going to get a mass of +1's I would also like to vouch for Andy (also Solutions 4 Feet) who is often over looked in favour of Colin. I'm quite sure that Colin would not have taken him on had he thought he was anything less than 1st class (or mouldable!).
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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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@Charliee, I agree, Andy is great!!
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Great, thanks for the response. Im heading down oxford way in novemeber. I will definately try and get in and see them. Im a severe sufferer of buyers regret. So hopefully they can keep me right.
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Doesn't Alan Baxter do boot fitting somewhere up in the Edinburgh area? Just had a look and he's in Stirling. Might be a bit more convenient for you, especially if you need any tweaks made once you try your boots. I wouldn't advise getting boots fitted anywhere you can't pop back to easily to get them adjusted.
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Yeah, I get that its probably wise to go more local, but the tweaks won't be needed untill I've skied them. I'm torn between getting boots in the UK, or out in resort. Language barrier being my biggest concern, also most likely pricier.
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| oopskis wrote: |
| Yeah, I get that its probably wise to go more local, but the tweaks won't be needed untill I've skied them. |
If you do get them locally get up to the the Plastic Mountain and try them out. If there is anything wrong with them it will show up after a session there. If Hillend isn't your bag then Braehead would be the alternative.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I went to Surefoot in London. They have stores all over the world. Although they are quite expensive they are built for life and are amazingly comfortable.
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Alain Baxter who did mine. Highly recommended
Shona at Nevisport Glasgow.
Scott in Ellis Brigham in Glasgow
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You know it makes sense.
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How can boots be "built for life"?
You obviously don't ski enough.
Anyway, all Surefoot do that no-one else does is put their logo on them.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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about 6 weeks a year. ive had a few pairs of boots from places like snow and rock etc and they are absolutely nothing like them. i was referring to the fact that you can take them in at any point to be fixed etc but the actual liners are far better quality than most and hold their shape much longer than regular liners.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I had Surefoot boots a few years ago and that was when I realized that pain from boots is a real thing and not a myth, I couldn't ski in them for longer than an hour after which I felt I was a danger to myself and those around me. No amount of tweaking could do anything and it wasn't even clear what had to be tweaked. They were supposed to work, all seemed done right, they felt good in a shop if a bit on a heavy side, but I couldn't last even half a day in them. Great service though, but I needed boots, not customer care... So Surefoot service are not comfortable for absolutely everyone, sometimes they are not, just like any other boot. I prefer getting fitted in a resort where I can try them on ASAP and get an idea how they ski. It's easier to get boots tweaked if necessary and service will be free. If you are planning to spend a winter in the Alps you may find this useful.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| GlasgowCyclops wrote: |
Alain Baxter who did mine. Highly recommended
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He also did Ted Ligety's and Bode Miller's boots so must be okay 
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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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@oopskis, Colin at www.solutions4feet.com is the man. It's his own company.
Colin, to the chagrin of his wife, takes books on biomechanics to read on holiday — that is how knowledgeable and dedicated his is!
As others have said, you would have to book in advance as he is so in demand. He did a wonderful pair of boots for me, complete with moulded inner linings and custom footbed. They fit like a dream and made my skiing so much better.
He is also very reasonably priced considering what he offers - which includes future adjustments at no charge.
Also, he is known around the world as one of the very best boot-fitters, and so in return, he knows all the best fitters in different resorts. Thus if you were to take his boots to say Meribel, and need an adjustment whilst skiing, he will tell you were to go locally. And once you mention his name — you will get the very best service as they know Colin will be judging them! 
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+1 for Alain Baxter.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Highland Lad wrote: |
| +1 for Alain Baxter. |
Does he sell Sinex?
(I know...probably still too soon)
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Given all the athletes that have got away with systematic doping for so long (& only today we see fresh evidence of Rio anti-doping utter inability to adminster a proper whereabouts system during the games), Alain's case always strikes me as the cruellest of ironies, the most innocent of explanations, acknowledgment that he had no motive plus Benni Raich offering the medal back but strict liability won out.
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| Dave of the Marmottes wrote: |
| Alain's case always strikes me as the cruellest of ironies, the most innocent of explanations, acknowledgment that he had no motive plus Benni Raich offering the medal back but strict liability won out. |
Yup. I read an article a while back that stated that the proscribed ingredient was an inactive isotope (or words to that effect) of that ingredient. The rumour is that he actually has the medal but I didn't ask him, and never would, if it was true.
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Surefoot shells are just the same K2, Lange and Technica you can buy in Slush&Rubble, or anywhere else.
Are their liners better than e.g. SIDAS?
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@oopskis, I'm in Dundee. When I was looking to buy boots Colin advised me to book an appointment with Karla at Craigdon in Perth. This was a few years ago now so I don't know if she's still there but I was very happy with the service and am still very happy with the boots she recommended and fitted. Might be worth seeing if she's still around.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I've been to quite a few boot fitters and would definitely recommend Alain Baxter.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Last edited by And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports. on Sun 9-09-18 20:27; edited 2 times in total
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Just back from profeet. Excellent service frpm Fraser and micro adjustments till I was happy plus 10 % discount as a returning customer. Also happy to see that Toby from edge and wax is there now.
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You know it makes sense.
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+1 for Craigdon at Perth. I bought my touring boots there a couple of weeks ago. Karla did the fitting and she was very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I'd definitely go back.
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