 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all, I am paraplegic with a full amputation of my left leg. I am trying to find ski/snow boots which are easy to get on as the one I own zips half way down the boot and I can’t manipulate my foot enough to get it on. Last time I went sit skiing at Tamworth I had to wear my Vans shoe as I couldn’t get the boot on and ended up with a heel sore cause it got so wet.
Does anyone have any suggestions?? Ideally I don’t want to spend hundreds of pounds but would like something that is robust enough to wear on a ski holiday as well as on the indoor slopes.
Thanks, Adam.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Adam81, welcome to SHs 
Have you had a look in Decathlon? Although you might be a little out of season...
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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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@Adam81, Sorel do a wide range of waterproof boots, which are lace up, maybe they’d be good and warm too.....might be some online deals now it’s end of season? Welcome to SH by the way.
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Thanks for the welcome! The boot I have was from Decathlon and I really struggle to get my foot in it. I’ll have a look at Sorel and see what they have.
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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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@Adam81, Sorel's are well regarded but I odn't think cheap.
Decathlon do varoius models, at least, out here (France), including some Sorel look alikes.
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@ise,  ... being from Decathlon?
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@Adam81, welcome to Snowheads. My OH wears 'Woof Wear short yard boots' for gardening, as he finds them so easy to get on and off, they're waterproof and have Velcro straps. They're sold all over the place, just Google for them. They also do a long version, but that might not be as easy to get into.
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What about a snowboard boot? They open out easily enough so you should have good access and are warm and waterproof. Second hand pairs often go for peanuts on eBay so should be easy enough to get hold of - heck if you're a size 8UK i've an old pair of Van Encores you can have with the Boa lacing you can have on spec.
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Thanks for all the suggestions! I’m a size 11UK so no go with the Vans but thanks for offering. I’ll have a look on eBay and see what I can find.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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£25-£30 inc postage should sort you out for used snowboard boots in good condition. Quick look and there is a pair of s12 ThirtyTwo brand boots which might give you easier on-off access for £15. Good luck, hope you find something that works for you, and Welcome to Snowheads
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