 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi guys, just looking for some advice regarding some ski boots I purchased.
Firstly I will give you a bit of background info; I was measured in Snow and Rock who told me I was a size 26.5 with a 98mm last. The selection in store wasn't great so I went online as they recommended the the salomon x/max was the best boot for my foot due to it being fairly narrow. I ordered a pair of salomon x/max in size 26.5 which have a 97-104 adjustable last. On the box it actually says 26-26.5.
Today I have received the boots and they feel very tight especially round my big toe and after not too long wearing them my feet start to cramp up. Firstly is this normal with a new pair of boots as it is my first time purchasing my own? I have since measured my foot and it is about 26.6 so wonder if I may have been better off going for the next size up.
Just looking for some general advice from people who have experienced this before. I was planning on taking them to a boot fitters anyway but wasn't sure how much they will be able to do to make the boot bigger.
Thanks in advance 
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@MR97, Welcome to Snowheads. 26 - 26.5 is the same size. Liners will pack down as you wear them so you want the boots to be snug. if they are tight in an area a boot fitter can blow it out a bit and/or shave bits off. Can't say whether the boot is suitable for you but if you go too big they will be uncomfortable and you will get cramps as you try to stop your foot moving about inside. it is usual for boots to feel tight at first and if they fit they will settle down over a few days skiing
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Send them back and go to a decent boot fitter, who as well as establishing you are a 26.5 and 98mm or otherwise, will then point you in direction of boots that suit your foot shape, it sounds like you need a wide-ish toe box, and then give you 3 or 4 pairs to try and establish what sort of flex rating you need.
Let people know where you live and people will recommend someone nearish hopefully.
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@holidayloverxx thanks for the quick response! Given the numbers I have given you with regards to my foot would you say that it is probably the correct size but it just potentially needs adjusting to free up some space where it is tight? I am a fairly experienced skier and can ski most pistes pretty comfortably so I do want a decent level of performance out of the boots but at the same time I don't want them to be uncomfortable.
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Thanks, I have been recommended a decent boot fitter fairly local so will take the boots there and see what they suggest. If they suggest that the boots aren't right for my foot shape I will send them back but hopefully a few adjustments might do the job.
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@MR97, with your foot length the 26.5 sounds right, is it the correct shape? can't tell you that without seeing your foot, any foot less than 27.0 cm should definitely not be going up a size UNLESS there is a massively high volume med/rear foot and high instep
the liners on the salomons come up a little short so when the shell is heated and a toe cap used to compress the liner you should have plenty space, remember to discuss footbeds with your chosen fitter, these will fill the gaps under your feet and stabilize your foot reducing any spread
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Might also be worth considering that wearing a good sock, and clipping up in the correct sequence makes a huge difference.
Having just got back from a boys week where a mate was crippled by discomfort at his shins, which were resolved by a boot change by the hire company, I really would want to try before I buy.
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@CEM thanks for the advice. Yeah I was planning on getting a footbed anyway, hopefully the shape of them should be okay. Read elsewhere online that a heal lift can help create some space at the front of the boot so hopefully the guys at the fitters will be able to work something out!
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If they have the comfort fitvliners you can speed up the wearing in process by heating the liners. I've just done this with my new boots ( same size and make as last boots, but felt very tight around toe joint). Has made a difference B-) I've also bought some very thin ( nearly non existent!) ski socks
Have a look on you tube on putting extra padding around toes before you put your feet in the heated liners.
You can also put the outer shells in the oven ( see you tube again)...but luckily I don't need this extent of space!!
My boots now feel comfy after four days of foot aches.
Hope this helps
Gaz
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Hi @Dreamcatcher, thanks for the advice! Any reccomendations for socks? With regards to the heating I think I will allow the professionals to do that for me to be on the safe side.
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@MR97, whilst a heel lift can create a little space all too often they are used like paracetamol, to mask the symptoms of something else, heel lifts should only be used in cases of limited dorsiflexion to increase that available ROM and only then as a short term fix* as most of the issue can be removed with stretching and fascial release (* except when there is osseous blocking )
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I still need a drummer and bass guitarist for the newly formed Fascial Release....
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