My daughter has problems getting her ski boots on and in order to alleviate myself of the daily whingeing I am willing to invest in a new pair for her. Last year we looked at the Head Cube3 boot which was a hybrid rear entry boot but this now no longer seems to be available. |Anyone have recommendations for a boot that opens wide to get the foot in. Skiing will be intermediate on piste.
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@BergenBergen, as far as the catalogue goes, the cube is still available, not sure how many stores would stock it though
what is the issue that causes getting into boots to be a problem, is there a lack of flexibility somewhere or is it a putting the boot on technique ?
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@CEM, the problem seems to be the boot itself. There doesnt seem to be enough space around the ankle area for the foot to get around the bend, if thats makes any sense. Even if I help by pulling the tongue upwards, she still struggles to get her foot into the end of the boot. We thought the the Cube3 would solve this
@BergenBergen, 3 piece boots such as Full tilt allow far easier access, my other half has them and loves them.
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@BergenBergen, the last couple of years have seen me having similar issues, i find that it isnt a lack of space or flex in the ankle area, but more so that my toes don't seem to have the flexability they used to (at least thats my analysis). My solution is usually for one of my children to stand on the front of the boot allowing me to force the foot into the shell.
It also helps that my boots are always warmed in a heated boot bag overnight making the shell (130 flex) a little more compliant.
@BergenBergen, @ansta1, there is a technique that I won't be able verbalise but you don't put your foot straight/square into the boot and you pull the tongue in the other direction. You may be able to google it.
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I have a similar problem but for a different reason. If my ski boots are cold, I can pretty much forget trying to put them on.
Bring back rear entry boots pretty please...
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Hi Saw this a while ago - not tried it though but at £9.99 might be worth a punt
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If my ski boots are cold, I can pretty much forget trying to put them on.
Its certainly a struggle hence why i keep them in my heated bag.
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@BergenBergen, pulling the tongue up will actually reduce the amount of space to put the foot in, you need to pull it out and to the side, then slide the foot in at a slight angle and rotate slightly as it slides in, certainly worth a try, this is eaier on some boots than others BUT it is not a common thing that people talk about so it is normally solvable
the other thing to consider is the sock, if it is damp (at all) or old and pilled up then it will make things harder
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@BergenBergen, are you sure they're on the wrong feet? I had a client once...etc. Problem solved once right foot in right boot, etc.
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Thanks for the replies. Good to know the Cube3 is still available, just need to find a stockist. Will go and look at the Full Tilt boot as there are some local stockists. Looked on You Tube at boot fitting http://youtube.com/v/GlJ1aBISatU and can see what you describe as pulling the tongue sideways and twisting the foot in. Strange thing is that even tough the boot is hard to get on, my daughter then complains that the boot fells loose, arghhh so a new well fitted boot is the way to go.
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@BergenBergen, I had trouble when I had a pair of very race 150 stiffness boots. I couldn't get them off when they were cold and had to drive with the heater bowing on them for 20 minutes until they were soft enough to remove. That's a real issue.
I can't believe anything your daughter is skiing in can be that difficult...
(Yes, I can drive in ski boots, been doing it for many years)
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@BergenBergen, I had trouble when I had a pair of very race 150 stiffness boots. I couldn't get them off when they were cold and had to drive with the heater bowing on them for 20 minutes until they were soft enough to remove.
(Yes, I can drive in ski boots, been doing it for many years)
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@BergenBergen, are the boots comfortable once on?
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@BergenBergen, even if you find the Cube3, there's no guarantee they will fit her. Best go see a proper bootfitter, who will be able to find the right boots and help work out what's best for getting them on and off.
It may be that she just needs more practice getting the boots on and off - it can take a while to get the hang of it (I've just got new boots, moving from a 75 flex to 120 - it's def tougher to get in and out, but still doable). Are you sure there aren't any joint issues also contributing?
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I'd say all the above first. Get shell super warm, rip the shell wide open with the tongue then get instanding up(which the above video misses as that gives you a little more leverage). Cabrio boots might be a solution but doesn't sound like she has some sort of physical inhibiting factor. Getting a boot that fits right when its on is the most important thing IMV. On/off the misery lasts 30 seconds not all day.
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BergenBergen wrote:
My daughter has problems getting her ski boots on and in order to alleviate myself of the daily whingeing I am willing to invest in a new pair for her. Last year we looked at the Head Cube3 boot which was a hybrid rear entry boot but this now no longer seems to be available. |Anyone have recommendations for a boot that opens wide to get the foot in. Skiing will be intermediate on piste.
Just ask your daughter what colour boots would be easiest to get on, that's probably the problem.
The Cube 3 boots are pretty wide
Does she have wide feet?
@Dave of the Marmottes, it can take a lot longer than 30 seconds to get boots on - and off, for people who have problems.
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Decathlon have Cube 8 boots. Look very similar. £149.
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I have issues with getting boots on due to back problem s and lack of feeling in my feet. Plastic bags are the answer in my case! Sounds daft but cut the bottom out of the bag so you have a tube, put it into the boot so the plastic lines the bend of the boot, the shiny plastic is much easier to navigate in a sock than the liner material, pull the bag out and rip it off. Hopefully, job done.
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There are some old style rear entry boots but only seem available in germany, they were mentioned in the gb ski club magazine a couple of years ago.
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+1 for Full Tilts, so easy to get on and great fit
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I have issues with getting boots on due to back problem s and lack of feeling in my feet. Plastic bags are the answer in my case! Sounds daft but cut the bottom out of the bag so you have a tube, put it into the boot so the plastic lines the bend of the boot, the shiny plastic is much easier to navigate in a sock than the liner material, pull the bag out and rip it off. Hopefully, job done.
Thats the system I used to get my broken arm into the sleeves of my tops, works like a charm
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Just ask your daughter what colour boots would be easiest to get on, that's probably the problem.
With 3 daughters I can confirm colour has a big effect on ease of putting on of boots! Stickers can help as well
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Just back from the shop. Tried the Head Cube3 10 boot... very easy to get on as expected but gave a pinch point around the top ankle maybe due to the hybrid design. Using this as the reference we progressed through many different boots until we ended up at the Rossi Pure Pro 80 in a nice black and white colour scheme that matches the current Jacket / Pants combo. If any problems.. will try the stickers
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geoffo wrote:
Hi Saw this a while ago - not tried it though but at £9.99 might be worth a punt
Fwiw, bought one of these as my wife has a lot of trouble with one foot, and it was recommended on another thread. Definitely better than a plastic bag - I tried that first - and happy to have spent a tenner on it, even if it probably only cost a couple of quid to produce. Think it's coated with Teflon, so quite slippy. I use it as well, but that's cause I'm lazy
We came up with the same approach shown above, pulling the liner apart and holding the tongue to one side, though it does feel at some point the tongue is going to give up and rip out doing it. My wife is having foot surgery next month (cheilectomy), and if that doesn't help will probably be looking for some rear entry boots as well at some point in the future.
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so a new well fitted boot is the way to go.
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