New ski boots are agony - searing pain across toes and balls of feet.

A snowHead

It never ceases to amaze me how much agony people go through that are fitted by the "specialist" boot fitters in the UK.

I got fitted at one many years ago and it took multiple trips to in-resort fitters, trips back to the original uk fitter, the toes were blown, the ankles, the inners were shaved etc. etc. I reckon it took 3 year to get them to "ok" and even then I would get numb feet which burned when I took them off - I thought that was just something one had to go through (like wearing in doc martens).

I suspect the issue is that they are used to fitting more advanced skiers - but whilst us normal people find them comfortable in the shop we don't actually ski in a good position on the slope and so once we get on holiday we are screwed. There should be different guidelines for what is a "good fit" for a recreational skier with lower fitness levels.

A snowHead

Blaming the tools isnt the way forward .

You have to look at the tool in the boot physically .

Its get with a specific training program to help yourself .....or you dont .

Some will need extensive work which can be a major change others will be less so

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and that’s my point - some people just want to have one or two weeks skiing a year for fun - they don’t want to spend hrs “training” so boots should be fitted to what they can do “now” and how they ski now not what they could potentially do if they hit the gym for the next 6 months - especially if they are going on holiday that season

they can then get the joy of buying a tighter/stiffer boot if and when they do the work

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@ScaredySki, you don't need hours training, a week of skiing will sort it without much effort. Start the day with buckles fairly loose, ski a couple of runs and then unclip boots for an uplift. Tighten boots a bit, ski until you stop and unclip again. Tighten up properly before getting going and that's usually fine for the day. By about day 4 the boots were grand.
I still use the first couple of steps most days and my boots feel great....oh and most years since Evie had the boots I've only done a couple of weeks.

I think one of the big problems with ski boot fittings is that people overstate their ability to the fitter so end up in a boot which isn't right for them. You have to be honest about the type of skiing you do for the fitter to have any chance

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@kebeliever101, I suffer from the same ailment. I had my boots widened outside the little toe, which has helped.

I find I'm fine skiing and walking, but sitting and standing still causes problems.
I assume it's something to do with where the pressure in the foot builds up in those positions.
The problem gradually builds up in the area behind the 4th toe.

It creates problems when I spend time in queues or travel in Gondolas and (especially) cable cars.

I find unclipping the boot helps, especially if sitting for lunch, If it's particularly bad, I'll take the boot off and massage the area behind the toes. Only replacing it when I'm leaving.

After all it is free

My Morton's is relieved using a heel raise..

Help!!

New ski boots are agony - searing pain across toes and balls of feet.

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