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Ski Socks/Boot liners
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After using my ski boots for a 3.5hr lesson at MK last week I noticed a couple of very small slightly red but very superficial areas (?rubbing) on my foot Shocked First time this has happened Shocked
My boots were fitted (expertly, I would like to add Very Happy ) at Lockwood's 2 seasons ago and I have had no problems before. Have skied approximatly 75 days on them. They are Lange Comp 100's
I wasnt sure if perhaps in my haste to get on the slope and I hadn't tightened my boots up enough at the start or wither perhaps my socks need to be replaced?
I use Thorlo Thins 1 which I purchased around the same time as the boots so the 5 pairs have all been rotated.
Now the questions rolling eyes
How long will the ski boot liner padding last before squashing down?
Should these socks be tumble dried or just dry naturally?
How long should they last before being replaced?
Should I move up to the next grade of socks?
I am going to the PSB so was going to see if this had happened just by me not tighting my boot properly, any sensible thoughts on this?
Unfortunatly I cant attend Lockwoods on Monday Sad
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any sensible thoughts on this?


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Linds, maybe if it continues you could see Cedric in L2A instead?
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Linds, Your liners have probably packed out a bit but I know a few people who've suffered slightly following a Warren Smith lesson when they thought they had well fitting boots. I think it's to do with all the exercises he gets you doing (ie, one legged ankle flexing, hop turns, braquage etc etc) meaning you're really pressurising the boots a lot over a short period of time etc. It wouldn't surprise me that they'll be fine in LDA.

I've got Thorlos 1's & the label says to wash them inside out & leave to dry naturally. I've done 9 weeks in my current boots & after a few warm up runs I need to nip the buckles up, especially the two cuff buckles.
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Linds, I just wash my socks at 30 deg and hang them up - still fine. Your boots could have packed out a bit though by now. Wait and see.

spyderjon, Yes - there are certain exercises I do where I have to actually do my boots up. Shocked Shocked
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Linds, your boots and socks are fine. You need new feet.
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Many thanks for that spyderjon,
I feel more reassured that my boots have not now suddenly got to be changed Smile
Because I was concentrating so hard in the lesson rolling eyes I totally forgot to recheck/tighten my boots till after the break by which time some rubbing had occured.
I must admit I didnt read the washing instructions on the socks as I dont ofter use a tumble dryer but it was just an thought that this might be a factor as well. I plan to take time at PSB to continue with the exersizes so will see if it happens again.
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I'm always adjusting my boots throughout the day....
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easiski, Thanks, I will see how it goes at PSB
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boots and socks are fine. You need new feet

Wear The Fox Hat, I know that but I am quite attached to my dainty size 3.5 rolling eyes
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Linds, sorry for the delay, having a mare of a day, i would think that after 75 days skiing the liners have packed down a bit which is giving you a little more space than you had. you could try a slightly thicker sock, prehaps try a wool sock like smartwool,from their range i would look at either light cushio n or medium cushion if you need a bit more padding.
i must say i find the thorlo SL a little abrasive on the foot [it all depends how sensitive your little piggies are] BTW ski socks do wear out and if they have had a hard life the padding may just have died Skullie

it may also be as spydy suggested just the fact that you did a short intensive session at MK which seems to mean spending a lot of time going up or queueing for not alot of skiing.

if a new sock fails to solve the problem then [if the shell is in good condition] then it may be worth looking at an after market liner...or call the guys at lockwoods and ask if they have a lange liner in the correct size.... if they have one they may sell it to you for a good price and a couple of beers Toofy Grin [just depends what they have around the stockroom]
hope this helps a bit
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spyderjon, not in yet, they are being shipped from italy in the very ihope very near future Little Angel
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