 Poster: A snowHead
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Well, this morning I poshed my feet and legs up (thanks Cathy and went shopping at Skee-Tex. 2.5 hrs later came back with these:
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As a.j reported I wasn't hurried, and they kept adjusting the boots until I was happy - we had a slight problem with tightness around the calves, but they lifted my heels a little and adjusted the back of the boots until this was more comfy. Strangely my larger foot in the boot felt OK sooner than my smaller one, we tried footbeds, but they didn't make an appreciable difference, so have gone without, I guess once the boots have been used and 'bed in' if I still need them they can be retro fitted. We tried a few boot types, but kept going back to the Head 8.8's and although I have no experience of owning and skiing in fitted boots these seem to conform in all the areas the  's said to look out for.
Lots of people came into the shop and they all agreed with 's that I was doing the right thing in buying my own boots, and quite a number said that they had owned the same boots, bought from the shop and been more than satisfied with them. I have been given an unconditional 'come back if you are not happy' guarantee and they will even refund 75% of the purchase price for 2 years if I find skiing in them is unbearable and they find there is an insurmountable problem in getting them to fit.
Now, where's the snow..................
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Megamum, well done! Hope they turn out to be comfy for you  When are you off to the snow?
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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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they look the business, wee shiny blue buckles and everything!
I hope they provide you with many happy hours comfy skiing 
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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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Megamum, congratulations! Are you wearing them now?  I remember buying my first boots... definitely worth it - reduced queuing in ski hire shops and definitely more comfy. :sH:Why do you think yours are basic?
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Hoppo, Yes, I am!
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Why do you think yours are basic?
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'Cos they're only beginers ones, I guess most of you experienced use far more techinical stuff?
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Dont forget it is now compulory to do the ironing in your new boots untill you go away just to help you to wear them in
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this is very true because of the flowing side to side action.
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Megamum, well done! I remember buying my first ever pair and how exciting it was. Don't wear them out before February. I hope they'll be the business on your feet for your ski holiday and many more to come. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Hoppo, no rental place would try and give you a pair of boots as bad as admin's
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Nice bootie Megamum! There's something so nice about putting on boots that you know aren't carriers of fungal toenail infections, athletes foot and verucas. Enjoy
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You know it makes sense.
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Thanks folks, there's no one round my home that really appreciates what I've bought, so you've made me happy
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Hi feefee, here's to us 'nervous novices'
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Megamum, Absolutely!!
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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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There's absolutely no need to feel that your boots are "beginners" boots. Most "beginners" now are far better than really expensive boots that would have been aimed at people who think they are high level skiers a few years ago.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Megamum, I get plenty of Mum's taking 'Head' at my shop, i hope you will be as happy as they are! 
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Thanks for the sentiment SMALLZOOKEEPER, it was even further to visit you in Chamonix! than it would have been to go and see CEM!
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Welcome to boot ownership! Hope they work out for you - I think those are the same ones my friend got (although he doesn't have the fetching pink ski socks )
aj xx
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Megamum, hurrah! they look lovely - it's great to have your own boots - just make sure (whilst walking around the house) you don't stand on the following;
1. expensive pair of glasses (my dad did this)
2. the dog's foot (me)
3. a child's foot (her sister)
Have they got the velcro strap at the top - I get mine quite tight & the boots are really comfy.
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oh & I forgot to mention - don't go to sleep in them, my great uncle does this frequently (I believe alcohol is a contributory factor), they are v. uncomfortable & wake you up at 3.00 a.m., when you can't turn over. It is a good way to dry them though, apparently 
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Megamum, i was walking around the house with my first new boots years ago to my wifes annoyance and went into the kitchen where i promptly slipped and one leg lashed out and put a major dent in our one month old stainless steel SMEG cooker. I still notice the dent everytime i go in the kitchen and i still dont care.....
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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skimottaret, a war wound to be proud of
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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You know it makes sense.
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Liam, rpft, Don't egg him on guy's, I was very studiously ignoring that side of the comment - the last thing he needs is encouragement!!
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FAQ
- a bit disappointing because everyone else on here seems to get some encouragement for new kit - it's a shame mine are pretty basic, but they are special to me as they are my first pair 
I just tried mine on with my thermals to see how they fitted (see other thread!) & it felt just great to put them on! 
