 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, i need help. Got into snowboarding last year and what can i say, cant believe what i've been missing. Fallen in love and know i will be doing it for a long time. So, eager to take the plunge i went shopping. Now, i live in seoul, south korea, and i've hit a small, well big, problem. I have uk size 11 feet, and nowhere here, or in japan it seems, has ever heard of feet being this big, honestly they look at me like i'm a freak, which i'm beginning to think i might be. I use hire boots, but because none else has feet that big, they are inevitably 50 years old and made of cast iron. What can i do, should i just order a pair of the internet, i've read so many times thats its important to try them first, so should i just keep with the iron hire ones, that always come in hot pink and green? Anyway, thats all, did'nt think this would be a problem, but it is. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Still waiting for snow here in Korea, though theres plenty of the fake stuff. Happy new year to you all. Cheers.
john
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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i would normally advise against buying boots without trying them but in your circumstances, it seems to be the only option. You will definitely feel the difference between a new pair and those ancient smelly hire boots that have no support left.
If I were you, I would find a US or Canadian supplier that will deliver to korea - their prices are likely to be lower than European suppliers. It would be worth ordering two pairs of different boots so that you can compare them at the same time - although you will obviously have to accept that you will be returning one pair for a refund and paying the international return postage.
From my experience Salomon boots are quite narrow, Vans are mid-width, Burton are quite wide. As for sizing, you can probably wear the same size as your shoes/trainers. I have Uk size 8.5 feet and so shoes are either 42 or 43 european size. My snowboard boots are size 43.
Look for a mid-range pair of boots. You don't want an ultra-stiff top of the range pair because they can be really uncomfortable unless you like riding aggressively the whole time.
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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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If you order from USA or Canada the sizes will be different from British and European- Check on the sizing of your trainers as they usually give the British / European /and USA size.
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You may also want to look into a somewhat wide snowboard (27+ cm width). If you use big angles you can probably get away with a normal 25 cm, but you never know.
In general it is better to try on boots, but if you get some mid-price range boots that are somewhat soft but still have a seperate set of laces for the liner you will probably be fine. Also, you can always get insoles if they are somewhat uncomfortable. You might consider looking on e-bay, people there often ship worldwide, and if you have the patience you can find good, new boots for less than anywhere else.
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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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Cheers everyone, lots of good advice for me. Actually, i found a shop yesterday that said they have a pair my size, they just have to ship them in from Mars or somewhere like that, anyway, here's crossing my fingers. If not, thanks to you guys i now have other avenues to pursue. Once again, thanks, and heres to us all having a happy new year.
John
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