 Poster: A snowHead
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... So I have read through seven pages of advice on here and done some research. Im heading to a ski shop in the northwest tomorrow to get sorted. However still seams like a bit of a minefield.
Things I have to do/look out for.
1) Be honest about my ability and what I will be using the boots for.
2) Shell should leave about 10mm-20mm of space when my toes are against the front.
3) Boot should feel tight, almost uncomfortable, until I have skied several hours in it.
4) I should look at getting custom foot beds / liners as they are worth the money.
5) I don't need to get a bag as I can just throw them in my hand luggage 
Anything I have missed?
I have problems with my feet and wear orthotics in my trainers made by a physio. I guess this means some customisation is a necessity, but, footbeds? liners? both?
all advice gratefully received!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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Bambi on ice, personally, I just buy boots and wear them. However, I think I probably just have really boring feet. If you know you have problem tootsies you should certainly see a good boot fitter and take his/her advice rather than just buying on your own.
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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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If you have problem feet and use orthotics then there's no question that custom footbeds will help. Take your orthotics with you to the ski shop, they may fit inside the boots.
Out of interest, which shop are you going to?
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Im going to Rivington Alpine in Bolton (I live in Manchester) I have been recommended them by a friend who went there and said they spent a long time ensuring everything was spot on. I couldn't face 3 hours each way to Oxfordshire to see CEM!
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Also its not like I'm booked in or anything so if anyone has any recommendations for other fitters in the North West feel free to share.
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Bambi on Ice, clean feet are a must (not suggesting your's are dirty!) trim your toe nails too, take/buy a nice pair of technical socks. Practically everbody will benefit from a custom fitted footbed, whilst custom liners aren't exactly that, just heat moulded which speeds up the bedding in process unless conform'able, intuition or zip fit etc are being considered (which you don't need unless you have 'real' problem feet) as liner customisation is relatively quick and easy. Oh, and if there's a coffee shop nearby, bootfitters like coffee, or at least I did! lol.
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| Bambi on ice wrote: |
| Also its not like I'm booked in or anything so if anyone has any recommendations for other fitters in the North West feel free to share. |
I don't know anything about Rivington Alpine (the honest answer is that I've never heard of them) but personal recommendation on these things is always a good thing.
Ski Racing Supplies are based in Preston and they really know their stuff. Gary and Muriel run it and they must know something as their Grandson is one of our Olympic hopefuls next year! I don't know how much they cater for the non-racer but it should be worth giving them a call.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Bambi on ice, I've heard of Rivington Alpine but not been there, they have a good reputation. If I remember rightly CEM has pointed some other northerner to them in the past!
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