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Help -recommend me a ski boot fitter/the right boots
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My wife is keen to learn to ski (she snowboards at the mo) however she has large calves and when she has tried rental boots at indoor snozones she couldn't get boots to fit.
Therefore I need both any recommendations as to a specific make or makes of boots that are suited to larger calves and also a recommendation of a suitable ski boot fitter who isn't just going to palm her off with any old pair just to get a sale.
We live near to Milton Keynes so someone within a reasonable distance of there would be good.
Over to you snowheads !! Puzzled Puzzled
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Not sure about what boots to recommend for large calves. I had my boots fitted at Snow and Rock at the Hemel Hempstead Snow Dome and I was quite happy with their service. They spent time finding the right fit for me and didn't recommend the most expensive!
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I have exactly the same issue and been through a fair amount of discomfort finding the right boots. I was recommended Dalbello boots and they have been great. I got a pair with 3 buckles but would recommend 4 buckle (2 on foot, 2 on leg) boots, as my middle buckle (which sits right in front of where my ankle flexes and can cause a fair amount of discomfort if worn tight and for any great length of time). Other than the buckle issue they are fab foots for larger calves Smile

in case you don't understand what I'm trying to explain about the buckles mine are Dalbello Raya which you could google and have a look at the buckle layout Laughing
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Go and see CEM at Solutions4feet at Biceseter, one of the best fitters in the business,
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What davkt said. If you're in, or near MK, the it shouldn't be too far
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What davkt, and feef, said. CEM in Bicester will sort you out.
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Again what davkt said. Just a hop and a skip from MK. No personal experience, but very well spoken of on this forum, never read a bad word. CEM's advice on other threads looks sound to me, and no pressure to visit or buy boots from him. snowHead
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NeddySkiGoon, not a bad word, but he does like to fit 'em snug... too snug for MrHL even after a return visit for tweaking.
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Finally a thread I know something about. I too have large calves, which are a PITA when buying any form of boots. I have to get my knee high boots from Duo Boots. I struggled to find any hire boots that I could ski in, hence deciding to get my own boots.

Anyhow, in answer to your question, I have a pair of Solomon Idols, which were expertly fitted by James at Outdoor Traders in Abingdon. According to James, after his detailed analysis of my feet, ankles, stance, as well as fat calves, I also have narrow angles and high arches. These are my second pair of boots from James, the first having been more suitable for beginners, and not really giving me enough support as I ski faster and harder.

James is very good, and possibly has more availability than Colin at CEM. It takes me ~1 hour to Abingdon to MK.

What is your wife's shoe size? (I do have my original set of boots still in a cupboard that I haven't got around to selling yet).

SM.

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Thanks for all the advice snowheads.
sugarmoma666, my wife is a size 6 ?? Puzzled
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Don't go shoe size to get a properly fitting ski boot! Get her feet properly measured for ski boots.
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