The shop have said I can come back and swap the boots or whatever. They have superfeet footbeds, are these as good as/better than ones from Scholl/Volcano?
I had my boots fitted with fairly thin ski socks (the ones that are thick in some places and thin in others)
As for ability and flex etc, I would say a few days into the holiday I look something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g96jXzR3UE&feature=related. I am 23yo so anticipate some improvement over the lifetime of the boots. Is the AdaptEdge flex of 80-90 about right?
What's my play? Look at 27.5' AdaptEdges (the current ones are 28')? If anyone can suggest any particular models that they think could suit me that would be great. My feet are certainly wide, but the arches are not that high really, more normal.
How to know if your boots fit properly
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Started by Freshfreshpowder in Ski Chatter 10-Nov-2011 - 36 Replies
Freshfreshpowder
reply to 'How to know if your boots fit properly' posted Nov-2011
Edited 2 times. Last update at 12-Nov-2011
Cem
reply to 'How to know if your boots fit properly' posted Nov-2011
WAskier wrote:what is your ability level i have a feeling that boot will be just fine by the description of your foot 3cm is to much for a hp boot but that boot has a high volume liner if it starts to pack out a bit move to a little thicker sock. socks are king! feel like your boots are to tight go spend the 20 on a new set of light weight "ski socks" froot of the loom tall socks do not count!
IMO 3cm is too much for any fit High Performance or recreational! the shell fit is the most important part liners pack down shells do not. and that liner packs a whole heap after a few days skiing
freshfreshpowder i would try the smaller size in the same boot or possibly something a little lower volume, maybe the head vector as an option just a shade narrower but much better heel grip...of course all of this is speculation without seeing your feet
on the insole front, the superfeet green works pretty well as an off the shelf device, personally i prefer to build a custom product to each and every individual foot where possible but as an off the shelf insert they are about as good as it gets
Freshfreshpowder
reply to 'How to know if your boots fit properly' posted Nov-2011
Just want to say many thanks again for your help with my boots Cem, and others. Ok I will check out AdaptEdge 100s in 27.5 and also the Vector 100s (28.0 in these cos they're lower volume?)
I am planning on getting superfeets whichever boots I get. Just wondering how much this affects the volume, how they compress over time etc?
I am planning on getting superfeets whichever boots I get. Just wondering how much this affects the volume, how they compress over time etc?
Trencher
reply to 'How to know if your boots fit properly' posted Nov-2011
When you try the superfeet foot beds, you should be given two or more sizes to try (and even those for the opposite sex if needed). The shape and position of the arch is critical, not shoe size on the box.
Another way to think of fit, with a well fitting pair of ski boots, the lower two buckle just bring the liner into contact with the top of your foot. They should not need to be cinched down to stop your foot moving.
Another way to think of fit, with a well fitting pair of ski boots, the lower two buckle just bring the liner into contact with the top of your foot. They should not need to be cinched down to stop your foot moving.
because I'm so inclined .....
Cem
reply to 'How to know if your boots fit properly' posted Nov-2011
try the 27.5 in the vector, it is only the heel and ankle area which are much lower volume...there is no reason the go up in length as the volume comes down
the footbeds will not compress much over time, they also don't take up much more room than the stock insole in the boot, they mostly fill the gaps where the stock insole does not
the footbeds will not compress much over time, they also don't take up much more room than the stock insole in the boot, they mostly fill the gaps where the stock insole does not
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Freshfreshpowder
reply to 'How to know if your boots fit properly' posted Nov-2011
Ok thanks a lot guys, I'll let you know how I get on!
Freshfreshpowder
reply to 'How to know if your boots fit properly' posted Nov-2011
Btw last year's vectors are online for really good prices. Just wondering if anyone knows of any reason theyre not as good as the 2012 models. Theyre like £100 (35%) cheaper than the latest model, I cant find those sorts of discounts for other boots really. Is it the blue and white being out of fashion or something? :p
Cem
reply to 'How to know if your boots fit properly' posted Nov-2011
the only major difference between 10/11 and 11/12 model of that boot is the material over the instep, the older model was a little tough to get your foot into, once in not a problem but getting in was an issue so on the newer one they made some grooves in the plastic over the top of the foot to make entry/exit easier, other than that not a whole heap of difference...so if you can get them on save yourself £100
Topic last updated on 18-November-2011 at 08:39