Ski boots problems

I have had my last ski boots for 3/4 years. First two years no problems, 3rd year 2nd week slight pain in ankle, next week much pain had boots adjusted. Fine at first then pain returned. Not sure if the boots need replacing and possible professionally fitted with fitting inners and or shells. BUT was advised all I need is a much better inner sole fitted . So my problem is should I just have the fitted inner sole at a cost of about £70 or go for new boots £200 PLUSS.
Any advise comments appreciated .

Andy

Hi Andy,

Feet can change, size. minor unnoticed injuries, plus other things.

I don't know your location, but should you be in the midlands, to Colin Martin at Solutions 4 feet is likely to be productive. https://www.solutions4feet.com/

Skiing has many costs attached, but effective spending on boots is a good option.

Hi Dave
Thanks for your advise. I have from my second year had my own boots, I think they are the most important piece of equipment you need. As the pain is effectively making skiing virtually impossible don't mind within reason what I have to do or what it costs as I don't want to have to give up skiing for a few more years.

I had an orthotic made when I got ski boots i 2005 and it is still going well , they dont wear out as they dont get flexed as in normal footwear.I once had my luggage "mislaid" at Geneva airport and had to hire a pair of boots ...the pain was excruciating! I found it was caused by the ankle bone dropping fractionally in the boot and rubbing on the join ..I even thought about snowboarding .



My advice is get an orthotic, you will need it even if you get a new pair of boots.

Hi,
I am wondering why the boots are now causing a problem when they weren't before, and what might have changed in your feet/ankles and whether it's reversible (with physiotherapy, orthotics or whatever). I think going to a very experienced boot fitter, as you have been advised, would be an excellent idea to find out what's going on and fix the problem.

It's impossible to say for sure. You could be over pronating in which case your feet will be collapsing to the inside, which could cause the ankle bone to press on the shell. Custom moulded footbeds support the foot in a neutral position and should minimise this.

Did the boot fitter do a shell check when you bought the boots? If not the boots might a bit too big and the liners may of have "packed out" prematurely and are no longer supporting your feet in the boots as well as before.

Strictly speaking the devices that ski boot fitters make are called footbeds, they support the foot in a neutral position this is ideal for activities like skiing where your foot is more or less static. An orthotic supports the foot in a neutral position and improves the mechanical function of the foot, they are usually used for walking, running, biking, hiking etc.

Many thanks SwingBeep for your detailed response. I think the problem started as I became more confident and started leaning more. I feel I need to get some fitted footbeds. My decision is now should I buy new boots as well. The old ones were fitted but did not do a shell test. Also the liners don't look as good as they did. I guess they have about 12 Pluss weeks use. Many thanks Andy

Had similar issues, boots about 6 years old max and great first 2 or 3 years, pain in last couple around ankles and on side of feet.

Already booked into Solutions4feet to sort it all out, though I am going down the new boot route after initial discussion!