How to know if your boots fit properly

oh yeah, and the buckles have changed too but who cares

cem wrote: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

Hi Cem

Nice to see you online again :D You have been a mine of information in the past and I need to ask a question if you do not mind. I have a pair of custom fitted Daleboots as I have always had probs with my feet all my life. I have just started running and have the same pain I get when skiing. It now looks like I have Mortons Neurosis and will have to have special orthotics made for my boots. Do you know if this will interfere with my custom footbeds in my Daleboots or can I just swap them over??? I have sent an email to Dale boot but have not had a reply and my podiatrist visit is on Saturday!

your assistance would be appreciated

thanks

carol

Carol, It might be worth sending an email direct to CEM via his site, as he's quite busy with fittings. I know he's not a Daleboot dealer, but he has a pal nearby who is :D

bandit wrote:Carol, It might be worth sending an email direct to CEM via his site, as he's quite busy with fittings. I know he's not a Daleboot dealer, but he has a pal nearby who is :D

Thanks bandit I might just do that

Carol

replied via e mail, not had a chance to get on here before now, good luck getting sorted

I received your email cem

Many thanks for the prompt response and advice!

Carol

Alright, finally resolved my issue. I tried the vector 100s in 27.5 and they were definitely too small. Significant discomfort after 15 minutes, restriction of circulation etc. So I have ended up back with Adaptedges in 28.0. I went with the 100s this time instead of the 90s, £20 more expensive mostly for superior liner material, also bit higher flex, few other bits like spine tech clips and a more attractive shell.

So concluding remarks/what i've learned that might help others decide if their boots are correct

They say it's more common for people to buy boots that are too large, but don't make the same mistake as me and go too small because you're worried your newly bought boots don't 'hurt enough'!

If you sit down for 20 minutes you may experience circulation restriction even in correctly fitted boots. Be standing and moving about when trying boots out, adopting some skiing positions etc

One of the google results said 'they should be so tight you're eyes are bulging out their sockets'. I would say this is misleading.

Once again, thanks for the help :-)

freshfreshpowder wrote:

One of the google results said 'they should be so tight you're eyes are bulging out their sockets'. I would say this is misleading.

Perhaps an exaggeration, but it really is hard to convey just how much boot liners pack in. Especially in the whole sizes where there is a lot of liner thickness to compact. I hope they work for you, but I would wager they'll be sloppy after a weeks skiing.