New Boots, what would you do?

Thanks Trencher. I'll see how I go on in January and then may be off to Rivington Alpine. Not sure if my technique warrants new boots but I'm hoping to put some work in on my next trip. Stop playing at it.

There are to sound ways of buying boots.

1) Go and get them fitted by a proper, experienced boot fitter. (I got mine from White Mountain in Wolverhampton).

2) Good second hand from ebay. It's usually better and chaeper than a smelly hire boot. If they don't fit you sell them on all it costs is postage (unless you collect). They may fit, they may not but you are no worse than with a poorly fitted new boot and more money in your pocket.

Ebay is great for kids boots - recycling & no hire charges!

Adults may get lucky & get a pair that fit well but once you know you are hooked on skiing you should go for option 1 but only buy new from a reputable fitter.