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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 10-15-07 14:48Boots
Went boot shopping at the weekend, 2 places, one was LD mountain centre who came to the concusion i needed a 26 boot and we decided the head dream 10 was right for me, with a sole insert as have funny shaped feet.
I then went to snow and rock who decided on a salomen boot but only a 25, after getting me to try the same head boot on.
In the 25, both head and salomon i lost feeling in my feet whilst in the shop and the guy said that this is sometimes normal... surely that can't be right ...
I then went to snow and rock who decided on a salomen boot but only a 25, after getting me to try the same head boot on.
In the 25, both head and salomon i lost feeling in my feet whilst in the shop and the guy said that this is sometimes normal... surely that can't be right ...
Went boot shopping at the weekend, 2 places, one was LD mountain centre who came to the concusion i needed a 26 boot and we decided the head dream 10 was right for me, with a sole insert as have funny shaped feet.
I then went to snow and rock who decided on a salomen boot but only a 25, after getting me to try the same head boot on.
In the 25, both head and salomon i lost feeling in my feet whilst in the shop and the guy said that this is sometimes normal... surely that can't be right.
I want to go back and buy the 26 from ld mountain centre but wondered if you guys had any advice on fit etc, i only hired boots last season but want my own this season you see.
Thanks in advance
I then went to snow and rock who decided on a salomen boot but only a 25, after getting me to try the same head boot on.
In the 25, both head and salomon i lost feeling in my feet whilst in the shop and the guy said that this is sometimes normal... surely that can't be right.
I want to go back and buy the 26 from ld mountain centre but wondered if you guys had any advice on fit etc, i only hired boots last season but want my own this season you see.
Thanks in advance
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Rach, bought boots last year, felt same as you ,so opted for the bigger size, fine at first, now TOO LOOSEThink the theory must be right!
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I'm trying to remember how the 26 felt, i think they were still pretty tight but i didn;t lose foot feeling, i think i could touch the front of the boot too, the guy put a footbed in and the small pain i had under my arch was gone... think i shall try them again and maybe ask for a half size down. He based it on my biggest foot i think!Aaaargh it's all so confusing
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There is no such thing as half sizes on ski boots - its a marketing trick. Or so the chap who sold me mine in the States last year said. People always find the boots tight, so ask for one 'a half size bigger'. So the 26 and 26.5 are exactly the same boot. I've no idea whether that's true, but it sounds plausible.
Different makes will feel slightly different at the same size. In any event, you should go for the smallest size you can withstand - the padding will anyway quickly compress ...
Different makes will feel slightly different at the same size. In any event, you should go for the smallest size you can withstand - the padding will anyway quickly compress ...
There is no such thing as half sizes on ski boots - its a marketing trick. Or so the chap who sold me mine in the States last year said. People always find the boots tight, so ask for one 'a half size bigger'. So the 26 and 26.5 are exactly the same boot. I've no idea whether that's true, but it sounds plausible.
Different makes will feel slightly different at the same size. In any event, you should go for the smallest size you can withstand - the padding will anyway quickly compress around the pressure points making the boot seem bigger and you have much better control with tight boots. Top ski racers take boot up to 9 sizes smaller than their shoe size. Remember they can always blow the boot out in specific areas where the pressure is making you lose sensitivity.
Different makes will feel slightly different at the same size. In any event, you should go for the smallest size you can withstand - the padding will anyway quickly compress around the pressure points making the boot seem bigger and you have much better control with tight boots. Top ski racers take boot up to 9 sizes smaller than their shoe size. Remember they can always blow the boot out in specific areas where the pressure is making you lose sensitivity.
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A piece of advice...its worth shopping around untill you find a boot that YOU are totally happy with. If your unsure try somewhere else, ask around, see what friends are buying or wearing.A pair of illfitting boots can mean lack of control and the worst thing is to be uncomfortable in your boots. Remember you will be spending a long time in those puppies. Its worth a investing a little time to finding whats right for you.
Good Luck
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Thanks guys.Onmybumski, I was happy in the 26 head boots, they were tight but comfortable, the problem is that i'm a novice so have only got a limited idea of what i'm looking for. As far as friends go, they are hiring again this year but i can't be doing with cold damp hire boots so though i'd invest in some of my own for comfort!
I want these boots to last for some years yet to get me from not quite beginner all the way through intermediate.
Aaargh it's all so confusing
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Rach, not sure where in the country you are but if you live anywhere near the Midlands, get yourself to Lockwoods of Leamingston Spa. Very very good reputation for fitting boots and they have all the tools for making modifications if needed.re: Boots
I totally agree with cobra with regards to Lockwoods in Leamington Spa. It was Ian at the store that picked up on a problem with my feet where my foot expands one and a half sizes in width when I put weight on them, this was forcing the side of my feet into the side of the ski boots resulting in bruised feet. I have now had insoles made that I can use in my new ski boots and also take them out and put into my normal shoes. First class servicere: Boots
Heads a good make, as long as they fit snug (with your ski socks on) How tight were they?The only way to see is to get on the slopes. Buy them and take yourself of to a snowdome spend a few hours in them if you don't like them er......find a er.....fault with them and take them back.
Not that I have ever done that sort of thing of course
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Live in North east near Newcastle, leamington spa is a long way! We['ve only got three shops up here, Nevisport, LD mountain centre and Snow and Rock
Onmybumski: Not tight like te 25s that left me with numb throbbing feet but still tight, the pressure seemed even all across my feet as well as up the shin when i was in 'ski' position
he gave me a salomon pair in 26 that i thought were the better fit but he told me that by what i had described the head pair were better, and when i ...
Onmybumski: Not tight like te 25s that left me with numb throbbing feet but still tight, the pressure seemed even all across my feet as well as up the shin when i was in 'ski' position
he gave me a salomon pair in 26 that i thought were the better fit but he told me that by what i had described the head pair were better, and when i ...
Live in North east near Newcastle, leamington spa is a long way! We['ve only got three shops up here, Nevisport, LD mountain centre and Snow and Rock
Onmybumski: Not tight like te 25s that left me with numb throbbing feet but still tight, the pressure seemed even all across my feet as well as up the shin when i was in 'ski' position
he gave me a salomon pair in 26 that i thought were the better fit but he told me that by what i had described the head pair were better, and when i thought about it they were tighter and his explanation made some sense.
I could feel the front (of the padding i think) but not have great movement in my toes, could wiggle but that's about all. Couldn't move my heel in the pocket. They were very snug but obviously i don't want the padding to bed in after a couple days skiing and find that they are then a bit roomy!
They do provide a guarantee whereby i can wear them at home and take them back as many times as necessary to tweak the boots in places if needed and change them if they turn out to be the wrong boot.
They also provide a free hours tuition at the leeds Xscape called "how to get the most from your new boot" with people there to make any adjustments when you are skiing, just in case there is any unusual pressure or discomfort whilst performing certain manoeuvres etc
Onmybumski: Not tight like te 25s that left me with numb throbbing feet but still tight, the pressure seemed even all across my feet as well as up the shin when i was in 'ski' position
he gave me a salomon pair in 26 that i thought were the better fit but he told me that by what i had described the head pair were better, and when i thought about it they were tighter and his explanation made some sense.
I could feel the front (of the padding i think) but not have great movement in my toes, could wiggle but that's about all. Couldn't move my heel in the pocket. They were very snug but obviously i don't want the padding to bed in after a couple days skiing and find that they are then a bit roomy!
They do provide a guarantee whereby i can wear them at home and take them back as many times as necessary to tweak the boots in places if needed and change them if they turn out to be the wrong boot.
They also provide a free hours tuition at the leeds Xscape called "how to get the most from your new boot" with people there to make any adjustments when you are skiing, just in case there is any unusual pressure or discomfort whilst performing certain manoeuvres etc
