Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Hey up Tim,

I have big problems with my feet and boots. They kill my feet after about an hour. I opted for a insole upgrade if you like and they have improved slightly. I will buy some more this year as i have worn them in my shoes too.

I forget the name of them but they are orange and TSA sell them. TRhey are a little like supafeet but better.

Not sure how the custom ones work though. I was told i was flat fotted and needed these ones to arch my foot some what. It did work to a degree. with custom ones arent they molded to your feet so i didn't see how i would benifit.

Best thing to do is go to a reputable boot fitter who can offer advice.

Insoles that support the arch of the foot stop the foot rolling inside the boot and helps transmit foot and leg movements more efficently to the ski and snow. Lateral balance and control is instantly improved.

The insole will be moulded to your foot shape.

The next thing to consider is canting of the boot via the footbed. Cuff canting will help some but is more effective when the canting of the footbed has been sorted out.

Unfortunately, not many of us are born with perfectly aligned feet and legs.

Again, visit a reputable boot fitter and seek advice. Insoles first, then look at canting and then possibly heel lifts. And don't be afraid to mention if anything else changes inside the boot - like a new pressure point on the top of the foot. Boot fitters can work wonders.

If you're standing balanced in your boots - soles flat on the floor without any effort - your skis will behave better on snow.

Hope this helps.

And yes, I had mine done. Footbeds/insoles and canting, and wished I'd thought about it years ago. The insoles/footbeds that come with the boot are a generic catch all. If you thought, after using hire boots that buying your own was the best thing you've done, then getting boots custom fitted will give you the same feelings.

Let us know how you go on.

well you have just missed the ski and snow show in birmningham (if ur english of course) and that is normaly the cheepest.

but paces like snow and rock and that are ok.

also anothign thing that you will be told. Is that you by a boot on the way it fit not on ti looks. so there is no real point in spending hours look at boots as every make does a slightly diffrent sized shoe. for example

head have smaller heals
and salomon are tighter round your toes.

so i recomend that yougo in a shop and try them on fid the boot that fits you like a glove and then by it online.
then get a couston inersole made in the shop.

i have that is of abit more help

olly