Bulgaria Ski discussion board

The boots will 'pack-out' as you ski in them. In other words, the boot liner will pack down and the boot will feel bigger after a while. This is why it is important not to buy a boot that is too big. A boot that feels nice and comfy in the shop will feel too big after some skiing. If you pull the liner out and stand bare-footed in the shell there should be about one half to three quarters of an inch maximum space behind your heel. Boot techs can blow the shell out and make adjustments if the shell is a little small but it is much more difficult to provide a fix for someone who's ski boots are too big. Good luck.

P.S the front of your big toe should be just touching the inside of the shell when you are checking the shell size with the liner removed (the liner will come out...you just grab it around the top and it will come out with some pulling and a few wiggles...shoving it back in is the reverse process). The prevailing wisdom is thin ski socks are best.Some companys make thin, woolen, non-itch ski socks (you will find them in a well stocked ski shop).The boot liner does the job of insulating your foot and keeping it warm. Thin ski socks are the best sort of sock to wear when you ate trying out ski boots. Of course there are other factors involved in finding a ski boot that is right for you e.g. is your foot wide or narrow? wide or thin calves? narrow or thick ankle? long or short foot? high or low arch, stiff or soft shell, skiing ability etc. Each boot manufacturer will have a shell which will suit some feet better than others. A good ski shop that sells boots with a 'lifetime fit' garauntee will work with your boots until they fit right. It may be more expensive to start with but cheaper in the long run if you plan to continuue skiing for a some years. Your boots will most likely feel bigger afer you have skiid a week in them. Another good idea is 'foot-beds'. These are inner souls custom moulded to your feet and foot alignment. They will make your skiing more comfortable and provide a more acurate technical boot-fit for your ski technique....they can be removed and used in other boots should you change them...not especialy cheap but again worth it in the long run...regards