Boot Question

[rjski]

Hi guys,
I ordered 2 pair of boots and they've arrive yesterday.

1)Technica mach1 LV (120flex, 98mm, size 27.5)
2)Rossignol Allspeed (120 flex,100mm, size 27.5)

I tried them both.

Technica feels really good on toes, not much space to move but doesn't hurt either. But the bone inside my feet as you can see at the pic, there's so much pressure there, it's far from comfort.

Rossignol is wider on toes and it's not really ideal but not too much. The same issue with technica's same area, much less pressure but far from comfort, there's no way you can ski with that pressure on that bone for more than an hour.

I will return these both but what should I look for?

Thanks

 

[François Pugh]

"What should I look for?"
A good boot fitter.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Hi guys,
I ordered 2 pair of boots and they've arrive yesterday.

1)Technica mach1 LV (120flex, 98mm, size 27.5)
2)Rossignol Allspeed (120 flex,100mm, size 27.5)

I tried them both.

Technica feels really good on toes, not much space to move but doesn't hurt either. But the bone inside my feet as you can see at the pic, there's so much pressure there, it's far from comfort.

Rossignol is wider on toes and it's not really ideal but not too much. The same issue with technica's same area, much less pressure but far from comfort, there's no way you can ski with that pressure on that bone for more than an hour.

I will return these both but what should I look for?

Thanks

A boot fitter.

 

[Philpug]

A good boot fitter.

A boot fitter.

Quoted for truth.

 

[James]

If you keep getting a boot that's wider and wider, or bigger and bigger, till it doesn't hurt, eventually you'll end up with the "Florida fit". That's not where you want to be if you actually want to ski well.

 

[Uncle-A]

If you keep getting a boot that's wider and wider, or bigger and bigger, till it doesn't hurt, eventually you'll end up with the "Florida fit". That's not where you want to be if you actually want to ski well.

Ok what's a Florida fit? That a new one for me.

 

[Uncle-A]

Hi guys,
I ordered 2 pair of boots and they've arrive yesterday.

1)Technica mach1 LV (120flex, 98mm, size 27.5)
2)Rossignol Allspeed (120 flex,100mm, size 27.5)

I tried them both.

Technica feels really good on toes, not much space to move but doesn't hurt either. But the bone inside my feet as you can see at the pic, there's so much pressure there, it's far from comfort.

Rossignol is wider on toes and it's not really ideal but not too much. The same issue with technica's same area, much less pressure but far from comfort, there's no way you can ski with that pressure on that bone for more than an hour.

I will return these both but what should I look for?

Thanks

What makes you think you need a LV Low Volume boot? The photo you posted shows a red pressure mark on the ankle bone and that makes me think your heel is not set properly in the heel cup.

 

[Mike Thomas]

The red mark is on the navicular bone not the ankle. You need some support under your foot, which means you need a boot fitter who can build a proper footbed for you.

 

[David]

A good bootfitter that offers a money back guarantee!

 

[EricG]

I will return these both but what should I look for?

Thanks

Find a good local boot fitter you can work with. You may need to visit a few shops to find the right boot fitter.

 

[rjski]

So these bootfitters modify boots?
Since I can still return the boot isn't looking for a different one better idea?

 

[KingGrump]

So these bootfitters modify boots?
Since I can still return the boot isn't looking for a different one better idea?

Yeah, the boot fitter can modify the boots to fit YOUR feet. It's skiers' version of plastic surgery. You may not look as pretty as a Kasdashian but your feet will feel a lot better and you will ski better.
Those guys who keep shoving boots on your feet until you feel comfy are not boot fitter. They are boot sellers.

Like @Mike Thomas said, you'll probably need a foot bed.
While you are at the boot fitter, get your alignment done. Carving will be much easier.

Good luck and have fun.
It's gonna be a great journey. If you let it.

 

[Pequenita]

So these bootfitters modify boots?
Since I can still return the boot isn't looking for a different one better idea?

Where do you live / ski?

 

[David]

So these bootfitters modify boots?
Since I can still return the boot isn't looking for a different one better idea?

Don't go to a big box store! Do your research and find the best fitter & shop in your area and schedule a fitting with that person only!

 

[Uncle-A]

The red mark is on the navicular bone not the ankle. You need some support under your foot, which means you need a boot fitter who can build a proper footbed for you.

@Mike Thomas thanks for the update with medical term, I had to google the term because it is the first time that someone has ever used it to describe that the bone. After 18 years of fitting ski boots and having 100% of my customers call it their ankle bone I guess I just listened to what the customer was trying to communicate, and tried to help them from what they told me. FYI so others don't have to Google it - Navicular bone is a boat - shaped bone in the ankle or wrist, especially that in the ankle, between the Talus and the Cuneiform bones.

 

[Jim McDonald]

boot fitter, dude

 

[rjski]

Where do you live / ski?

San Diego, Mammoth, Big Bear. Do you know one around the area?


Thanks all for the answers.

 

[Pequenita]

San Diego, Mammoth, Big Bear. Do you know one around the area?

I don't, but I am sure someone here does.

 

[graham418]

The alternative to a good boot fitter is an orthopaedic surgeon to modify your feet.

And then you'll still need to find a good boot fitter.

 

[Doug Briggs]

A good bootfitter.

Now this must be a record for ANY forum. In the first page there was effectively universal agreement.

Time to lock this thread because nothing more needs to be said.