ski boots for a high instep skinny ankle/heel?

[EpicSkier14]

Then you have high arches and a high instep.

For example: I have a high instep and normal arches. Some people with high arches have a normal instep. It depends on the volume of the foot.

I must really have a weird shape foot and leg for ski boots

 

[givethepigeye]

I have a high instep, so have been down this path. I would look at a Lange - very high instep. And since you mentioned narrow - prolly an RS or RX LV. Or the Krypton 130, if you want a cabrio style boot.

Oh and a bootfitter that has them all on their wall at the same time

 

[EpicSkier14]

I have a high instep, so have been down this path. I would look at a Lange - very high instep. And since you mentioned narrow - prolly an RS or RX LV. Or the Krypton 130, if you want a cabrio style boot.

Cool, thank you. I'll look at lange's. is there an alternative to the krypton 130 that's closer to a 100 flex?

I'm thinking about trying these:https://www.the-house.com/lg2rx100095br19zz-lange-ski-boots.html

 

[jmeb]

Cool, thank you. I'll look at lange's. is there an alternative to the krypton 130 that's closer to a 100 flex?

You can get softer tongues for the kryptons which will soften the flex.

 

[EpicSkier14]

what would fit my skiing better do you think? where can I get a different tongue? found this pair with a 110 flex, is it the same boot just softer? https://www.backcountry.com/dalbell...sbG8ga3J5cHRvbjoxOjI6ZGFsYmVsbG8ga3J5cHRvbg==

 

[EpicSkier14]

I think I might go for those Krypton 110's. They are stiffer than I'm used too, but I guess I could change the tongue out if I cant handle it.

 

[givethepigeye]

You should see a bootfitter, seriously.

 

[EpicSkier14]

You should see a bootfitter, seriously.

I know, I would if I could.

 

[Wilhelmson]

After spending hundreds on a new boot and more for custom fitting not everyone would have the funds or motivation to go through the process again. We don't squabble about money in our household but with two young kids I would feel uncomfortable dropping another $1,000 on a pair of boots.

 

[givethepigeye]

Yes, the salomons were fitted by a shop and heat molded. they still hurt too much though. I'm thinking the liner is to high up on my calf or something. I got the same pain with a pair of Xpros.

Does it hurt on the back of your calf? Also, there are bootfitters in ME

 

[EpicSkier14]

Does it hurt on the back of your calf? Also, there are bootfitters in ME

More on the side of the calf

 

[EpicSkier14]

I got the Dalbello Krypton 110 ID off backcountry.com. They will be here Thursday. hopefully they work.

 

[Pattyskis]

Hi did you find a suitable boot? I have a very high instep, high arch , very thin above ankle and also thin calves and have not found any boot off the shelf to suit despite being fitted by several renowned boot fitters. I am thinking that I may have to go for a DaleBoot to enable a custom build.

 

[Dave Marshak]

Hi did you find a suitable boot? I have a very high instep, high arch , very thin above ankle and also thin calves and have not found any boot off the shelf to suit despite being fitted by several renowned boot fitters. I am thinking that I may have to go for a DaleBoot to enable a custom build.

That's my feet. I'm happy in a Lange RX with the 100mm last. I punch the shell over the navicular, and cut the top layer of the tongue above the cuniform bump. I've never had a boot that didn't need the punch, and most of them needed the tongue cut too.

dm

 

[ted]

Hawx Ultra has high instep an narrow shaft. Not easy on/off though with high instep.

 

[David]

Daleboot. Custom made for your foot, ankle & lower leg so the fit is perfect! The cost is the same as any other top end boot.

 

[Henry]

I recall Phil posting that the way to fit a high instep can be to take some material off the boot board. Instead of raising the inside of the boot, lower the foot. This needs to be done very gradually, a millimeter at a time. It will be a package fitting working with several boot parts, and this might be just one component. You usually can't change just one thing.