Thanks everyone for the comments. That makes sense about a stiffer boot on my healthy foot as the Lange RS 130 feels really soft compared to the race boots I used back in the 90s before my hiatus. Would it be foolish to consider a softer boot like my 130 or even a 120 on my bad ankle and a plug on my healthy one? My bad ankle (right foot) has always been 5mm longer than my left. I wish it was the other way around because I'd really love to go up one size on my bad foot as it's currently 8mm shell fit vs 13mm on my good left foot which seems to be perfect.
I just don't want to have to buy two new pairs of boots to get a stiffer one on my left. When buying plugs, is it possible to buy just one? If I am able to keep using my RS130 on my fused ankle, what would be a good stiffer boot to pair with it? Stick with the same Lange plastic for similar flex pattern or not a big deal?
This is assuming I'm better off going stiffer all around. If the injury will hold me back and Im not skiing powerfully enough to drive the stiffer setup, plan B would be keep the RS130 on my healthy left foot (which fits perfect) and go with a softer and slightly larger (or just a more squared off toe box like Salomon uses as it's not the length but the rounded inside of the toe box that's the issue) boot for my gimpy foot.
I just don't want to have to buy two new pairs of boots to get a stiffer one on my left. When buying plugs, is it possible to buy just one? If I am able to keep using my RS130 on my fused ankle, what would be a good stiffer boot to pair with it? Stick with the same Lange plastic for similar flex pattern or not a big deal?
This is assuming I'm better off going stiffer all around. If the injury will hold me back and Im not skiing powerfully enough to drive the stiffer setup, plan B would be keep the RS130 on my healthy left foot (which fits perfect) and go with a softer and slightly larger (or just a more squared off toe box like Salomon uses as it's not the length but the rounded inside of the toe box that's the issue) boot for my gimpy foot.