Good video. You have to mention the importance of a proper fitting foot bed or orthotic. They make all the difference for a comfortable well fitting boot.
No doubt! This is meant to be more post-fitting thought processes assuming you already sat down with a fitter (and they sold you a decent pair of footbeds). We love talking footbeds! ruclips.net/video/yRB0INa7PEs/видео.html
In addition, unless you're going right to the slopes from the ski shop, wear the boots around the house 2 or 3 times a day for 10-20 min. before taking to hill. I like to crank the buckles specially the fore foot buckles until my foot goes to sleep, that way I know the liner is getting a mold set to my foot. This works particularly well for Zipfit liners as it helps get that flow material moving around.
Thanks Greg !!! Perfect explanation and step by step on what to look for and feel. I bought some new boots yesterday and mentioned this to the guy fitting it and straight away I could he had no idea, he told me to start from the bottom ...😅 Glad tech now a days allow us to pick the minds of people like you... Just a kick question though I'm having issues with my right foot width , we tried and insole for support and it helped , but cos the right foot was the issue he put the insole o the left but I didn't try it till I got home, and damn after 5m in it my heal was on fire . So my question is , I put back the original insole on the left and only kept the more supportive one with arch support on the right foot , is it ok to have like that or should they always be the same? And in this case just punch the right boot out ? Cos length wise my feet are both snug only the right foot as pain in the outside but that is the same with a size up more tolerable but my feet dance inside the boot, so 26.5 is the sweet point . Gonna break them in today and see how it goes. But would love to hear your opinion how would you deal with it. Thanks in advance
Well, there is no rule that says you can't have mismatched footbeds. In fact, any custom footbed will inevitably BE mismatched as your feet are not carbon copies of one another. Give it a shot, take some notes. You might be a good candidate for fully custom footbeds in the future that are made for each individual foot!
Lots of facets to this- correct footbeds almost always help! Hard to say if you are in the wrong boot just based on arch pain. It's a process- keep seeing your fitter until things get sorted out.
Thanks for the video. Got fitted for size for Atomic Hawx Magna 75 W, which worked out fine in the store. Ordered Atomic Hawx Magna 85 W online and feels super tight even without buckling the instep and toe buckles. To the point it makes my foot numb and toes tingle. Is this normal until breaking them in or do I need to get them heat molded or sized up. Even the liner itself feels super tight.
Those are heat moldable- sounds like you should schedule more time with your fitter and finish the process. At 102mm last (the width), that model is quite roomy! Appropriately fitted aftermarket footbeds can do a lot as well.
Tried some new boots recently and had unbearable toe-bang, to the point I couldn’t ski. I only gave it a coupe runs though. Don’t have this pain when wearing normally around house. Any thoughts?
So many thoughts. Is it the right boot for your foot? Do you have an aftermarket footbed fit to your arch and heel? Did the boot come at the recommendation of your fitter or from the interwebs?
I got a new pair. It feels like my pinky toe is crushed after a few runs. When I tried a size bigger, they were too big. Any idea to mold my boot to my foot? Wear big socks and walk around the house with them?
It's generally better to be on the small size, and modify the shell from there- have your fitter punch that toe out. The fitting process can always make a bit more space, but you can never truly eliminate the slop that comes with boots that are too big! The solution you describe can help work the liner in, but won't help create targeted room in the shell.
Great question. Most BOA boot right now have the cable system on the lower (soon to be on the upper). So for now, same principle, keep the lower clog loose and tighten the BOA last and light. Remember, for most applications your lowers can be thought of more as water seal just to keep snow out.
Great Video. Thank you for going through the process. I see so many people tighten there boots before they even walk out the door... Cheer From Canada
Good video. You have to mention the importance of a proper fitting foot bed or orthotic. They make all the difference for a comfortable well fitting boot.
No doubt! This is meant to be more post-fitting thought processes assuming you already sat down with a fitter (and they sold you a decent pair of footbeds). We love talking footbeds! ruclips.net/video/yRB0INa7PEs/видео.html
In addition, unless you're going right to the slopes from the ski shop, wear the boots around the house 2 or 3 times a day for 10-20 min. before taking to hill. I like to crank the buckles specially the fore foot buckles until my foot goes to sleep, that way I know the liner is getting a mold set to my foot. This works particularly well for Zipfit liners as it helps get that flow material moving around.
Good tip!
Thanks Greg !!! Perfect explanation and step by step on what to look for and feel. I bought some new boots yesterday and mentioned this to the guy fitting it and straight away I could he had no idea, he told me to start from the bottom ...😅 Glad tech now a days allow us to pick the minds of people like you... Just a kick question though I'm having issues with my right foot width , we tried and insole for support and it helped , but cos the right foot was the issue he put the insole o the left but I didn't try it till I got home, and damn after 5m in it my heal was on fire . So my question is , I put back the original insole on the left and only kept the more supportive one with arch support on the right foot , is it ok to have like that or should they always be the same? And in this case just punch the right boot out ? Cos length wise my feet are both snug only the right foot as pain in the outside but that is the same with a size up more tolerable but my feet dance inside the boot, so 26.5 is the sweet point . Gonna break them in today and see how it goes. But would love to hear your opinion how would you deal with it. Thanks in advance
Well, there is no rule that says you can't have mismatched footbeds. In fact, any custom footbed will inevitably BE mismatched as your feet are not carbon copies of one another. Give it a shot, take some notes. You might be a good candidate for fully custom footbeds in the future that are made for each individual foot!
I got new boots and first day out my arches are killing me.
Wrong boot or I need better support?
Sounds like you need some custom foot beds.
Lots of facets to this- correct footbeds almost always help! Hard to say if you are in the wrong boot just based on arch pain. It's a process- keep seeing your fitter until things get sorted out.
Thanks for the video. Got fitted for size for Atomic Hawx Magna 75 W, which worked out fine in the store. Ordered Atomic Hawx Magna 85 W online and feels super tight even without buckling the instep and toe buckles. To the point it makes my foot numb and toes tingle. Is this normal until breaking them in or do I need to get them heat molded or sized up. Even the liner itself feels super tight.
Those are heat moldable- sounds like you should schedule more time with your fitter and finish the process. At 102mm last (the width), that model is quite roomy! Appropriately fitted aftermarket footbeds can do a lot as well.
Tried some new boots recently and had unbearable toe-bang, to the point I couldn’t ski. I only gave it a coupe runs though. Don’t have this pain when wearing normally around house. Any thoughts?
So many thoughts. Is it the right boot for your foot? Do you have an aftermarket footbed fit to your arch and heel? Did the boot come at the recommendation of your fitter or from the interwebs?
I got a new pair. It feels like my pinky toe is crushed after a few runs. When I tried a size bigger, they were too big. Any idea to mold my boot to my foot? Wear big socks and walk around the house with them?
It's generally better to be on the small size, and modify the shell from there- have your fitter punch that toe out. The fitting process can always make a bit more space, but you can never truly eliminate the slop that comes with boots that are too big! The solution you describe can help work the liner in, but won't help create targeted room in the shell.
What is the difference with BOA buckles vs Traditional buckles when using boots for first time?
Great question. Most BOA boot right now have the cable system on the lower (soon to be on the upper). So for now, same principle, keep the lower clog loose and tighten the BOA last and light. Remember, for most applications your lowers can be thought of more as water seal just to keep snow out.
Can I buy your hat please!