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post #1 of 12
11/14/05 at 8:04pm
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I skied a new pair of boots last Sat. and was adjusting the buckles all day long. I found that they fit really well, except that when I tighten the upper boot enough to give the support I want and am used to from my old boots, it's cutting my circulation. When I loosen them a tiny bit to relieve the numbness, I find that they are a bit too loose for what I'm used to. Not sure what to do? Should I keep putting them on and try to make the lining pack in a bit? They definately fit well in all other areas.
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post #2 of 12
11/14/05 at 8:16pm
My guess is you are getting the calf muscle in there and cutting off blood flow at that point. I'd flare back the rear spoiler. If you throw a heel lift in and find that improves the numbness that would give a good indication that this is the problem. Then you can flare the cuff back knowing it will help the issue.
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post #3 of 12
11/15/05 at 2:17pm
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Originally Posted by L7
My guess is you are getting the calf muscle in there and cutting off blood flow at that point. I'd flare back the rear spoiler. If you throw a heel lift in and find that improves the numbness that would give a good indication that this is the problem. Then you can flare the cuff back knowing it will help the issue.
thanks for the response. I have two questions though: where can I find a heel lift? Will a ski shop have them?
Also, in order to flare the rear spoiler, will I need to get a custom bootfitter or is this something I can do? (I'm obviously new to this)
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post #4 of 12
11/15/05 at 2:23pm
Well, he's gone but we can get a fair idea of how he does it:

http://forums.epicski.com/showthread.php?t=24603
http://forums.epicski.com/showthread.php?p=322232
http://forums.epicski.com/printthread.php?t=18544
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post #5 of 12
11/16/05 at 7:11am
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You been checking up on my schedule? I just did the red eye to Toronto. Thanks for the searching again.
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post #6 of 12
11/16/05 at 9:22pm
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Ok, I've been wearing the boots around the house every night this week, mimicking ski moves, etc. and I think the upper part is starting to pack out a bit. But I do notice that there is some room around the ankles, and some above my lower foot. I would think putting in an insole like Dr. Schols or something like that would push my foot up towards the roof of the boot and make it fit snugger....is this a bad idea?
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post #7 of 12
11/16/05 at 9:31pm
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Originally Posted by DefJef
Ok, I've been wearing the boots around the house every night this week, mimicking ski moves, etc. and I think the upper part is starting to pack out a bit. But I do notice that there is some room around the ankles, and some above my lower foot. I would think putting in an insole like Dr. Schols or something like that would push my foot up towards the roof of the boot and make it fit snugger....is this a bad idea?
At some point I think you're going to have to face the unfortunate fact that most likely these boots don't fit well and were not a great choice. You could either take them to a professional boot fitter and work on salvaging them or you may need to start over. It's hard for us to give you advice without actually seeing your foot or the boots and really this is such a critical issue that its best left to a professional.
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post #8 of 12
11/17/05 at 11:49am
Do you have the option of moving the buckle ? If so, then for your upper calf, it needs to be moved to make it longer. If you do that, you may have more lattidutes for adjustment, and cutting off the circulation to your calf may no longer be a problem.
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post #9 of 12
11/17/05 at 6:47pm
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Originally Posted by wink
Do you have the option of moving the buckle ? If so, then for your upper calf, it needs to be moved to make it longer. If you do that, you may have more lattidutes for adjustment, and cutting off the circulation to your calf may no longer be a problem.
If the buckle is open all the way and still too tight then it might help. but idf the cuff jusrt doesn't conform to the shape of your leg then see a boot fitter about having the top of the cuff flared out. I have low, muscular calves and always have to have this done. I find this approach superior to using a heel lift.
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post #10 of 12
11/17/05 at 7:07pm
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Originally Posted by RiDeC58
If the buckle is open all the way and still too tight then it might help. but idf the cuff jusrt doesn't conform to the shape of your leg then see a boot fitter about having the top of the cuff flared out. I have low, muscular calves and always have to have this done. I find this approach superior to using a heel lift.
The idea of the heel lift was to confirm the calf was the problem and then go back and flare the cuff which was my first and still current suggestion. Option 2 is just try 6 things at once and never figure out any of it. To each their own.
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post #11 of 12
11/18/05 at 6:59pm

Insoles

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But I do notice that there is some room around the ankles, and some above my lower foot. I would think putting in an insole like Dr. Schols or something like that would push my foot up towards the roof of the boot and make it fit snugger....is this a bad idea?
No, DefJef, that is not a bad idea. The insole will push you up a little and your calf will sit higher in the boot. My concern is that the boot might be a shell size too big. If you need the length of the boot, but the volume is too much, you might be in the wrong model of boot altogether.
Below two pictures I used in another thread about heel lifts. They illustrate somewhat what insoles and/or heel lifts can do for you.



Hope this helps.

Little Bear
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post #12 of 12
11/19/05 at 12:52pm
are the boots too big for you? 1-2cm shell fit

bigger size boots will
1) be taller so you will get more of your calf in the boot and so more pain, smaller boot is lower so less calf in the boot and less pain

"is some room around the ankles, and some above my lower foot."

2) if you have just started using to boots and they feel big now, I would guess that they are too big and you are screwed later.

again check the shell fit before you play with things like the cuff flair, and try L7's heel lift too
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