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post #1 of 7
12/11/06 at 7:10pm
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Some of you may have seen my post about ski boots for wide feet a couple of days ago. Well today I went to a local boot fitter and he recomended the Mojo's. I'm really surprised that the 26.5 fit pretty good without any modifications. I could probably get into a 26 but he told me the shell size was the same with these boots. Does that sound right? The boot fitter told me I could ski them for a couple of days and see if I need to do anything to them. From what he told me these boots can be modified with inserts and the liner can be heated up to mold the foot bed. I would like to know what some of you think of these boots befor I buy them?
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post #2 of 7
12/11/06 at 8:39pm
The Mojo is, in my opinion, the highest performance "park" boot out there. Many park boots are just high performance shells with bottom of the line liners designed to appeal to kids on a limited budget- i.e., the Salomon Foil, Nordica Supercharger Ignition, etc. The Head, however, combines a liner that is of just as much quality as any other liners in the S line, along with a fairly snug fit for how wide it is (103mm- these things are large!). Plus, it looks damn good.

To answer your questions: yes, most boots I've dealt with share the same shell and liner between whole and half sizes, with the difference being a thicker footbed in the "smaller" size.

Heating up the liner will not mold the footbed, or even the liner for that matter. It will pack it out a fair bit without having to ski in it, though- to the tune of 3 or 4 full days of skiing.

The "FCS" insert for Head boots is pretty much worthless. It's designed to appeal to shops who can only carry one or two lines of boots so that the small number of boots can fit a larger array of feet. If it does come down to using one of those to get the boot to fit properly, you're better off looking for a narrower boot to start with.
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post #3 of 7
12/11/06 at 9:10pm
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Takecontrol618

Thanks for the information. I really do need the width so a narrower boot is'nt a option. I dont know why he brought up the FCS inserts maybe it's a feature that most folks would like because of the width of these boots. He did tell me that the Mojo is the only boot he has off the shelf that will fit me because of my wide feet.I've got a pair of twin tips and some all mountain-carving skis. What do you think of these boots for free sking outside the park?
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post #4 of 7
12/11/06 at 9:15pm
Most of a boot's performance comes from its fit- a responsive boot is one that holds your foot firmly. I liked the flex when I had it on, felt like My Falcon 10s- firm without being stiff or harsh.
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post #5 of 7
12/11/06 at 11:23pm
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Originally Posted by Takecontrol618 View Post
The Mojo is, in my opinion, the highest performance "park" boot out there. Many park boots are just high performance shells with bottom of the line liners designed to appeal to kids on a limited budget- i.e., the Salomon Foil, Nordica Supercharger Ignition, etc. The Head, however, combines a liner that is of just as much quality as any other liners in the S line, along with a fairly snug fit for how wide it is (103mm- these things are large!). Plus, it looks damn good.

To answer your questions: yes, most boots I've dealt with share the same shell and liner between whole and half sizes, with the difference being a thicker footbed in the "smaller" size.

Heating up the liner will not mold the footbed, or even the liner for that matter. It will pack it out a fair bit without having to ski in it, though- to the tune of 3 or 4 full days of skiing.

The "FCS" insert for Head boots is pretty much worthless. It's designed to appeal to shops who can only carry one or two lines of boots so that the small number of boots can fit a larger array of feet. If it does come down to using one of those to get the boot to fit properly, you're better off looking for a narrower boot to start with.
I wouldnt say its worthless, I have last years Head RS race boots and I installed the optional insert and trimmed it myself where needed. I was able to maintain the forefoot width I needed while narrowing the heel area and increasing heel retention. Could a shop do the same to regular boots, sure, but I liked to be able to do it myself I think I was better able to identify problem areas by taking care of it myself.
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post #6 of 7
12/11/06 at 11:54pm
I use those boots and very rarely see the inside of a park. I find them excellent for freeriding, powder, steeps, bumps, trees, everything. Very responsive with a nice, smooth flex. I really don't even find any drawbacks to them when carving high speed groomers, i know a stiffer "race type" boot would be better, but the Mojo's still don't decrease my enjoyment on-piste at all.

My only issue has been with pain in the instep, which I have largely fixed with a bootfitter. I was aware of some discomfort in the instep in the shop before purchasing them though, so unless you feel anything like that it shouldn't affect you. I also have quite wide feet, and got the 100mm last (they also come in a 103mm), and I don't believe I've had any real issues with the width.

It might still be a good idea to try another shop to compare some different brands. Regardless of performance/intended use differences between different boots, the most important factor is definately what fits your foot the best.
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post #7 of 7
12/12/06 at 4:35am
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Originally Posted by Singel View Post
I use those boots and very rarely see the inside of a park. I find them excellent for freeriding, powder, steeps, bumps, trees, everything. Very responsive with a nice, smooth flex. I really don't even find any drawbacks to them when carving high speed groomers, i know a stiffer "race type" boot would be better, but the Mojo's still don't decrease my enjoyment on-piste at all.

My only issue has been with pain in the instep, which I have largely fixed with a bootfitter. I was aware of some discomfort in the instep in the shop before purchasing them though, so unless you feel anything like that it shouldn't affect you. I also have quite wide feet, and got the 100mm last (they also come in a 103mm), and I don't believe I've had any real issues with the width.

It might still be a good idea to try another shop to compare some different brands. Regardless of performance/intended use differences between different boots, the most important factor is definately what fits your foot the best.
I have tried a few boots but this is the first time I've really sat down with someone to fit me. I've delt with these folks befor and like supporting them. There really is a advantage to having a good relationship with a local ski shop. I think I'm going to try out some of the Salomon Falcon 10 boots befor I buy these just to see how they fit. Thanks for the review.
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