Ah. That makes sense then. Also, I guess Kicking Horse filters out a lot of super casual skiers by nature of the terrain, even if our shop is the only option for fitting.

Can you clarify what you call foot problems? I took that as foot problems in ski boots, aka ski boot problems.

Also, apparently I need to brush up on dorsiflexion testing if you’re seeing 90%.

Where did you find met pads from sidas? Link?

Most foot problems? Really? Care to elaborate? Seems like a bold statement but I’d love to learn from it if it’s true.

Double check that you’re in the right size.

Get after market liner if you are.

And less likely to give ankle/heel hold. Those are for your lower leg.

Intuition would add hold over a zero G liner but wouldn’t solve all the hold issues from my experience. I glue a lot of heel pinch pads on intuitions. And then after 20 days they loosen a lot. The...

You’ve nailed it. A rigid strap is stiffer than an elastic strap. No arguing there. The problem with most rigid straps is they don’t have much flexibility in how they sit on your boots. At best, you...

I should clarify that everyone is different and has different preferences and what works for you, works for you. But if it's not working for you, I'll try my ideas on you. I often find two big...

Depends on the distances toured.

Some people have different ideas about this too. I’d say Scarpa, Salomon, and half the people I know in Revelstoke (and keep in mind Revelstoke invented touring)...

Make sure that heel is actually locked down. Pinch pads will be good. This shell doesn’t have much of a heel cup.

The heel pocket is narrow side to side. Shell check yourself. no liner, no sock....

Once you know you have a supportive footbed try Pinch pads above your heel to help lock it down and a pad at the front of the shin to push you back.

Then get zipfits before you get a new shell.

Sounds like you pronate and are rubbing as your foot rolls inwards. Get a custom insole.

Then get a Zipfit GFT. I had multiple intuitions in my ZERO G and while the HD Race gave an almost...

And for a different opinion I would suggest the World Cup if you look for any support from your strap. The elasticity is the same flex as the expert but it has a lock out after a certain amount of...

Booster straps always make a boot feel softer. You are replacing a rigid strap with an elastic strap. But to get around the annoying thickness under the shell, try wearing your strap at the very top...

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The Nordica Unleashed is a mid volume with a fairly high volume ankle. Have you tried the atomic Hawx ultra 130 xtd or the tecnica zero g in a 23? The Hawx has the tightest ankle in the game...

Boots too soft is a big one for this too. Does it feel like they are bruised or pulled/sore from use?

I could buy into that. It wasn't my experience. No pressure points before and wasn't as snug after. Doing up the buckles tighter cerated more uneven pressure. I'm curious if I can refine my heat...

I’m not following. Those boots are definitely tighter cuffs for sure. I was never saying otherwise. Just that I avoid heat molding every boot because I noticed it cause a looser fit on my personal...

Interesting. I shell molded my Hawx and found it relaxed the fit around the ankle so I don’t do it unless some has a reason for it. And I usually try spot heating or punching first.

Was that the Dalbello story from your fiancé? It sounds like terrible service for sure. One thing to note, I always shell check but I find heel lift itself is very dependant on small factors that a...

Definitely the most awkward part, especially if your boots are roomy. I have zeroGs and don’t like the rockered bootboard so it was a no brainer to do forefoot shims on the boot board.

I’d try...

If you have a couple of mm gap around your foot, have a footbed stabilizing your foot, and have the liner molded and it feels like there are no alarming issues, the rest will most likely break in....

Punch where the barefoot touches the shell without a liner in the shell. aim for 1mm or two. Immediately mold liner. Ski and assess fit.

A booster will not help stiffen your Hawx. It will do the opposite. If the Hawx is feeling that soft to you, it’s probably worth going a different boot.

Why not keep the Hawx and get a resort...

Lange xt3 LV has a pretty roomy ankle, instep, heel combo that generally doesn’t give great hold for the majority of people, let alone outliers.

The atomic Hawx had the most aggressive heel cup...

Seconded to taking the laces out of the lower eyelet or two to reduce instep pressure. Also try massaging the cork up the tongue.

For what it’s worth, I am between 24 and 25 and can only make 24 ski well but usually have to go 25 for the intuition liners I’ve tried. I recommend going up if your tight in your shell.

That’s me at Selkirk. Glad to help out anyone here. We don’t have a big selection of lightweight touring boots at the shop but feel free to bring in whatever you find. Right at the base of the gondy...

I punched mine (at my shop with a real punch) and it made my walk mode not line up. So I punched the other side of the heel to straighten it out and let it close easy. That worked well. Technically I...

Booked solid for 3 weeks? Only one bootfitter? I’ve never seen any shop take more than 2 days to do any bootfitting job. Even in whistler at Christmas.

Not slagging, just hard to imagine.

The XTDs have a very tight heel and can bite like mad, but also give great heel hold. Keep grinding that boot board down if it feels like it is biting the top of your heel.

Grinding the heel cup...

If the mv crush your instep, don’t get the lv.

Grind your boot board, stretch the instep by hating the shell and jamming a softball sized object in there to push up, change your liners (tecnica...

I would say you are correct that 130 is too stiff for many people, especially when they are jibbing or skiing slowly. The issue is, weight affects the forces on a boot in a linear manner while speed...

As snug as you want. Usually as snug as you can go without cutting off any blood flow. The issue with soft booster straps is that they clap out quickly and offer no support. People often start doing...

You thought the 130 was soft so you want to put a softer booster strap on to stiffen it up? I don’t follow your logic. Booster straps make it easier to initial the flex of a boot. Keep the rigid...

Without knowing exactly how your shells were moulded previously, it’s impossible to say if it’s a lost cause. Grinding the boot board is easy but could also loosen your heel hold by dropping your...

In all honesty , those boots are just mushy garbage. The entire rear of the boot flexes so much. A spoiler or anything just attached to the upper cuff won't do much. A stiff wrap liner would...

I don't need a shorter cuff, just more forward lean. Surefoot has a list of the forward lean angle on all the boots they carry, surely there must be a master list somewhere on the interwebs.

As...

mntlion, What are your thoughts on short people and upright boots? I just heard a good theory that a more upright boo on people with shorter legs feels more upright than the same boot on a taller...

I've got a very low instep and always have to crank down my buckles and pad the front of my ankle to eliminate slop. What alpine and tech touring boots have the lowest instep height? My touring boots...