THIS IS HOW SKI BOOTS SHOULD FIT

[@oats1800]

I have this issue where when im sending it hard i feel my foot move up slightly in my boot. When im casually skiing groomers i dont notice it but at higher speeds or when im off piste that tiny bit of movement makes me nervous. It happens when im really forcing my skis onto the tails. The old timers i ski with say its not a big deal but i absolutely hate it.

[@Alastair_]

That's called heel lift and is pretty bad as when you need that power, it's been bled off by the movement. You can buy a bit that can fit over your liners that will help keep your heel planted in the boot though.

[@amateurstanding]

Zipfit

[@crbrocket]

I bought an aftermarket insole (not custom but made for skiing) and a heel liner that helped me with this issue. I don't feel slippage anymore.

[@RyhnoMight]

@@Alastair_ Whats the name of that bit I could google a few products

[@andalarisa9333]

@@RyhnoMighttry to Sidas brand.

[@cpercival02]

As a ski boot renter for the previous 6 seasons (because I just couldn't find a boot that would fit me) The stars aligned and I finally found a pair of ski boots that fit, after some custom heat molding. My question is this......How long should I expect a pari of boots to last the average user. ( I get 30+ days on mountain per season) Pretty average, I know, but how long would you say someone should take before looking into replacing their boots. I'm an all mountain freestyle skier, but I do not do any park skiing ever. Thanks for your time.

[@haktic1083]

I’m not a boot fitter or expert by any means so take this with a grain of salt. If I were you I would not be stressing about longevity of the boot at all, you should get at least 2-3 seasons (~100 days) before you notice any sloppiness. Most modern boots are pretty good. If you do feel it’s getting roomy there are aftermarket custom liners that fill it back out. Hope this helps.

[@andrewdiamond2697]

I'm shopping now to get new boots. My current boots are 9 years old and have about 160-180 days on them. I am careful to store them in climate controlled space and buckled correctly (no hot attic or garage in the off season).

[@benjaminstrauber2313]

Are my boots too big or small if when I go off jump my toes ram into the front of boot. Or is it something else entirely being my calve fit?

[@sonnyyjiimm1259]

I have a slight issue with my new boots, my feet seem to be going numb, which I’ve had before from having boots too small. I’ve just had these boots fitted and they don’t feel too small and they’re also not tight at all, yet I still get the issue, any ideas? TIA

[@danielshults5243]

Even if the boots aren't too tight overall, are they pinching or constricting you anywhere in particular? When my boots were new, they were constricting my blood vessel (as well as squeezing the nerve) just below/behind the ankle bone on the inside of the foot, and this made my feet go numb. I was also a new skier at the time, and foolishly thought doubling up on heavy socks would help keep my ice-cold feet warm--- which only made the situation worse by further constricting my feet and reducing circulation. Only wear a single thin ski sock.