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snow boot advice: high instep/wide foot
I am a now-and-then beginner-level skier, but would like to buy a pair of
boots rather than rent them, because my foot is atypical, at least in North America, so rental boots tend to be either too long or too tight. I have a high instep and a wide forefoot. I wear a mens 8.5 EEEE shoe. Shoes made in Europe, on wider lasts, tend to fit me much better than shoes made in Asia on narrow lasts. Judging from how well shoes made in Spain have fit me over the years, my guess is that a Spanish ski boot, if there is such a thing, is likely to provide a decent fit. I'm hoping to find a relatively inexpensive pair of boots that can accommodate a mens 8.5 EEEE, and would be grateful for any suggestions or leads. Thanks Timo |
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I should add that I will be skiblading, with releasable bindings, at a
leisurely pace mainly enjoying the gliding and the pine air, on corduroy. Timo |
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I have a men's 10 EEEE size (nod to New Balance) and after hours of
walking arounfd the store in various boots the Tecnica Rival RX came out on top. Its not a perfect fit but I won't know if they need any tweaking until I ski them. The shop can heat mold them if necessary. Even though you share the wideness trait with me there may be other factors that make a difference for you. But I would suggest looking at these to get started. Good Luck. GF On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 07:58:25 -0500, "Timo" wrote: I am a now-and-then beginner-level skier, but would like to buy a pair of boots rather than rent them, because my foot is atypical, at least in North America, so rental boots tend to be either too long or too tight. I have a high instep and a wide forefoot. I wear a mens 8.5 EEEE shoe. Shoes made in Europe, on wider lasts, tend to fit me much better than shoes made in Asia on narrow lasts. Judging from how well shoes made in Spain have fit me over the years, my guess is that a Spanish ski boot, if there is such a thing, is likely to provide a decent fit. I'm hoping to find a relatively inexpensive pair of boots that can accommodate a mens 8.5 EEEE, and would be grateful for any suggestions or leads. Thanks Timo |
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"Timo" wrote in message ... I am a now-and-then beginner-level skier, but would like to buy a pair of boots rather than rent them, because my foot is atypical, at least in North America, so rental boots tend to be either too long or too tight. I have a high instep and a wide forefoot. I wear a mens 8.5 EEEE shoe. Shoes made in Europe, on wider lasts, tend to fit me much better than shoes made in Asia on narrow lasts. Judging from how well shoes made in Spain have fit me over the years, my guess is that a Spanish ski boot, if there is such a thing, is likely to provide a decent fit. I'm hoping to find a relatively inexpensive pair of boots that can accommodate a mens 8.5 EEEE, and would be grateful for any suggestions or leads. Thanks Timo You should go to a reputable shop and see if you can speak with a bootfitter.. its their job to sort you out with a boot that fits your type of foot, and then depending on the boot, they should be able to fit it specifically for your foot.. |
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check out the Tecnicas. I've also heard
from another source that Nordica boots run wide. Viva, New Balance! ;-) Timo "GF" wrote in message ... I have a men's 10 EEEE size (nod to New Balance) and after hours of walking arounfd the store in various boots the Tecnica Rival RX came out on top. Its not a perfect fit but I won't know if they need any tweaking until I ski them. The shop can heat mold them if necessary. |
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Timo wrote: I am a now-and-then beginner-level skier, but would like to buy a pair of boots rather than rent them, because my foot is atypical, at least in North America, so rental boots tend to be either too long or too tight. I have a high instep and a wide forefoot. I wear a mens 8.5 EEEE shoe. Shoes made in Europe, on wider lasts, tend to fit me much better than shoes made in Asia on narrow lasts. Judging from how well shoes made in Spain have fit me over the years, my guess is that a Spanish ski boot, if there is such a thing, is likely to provide a decent fit. I'm hoping to find a relatively inexpensive pair of boots that can accommodate a mens 8.5 EEEE, and would be grateful for any suggestions or leads. Thanks Timo Hey Timo. I am not sure that you need boots. Or skis. Just get a good pair of liner socks and some heavy duty outers and let it rip. Seriously, good luck. Find that elusive bootfitter and let him do the work of finding you a boot. RAC |
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Timo wrote:
I am a now-and-then beginner-level skier, but would like to buy a pair of boots rather than rent them, because my foot is atypical, at least in North America, so rental boots tend to be either too long or too tight. I have a high instep and a wide forefoot. I wear a mens 8.5 EEEE shoe. Shoes made in Europe, on wider lasts, tend to fit me much better than shoes made in Asia on narrow lasts. Judging from how well shoes made in Spain have fit me over the years, my guess is that a Spanish ski boot, if there is such a thing, is likely to provide a decent fit. I'm hoping to find a relatively inexpensive pair of boots that can accommodate a mens 8.5 EEEE, and would be grateful for any suggestions or leads. Thanks Timo Daleboot can fit anything. http://www.dalebootusa.com/images/feet_small.gif http://www.dalebootusa.com/feedback.htm? |
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I've tried sintering the soles of my feet, Rosco; it solved the problem of
release bindings and boot sizing, but it's too much of a strain keeping my toes pointed up all the time. If I relax them and they curl down, it's end over end for me. Timo "rosco" wrote in message ... Timo wrote: I am a now-and-then beginner-level skier, but would like to buy a pair of boots rather than rent them, because my foot is atypical, at least in North America, so rental boots tend to be either too long or too tight. I have a high instep and a wide forefoot. I wear a mens 8.5 EEEE shoe. Shoes made in Europe, on wider lasts, tend to fit me much better than shoes made in Asia on narrow lasts. Judging from how well shoes made in Spain have fit me over the years, my guess is that a Spanish ski boot, if there is such a thing, is likely to provide a decent fit. I'm hoping to find a relatively inexpensive pair of boots that can accommodate a mens 8.5 EEEE, and would be grateful for any suggestions or leads. Thanks Timo Hey Timo. I am not sure that you need boots. Or skis. Just get a good pair of liner socks and some heavy duty outers and let it rip. Seriously, good luck. Find that elusive bootfitter and let him do the work of finding you a boot. RAC |
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"Anyone" would have been politer than "anything", don't you think?
Thanks for the lead. ;-) Timo "lal_truckee" wrote in message ... Daleboot can fit anything. http://www.dalebootusa.com/images/feet_small.gif http://www.dalebootusa.com/feedback.htm? |
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Timo wrote:
"Anyone" would have been politer than "anything", don't you think? Thanks for the lead. ;-) Timo "lal_truckee" wrote in message ... Daleboot can fit anything. http://www.dalebootusa.com/images/feet_small.gif http://www.dalebootusa.com/feedback.htm? I bet Dale will make you a boot that'll fit a prosthetic, if that's your requirement; maybe the reference isn't so outre? |
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