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Boot inserts - anyone use them?
A couple of seasons ago I added some extra boot inner soles, and they
helped keep my foot more snug in each boot and reduced heel lift. Only thing is, the boots are a little tight at the toes. I am thinking of getting new boots, so was wondering whether most experienced boarders manage to find boots which fit just right without inserts, or whether inserts are very common now and I should take them along when I try on new boots? I've been boarding 7 years and this will be my first pair of new boots, though I might wait a while as it's not urgent for this season, I'll just loosen the laces more. Cheers.. Tom, London. |
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Boot inserts - anyone use them?
wrote in message ... A couple of seasons ago I added some extra boot inner soles, and they helped keep my foot more snug in each boot and reduced heel lift. Only thing is, the boots are a little tight at the toes. I am thinking of getting new boots, so was wondering whether most experienced boarders manage to find boots which fit just right without inserts, or whether inserts are very common now and I should take them along when I try on new boots? I've been boarding 7 years and this will be my first pair of new boots, though I might wait a while as it's not urgent for this season, I'll just loosen the laces more. Cheers.. Tom, London. I have orthodics prescribed by my doctor for my shoes. I insert an older pair into my boots, which lifts my heels significantly, giving me a much better fit over my instep. |
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Boot inserts - anyone use them?
On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:08:58 GMT, allegedly
wrote: so was wondering whether most experienced boarders manage to find boots which fit just right without inserts I've never used inserts in any of my boots. I think I've had about 4 or 5 pairs now. Only one of those actually fit "perfectly", but then after only a couple of seasons they packed out so much they weren't any good. My current boots are very good and I don't think there'd be any room for inserts. I'd take your inserts along, but try every boot without them first. If something is close, but not quite there, then you can use the inserts. Doesn't hurt to try. - Dave. -- The only powder to get high on, falls from the sky. http://www.vpas.org.uk/ - Snowboarding the worlds pow pow. Donek Sasquatch 162, Prior Pow 181, Burton Canyon 162 The Snowboard FAQ lives here - http://www.vpas.fsnet.co.uk/rssFAQ/ |
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Boot inserts - anyone use them?
Switters wrote:
On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:08:58 GMT, allegedly wrote: so was wondering whether most experienced boarders manage to find boots which fit just right without inserts I've never used inserts in any of my boots. I think I've had about 4 or 5 pairs now. Only one of those actually fit "perfectly", but then after only a couple of seasons they packed out so much they weren't any good. My current boots are very good and I don't think there'd be any room for inserts. I'd take your inserts along, but try every boot without them first. If something is close, but not quite there, then you can use the inserts. Doesn't hurt to try. Footbeds are the first thing a good bootfitter will install in hard boots, and I've heard that they can do good things in softies too. Neil |
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Boot inserts - anyone use them?
Thanks very much for the replies everyone, it's interesting to see
other people using inserts. I might leave it another season. Lord knows how my boots (Airwalk) have lasted so long, they've been on countless holidays. I think I will indeed try any new boots with and without inserts and just see what happens to work best. |
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Boot inserts - anyone use them?
This is the first time I've seen anyone call them inserts, but as Neil suggested, insoles, footbeds, or orthotics are a common tool of the boot fitter. The better ones are either designed to be modified, or are customized from the start. *If you like what they do to the heel and arch, but are cramped in the toes, cut the offending piece out. Measure twice and cut once, but these are usually user-friendly parts. Thanks for the info there. I did think of chopping them up, but it seems like there'd be too much of a step where I cut them, so I thought maybe I would try to file the toe section down, so the insert is much thinner. However, today I tried removing the insert, then trying my Tactel liner with a hell-padded Thorlo sock. Seems to feel great! Bit confused as thought I tried that last year, perhaps the padded heel makes a big difference and last time was the liner and a different sock, or two thin ones. I need the liner sock as I find having a double layer stops me getting blisters - works remarkably well for me - having previously tried all sorts of remedies. |
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