getting used to new boots

Does anyone have any advice on what to do to get used to new boots?

I tried them out for the first time yesterday, at Beaver Creek. Eric was in a
mogul mood (as per usual), so that's most of what we did. Ripsaw was the
best; it doesn't get much sun, so the snow was still nice.

It seems that my new boots, which are designed for "expert" rather than
"intermediate" skiers, are much more demanding. In my old boots, leaning back
definitely hurt my technique, but in these new boots, shin-to-tongue contact
is an absolute must. I never thought I'd notice the difference so readily,
but there it is. If I'm not aggressively positioned, I have no control. I
figure this is a good thing, in the long run, as it will force me into good
habits, but right now it's still disconcerting.

The sides of my feet cramped a good deal the first few hours, but as the day
wore on, the pain subsided. Eric assures me that his feet cramped the first
few days, too, but after that he's been happy, so I guess I shouldn't expect
miracles the first day.

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monique
Longmont, CO