Replying to Quick Help! (04-05 1080 Boots)

Here is the deal. I bought 26.5 04-05 1080 boots. I am currently in iraq so have no way to make sure they fit, I just talked to my buddy who roughly has the same size feet as mine and he says he can't even put his feet in them. He dosen't know alot about skiing and I dought he has ever had his foot in a ski boot before, so is he just doing something wrong or is the boot the wrong size. I wear a 8.5 - 9 shoe. Thanks guys