Replying to Better boot fit...

I was using Atomic Race:11 boots in a 27.5, I lost 90 pounds from the time I bought those to now, and so my feet were just swimming in them... not to mention the shin-bang!

I just picked up a pair of the 04/05 1080 boots in a 27.0, and I can tell they're going to help a TON with the pain on my shins, but I still can't seem to get them tight enough to firmly hold my foot in place. There's still a fair bit of motion in the boot, but perhaps worse is that the heel cup in them just doesn't keep my heel down.

I'm wondering if I should try and drop down another size, go to a different manufacturer, or if there's anything that can be done to help with the fit of these boots.

I can't unfortunately try on a bunch of different brands around here because none of the shops have anything left in my potential sizes in anything other than rental and beginner boots.

Any ideas?

Thanks!
-Nathan