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Does anyone have a problem with you calves being squished?

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Powforbreakfast.
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as in, if you have feet that arn't exactly proportional to the size of your foot.  i have thunder legs, and i wear a 26.5 boot.  it seems like the cuff is 2 inches to small. anyone else have this problem?
Aug 14 2006 7:31PM
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LostCarKeys
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if you have feet that arn't exactly proportional to the size of your foot.

Restate this please
Aug 14 2006 7:32PM
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Powforbreakfast.
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wow, my bad.
if you have feet that arn't proportional to the size of your cal
Aug 14 2006 7:36PM
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Powforbreakfast.
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calf. goddamn.
Aug 14 2006 7:36PM
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4ReeL_
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i had the problim i cut my boots ghetto status
Aug 14 2006 7:40PM
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skoganskier101
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i had a problem witb it, every like 4 runs i had top stop and unbuckle my boots and like rub all over my calf because it hurt so bad. but u just cant wear them very tight and it should fix ur problem
Aug 14 2006 7:41PM
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DBrinto
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I've got the opposite problem, I've got chicken legs, so I can just barely get the boot tight enough around my legs
Aug 14 2006 7:41PM
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Powforbreakfast.
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as in... cut off my circulation.  great idea.
Aug 14 2006 7:48PM
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Spitzer
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Stick with boots that have more room for big legs. Head boots are pretty roomy around the calf area. I've heard some models of Dalbello are pretty decent as well. If you run out of options, you could always go with a women's boot...
Aug 14 2006 8:10PM
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Powforbreakfast.
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good suggestion.  i actually do all right myself, it's just that a lot of skiers are built that way... that's why i was wondering
Aug 14 2006 8:20PM
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MarkieR
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stop being such a football player and maybe you'll be able to fit in normal boots.

seriously... they make extenders for the straps and the buckles and shit. check those out.
Aug 14 2006 8:33PM
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Ryno
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Good call.



I have the same problem with the same foot size and i have Dalbello boots that work (minus the shinbag because they are a cheap version) and my dad who also has the same problem is running head boots that seem to do the trick.
Aug 14 2006 8:44PM
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poofartpee
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just out of random i got this from a ski racer if urshines are hurting all the time in ski bootes just shave the hair of them

no joke it works!!!!
Aug 14 2006 9:35PM
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Spitzer
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So you shave your legs?
Aug 14 2006 11:44PM
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BigJew
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Just shave a little thing right where the top of the boot is on your shin, it does make a surprising difference.
Aug 14 2006 11:48PM
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buckweet
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haha eric shaves his legs
Aug 14 2006 11:51PM
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DBrinto
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ha, while we're on the topic. Are there any good boots, that prevent shin-bang. I got it bad last season. what about the new Salomon boots, aren't those supposed to be super padded?
Aug 15 2006 2:27AM
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Powforbreakfast.
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to answer your question, yes.  many companies make boots that cater specifically to freeriding/park riding.  check on proctorjones.com under freeride equipment.  that should be a good place to start.
Aug 15 2006 2:37AM
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Spitzer
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Oh yah, forgot to mention that certain models of Nordica boots are pretty roomy as well... definitely not the Hot Rod Top Fuels though!
Aug 15 2006 9:50AM
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boxskier
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Booster Straps will help...
Allows you to loosen buckles around your calf but still maintain snugness and performance.

www.proctorjones.com

Aug 15 2006 12:51PM
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