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Ski boots don't fit?

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Starball
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Good day newschooler's, usually I keep to myself and use the search bar to answer any and all of my questions. But today I took the time to try on different ski boots so I could decide which pair to buy online as the retail prices are outrageous.
Although I plan on riding mainly park this season, I don't need a park boot, but I would like a pair, so at the local shop they only have Salomon and Head in stock and they have the Kreation and the SPK Pro Model. I started with the Kreation 26.5 (I wear a US 10) and it was to small on the foot, so I bumped it up to 27.5 and it fit snug and naturally around my foot, but as soon as I buckled them, I had a very uncomfortable feeling around my calf as the boot was crushing my calf and I wasn't impressed. So I tried the next size they had up 28.5 and my foot was a little loose, but same problem with my calf, I've known that my calfs are bigger then the norm, mostly because of background with sports and I grew up with a trampoline for the past 15 years, but I have never encountered such a problem. So I tried on the biggest pair they had in store, which was a pair of Head 29.5 and the same problem, the boot forces my calf in the boot and it is very uncomfortable, and all the buckles where on the loosest fit...
So what do I do? Do I buy a even bigger pair and wear more socks, or do I suck it up and get use to it, or does anyone know of any other ski boots that they would suggest that would fit looser around my calfs? Right now I have a pair of ancient ski boots that I bought at Value Village for $2.00 (that fit normally) but they are old and really heavy and I'm looking for a nice new pair of boots for this season. Thanks
Oct 20 2008 12:12PM
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Balto
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well if you take out the black calf suport there will be more room
Oct 20 2008 12:14PM
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=nick=
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go to a decent shop and get fitted for boots.

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Oct 20 2008 12:15PM
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Starball
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I don't have access to a decent shop as there is only 1 shop on the island (PEI) but thanks.
Oct 20 2008 12:18PM
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NcKing34
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if u wear a size ten there is no chance that your boot should be any bigger than a 28 at the most. you can take out the calf support, use the micro adjust on the buckles, try a foot bed...or try different boots. Wearing more than one pair of socks is a terrible idea, and wearing boots that are too big is even worse.

p.s. - support you local shop.
Oct 20 2008 12:27PM
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Horizon
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I don't think salomons are the right boot brand for you.  From my experience salomon boots have smaller calf areas than most other brands.  Try on some different nordica boots, because they tend to have a bigger calf area (atleast when I tried them on).

Also, don't just size up because of your calf.  Doing so will leave major foot slop and an improper fit.  Don't sacrifice one fit for another, get to a good bootfitter that can give you a proper fit in both areas.
Oct 20 2008 12:34PM
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k-rob
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if you can get your hands on some Dalbellos i strongly recommend them. On mine i can adjust the fit of the calf support with an allen key, works great for my oversized calves.
Oct 20 2008 12:47PM
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cobra_commander
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don't go any larger then the 27/275, just get the cuff stretched.
Oct 20 2008 1:31PM
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edd1e
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I wear a 10 US shoe and a 26.5 Dalbello Rampage, I have also had 26 in a salomon foil and 27.5 in a tecnica flame which was too big.

27/27.5 max size. They need to be super tight when you try them on as they will pack out, shouldnt be painful though. Go to a decent fitter and they will do a shell check, to see how much room you have in terms of length. You should feel your toes touching the front of the boot when you put them on. when you are flexed in a skiing position your toes should come off the front. Also note within even as little time as 15 minutes the liner will stretch a bit giving more room for your toes.


You cant pinch pennies when buying boots, support a good shop that has good fitting service. Also dont think theyll be the most helpful if you tell them you're going to buy them online. Why should they waste their time making suggestions when you will just buy them online.

try more boots on and do not go above a size 27 .If you plan on skiing at a decent level  big boots will make skiing difficult as hell and alot of problems (if not as many) can be caused by boots that are too big as those that are too small.

If you have a big calf here are some fixes

1) remove the rear spoiler from the boot (sits behind the liner at the top of the cuff)

2)Use heel lift, elevates your calf muscle giving you more room.

3) cut the cuff down. this is kind of specialist bootfitting but it can be done by someone competent with a dremel.

4) wear a proper ski sock, not a stocking for christmas presents. thin sock is better

5)dont be a pussy, its supposed to be tight.


It sounds like you should try some of the above points. Look into the Head boots as they have the biggest cuff.
Oct 20 2008 2:20PM
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