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Molding boots?

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Will.T
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Hi, I will buy my first ski boots tomorrow or soon..  I will ski in the park a lot and I wear some shoes size 13 and I very like these boots so I was wondering if I can mold the SPK KAOS 29.5 to a 30.5?

If yes, where I go?

If I buy the boots at D-structure for example, they can mold it?

I very appreciate your help and you will be recompensed by a 10/10 karma!

Thanks everyone and sorry for my bad english, i'm french!

Oct 1 2010 10:01PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Go see a bootfitter.  They can find you the boot that fits your foot.  They can do any heat-molding or punching that will be required to make the boot fit.

I have no idea if the SPK KAOS can be made to fit your foot.  I haven't seen your foot.

Buy the boot that fits.  You'll be happier that way.
Oct 1 2010 10:11PM
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.cam.
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Yes boots can be stretched to fit BUT it is always better to buy a boot that fits first and make minor changes than to buy a boot that doesnt fit and make huge changes. It ruins the structural integrity of the boot. Also most places will fit/mold/grind the boot when you Buy it there. Hope this helps
Oct 1 2010 10:12PM
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Will.T
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Ok thanks!

When I try the boots, is that normal boots are not comfortable like shoes or boots are supposed to be very comfortable?

Oct 1 2010 10:19PM
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DUKES
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when getting fitted if you have a chance to buy intuition liners do it they make my dalbellos feel more comfortable than my kicks, i got mine molded to my foot and the first time they molded it didnt word but they gave me toe caps that helped pack them out when they were right out of the oven, and the overlap fit of intuition are more supportive
Oct 1 2010 10:46PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Would you ski in your shoes?


Listen to the bootfitter.  If he/she says the boot is the right size, it's the right size.  If they try to sell you a boot that is comfortable right out of the box, run away.  You're in the wrong shop.
Oct 1 2010 11:01PM
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arandomname
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SPKs can't really be heatmolded.  Also, they're very wide.  Like all the other said, go to a bootfitter and have him get you a boot that fits.

Oct 1 2010 11:29PM
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Will.T
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Sorry but what is the difference between a bootfitter and a ski shop? Is that the same?

Sorry for all question...

Oct 1 2010 11:36PM
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.cam.
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As long as you ask all of your questions in one thread it doesnt really matter. Most ski shops if not all have a trained person who specializes in fitting boots so a ski shop isnt quite a boot fitter unless they only deal boots.
Oct 1 2010 11:45PM
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andrew95
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im also wondering the same.. i know i dont have any boot fitters in my city or area... so i would have to buy from my clueless shop
Oct 1 2010 11:50PM
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meeesh
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A bootfitter isn't limit to people with full customizing abilities. I'm a full trained bootfitter and used to do custom work at a shop back at home but those days are long gone. Just talk to whoever you are buying from to get an idea of their knowledge. If you are really lost to what size, ask them to shell size you first... and go from there. Keep in mind your boots will pack out eventually and the most comfortable boots are not the highest performing. cheers!
Oct 2 2010 2:08AM
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MEGAZORD
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Spk is a huge boot. If you need to punch and grind an spk, you are in the wrong boot.
Oct 2 2010 2:27AM
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MEGAZORD
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The spk fits very similar to a bucket.
Oct 2 2010 2:34AM
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Mr_pretzel
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this.
Oct 2 2010 4:21AM
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onenerdykid
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Most ski shops also sell boots, but the people fitting you for boots might not be properly trained to do so. A boot-fitter is someone who has either gone through formal boot-fitting training or learned from someone who has and can appropriately assess what boot you need based on the following:
1. your foot shape
2. your ankle flexibility
3. your weight
4. what you are used to skiing in

The boot-fitter should also be trained to be able to modify the shell (either by stretching or grinding) to fine tune the fit for your specific foot shapes. They can be found in shops that sell only boots or shops that sell everything, you just have to call and ask if they have a professional boot-fitter(s) on staff.
Oct 2 2010 5:07AM
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Will.T
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Thanks all! 10/10k

So, I will buy some boots at my size.. no SPK molding!

Oct 2 2010 9:04AM
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