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conman9555
Posts: 231 - Karma: 13
i know there is tons of threads on boots and what not but im going to buy boots this year cause my foot stopped growing and im not asking you to tell me what boot to get but can u name me some that i should look at if im in the park 50% of the time and groomers and such the other half. because i dont want to go to a place and try on every single boot so just maybe recommend a boot so i have something in mind when i go to my local shop
Dec 16 2010 10:38PM
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tomPietrowski
Posts: 7256 - Karma: 18,388
if you go to a boot footer they will sit you down and asses your feet, see how stable they are, listen to issues you have had in the past then selct the approiate boots for you. To be honest its better you dont llok at boots before hand or you may just end up disapointed if the boots you like dont fit. Go in blind and let the boot fiiter do there job.
Dec 16 2010 10:40PM
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MEGAZORD
Posts: 4531 - Karma: -8
I WILL ASSES YOUR FEET
Dec 16 2010 10:42PM
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conman9555
Posts: 231 - Karma: 13
being disappointed isnt a concern. there are plenty of boots out there, i was just look for some suggestions so i could ask the dude to try such and such on to see if i like them...
Dec 16 2010 10:44PM
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MEGAZORD
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This is not how it works. The boot fitter decides what boot youre going to ski in. We have all been doing this for years. WE know what will fit you, not you. Its tough for people to tell what the boot is going to fit like after its packed out. Typically people with piss and cry about how tight a boot is. The fitter should explain the fact that if they get a bigger size, wider last, it wont fit correctly. 9 times out of 10, they come back thanking you.
Dec 16 2010 10:47PM
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conman9555
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stop telling me to let them fit my foot to a boot i get that. all im asking is some suggestions of boots i should ask to check out. im obviously not going to get a boot that doesnt fit i jsut dont want to be trying on every god dam boot in the store.
Dec 16 2010 10:54PM
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tomPietrowski
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and you wont be there will be at max 3 boots that will work for you. Do you see, its inpossible for anyone to guess which these boots will be, so just wait and see what is picked out for you.
Dec 16 2010 10:56PM
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MEGAZORD
Posts: 4531 - Karma: -8
EVERY BOOT HAS A DIFFERENT FIT. THERE IS MAYBE 1-2 BOOTS THAT YOU WILL FIT IN PROPERLY. What is so difficult about this. You cant just expect to pick one arbitrarily over the internet and try it on. Thats why boot fitters have a job. We know all the boots inside and out. We know what fits what footshape. Without your foot in front of me, its impossible to recommend anything.
Dec 16 2010 10:58PM
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PacificRimJob
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ME TOO!
Dec 16 2010 10:58PM
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MEGAZORD
Posts: 4531 - Karma: -8
Just because every little kid on here has fulltilts or spks, doesn't mean any of them actually fit them right. It great marketing, bad boot fit. Fulltilt 98mm, and the spk105mm, are at the relative ends of the boot spectrum. The majority people lie somewhere in the 101-102mm range. Yeah, you can jam your foot into a 95mm race plug, with expensive fitting, but you aren't racing.
Dec 16 2010 11:01PM
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conman9555
Posts: 231 - Karma: 13
legit
Dec 16 2010 11:02PM
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Slinger1x1
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honestly, there aren't that many boots.

when people come into my shop and i talk to them about what kind of skiing they do, how long they've skied, and other little things, i usually end up pin pointing one or two pairs of boots....

go to a damn boot fitter and let them do their job
Dec 16 2010 11:06PM
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onenerdykid
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if you are really looking for feedback, go try on some boots that a boot-fitter has recommended. the one that fits best is the best boot for you regardless of its "features". However, if there are two boots that fit you well and you would like our opinion on each before you pick one, by all means ask. But first go to a boot-fitter, have him/her assess your foot shape etc, try on 3 max 4 boots, and pick the one that fits you the best.
Dec 17 2010 1:34AM
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LuminatX
Posts: 197 - Karma: 40
Everyones right on going to the boot fitter.
I went in the other day and spent an hour or 2 finding out what boot to get.
he fitted me, and heated up a couple pairs for me to try out and walk around the store for 20 min each, and flex around.

Just take your time, they don't make commission so they just wan't you to get whichever boot is best for you.
Dec 17 2010 1:42AM
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Caucasian_Asian
Posts: 2447 - Karma: 1,665
You obviously don't get it.

The bootfitter won't have you trying on every boot in the store.  Only the shape that fits.
Dec 17 2010 11:47AM
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Session
Posts: 5404 - Karma: 22,511
You're an idiot, stop internet boot shopping gaper. We all know the answer you're really looking for is FullTilt and or SPK.

Go to a reputable fitter, tell them the characteristics you are looking for in a boot, but be open to their suggestion.
Dec 17 2010 12:16PM
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Black.Bird
Posts: 2566 - Karma: 684
Hahaha this is too funny
Dec 17 2010 12:49PM
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jamesdominguez
Posts: 107 - Karma: 10
I have been laughing at this for about 5 mins as well.
Tuesday, when the blonde middle age woman wants the pretty Nordica boots with fir around the cuff I will yell in a very commanding voice: "I WILL ASSES YOUR FEET"
"PLEASE STOP. I WILL ASSESS YOUR FEET MAM'."
hahahaaha 1 too many bowls
Dec 20 2010 1:01AM
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