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Buckling boots while not wearing them

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stoned_sorcerer
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I know this thread has been done, googled and searchbared but couldnt find it so if anyone knows where it is maybe they can post a link and let this die.
But do you buckle up your boots when not skiing? Does it really keep the form of the boot? How much do you buckle? May sound stupid but im kinda curious about it.
Feb 1 2012 11:55AM
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kootenayklaus
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Generally speaking, buckling your boots as tight as possible when not wearing them is a good practice because it allows the boot to mold to a tighter form, thus staying tighter around your foot when wearing them. Leaving them unbuckled can ruin the form of the boot and sometimes even ruin the comfort and shell as well.
Feb 1 2012 11:58AM
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Errl
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I left mine unbuckled for about a month in the summer. When i went to buckle them again for a summer set-up, i damn well knew the difference. since then, i keep them 1 or 2 spots(?) (no idea what to call the notches, maybe i shoulve just called them notches to begin with) tighter than i normally do. keeps them feeling really nice and comfy all the time now.
Feb 1 2012 12:40PM
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PappaG
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Keep your boots buckled when not skiing. It helps keep retain the shape of the boot and it will be a lot easier to get inside the boot than if you leave them unbuckled.
Feb 1 2012 1:02PM
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stoned_sorcerer
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thanks and +k to all answers
Feb 1 2012 1:27PM
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Mr_pretzel
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I buckle mine tight every night when they finish drying.
Feb 1 2012 1:31PM
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Errl
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speaking of drying, i just cant get mine extremely dry. how do you get it done?
Feb 1 2012 1:51PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Put them next to a heater. also i remove the liner if they are really wet.
Feb 1 2012 1:52PM
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Session
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When you get home try loosely wadding some newspaper up in your liner. Take it out after about an hour then place near the heater. If no heater at least place them somewhere warm lying down so that some sort of draft can get in to them.
Feb 1 2012 1:55PM
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Errl
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huge facepalm for not doing this before...
Feb 1 2012 1:56PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Take the liners out everyday.  Pull your insoles as well.  Leave them in front of a fan. 

If you do this every time you ski your liners won't stink either.
Feb 1 2012 4:42PM
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Truth! I take my liners out to dry after every day of use. After 2 years, my liners still smell fresh from the shop.
Feb 1 2012 5:51PM
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