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Eliminator Shin Inserts

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dadunda
Posts: 447 - Karma: 219
Have horrible shinbang due to bad fitting boots. Anyone have a positive experience with these? Any other suggestions? Should I just shell out the money and buy new boots?
Mar 19 2012 1:00AM
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fitzcarraldo
Posts: 218 - Karma: 63
I bought these, found they pushed me backseat more, so shoved them down the back of my liners, pushing me forward, thusly reducing my chances of future shin bangs. Backseat = Horrible shin pain
Mar 19 2012 1:14AM
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dadunda
Posts: 447 - Karma: 219
So....good investment? +k
Mar 19 2012 1:34AM
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chardi
Posts: 5040 - Karma: 59
if it fits you wont get shinbang. i haven't used shin inserts but if they make your boots fit you better it'll help with shinbang. intuition liners were a godsend for me
Mar 19 2012 2:15AM
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cubber
Posts: 1933 - Karma: 638
they helped me a lot, i got them primarily for locking my heels back down after my FT's had packed out a bit, really enjoy them. they helped my shins too, although i didn't have BAD pain.. and what the F is up with random words being hyperlinked to advertisements? im pissed
Mar 19 2012 10:37AM
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fitzcarraldo
Posts: 218 - Karma: 63
Yeah, I guess so!
Mar 19 2012 11:11AM
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rozboon
Posts: 1642 - Karma: 868

Talked to a couple of bootfitters about these... concensus seems to be that they're a band-aid for a poorly fitting boot, if you use them like they're intended (down the front) then you'll just end up further backseat.

If you've got enough room to fit a pair of these down the front of your boots and not be in complete agony either your liners are f*cked and you should buy some aftermarket Intuitions, or your boot has completely the wrong cuff shape for your leg.

Mar 19 2012 6:10PM
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dadunda
Posts: 447 - Karma: 219
I foolishly bought SPKs even though I have skinny legs. Maybe I should just get new boots...
Mar 19 2012 10:20PM
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K_JIBS
Posts: 88 - Karma: 1,481
could i have a link to a shop
Nov 9 2013 2:36PM
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onenerdykid
Posts: 6665 - Karma: 10,932
If you know that your boots do not fit you correctly, then you will not solve the problem by stuffing a glorified mouse pad into your liners. Doing this will just delay the inevitable and potentially cause you more grief. Your best bet is to go to a reputable boot-fitter in your area and get fit for new boots while their stock is good with numerous models and flexes to try. And make sure you also invest in good footbeds too, if you haven't already.
Nov 10 2013 7:28AM
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