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A SERIOUS boot/ foot question

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Poikenz
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So before anyone says anything, yes I have boots that have been fitted for my feet and so on. The problem is that I have really messed up ankles (my ankles/ legs hang at least half way over my instep), or so I have realized, as well as a weird foot shape, which is funny because my bootfitter told me I had weird feet now that I think about it.

My current boots cause one of my ankles to feel like it has a slight sprain after I wear them, along with some other issues- I feel these issues come from the superfeet that I have in my boots right now. I probably need to drop some money on a custom footbed.

My question is more so about whether a bootfitter would be capable of solving my problem (as I don't see canting helping out at all as my legs are straight over my feet more or less, my ankles just stick out ridiculously far compared to the average person), or if I should consult a podiatrist beforehand to get their insights, or any other opinions on the matter. Oh and if anyone knows of a good bootfitter in Toronto let me know as I am new to the area, thanks.
Apr 23 2012 11:46PM
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tomPietrowski
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Dont go to a podiatrist unless they specialize in ski boot fitting. A good (and I mean good) boot fitter will be able to make a better footed for a boot then most podiatrists.

I dont really understand what you mean about your ankle sticking out above your instep, so I cant really give you any more advice. Try to find teh best fitter you can, and see what they suggest.
Apr 24 2012 12:19AM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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footbeds should help although if your ankles are pressed against the shell to the point you get bruised, then your fitter could punch the out a bit... i mean obviously the shape of your feet are causing hot spots and pressure points..
Apr 24 2012 12:43AM
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onenerdykid
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Also don't understand what you mean by your ankle extending past your instep...

But, definitely see a better boot-fitter. If your fitter said you have messed up feet but didn't make you buy a proper footbed, he did you a disservice. The ultimate starting point to making you comfortable in your boot is having a proper foundation (a footbed) that works with your specific biomechanical needs. Once you have that in place, then the shell can/needs to be modified to properly match the contours of your weird ankle.

Where are you? Perhaps we can give you some pointers on who to go see.
Apr 24 2012 2:49AM
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Poikenz
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I highlighted around my foot as it is hard to see my heel (if you stand up over your monitor it makes it easier to see- as it increases the brightness) and how much more it sticks out, unfortunately it is hard to see how much my ankle overhangs in this picture but it should be fairly obvious when you can start to see how much my heel is out of place.

I also live in Toronto (Dufferin area north of Brockton Village). I am currently back home right now and closer to Ottawa, I was fitted at Kunstadt.
Apr 24 2012 5:29PM
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TheSkiMonster
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That's quite a bit of pronation you have going there.

When you are shopping around for a bootfitter, you want to find one that notices that your feet or foot pronates. You're going to want to get a custom footbed that goes the entire length of the foot, not just up to the metarsal (where your toes start). Pronation is when your feet roll in, to keep that from happening some posting may happen underneath the big toe area, it is best done in a full length custom footbed.

It's much easier to explain some of this stuff when I'm looking at your foot in person. So sorry if that sounded kind of jumbled.


Apr 24 2012 5:41PM
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Poikenz
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It made sense, so I more or less see what they have to say, and if they don't bring it up don't bother kind of test, and that I don't need new boots, just better footbeds.
Apr 24 2012 7:38PM
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tomPietrowski
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Yep by the look of it you have a doped medial arch which is causing your foot to pronate.

If you went to a bootfitter, and he did not recommend getting a footbed to correct the pronation, then unfortunately you did not see a bootfitter. Foot alignment is very important in getting the best fit.

Try to find a shop which makes good footbeds, its probably going to be a racer shop rather then a new school shop. Your foot is not to bad so with something like a sidas custom ski and a DD block you should be good. Be aware however that putting your foot back into a neutral position may well change how the boot fits, so don't be surprised if you need boot work too.
Apr 25 2012 2:22PM
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pastysmasher
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i was told i had weird feet by a podiatrist and he gave me a foot bed for them. i then went to a boot fitters with the footbed and got a heat mould. it turned out to work really well and the problems that i used to have with boots- mostly tonnes of toe bang, were eradicated. however the podiatrist wasnt a specific ski guy and didnt really know anything about ski boots so i think i could be quite lucky that it worked out! still might be worth going to a podiatrist though and see what they say.
Apr 25 2012 2:40PM
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