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Best boot for wide foot

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znuts
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Im having trouble finding a boot that is wide enough for my forefoot but holds my heals in place. I want to be able to use these boots all mountain. Ive had all the custom work done to past boots as well as intuition liners and nothing has worked all that well. I tried on the FT booter last year and it felt pretty good out of the box, I just dont know if it will be stiff enough for me.

Oct 16 2012 11:43AM
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LarryPowers
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haha it rhymes.



but I have SPK's and they are pretty wide, they feel super comfy.
Oct 16 2012 11:57AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/311248/
Oct 16 2012 12:07PM
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theschneidler
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Yeah, all of the SPK's are for wide feet.
Oct 16 2012 4:13PM
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Kickerzzz
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SPK Pro has a 104 mm last. I know there's some boots with a 105 and 106 last too, just can't remember the models. Don't worry about whether it's a park boot or freeski boot, jut get whatever fits. And see a bootfitter!
Oct 16 2012 6:52PM
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DP*
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I have a wide foot I guess and dalbello are my favorite boot by far I ride the voodoos and they are extremely comfortable
Oct 17 2012 1:31AM
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znuts
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Right on thanks guys
Oct 18 2012 4:24PM
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_GaPeRstEEzE
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altho you should get fitted by a reputable fitter here are some freestyle boots for wide(r) feet out the top of my head:

Salomon - SPK/Focus series
Dalbello - Voodoo, Boss, Crow
Full Tilt - Influence boots
Head - The Show, The Caddy
Salomon Ghost ( custom shell)
Atomic Overload ( custom shell)
Oct 18 2012 5:20PM
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outlooker
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hey man, i have pretty wide feet, and i found that FT are the best for me. they are super comfy, and i originally got the 99mm last on the wallisch model and they were still wide enough - didn't think they would be...

try some more FTs on.
Oct 18 2012 7:40PM
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_GaPeRstEEzE
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you sure you have wide feet? the original ft's are narrow boots
Oct 18 2012 7:50PM
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znuts
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The only FT's that work for me are the high five and the booter. I know you can get a #6 tongue for those boots but Im not sure if it would be stiff enough. I know every boot manufacturer flex index varies but where does the 6 tongue fit in?

Oct 22 2012 2:11AM
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charmander
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Tecnica HVL is a 106mm last if you really have giant feet, the Atomic Live Fit is also huge and comfy.

what are you running for a footbed?
Oct 22 2012 2:20AM
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Misty-erious
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exactly get a stiffer tongue for the booter and a new liner will help with stiffness as well
Oct 22 2012 2:24AM
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TylerMacDonald
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http://fulltiltboots.com/ski-boots/high-five-1213

These have the same fit as the booter and come with a 6 tounge. I got last years for 200 so the price is good too. Plus their all black, but who buys a boot for how it looks, right?

Oct 22 2012 8:45AM
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tedmgee
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FULL TILT high fives are shitty! dont get them

Get Salomon spk, they are really durable and comfy, but remember to get a size smaller becuase of all the padding
Oct 22 2012 2:51PM
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tedmgee
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also stay away from the booter too, the new wider fulltilts blow
Oct 22 2012 2:52PM
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znuts
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I dont need anything that thick depending on what brand 101mm to 102mm seems to be ideal. I dont know about the live fits, I tried them on and it just seems like a brand new boot should not be that comfortable right out of the box. 

I have a very narrow heel so the 3-piece style boot with buckles on the angle of my heel and ankle really seem to be the best for me.

Oct 22 2012 4:10PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Seriously.
Oct 22 2012 4:41PM
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Plankton
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booter
Oct 22 2012 7:33PM
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nkimmes_40
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Agreed, nothing better than a good boot fit from someone who knows what they're doing.

Oct 22 2012 8:30PM
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