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FULL TILT Drop Kick v.s. Booter

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TurquoiseGrizzly
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TORN to say the least. Help a playa out and gimme some opinions!
Oct 22 2012 7:35PM
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kootenayklaus
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1. Don't call yourself a "playa."

2. Go to a bootfitter.

3. If you can't do either of the first two, the Drop Kick follows Full Tilt's classic shell line, meaning it is a tad on the slimmer side. The Booter was Full Tilt's answer for people with a wider foot, and follows a shell line called the Endurance(?) or something along the lines of that. Regardless, try both on, and buy which feels better. In fact, try on many different boots, and purchase whichever feels the best.
Oct 22 2012 7:41PM
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bighomieflock
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Well considering they have different dimensions, I would assume that you haven't gone to a bootfitter and should do so.
Oct 22 2012 7:43PM
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Forcillo
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A fitter at a shop I went to said that 9/10 kids who walk in, looking for FT, leave pissed because their feet aren't very well suited for the brand.

If you have a high instep, steer clear.

But fuck it, just go get fitted. It's free.
Oct 22 2012 7:49PM
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J_Christoph
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Put some Dalbello Krypton Rampages on your feet
Oct 22 2012 8:14PM
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radish
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Try on a bunch of boots blindfolded. Pick the boot that feels the best!

also gear talk
Oct 22 2012 8:17PM
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LINEdUp
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i have drop kicks and they fit great, 99m boot for the narrower foot, the booters are 102mm so if you have a bit of a wider foot get the booters.

most importantly go to a GOOD boot fitter, they'll know right away
Oct 22 2012 9:00PM
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ChaseW
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It all depends on your foot
Oct 22 2012 9:01PM
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charcharbinks
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Go to a bootfitter! If I had a dollar for every time I've seen this thread.....
Oct 22 2012 10:08PM
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Montana_Hoodrat
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beware of the booters. my friend has a pair, and he says they were fine new, but the flex got softer every time he rode them, and now they are so soft he washes out of sketchy switch landings.

ive heard good things about the full tilt classic shell though. except that the buckles break.

if you have a narrow foot, the original full tilts (99mm last) might work for you. if you have a wider foot, go for a tried and true wide boot (Atomic overload, salomon spk)

or take the scientific approach: measure the width of your foot. then get some boots with that last.
full tilts dont work for everyone.

i measured my foot to be 106mm, and i'm happy with my atomic overloads (104-106mm)


Oct 22 2012 10:17PM
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TheWakes.
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booter has a wider last. which one you get will depend on how wide your feet are. find a shop that sells full tilt and go try some on.
Oct 22 2012 10:43PM
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