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Dalbello Boss (w/ ID Liner)

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Nicko1981
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Does anyone have any experience with the Dalbello Boss?

I've tried on a couple of pairs of Dalbellos and they are pretty comfortable, except I need a wider Last. have heard really good things about Dalbello in general.

Problem is there isn't anywhere in the UK, apart from one place a few hundred miles away that stocks the Boss; so I'm going to have to order them specially, and get the ID liner seperately too - is there anything I should specifically be looking for liner-wise?

Just wanted to know if anyone had these, or know much about them beyond the standard info available.

I'm not a huge park skier, though trying to do a bit more now despite my old age. I'm pretty heavy and a moderately aggressive skier.

I got SPKs a couple of years ago, mainly due to the rubber toe as I kept losing my big toenail in my Nordicas; but the bottom buvkle sits right on a weird part of my foot meaning I can't have that buckle very tight; so I'm pretty much riding with just the top buckle and strap, which is obviously not good.

Thanks in advance for any info.
Jan 15 2013 5:41AM
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iffe
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Buying boots without trying them on first is a bad idea, though if you can return them in case they don't fit then why not. I'm assuming you don't have access to a boot fitter? If you do, that is definitely the way to go.
Jan 15 2013 12:11PM
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Nicko1981
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Yeah I can likely return them if they don't fit - but it's going to cost me at least for delivery and getting the liner moulded etc.

Not a huge amount of selection in my local shops, which is why having to order specifically.

Just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with the boots - quality/weight etc etc.
Jan 15 2013 2:50PM
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Jombob
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In the UK try going to Lockwoods in Leamington Spa, they are good bootfitters and stock Dalbello, Head, Salomon, Lange Atomic, Fischer, Nordica and Technica boots. You'll get a boot which fits your foot and they can do any boot work you need.
Jan 15 2013 4:33PM
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Nicko1981
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Thanks, I'm maybe heading up from Bristol to Tamworth in a couple of weeks so will head over to Leamington if I can - looks like they have a lot of stock, not the Boss but if they are quality fitters I can at least get their opinion or find a substitute wider boot.
Jan 15 2013 5:17PM
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Jombob
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Just speculation but these are great for a wider foot with grippy soles and a walk mode, not really a steezey boot like the SPK or Dalbello but a good boot is a boot that fits well.
Jan 15 2013 6:14PM
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Jaggy_Snake
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Bartlett's too far Nicko? I'd have to travel a similar distance to you, but you have all M4.
Jan 15 2013 6:22PM
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Nicko1981
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I hate the M4 Eastbound, it's like the road to hell.

Bartlett's don't have the Boss and I really do want to try it as after trying on a fair few boots, I do like the dalbello apart from the last.

I will probably end up in Bartletts at some point to have a look at a load more boots; problem with shops is, you gotta pay retail (or close to it)!

Jan 15 2013 6:59PM
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