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Broken Dalbello boots...

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EastSkier1
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I came inside after a few runs today and noticed a large crack in my Dalbello Kingston boots. See the attached photo: Click for larger image

The boot is cracked clear through until it gets about .75 inches from the bottom of the boot. I obviously didn't spread the crack open more in the picture but it is a seriously long break. My only theory on how this could have happened was that it was incredibly cold today, and I came inside to warm my feet up and the plastic heated back up too fast and cracked along a weak point.

Has this ever happened to you?

Do you have any theories as to why that would have happened?

In terms of getting a new boot, is this something Dalbello would cover, or am I going to have to sack up and get a new pair of boots?

Thanks for the help everyone.
Jan 27 2013 4:33PM
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AJizzle
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Take them to the shop you got them from to have them rtvd or contact dalbello's warranty department and get it taken care of yourself.
Jan 27 2013 5:29PM
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EastSkier1
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I've obviously contacted Dalbello. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else, or why it would have happened.
Jan 27 2013 5:52PM
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ARMADAR7
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A buddy of mine did the same thing with his boots, he took them back and got a new pair because its obviously a manufactureing defect
Jan 27 2013 6:16PM
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onenerdykid
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Not necessarily, but likely. How old are these boots? Most warranties on boots are 2 years from purchase date, so if it's longer than that then you might not get a lot of help.

Plastic boots do age and can crack if they are stored improperly in prolonged heat and/or cold. This is also why you want to be wary of buying older used boots (old Raichles for example).
Jan 27 2013 6:58PM
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EastSkier1
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Unfortunately this will be the 4th season on these boots, so I think the manufacturing warranty is finished. haven't heard from Dalbello yet....

I kept these boots in the basement of my house during the summers, which is about 60 degrees all the time.

Appreciate the help


Jan 28 2013 6:13PM
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Jewschoolers
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shit happens dude. looks like your gonna be buying a new pair of boots
Jan 28 2013 9:33PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Don't do this. 

If you were going to try and keep using them, I would recommend drilling a hole at the end of the crack, to try an stop the crack from spreading.  I've seen that done on race boots with some success.
Jan 29 2013 11:31AM
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EastSkier1
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Thanks for the insight dude, real helpful advice
Jan 31 2013 5:38PM
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