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Full Tilt Drop Kicks

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J-Dubb
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I bought new Drop kicks about a month ago. I got them fitted, heat molded, the whole shibang. I've skied on them probably 4 times so far. They kinda hurt my feet in certain spots after skiing on them for a while. Nothing like pressure points or anything, more just like cramps or a little numbmess.

A couple friends told me that their intuitions took a while to get worked in but now they are great. Is this true? Or do I need to work on buckling them differently?
Jan 28 2013 9:47AM
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Stose
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It did take a while for mine to start feeling good as well. But it's hard to say exactly shy yours hurt. Give it a few more times and then if it still hurts its definitely something else that's wrong
Jan 28 2013 10:03AM
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TRAP_CHEF
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It could be your buckles are to tight sometimes if I buckle mine to tight my feet go numb. But it could be something else
Jan 28 2013 10:04AM
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J-Dubb
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Okay. Thanks guys. If anyone has anything else, It would be much appreciated.
Jan 29 2013 1:42AM
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onenerdykid
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by "whole shebang" does that mean you got footbeds? because it sounds like you didn't.
Jan 29 2013 2:26AM
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J-Dubb
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I did get footbeds. However, they made my arches hurt like a BITCH. So i took them out and replaced them with some insoles from my running shoes.
Jan 29 2013 10:01AM
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onenerdykid
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Ok, it's super common for feet to cramp up and hurt with footbeds, especially if you have never worn them before. I always suggest wearing your boots a bit before you go skiing and even putting your skiboot footbeds in your everyday shoes so that you can get used to them.

Your running shoe insoles might feel better at first, but they will not be supportive enough to hold your foot in place inside your boot. This will lead your foot to "cup" the insole and cramp your foot out, and other problems you are facing.

IF the footbed that was made for you is the right thing for your feet, definitely get used to it (should only take a few days of "training") and things will feel much better. That and buckling your boot up properly (not too tight across the foot but snug in ankle and shin) should make things feel a lot better.
Jan 29 2013 10:19AM
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_Mack
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You always say footbed! Like my question is does everyone need a footbed? At first my full tilts hurt a little but now there broken in and they never felt better.. So my question is does everyone need a footbed?
Jan 29 2013 2:30PM
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onenerdykid
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the last couple of weeks on here I seem to sound like a broken record, but it's because these threads are describing problems that 9/10 a footbed solves. without seeing the person's foot inside the shell, we will never know for sure and therefore will be only guessing, but given my experience with boot fit issues, a footbed corrects most problems.

This is because you have a flexible structure stuffed into a smaller one and certain things are going to happen when you do that. A footbed (when done properly) creates the proper interface between the flexible foot and rigid shell so that things work in harmony together. Without a footbed your chances for having a comfortable and high performance boot are very slim.
Jan 29 2013 6:42PM
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_Mack
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how does a ski shop get a custom footbed for you? and how much do good footbeds cost
Jan 29 2013 6:51PM
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onenerdykid
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A custom footbed is made from an impression of your foot and can cost between $125-200. But, there are some good semi-custom options available for around $60 depending on what feels best for your foot.

You should know that not all custom footbeds are created equal and are really only as good as the person who is making them. So, you should research in your area who is the best footbed maker and get footbeds from him rather than just randomly getting fitted for one.
Jan 29 2013 6:55PM
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chuckmarty
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took me a solid 10 days to get my 2012 hot doggers broken in. Hurt super bad up until then. First few days I could only ski 2-3 runs before I had to rip the boot off and take a break.
Jan 29 2013 7:02PM
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J-Dubb
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Hey, thanks guys. I really appreciate all this. It helps a lot. I'll put my footbeds back in and wear them more and hopefully they get nice and broken in. Thanks again!
Jan 30 2013 1:55AM
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DannyWarley
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I bought some last season after shell checks and ages spent boot fitting in the shop, got them heat moulded as is standard and they felt really comfortable to wear, but after a day or two on snow my feet hurt so much i thought i was going to have to get new boots. I stuck with them for another few days and after like a week and a half they are the most comfortable boots i have ever had and when these eventually die I will be getting another pair straight away. I think the guy that moulded them for me had no idea what he was doing which was why i was in pain for the first week or so but the intuition liners will mould themselves properly after a while so stick with it. Having said that you need to be sure that your feet are the right size & shape for the boots so if they keep hurting you may want to get that checked
Jan 30 2013 4:52AM
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JWeinstock
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i have the drop kicks also and same thing happend for me. just takes time to get used to
Jan 30 2013 8:51AM
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