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robotdna
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Hey guys.

I ordered some boots from Botteroski a little while back, and it's taken a looong time for my order to be processed....do any of you have any experience with this site? Did I just get scammed?

http://www.botteroski.com/Negozio/Scripts/default.asp

Thanks.




Jun 26 2013 1:23PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Phone them?
Jun 26 2013 2:08PM
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robotdna
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I suppose I could, but they are French and they might not have an English-speaking associate. Maybe. I'll wait and see.

I was just kinda hoping to know if any of you knew of the place.


Jun 26 2013 2:17PM
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Blake.P
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i would say your first mistake is purchasing boots from a french shop when you are in the us. were the shipping costs and taxes really worth the hassle and potential savings in the price?
Jun 26 2013 6:41PM
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robotdna
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Actually, yes.

I absolutely could not find these boots anywhere online for a reasonable price + in my size.

These are high-tier Head Raptor 130 race stock race boots that I could only find for cheap at size 23-24 or in my size at 5-800 dollars. I was able to nab these boots from this place WITH SHIPPING for an amazing $460!

So yes, I did my research for several weeks, and yes, shipping isn't optimal, but it was cheap enough it was worth it.


I had considered it, but thank you for your insight.
Jun 26 2013 8:27PM
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tomPietrowski
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Make sure you get them fitted well though. Footbeds will be your first stop. Do you have a boot fitter helping you with all the fitting or do you need some advice on where to go get fitted?
Jun 27 2013 3:48PM
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robotdna
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I know of a few fitters in Utah and Montana. I will get them heated if I feel anything odd.

Thanks.
Jun 27 2013 5:22PM
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tomPietrowski
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Get the liners moulded once you get your footbeds made and any shell work done. Defiantly go get them fitted before you try skiing in them. For racing start with a good custom footbed hopefully this will sort out most if not all of your alignment needs, if they don't getting the soles ground may be required. For racing getting your boots right is one of the easiest ways, along with good ski preparation for speeding up.
Jun 27 2013 5:39PM
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robotdna
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Sounds like a plan, thanks!
Jun 27 2013 6:11PM
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