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onenerdykidDid you get/have custom footbeds? Was the liner heat molded? If the answer is no to either or both of these questions, you need to start with the first question- these are super important for securing your foot in the boot. Without them, you foot will constantly flex and move inside the shell.
soupcanHow many days on average does it take for an intuition liner to be bagged out? I have 60 or so on mine and I'm starting to notice that they aren't quite as snug around the forefoot as they once were. They still are nice and snug around the calve, heel, ankle and toes but just around the sides of my feet it feels like they have loosened off a bit. Kind of a weird spot and I'm still in love with my boots but they just don't feel like they used to. Any recommendations? They were moulded and have custom footbeds in there just looking to take up the volume that once wasn't there.
DeebieSkeebiesin the midst of season 2 with my RX130s and theyre starting to feel a bit softer than normal. Could it be the buckles being looser do boots usually start losing their juice after a while of hard use? definitely have put these things through the ringer.
BrawnTrendsMaybe a stupid question, but my store sells these Sidas gel shock absorbers that you put on your shins to protect them from shinbang (I have very bony shins). I was wondering if they were any good. And because they're 2mm thick they could potentially take some space in the upper cuff too?
onenerdykidThey'll usually be pretty toasted after 150, but around 60 it will be normal to feel things begin to pack out. If you put them on a hot air stack for 5-10 minutes (depending on the model) it will bring them back to life a bit.thank you sir I'll give it a go!
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onenerdykidThey'll usually be pretty toasted after 150, but around 60 it will be normal to feel things begin to pack out. If you put them on a hot air stack for 5-10 minutes (depending on the model) it will bring them back to life a bit.
Like liners packing out, plastics will lose some of their rebound and progressiveness after 150-200 days of skiing. That number will decrease with boots not being treated well or properly cared for (not saying you do this, but just making it known). Also, as the liner packs out, the boot will feel softer since the liner isn't as firm or voluminous. The same shell with 2 different liners can flex/feel completely differently.
DeebieSkeebiesno worries, sounds pretty accurate, ive gotten at least 150 days throughout 2 seasons on these. I do however buckle them up a little tight when I take them off and throw them in my car after skiing.
thanks for the info as always. for future reference, what boots with 130 flexes would you recommend that have a similar fit to the RX130s? I have a few buddies that ski for rossignol and they told me that their 130 boots (cant remember what it is) are essentially identical in almost every way/shape/form.
Profahoben_212Nordica GPX 130. When I got fitted my fitter gave me the choice between the gpx and the rx130...said they were pretty much the exact boot. I liked the liner and the plastic on my gpx more so I went with those
DeebieSkeebiesright on, ive been considering other boots but that new freeride/touring boot lange has is fucking dreamy. XT 130 I think it is?
ill have to check stuff out but langes have been the best boots I can recall.
DeebieSkeebiesthanks for the info as always. for future reference, what boots with 130 flexes would you recommend that have a similar fit to the RX130s?
Obie.All the buckles and the shell seem to be in good working condition, my question is: Should I get fitted for a replacement liner / or other interior fixes or should I just call it quits on these and get new boots. Priority is budget.. but these boots are really starting to loosen up and create awkward pressure points that are hurting my feet after a long day of riding.
onenerdykidA new liner (thinking of Intuition Power Wrap) will be around $200. A new boot will be double that at least. As long as the plastic is good (no cracks, no chips, etc) and the buckles are good, putting in a new liner will be a great way to add life to the boot. Just make sure to choose a liner that is thick enough/the right volume for the shell.
kung_powpowIs it possible to increase the shin volume of the Intuition Pro liner on the Seth Morrisons? The tongue overlap has gotten too compressed and I have some room in between the shin and the liner. Would heatmolding them again increase the liner volume if I leave the top buckle loose?
kung_powpowIs it possible to increase the shin volume of the Intuition Pro liner on the Seth Morrisons? The tongue overlap has gotten too compressed and I have some room in between the shin and the liner. Would heatmolding them again increase the liner volume if I leave the top buckle loose?
co.jeanSo I just purchased some full tilts plush 6 and was skiing on them a few days before i decided to get them molded because was too painful. I still feel like they are just a little narrow for the center of my feet. Someone recommended i put in some insoles to bring up my arch, is this the best option?
LamafamaI think its time I went full retard and went in the world or race as I'm just not getting on with off the shelf alpine boots. No matter what I've tired and I've had some of the best boot fitters in the UK do them for me I have ended up hating the boots.
Me, 6'4 106k, very athletic build, likes to ski fast.
Current boots; 28.0 Lange XT130's with custom foot beds fitted by Alain Baxter. Nothing wrong with the fitting, boots felt great in the shop and for the 1st few days of use. Performance fit with 10mm behind my heals.
Previous boots; all 28.5 mondo Atomic tracker 130s (felt they were too big and the live fit made them feel too soft), Salomon X-max 120s (far too soft), solly x-pro 120's (utter noodly).
Issues, after a few days no matter what I did I felt like I was rattling around the boots, I could feel my ankle moving and I could feel like I wanted to lean further forward than the boots would allow me to. I can also feel the foot board of the boot flexing when I ski, not a very comforting thing,
onenerdykidI usually try not to plug my own boots, but I think you will really like the new Redster Club Sport 130. It's not out until next fall, so it depends on what kind of rush you are in. But, based on what you have said (looking for a snugger fit, more stable flex, with more forward lean) this should be on your list of boots to consider.
96mm last in size 26.5 (all new fit and lower volume than the first gen Redster boots) and the plastic is THICK. This allows the boot to have an overly sturdy build, which a big guy like you will appreciate. And a new forward lean system that comes out of the box at 16° and can be changed to 18°, along with new cuff spoilers to further fine tune the fit and forward lean to your liking.
If you turn other boots to mush and want a snug fit without going to a World Cup last (92mm, which is also available), this should be something to check out.
LamafamaThey do sound nice, the other options I had in mind were the Resdter 150 lifted, Head Raptor B3RD with the narrower last or something similar. The new Hawx ultra look good for a touring option for me.
I measure a 28ish on the brannock device and would you say going down to a 27.5 for me would be the better option?
onenerdykidI would say if you stick to a 10mm shell fit (especially in something narrower/lower volume) that should be sufficient. Any smaller will just be unduly painful for you.
LamafamaThanks Matt, will book myself a trip to solutions for feet or Alain depending on who's available
onenerdykidNo worries. Both guys are great, and I know with certainty that Colin at Solutions 4 Feet will have the new Redsters.
xoxxaiIs it possible to heat mold again and bring the shell a bit closer to the foot again? Please Onenerdykid, say "yes".
onenerdykidHeating up a shell (Hawx Ultra or any boot that has been stretched) will cause the plastic to shrink back towards its original mold shape. Now, you will never get it to go back all the way, but some shrinkage back will for sure happen. I would definitely discuss this with your fitter, or another fitter if you don't feel confident with your current one. Normally, I would say it should be possible to shrink the boot back a bit. How much is hard to say.
rballs_Hello! I am 5'11", 145lbs and 18 y/o. I like to ski very very fast and aggressively everywhere. I was recently in 26.5 dalbello krypton 2 cores, but they hurt my ankle bones and the top of my foot badly. So I went and got fitted at my local boot fitted. He put me in a 26.5 Tecnica Mach1 130 LV. I love the flex of the boot and how it holds my foot, however, I find that my toes get cold very easily and sometimes I even get numbness on the outside edges of my feet (the numbness is not from the cold, just poor circulation I guess?). I've heard footbeds can help this, so I'm just looking for some advice on how to fix my cold and numb feet! Thanks!
RevelinyourstokeShell fit.. is the area around your lateral malleolus making contact with the shell?
rballs_are you asking me to try a shell fit and see if it's touching or try on with the liner?
rballs_are you asking me to try a shell fit and see if it's touching or try on with the liner?
RevelinyourstokeTake the liner out of the boot. Is there any space between that part of your foot and the shell?
rballs_just a tiny bit
RevelinyourstokeWhere you standing up or sitting down?
rballs_He put me in a 26.5 Tecnica Mach1 130 LV. I love the flex of the boot and how it holds my foot, however, I find that my toes get cold very easily and sometimes I even get numbness on the outside edges of my feet (the numbness is not from the cold, just poor circulation I guess?). I've heard footbeds can help this, so I'm just looking for some advice on how to fix my cold and numb feet! Thanks!
powchaserI have about 3 days on some new Hawx ultra 130 boots. She'll fit is perfect, I have had them on for hours at a time at home. Buckle from top down. Have custom foot beds. Every time I have used them to ski my outer foot hurts very bad, not a sharp pain but more of an ache. I have tried skiing with the 2 lower buckles open to help circulation, and that doesn't help. After my feet finally get used to the pain it's fine, but damm that shit hurts.
SconnieI have had my Solomon X-Pro 100's for two seasons with at least 70 hard days of skiing on them. In the last month or so I have been having pain on the outer bone of my right ankle where the boot pivots. Not just uncomfortable, but absolutely off the charts crippling pain. They have been perfect boots up until now. The pain comes and goes. Sometimes I go two weeks without them hurting, and then they flare up out of nowhere.
I'm definitely in the market for new boots with a stiffer flex next season, but just wondering what I can do to avoid having another day of skiing ruined by my boot this year.
