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OlavsbaaI have some kind of a problem. After 4 years or so with some Full Tilt's I bought new boots last season, Salomon Ghost 90. I have the "World cup" booster strap, so it's not too soft, but maybe a bit. Anyways, mid-season I felt some serious pain in my legs which kept on hurting the rest of the season. I used pieces of a sleeping pad to make it a little better, but it wasn't perfect. I never had leg issues with the old FT boots. Does anybody have any tips for not getting these leg pains?
I'm norwegian, so my english isn't perfect!
onenerdykidAre the new Salomons a lot softer than your FTs? Shin bang is caused by many different factors: not having a footbed, boot is too soft or too stiff, if the plastic cuff or liner height is the wrong height for your leg, if there is too much excess volume in the cuff, etc. can all lead to the pain you are experiencing.
Do you still have your FTs? Are they the same size and last width (generally speaking) as your Salomons? If yes, as a quick and free experiment, you could try putting the FT liners into the Salomons and see how that goes. It will provide more cushioning than the Salomon liner and take up any excess space you might have. Start there if possible. Otherwise, you'll need to go to a boot-fitter and have him/her check out your footbeds needs and see if the boot is the right size, shape, geometry for your foot and leg.
OspreyTuneI've skied two full seasons (everyday for 20 weeks straight X2 plus various dryslope/snowdome skiing) and the liners have been recooked to death.
They no longer fit as well (some moment in the heel) and they're not as warm as they used to be.
I don't know a huge amount about boots so was wondering if it would be in my interest to find another boot that fits or buy a new liner like "Full Tilt Full Tilt Pro Liner 2018 white"? Money is a consideration but I'm heading back out for a another season so warmth/comfort takes priority.
Thanks for any help
MtunechiHELP! I’m thinking about trying an insole since they currently don’t have any?
**This post was edited on Nov 4th 2017 at 1:30:59pm
GetshiftyI have been having major problems with my salamon qst pro 120 boot. A got them and while molding them a river came out and I warrantyed them and while skiing today the tongue of the boot by the toe cracked. What the hell should i do? Warranty them or get a different boot??
Profahoben_212What is a river?
I would warranty though. Not sure on the actual durability overall....but if you can get another pair for free and you know they fit why not?
In the long run....if they keep having difficulties maybe it's time to get a new pair.
Saho3914I got my hawx ultras heat molded and now the cuff alignment indicators move when I flex the boots. How would I fix this?
freewillieJust received a pair of last years drop kicks. 26.5. Everything feels great, but I have pretty skinny calfs and when I flex forward, I have a fair amount of space behind my calf. Same goes for if I lean back, space in front of my shin. I have been to a boot fitter and so far the wrap around liner has done the best at securing my leg, but my top and middle buckle are almost maxed out. Is there any way to tighten the cuff more around my calf? Are there shorter wires or some kind of hidden adjustment I can use?
Profahoben_212For the most part.....full tilts don't work for skinny calves....try throwing a booster on there it could help.
Profahoben_212For the most part.....full tilts don't work for skinny calves....try throwing a booster on there it could help.
freewillieAny ideas on what would work for skinny calfs?
The.FishIs adding a shim an effective way to deal with liners packing out? I have like brand new boots that were super super snug, too snug almost when I fit them. Now they are packed out and are too loose and I got a little bit of toe bang today (opening day but I have been wearing the boots around the house to get the liners to mold). I tried making a diy shim before ordering proper ones and it felt like when I got the boot fitted, but blood can flow nicely. My fitter is 2 hrs away so I would rather not spend over $20 on gas when I can order shims for like $12 with shipping. I don't really know what the fitter can do besides cramming me into a smaller shell but my foot passes the shell test with flying colors
onenerdykidThese shims are an ok idea for sure. But first, I would make sure you have a good supportive footbed. This will not only stabilize your foot and keep your toes from smashing into the front, but it will also reduce liner pack out as well. Make sure you do that first before pulling the trigger on volume reducing shims.
The.Fishoh i dropped $150 on customs already.
onenerdykidWord, then adding a 2mm type shim under the liner on top of the boot board will be totally fine then.
RyhanSo I was recently fitted for a pair of Salomon x-pro 120's at a very solid store, got the liners heat-molded and footbeds as well. They are a size smaller and have a narrower last than my last pair of poor-fitting boots.I rode th for about 10 days, everything felt great, but now the inside of my ankle hurts like hell everytime I put them on. Probably the most horrific pain I have ever felt.
I've been working with the bootfitter at the hostel in Jackson hole. He heat molded the shell and added some padding around the ankle, which has almost made the pain worse. He told me they need to be broken in more.... But I can hardly turn on skis because of the pain. How could I possibly solve this?
OregonDeadAny tips for getting boot fitting pads to stick to my liner? Sticker on the back is a joke. Should I even try contact cement or should I just try to use gorilla tape or duct tape like people have suggested on TGR. Anyone have experience with this?
BamskiCouple of random questions about boots:
1 - How often does the stated BSL of a boot differ from the actual measured length? My Dalbellos are allegedly 296mm, but busting out the tape measure showed they were around 3 mm short of that. (Yes, I'm pretty sure I measured right - yes they're well worn)
2 - I've noticed that the bootboard of my 25.5 dalbellos measures out to about 26cm. Additionally, since Dalbello has been pushing this 'Contour 4' technology for the past couple of years, I've noticed that the heel pockets of their boots are *substantially* deeper than say a Tecnica or Lange. I'm wondering - is it common for the shell fit of one company's boot in size X to be drastically longer or shorter than the shell fit of another company's boot in the same size? I've always heard that the mondopoint measurement number really means nothing between brands (and even models within the same brand) how true is that?
onenerdykid3M makes some really good 90-level spray adhesive that Ive used in the past. Spray on pads and on the liner where you want it to go, let dry, and put on. Done.
NoScopedGot fitted for a pair of Salomon X Max 100's a year ago. Have probably had them out on the mountain 4-5 days now. Definitely starting to break in a bit but one thing that I've noticed is that there's still a bit of pain on the inner ankle of my left foot, sort of back by my achilles. Went this past weekend and it felt fine the first day but the pain was noticeable the second day. Almost felt like there was a bit of abrasion on my inside ankle (left foot). Anything I can do?
cool_nameHow worn can boot soles get before they become a safety hazard?
Noticed the other day my soles are pretty worn. The soles on my boots are replaceable but was planning on getting new boots next year, so not sure if it is worth the money to order them just for this season.
If I can still set the forward pressure am I all good?
onenerdykidBasically 1mm can be removed from the bottom before you are no long in the Alpine norm. Your local shop has a specific tool to measure the toe and heel lugs of your boot to ensure they still conform to the norm. It will take 30 seconds to figure out.
BrawnTrendsDo I need to order new soles for my Ultras?
JustaJerI bought Full Tilt Tom Wallisch 2015 signature series boots for my season and had them moulded to my feet. Ever since I have been experiencing problems with my heel lifting up and pain on the outside of my foot making it difficult to ski. If I try to tighten the bindings to stop my heel lifting up it creates a lot of pain down the outside of my leg and calf. Are these boots supposed to be naturally loose in their design? Or is it because of another reason?
JustaJerI bought them at the start of the 2015 season in the resort so I would doubt they were aftermarket.
The boot fitter did not check the size of the plastic shell with my foot shape.
