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Questions about bootfitters

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WaffleMaster
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-Do I pay for the analysis of my feet, or just the solutions (inserts)?

-I'm not looking to get a boot, I have a boot that I need fitted. This will work alright, right?

-Do I have to pay per-test (canting test, foot shape test, etc) or do they just work until your boot works right?

-I'll create a regionals thread but anyone know of a kickass fitter in WI?
Mar 10 2014 10:48AM
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WaffleMaster
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-What price should I expect? I have no clue....

-Is it a once-in-a-life investment? Like can your foot or leg structure ever change? (If it's once in a life itll be easier to convince the rents for the cash)
Mar 10 2014 10:54AM
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snakerton
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if your'e not getting a footbed it should be 50 bucks or less.
Mar 10 2014 11:31AM
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yangumane
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My local shop's prices are insane, they price by the minute and they take like two hours, so it's like $120 at least
Mar 10 2014 11:31AM
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snomaster
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Shop prices vary greatly. I've paid as low as $40 for professional fitting, including grinding and molding. I recommend getting a custom footbed if you pick a shop that specializes in them. You can use these over multiple pairs of boots and even shoes. And no you don't have to buy new boots to get work done, though shops cut deals for their own new customers buying product.
Mar 10 2014 11:45AM
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op14
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I have a question about boots aswell and don't think it's necessary to make another thread. I want to buy fulltilts for next years ski season (inb4 buy fulltilts) but the prices at my local ski shop (East Coast Alpine: and for thos who know what this store is, they know it's a fucking rip off) and I'm not paying 700 bucks for an old pair of pro model Tom Wallisch boots. So, how should I go about buying them online?
Mar 10 2014 12:19PM
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OCM
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You should buy them online and get them fitted at Sports Stop in Wenham instead.
Mar 10 2014 12:22PM
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Twerk
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Try them in at the store, buy them online, and then get them fitted.
Mar 10 2014 12:25PM
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op14
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Are the sizes on Full Tilts different from boot like Dalbello? I have Dalbello's now so could I just use the size that I have for them, buy them online and then get them fitted?
Mar 10 2014 12:27PM
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yangumane
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Dude the 13/14 Wallischs are like $450 right now
Mar 10 2014 12:34PM
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ANDR01D
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Boots fit so different from model to model, let alone from one manufacturer to another. Go try them on.

For example:
Salomons fit me like a glove. However, I can't fit in any Full-Tilt because my foot is too wide (which is why I'll never be good at skiing).
Mar 10 2014 12:58PM
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eheath
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You ask so many fucking questions dude, have you ever considered using google? jesus christ.
Mar 10 2014 12:59PM
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uyghur
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The place I went to did the fitting process for free
Mar 10 2014 1:00PM
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op14
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Not at East Coast Alpine. Friend went to buy the last pair and they wanted 650 or around that for them. He just walked out.
Mar 10 2014 1:59PM
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OCM
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East Coast Alpine is hands down the worst ski shop I've ever been to. I called in asking if they happened to have replacement brakes for my my 4FRNT deadbolts (which are just rebranded tyrolias)and they told me they didn't carry that company. I asked them if they carried tyrolia, since i figured i could just get the brakes from the tyrolia version, and they repeated that they didn't carry that binding. of course, two days later i go in and see a whole section of salomon bindings, the exact same model as the ones i was looking for. so lazy and uneducated, they dont know shit about skiing. This place also has a pair of 2012 afterbangs going for $500, and they wonder why they dont sell...
Mar 10 2014 4:17PM
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WaffleMaster
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I went to the shop where I got the boots, and the guy just heat molded the liners, which packed back in a day
Mar 10 2014 4:22PM
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onenerdykid
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First off, you're going to get much better responses in Gear Talk about this.

Secondly, there is no universal rule that all shops must have to do the same thing. Some do not charge for boot-fitting labor when you buy the boots from them. Others do. It just depends on the shop. A common practice is that when you do buy the boots from the shop along with a footbed, they will offer you a boot-fit guarantee. This is more often than not a much better deal in the long run than buying online.
All shops can and should charge you boot-fitting labor if you did not purchase the boots from them. These fitting services take lots of time, training, and expensive tools so you should be prepared to pay for it just as you would any professional bike labor or car labor.

Feet and leg shape can change over the years, but generally speaking once you have stopped growing you won't have super major changes unless you are involved in an injury.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, and there are plenty of great shops not on this site, but check out: http://www.bootfitters.com/ It will at the very least give you a starting point if no one here can point you in the best direction in your given area.
Mar 10 2014 4:32PM
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Peter.
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chill out dude, a lot of shops are small local shops that don't have websites with pricing information..
Mar 10 2014 4:48PM
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eheath
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Wasn't necessarily directed at this particular question, but since december he has posted like 30 threads and every single one is a question.
Mar 10 2014 4:59PM
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