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Boot Fitting Advice - Dalbello Il Moro (Tom I need your help)

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olic
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So I have a pair of Dalbello Il Moro T boots which I bought about 2 years ago after getting fitted at a decent shop in the UK. I also got new custom footbeds sorted when I bought the boots as the ones in my old Salomon Impact 10 boots were 7 years old.

The Il Moro's are fine when I ski domes in the UK, in fact I had a bit of heel lift so got Jbars installed but when I get to resort and ride the mountains, they feel way too tight in the clog and I get hotspots on the top of my feet on the outer edge (mainly left foot). They've probably not packed out that much as I've not been riding anywhere near as much as I want due to blowing my knee twice but when I finally get back on my skis I don't want to be worrying about my knee and have my feet killing the joy.

Anyone got any useful advice? I'm looking to go back to the store to get the boots blown out a bit hopefully but just wondering if anyone here has any experience with stuff like this or any other recommendations of stuff to look at/try?

And now I wait for Tom Pietrowski to drop knowledge ...
Oct 15 2015 9:31AM
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brov1
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well for starters il moros generally come with an intuition liner that is a custom moldable liner that can be re-molded several times so that should help. in general skiing a tight feel is definitely not a bad thing but for more comfort i would recommend either getting the liner redone, looking into getting the shell shaved or shaped in the uncomfortable places, or even a new pair of boots as a last possible resort if you have the coin.
Oct 15 2015 9:50AM
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JibbaTheHutt
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If you take the liner out and get your foot in the shell (useful to get your footbed in there as well to make sure you're in a neutral position) then get your foot in the middle of the boot ( not touching the front or the back), can you the shell pressing on the places you have mentioned?

If you can chances are your shell may need abit of work, this might be just a small punch.

If you can't its most likely the liner, go into a shop and have them place fitting foam on the section of your foot where pressure is, then heat mould the liners. Once they are heated, remove the foam and you should have a little bit of extra space in those areas.
Oct 15 2015 10:47AM
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tomPietrowski
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So the pressure is more down the outside of your forefoot? Did you have any work done to the medial side like having the ankle or navicular section blown out? Have you had knee injuries since you had the footbeds made?
Oct 15 2015 3:39PM
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olic
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Yeah down the outside of the forefoot, I've blown my right knee twice since getting the boots (first time ACL & MCL, second time ACL and both Meniscus). The left foot is worst in terms of discomfort but both suffer a bit.

I didn't have any shell work done when they were fitted, obviously got the liners moulded but that's it. If I remove the liner and stand in the boot with the footbed there's no shell touching my foot.

I'm all for a tight feel (weeeeyyy), I come from a racing background but this is just spoiling how much I enjoy riding (when I get to ride).

Any ideas?
Oct 17 2015 12:59PM
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olic
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olicIf I remove the liner and stand in the boot with the footbed there's no shell touching my foot.


Actually just double checked this, my exterior forefoot is touching the shell slightly just at the top end of the metatarsal/proximal phalange so it might need a punch.
Oct 17 2015 1:09PM
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onenerdykid
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olicActually just double checked this, my exterior forefoot is touching the shell slightly just at the top end of the metatarsal/proximal phalange so it might need a punch.


yep, that indicates some stretching is called for. easy fix
Oct 17 2015 1:17PM
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