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Boots too big...suggestions? Intuition liners?

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HypeBeast
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Forgive me if there's a thread that already mentions my problem. I couldn't find it.

So long story short, I'm a moron. 4 years ago, I bought Salomon Quest 90 boots in 29.0/29.5 size online (first mistake) for cheap. Hey, I was in college, poor, and didn't know any better. I THOUGHT that's what my foot size was, but I was wrong. Now that I'm out of school and able to ski more, my liners are getting packed down a bit and allowing much more movement. I knew they were a little big, but it was manageable before.

Did the shell test, and well shit I have like 2 inches gap behind my heel. My foot measured with a ruler is 26.67cm so I should probably be in 27 size boot right? My dilemma is that I just bought new skis and wondering if I should just get new boots before I mount, or if getting intuition liners will help with my fit. If the liners are a reasonable solution, I'll just do that and ride out these boots for a couple more years. I'm ok with remounting once in the future. Yes, I know boots are very important blah blah blah. Thanks

Should add that I can get liners for $100-150 versus new boots that cost an arm and a leg.

**This thread was edited on Oct 21st 2017 at 3:06:48pm
8 years ago
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I think you easily need new boots.
8 years ago
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bakerymaster
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The liners wouldn't solve the issue, with that big of size difference they would just feel better untill you actually used them on the hill. If you aren't able to get new boots right now you'd be far better off looking for some second hand boots that are at least the proper size.
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BirtDike
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Much easier to make a boot bigger than to make one smaller..

You could try bon-tex or whatever it’s called, but I wouldnt waste money on a new liner.

I recommend saving some cash for a new pair of boots that fits well. You will ski MUCH better in a pair thats nice and tight on your foot.

If you want to save money, go to your local comsignment swap shop or bargain bin and buy used.
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Ski76
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Try triple socks
8 years ago
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SKRockies
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he boot too big for he gotdamn feet
8 years ago
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Greg_K
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Those boots are WAY too big for your feet and can't believe you have been skiing in them for 4 years! You should be in a tight fitting 27.5 boot or even a 26.5 boot as my foot measures 27cm/98mm and I'm in a 26.5 Atomic Hawk Ultra boot with great comfort. I was in a 27.5 boot before and had shin bang issues etc as I was moving around too much in my boots, so you must be SWIMMING in your boots! You will be shocked at how much better you will ski when you get the right size boots. Your ski will even flex differently as your binding mounting area will be 3cm shorter and way easier to walk around as the soles are so much shorter.

Selling the current boots somewhere online and getting new smaller sized ones even brand new would be cheaper than adding new liners which would not solve your situation. Lots of decent boots as good or better than Quest 90 boots out there for cheap. Go to an actual store and try on boots and get properly fitted this time. Your feet and skiing ability will thank you!
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HypeBeast
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Yeah heading to a store next week to try on some boots. Obviously not what I wanted to hear, but thanks for the info. You're right, there are plenty of decent boots with reasonable price points.....now to sell my old boots if I can....
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ahshit
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This is an old thread but fuck it, better fitting boots will help you ski better. I came off the Lange xc 100 boots in a 29.5 size and moved to the Lange rx 130 28.5. huuuge difference in how I skied, I took out the old boots the other day and I couldn't turn well because I couldn't get forward in my boots
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HypeBeast
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Yeah I bought new boots. Went down 2 sizes. So stoked to get on snow and see the difference. Plus I got new skis. Gonna be sick
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ahshit
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IsitWinterYet17Yeah I bought new boots. Went down 2 sizes. So stoked to get on snow and see the difference. Plus I got new skis. Gonna be sick

What size did you go down to? What skis did you get?
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HypeBeast
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sickskiWhat size did you go down to? What skis did you get?


Down to 27 from 29. And armada arv 106
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ahshit
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IsitWinterYet17Down to 27 from 29. And armada arv 106


Wowza, I dropped 29.5 to 28.5 and the difference is amazing
7 years ago
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jjdsteeze
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SKRockieshe boot too big for he gotdamn feet


HAHAHAHAHA actually LOL'd
7 years ago
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jjdsteeze
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jjdsteezeHAHAHAHAHA actually LOL'd


lol
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chicken
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if your foot measures 26.6 cm you should be in a 26 or even 25 boot. nothing you do to a 29 boot will make it work. don't waste any time or money on them.
7 years ago
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HypeBeast
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Should probably read the rest. Already bought new boots. Feet actually measured 27. The 26.7 was by tracing my feet and a little inaccurate
7 years ago
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TRVP_ANGEL
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Just go to a bootfitter.

**This post was edited on Nov 19th 2018 at 12:03:48am
6 years ago
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hemlockjibber8
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You should be in a 26. You should have 1.5cm behind your heel in a shell fit.
Also, after 4 years you should have new boots if you were skiing regularly anyways.
You should probably be in a boot stiffer than 90 (especially with a walk mode) if you are an adult. But you may be 100lbs, I don't know.
Your fit comes from the shell, not the liner. Don't waste money trying to fudge it.
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HypeBeast
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This is the end of the thread.
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