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NathanSki
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Buying FT Dropkick for next season. My foot measures a 27.0 but dont know if I should get 28.5 or 29.5 for next season.
Mar 29 2018 12:58PM
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onenerdykid
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No.
Mar 29 2018 1:37PM
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tomPietrowski
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Haha yep as Matty said, no. If you measure 27 why would you up size?

go to a shop, get some shell checked buy what they suggest.
Mar 29 2018 2:03PM
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NathanSki
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onenerdykidNo.


Wow you’re helpful
Mar 29 2018 3:32PM
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NathanSki
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tomPietrowskiHaha yep as Matty said, no. If you measure 27 why would you up size?

go to a shop, get some shell checked buy what they suggest.


Thanks, they suggested 28.5
Mar 29 2018 3:33PM
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HypeBeast
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If the shop is suggesting to size up, leave. You should be looking for 27 or if you like really tight boots, go 26. If you size up larger than your feet, you're sacrificing control and responsiveness as well as your feet will be swimming. Trust me. I made that mistake before.

My feet measured 27 and I decided to go with 27 (previously I was in a 29.5). I still have room in the boots and prob could gone smaller
Mar 29 2018 3:36PM
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Non_State_Actor
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NathanSkiWow you’re helpful


What would be helpful is going to a bootfitter to get advice on boot sizing not the internet. What would also be helpful would be using the search function and reading threads about boot sizing. Another helpful thing is to come here with a specific problem or question about boot fit to see if anyone else has experienced a similar issue perhaps after getting some days in on boots that were fitted by a helpful bootfitter.

Or do like I do and buy Craigslist boots, look up how to diy modify them if you have any issues or are tight on money. Most of the information needed to do that is readily available.
Mar 29 2018 3:47PM
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NathanSki
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IsitWinterYet17If the shop is suggesting to size up, leave. You should be looking for 27 or if you like really tight boots, go 26. If you size up larger than your feet, you're sacrificing control and responsiveness as well as your feet will be swimming. Trust me. I made that mistake before.

My feet measured 27 and I decided to go with 27 (previously I was in a 29.5). I still have room in the boots and prob could gone smaller


Since my feet are still growing and it’s for next season would it be smarter to get a 28 or stick with the 27?
Mar 29 2018 3:59PM
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tomPietrowski
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NathanSkiSince my feet are still growing and it’s for next season would it be smarter to get a 28 or stick with the 27?


Well you dont know if you will grow or not though do you. If you are 27 get a 27, if you grow to 28 buy a 28. But dont buy bigger then you need
Mar 29 2018 4:01PM
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Non_State_Actor
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You need the XL, sadly they don't seem to make them?
http://en-us.fulltiltboots.com/ski-boots/growth-spurt
Mar 29 2018 4:13PM
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HypeBeast
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tomPietrowskiWell you dont know if you will grow or not though do you. If you are 27 get a 27, if you grow to 28 buy a 28. But dont buy bigger then you need


I agree with this. Also some shops have rental programs for kids to exchange gear every year for bigger sizes. OP, how old are you? There's no guarantee your feet will get bigger even if your weight or height increases. Consider how big your parents and siblings feet are too. If they're as big as yours now, it's a good bet yours won't grow a bit. Most males stop growing feet around 16 years of age, some earlier. Females around age 14.
Mar 29 2018 4:25PM
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NathanSki
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IsitWinterYet17I agree with this. Also some shops have rental programs for kids to exchange gear every year for bigger sizes. OP, how old are you? There's no guarantee your feet will get bigger even if your weight or height increases. Consider how big your parents and siblings feet are too. If they're as big as yours now, it's a good bet yours won't grow a bit. Most males stop growing feet around 16 years of age, some earlier. Females around age 14.


I’m 16 so maybe I should wait until next season?
Mar 29 2018 6:29PM
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tomPietrowski
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NathanSkiI’m 16 so maybe I should wait until next season?


For sure wait. Sept or oct is always the best time to buy boots as there will be the biggest selection. This time is pretty much the worst as it's just what is left over from the season.
Mar 29 2018 6:57PM
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Cade2
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NathanSkiSince my feet are still growing and it’s for next season would it be smarter to get a 28 or stick with the 27?

Are u 10?
Mar 29 2018 7:03PM
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HypeBeast
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NathanSkiI’m 16 so maybe I should wait until next season?


Depends on how nervous you are that your feet will grow. Did your feet get bigger in the past year? If so, maybe wait, or buy and then sell on B/S/T if they get too small. The difference between boot sizes is a full centimeter. That's a lot for a foot to grow, so consider that too.

If your feet haven't gotten bigger in the past year, then this is a non issue.
Mar 29 2018 7:04PM
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Cole9
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I would just go to a bootfitter having the wrong size boots sucks. I skied boots 2 sizes to big for 2 years and it made skiing unenjoyable. Going to a bootfitter was the best decision I’ve ever made and if you buy boots online you are a fucking dumb ass also I’m 16 for reference.
Mar 29 2018 9:07PM
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OregonDead
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Boots can be punched out. Seems like you could get a boot that fits and then if you have a growth spurt they could push it out. Correct me if I'm wrong NS but I think they can punch out more than 1 full size.
Mar 30 2018 1:45PM
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tomPietrowski
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OregonDeadBoots can be punched out. Seems like you could get a boot that fits and then if you have a growth spurt they could push it out. Correct me if I'm wrong NS but I think they can punch out more than 1 full size.


Shell Wise yeah it would not be too tricky. Depending on the binding used that can be the limiting factor. But Liners do not strech too much, you prob wont get a size out of a liner. But yeah in general you grow a bit you can get the boot made bigger to fit. But honestly OP just wait and go get fitted in the fall. It may seem tempting to save a little money buying online but do yourself a favor and buy instore. It may cost slightly more initially but will be way cheaper in the longrun
Mar 30 2018 2:42PM
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