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What’s the best company for custom ski boots?

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lars.02
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hey guys so I’ve been trying all kinds of boots for the past 5 years and getting them fitted etc but none ever fit my foot just right. So what’s the best company to get custom built ski boots? Preferably in slc area.

Thanks guys!
Aug 24 2019 2:08PM
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50Kal
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So even if you go to a full custom boot your gonna want to find a really good boot fitter who can help mold it to your foot and handle any problem or pains you get.

I would say find the most experienced boot fitter in the SLC area and get his opinion. If you make appointment with him and he says “wow your feet are fucked” maybe them go custom but I don’t know how long you’ve skied for or what problems your having with your boots.

A really good boot fitter who knows what’s up would tell you straight up if you need custom boots or could set you up with something else.

First and foremost what problem are you having in your boots ?
Aug 25 2019 12:48AM
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lars.02
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I’ve had numerous issues with boots from feet going numb to ankle pain. I’ve had custom footbeds made and the boots “fitted” by my local shops “best” boot fitter but they still hurt.

When I was in Canada this year I stopped by sure foot for some recommendations and they said some custom stuff was in store for me haha. My foot is 122mm wide😂

the best boot I found was the full tilt booters but They still hurt considerably and I’ve finally worn them out over the past 6 seasons. My foot is now done growing hopefully so I’ll spend a good penny on some good boots if I can find a good company that will make them for me
Aug 25 2019 12:54AM
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Non_State_Actor
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lars.02My foot is 122mm wide😂


What shell size?
Aug 25 2019 1:26AM
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50Kal
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122 that’s big. I’d pm onenerdykid for ideas.
He runs the atomic boot department.
If anyone had ideas on what boots to look at he would.

https://www.newschoolers.com/member/onenerdykid.134699/Profile
Aug 25 2019 1:26AM
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lars.02
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mystery3What shell size?


27.5
Aug 25 2019 2:10AM
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Non_State_Actor
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lars.0227.5


Yeah, that's on the wide side...I was going to say in a 32 shell or something it's not that wide, but 27.5 dayum. Have you thought about swimming instead of skiing?
Aug 25 2019 2:12AM
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lars.02
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mystery3Yeah, that's on the wide side...I was going to say in a 32 shell or something it's not that wide, but 27.5 dayum. Have you thought about swimming instead of skiing?


Thought about it but my mom didn’t raise a fucking bitch. Lol
Aug 25 2019 3:10AM
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onenerdykid
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So, there's no such thing as a custom ski boot that is 100% uniquely made for you. What exists are stock options that can be customized through a boot-fitter to address your needs. This really is a question about finding the right boot-fitter and following his/her recommendations. Luckily, you are in a really good spot- Utah has lots of great fitters and lots of race shops that know a lot about ski boot modification. Call up shops in SLC (Cole Sport, Inkline, etc.) and Park City (Park City Boot Room, Park City Ski Boot, etc.) and make some appointments to see what they can do for you.
Aug 25 2019 5:29AM
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crustyboot.420
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Buy full tilts
Aug 25 2019 5:54AM
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SavageBiff
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I had the same issue to the point where I could not ski
the root bootfitter is the key , he will get you doing the right things with the right boot
in the meantime learn as much as you can do you can spot a shitty bootfitter/salesman and ask for help finding s good bootfitter
Aug 25 2019 6:18PM
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iggyskier
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Thumbs up for a great bootfitter.

Given you are in SLC, might also be worth giving these guys a call - http://daleboot.com/.
Aug 26 2019 3:41AM
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-eREKTion-
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122mm wide? I'd recommend full amputation and the fitting of prosthetic full tilts.
Aug 26 2019 8:30AM
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CabbyArrant
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lars.02hey guys so I’ve been trying all kinds of boots for the past 5 years and getting them fitted etc but none ever fit my foot just right. So what’s the best company to get custom built ski boots? Preferably in slc area.

Thanks guys!

Just because full custom it doesnt mean it's going to be more comfortable. Customs are typically high performance boots and can cause problems of their own.
Aug 26 2019 11:12AM
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CatdickBojangles
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Wait 122mm? You've gotta upload a pic as proof.
Aug 26 2019 11:43AM
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Non_State_Actor
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-eREKTion-122mm wide? I'd recommend full amputation and the fitting of prosthetic full tilts.


Could probably just remove the fifth metatarsal/tarsal all the way to the ankle, that would probably shave at least a centimeter?
Aug 26 2019 11:58AM
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lars.02
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CatdickBojanglesWait 122mm? You've gotta upload a pic as proof.


I will if I ever get back on the measuring machine at the boot fitter
Aug 26 2019 12:20PM
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lars.02
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iggyskierThumbs up for a great bootfitter.

Given you are in SLC, might also be worth giving these guys a call - http://daleboot.com/.


I’ve been thinking about going to daleboot or surefoot. Which one is the best?
Aug 26 2019 12:21PM
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TheWeaz
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lars.02I’ve been thinking about going to daleboot or surefoot. Which one is the best?


Dale boot is allegedly fully custom, so they theoretically take a bunch of measurements of your foot and build you a boot based on that. I don’t know how much is actually custom or if they just put together a bunch of different parts that they already have on hand to create something thats semi custom.

Sure foot is just lange boots with a different liner, they wouldn’t be any better than a good boot fitter can create out of a stock lange boot at a significantly more expensive bill than the local shop will charge you.
Aug 26 2019 1:06PM
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Turnfarmer
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Many good fitter options mentioned. Daleboot's three piece style shell may provide the closest flex to a full tilt if that's what you are looking for. For two piece shells, the Atomic Hawx Magna should be on your shortlist. Of all the boots in the shop I work part time at, it's by far the widest with a high instep roof.
Aug 26 2019 1:26PM
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SavageBiff
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TurnfarmerMany good fitter options mentioned. Daleboot's three piece style shell may provide the closest flex to a full tilt if that's what you are looking for. For two piece shells, the Atomic Hawx Magna should be on your shortlist. Of all the boots in the shop I work part time at, it's by far the widest with a high instep roof.


That’s only 102mm boot which is one of the widest in the ski word nonetheless way too small , custom does sound like the only bet , widest ski boot I’ve ever seen is 106 still too small even packed out
a foot as wide as his is about 3/4” too wide
Aug 26 2019 2:33PM
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Turnfarmer
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Magna at 102 feels wider than 106 Tecnica we carry. Instep feels higher too. It's just a start though, he's obviously going to need punches.

Again, find the right fitter.

If your instep is really disproportional to the foots length you may need to follow this protocol-

https://blisterreview.com/gear-101/boot-fitting-101/fit-issues-and-myths
Aug 26 2019 3:22PM
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SavageBiff
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TurnfarmerMagna at 102 feels wider than 106 Tecnica we carry. Instep feels higher too. It's just a start though, he's obviously going to need punches.

Again, find the right fitter.

If your instep is really disproportional to the foots length you may need to follow this protocol-

https://blisterreview.com/gear-101/boot-fitting-101/fit-issues-and-myths


This is the kind of info that would be real useful , nothing beats a bootfitter and trying on everything you can and spending 30 minutes in it
but if there was cataloged info like this etc....

for instance my foot is 104.25 mm, my Rossi track 130 with custom punches grinds beds etc are now substantially too big but it’s 104 mm boot
and even with custom beds my arches still kill me and the metatarsal that runs to me big toe
mom also in a shitty spot where I feel 25.5 is too small 26.5 too much
got small ankles too
Aug 26 2019 6:25PM
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grifrowl
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Daleboot bruh. Injection molded right here in SLC.
Sep 1 2019 2:02PM
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