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Boot Fit/ Flex Question

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ShredtheGnarSlay
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I just bought some new Nordica Strider 130 boots. I had them fitted by a reputable fitter, custom footbed, etc. They sized me a size down from my previous boot so they are super snug, but did a bunch of work in shop upon purchase.

I have been trying to wear them around the house today, and they are pretty rough. After about half an hour my toes are totally numb /pins and needles, and I need to take them off. I also have some tight spots above the heel, midfoot, toes etc.

Is this in the territory of take them back for more work before skiing, or try and suck it up and ski in them for a couple of days to pack things out a bit?

I'm also a little worried about the flex. They are 130s (I did ask more than once if I was better suited to 120s). While I'm 5"10 180lbs, fairly aggressive skier, and in good shape, I'm also not an "expert" skier. More so "advanced" and still improving.

In the house I can flex them so that the front of my knee aligns just in front of my toes, but I can't get deep into the flex. To get deeper into the flex I have to push against a wall or something for extra leverage. I also know that boots stiffen up in the cold, so worried I'm going to have issues flexing them on snow.

**This thread was edited on Nov 9th 2020 at 7:08:08pm
Nov 9 2020 7:07PM
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Cade2
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You're overthinking this.
Nov 9 2020 7:13PM
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ShredtheGnarSlay
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Cade2You're overthinking this.


That would be on-brand.
Nov 9 2020 7:16PM
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animator
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Most shops have a guaranteed policy and it sounds like yours does too. My shop does any custom work needed when trying the boots on having decided on the boot, and we also ask that the customer skis in it a day or two and comes back with any other issues they may have. A 130 flex is just a number to get hung up on, don’t get so hung up on numbers when it comes to skiing. I would suggest skiing in it for a few days then going back to your shop if the problems persist. Breaking in ski boots is just like breaking in any other performance footwear, and they’ll start to feel better once you’ve skied in them a few times.
Nov 9 2020 7:29PM
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ShredtheGnarSlay
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animatorMost shops have a guaranteed policy and it sounds like yours does too. My shop does any custom work needed when trying the boots on having decided on the boot, and we also ask that the customer skis in it a day or two and comes back with any other issues they may have. A 130 flex is just a number to get hung up on, don’t get so hung up on numbers when it comes to skiing. I would suggest skiing in it for a few days then going back to your shop if the problems persist. Breaking in ski boots is just like breaking in any other performance footwear, and they’ll start to feel better once you’ve skied in them a few times.


Awesome, thanks for the info!
Nov 9 2020 8:11PM
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