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Buying used boots

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BingPow
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I have tried on the boots, new, in store and they fit great. Just hard to drop that much dough on boots. Is it worth it to get used boots that have only been used a handful of times but have been heat molded?
May 28 2022 8:30AM
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onenerdykid
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Never buy used boots that have someone else's foot shape in them.

Buy from the store that fit you and get their boot-fit guarantee. 9.9/10 the shop will give you some sort of fit guarantee when you buy from them. You can't get that online and you won't get it buying second hand.

Your boots are your most important ski equipment purchase. Buy any other gear used, if you must, but not boots.
May 28 2022 8:46AM
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rojo.grande
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onenerdykidNever buy used boots that have someone else's foot shape in them.

Buy from the store that fit you and get their boot-fit guarantee. 9.9/10 the shop will give you some sort of fit guarantee when you buy from them. You can't get that online and you won't get it buying second hand.

Your boots are your most important ski equipment purchase. Buy any other gear used, if you must, but not boots.


Makes a good point, but if you get boots with unmolded liners or buy liners/footbeds, and the shells HAVENT been punched or blown out, out buying used boots is totally okay, I been doin it for years
May 28 2022 3:56PM
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