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Ryancavanaugh-
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I know there are probably a million threads out there about boots being too big but I gonna ask for advice anyway
- ridden full tilts my whole life, regardless of them always feeling uncomfortable and too big (heel movement, toe bag shin bang)
- went to a boot fitter, tried on a good amount of boots, and got measured as a 26.5, I'm size 8.5 to 9 shoe
- Landed on a pair of Nordica speed machine 110s, they felt good and fitting in the store
-went home clipped into my skis and noticed how much I could move my heel when I really tried to, if I lean on my toes or nose butter I can get a good amount of heel movement. This has been the case for every boot I've been in so Im not sure if this is normal or not.

Should I go back to the store and maybe try the same model a size down? Or maybe look for another model that has a different fit in the same size? Any advice would be appreciated, maybe a footbed could help the problem too
Nov 16 2022 7:22PM
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deelonmusk
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This sounds like a case of poor communication between you and your boot fitter, or potentially a boot fitter who doesn't know what they are doing.

To me, it sounds like you ended up with a pair of boots with a more comfort-oriented fit than you were hoping for.

I'd go back to the boot fitter and try on more boots. Definitely get your instep height measured. If you have a low instep compared to the length of your feet, it could be more difficult to get the heel hold you are after, and it would be worth trying smaller boots or boots with a lower instep. Try some 25.5s and try some LV 26.5s.
Nov 16 2022 8:02PM
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Quaggy
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Head on back and ask for a size or half a size smaller, then ask if you can clip into a pair of skis to properly flex the boot before you leave the store :)
Nov 16 2022 8:05PM
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Ryancavanaugh-
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deelonmuskThis sounds like a case of poor communication between you and your boot fitter, or potentially a boot fitter who doesn't know what they are doing.

To me, it sounds like you ended up with a pair of boots with a more comfort-oriented fit than you were hoping for.

I'd go back to the boot fitter and try on more boots. Definitely get your instep height measured. If you have a low instep compared to the length of your feet, it could be more difficult to get the heel hold you are after, and it would be worth trying smaller boots or boots with a lower instep. Try some 25.5s and try some LV 26.5s.


Gonna head back tomorrow. Do Low volume boots and more narrow fitting boots always mean the same thing?
Nov 16 2022 8:13PM
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deelonmusk
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Ryancavanaugh-Gonna head back tomorrow. Do Low volume boots and more narrow fitting boots always mean the same thing?


For the most part. "LV" boots typically have a ~98 mm last in a size 26.5 and are lower-volume throughout the boot, not just width-wise.
Nov 16 2022 8:18PM
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Chunderface
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Boots sound too big.

Every boot fitter I've seen has recommended a 29.5 for me. My correct size is 28.5, which I figured out on my own. At 28.5 I have a much tighter fit and also a more comfortable fit. Boot fitters are helpful for to get in the ballpark and to do custom work, though.
Nov 16 2022 10:07PM
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jjdsteeze
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Im a size 10.5 shoe and also in a 26.5. Boots might be a little too big
Nov 17 2022 8:42AM
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dkels
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If you run into trouble with exchanging the boots I would recommend both footbeds and liner sleeves to help with heel lift. Using both of these products has definitely helped me with loose-fitting boots and the liner sleeve will most directly help the heel lift issue.

Foot beds:

https://patriotfootbeds.com/collections/footbeds/products/freeride-footbed?variant=42031643820208

Liner sleeves:

https://patriotfootbeds.com/products/liner-sleeve
Nov 17 2022 2:25PM
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macfive
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Ryancavanaugh-I know there are probably a million threads out there about boots being too big but I gonna ask for advice anyway
- ridden full tilts my whole life, regardless of them always feeling uncomfortable and too big (heel movement, toe bag shin bang)
- went to a boot fitter, tried on a good amount of boots, and got measured as a 26.5, I'm size 8.5 to 9 shoe
- Landed on a pair of Nordica speed machine 110s, they felt good and fitting in the store
-went home clipped into my skis and noticed how much I could move my heel when I really tried to, if I lean on my toes or nose butter I can get a good amount of heel movement. This has been the case for every boot I've been in so Im not sure if this is normal or not.

Should I go back to the store and maybe try the same model a size down? Or maybe look for another model that has a different fit in the same size? Any advice would be appreciated, maybe a footbed could help the problem too


Dont be afraid to try on some other boots too. Get the bootfitter to bring you 2 or 3 boots that they think might be similar to the ones you have chosen. Also make sure you get them to do a shell sizing. Take the liner out, put your foot in the shell, put your toe to the front of the boot, flex your leg forwards and check how much space is behind and to the sides of your heel. Aim for 10mm of room behind your heel. Remmeber it is easier to make a small boot bigger than a big boot smaller. Also footbeds are basically a requirement for good fitting boots.
Nov 18 2022 11:54AM
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lil.Boye
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might also be that you have a thin ankle. i have a pretty slim ankle and always have problems with heel lock. tend to be fixed with foam pads
Nov 18 2022 12:09PM
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