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Foot width and boot choice

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ClosesChide
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Hey,
Well well I visited Vienna just to try on boots and they didn't have anything close to what I was looking for, the employee at the store wasn't really helpful and just gave me the measuring tool to measure my foot alone and refused to help so he could continue to scroll on his phone, ANYWAYS I tried on the k2 flex B&E 28.5 mondo size, it fit small, when standing up straight my big toe was hitting the front of the boot very hard, so I will go for a 29.5 which is the next bigger size, I am not sure about the width of my foot, the b&e with a width of 102mm fit fine, I couldn't try out one of the k2 / full tilt narrower shells that are 99mm width, according to the picture of my foot, what boot should I go for, it is the closest I can get to a bootfitter so please be kind with your comments 😭
2 years ago
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onenerdykid
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Full stop. There is no way that foot belongs in a 29. Even a 28 (of the correct shape) is most likely too big for you. I literally measure the same as you but ski comfortably in a size 26 once it has been properly customized.

You need to get out of Vienna and visit a shop that is known for boot fitting. At least get into Salzburgerland (or where you will be skiing) and visit a shop that knows how to assess your foot and pick a boot that matches your foot shape. Don't shop by brand, don't focus on "freestyle" or "all mountain" - just get the boot that matches your foot shape and a flex that you can properly manage.

Spend time finding the correct shop, then you will find your correct boot.
2 years ago
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ClosesChide
Posts: 28 - Karma: 147
Brother I understand your point of view and it's the correct point if view, but I am from Greece and I leaving today, there are no boot shops in Greece or anywhere close to me at all, there's no way I can fit in a 26, remember that the cushion in the inner boot plays a big role and takes up a lot of space
onenerdykidFull stop. There is no way that foot belongs in a 29. Even a 28 (of the correct shape) is most likely too big for you. I literally measure the same as you but ski comfortably in a size 26 once it has been properly customized.

You need to get out of Vienna and visit a shop that is known for boot fitting. At least get into Salzburgerland (or where you will be skiing) and visit a shop that knows how to assess your foot and pick a boot that matches your foot shape. Don't shop by brand, don't focus on "freestyle" or "all mountain" - just get the boot that matches your foot shape and a flex that you can properly manage.

Spend time finding the correct shop, then you will find your correct boot.
2 years ago
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ClosesChide
Posts: 28 - Karma: 147
It's not that I am a complete noob, I do know how a boot should fit, I was ski racing for many years
onenerdykidFull stop. There is no way that foot belongs in a 29. Even a 28 (of the correct shape) is most likely too big for you. I literally measure the same as you but ski comfortably in a size 26 once it has been properly customized.

You need to get out of Vienna and visit a shop that is known for boot fitting. At least get into Salzburgerland (or where you will be skiing) and visit a shop that knows how to assess your foot and pick a boot that matches your foot shape. Don't shop by brand, don't focus on "freestyle" or "all mountain" - just get the boot that matches your foot shape and a flex that you can properly manage.

Spend time finding the correct shop, then you will find your correct boot.
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onenerdykid
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ClosesChideIt's not that I am a complete noob, I do know how a boot should fit, I was ski racing for many years


Sure, I get that. But there is no way a size 27cm foot fits properly into a 29 shell. That's an absolute non-starter and it indicates that you are trying on the completely wrong boot for your foot shape.

If you can't get a proper boot fit in Greece, then you should wait until you are in the area you will be skiing, call ahead and make an appointment. Unless you are going skiing in Turkey, there are bound to be some ski shops there that can help you more accurately than randos on the internet or idiots in Vienna.

Do it right when someone can actually see your foot inside the boot or you risk buying the wrong boot 4 different times and ruining your next ski vacation.
2 years ago
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animator
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ClosesChideremember that the cushion in the inner boot plays a big role and takes up a lot of space

LOL there’s no way you just tried to ego Matt, he’s one of the best boot fitters in the world 😂😂😂😂😂 you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about if you think your foot belongs anywhere near a 29.5
2 years ago
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ClosesChide
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I'm pretty sure I messed up with the device since I placed my foot myself, no disrespect to Matt or anyone
animatorLOL there’s no way you just tried to ego Matt, he’s one of the best boot fitters in the world 😂😂😂😂😂 you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about if you think your foot belongs anywhere near a 29.5
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PartyBullshiit
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ClosesChideI'm pretty sure I messed up with the device since I placed my foot myself, no disrespect to Matt or anyone


My foot is your exact size and I wear a 26.5.

I was wearing a 29 prior because I thought that was correct size like you my toes were being crunched. After being properly fitted and having some boot work I now wear a 26.5 and it’s perfect. Just the right mount of pressure on my toes but I can ski all day in comfort.

I don’t know how you could have messed up measuring and made your foot look smaller.
2 years ago
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Non_State_Actor
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PartyBullshiitMy foot is your exact size and I wear a 26.5.
I don’t know how you could have messed up measuring and made your foot look smaller.


By not standing up? The unweighted measurement will be shorter.

My foot measures the same length and I'm in a 25.5. The toes are punched out a fair bit and my footbeds have a lot of arch support, I don't have any issues with the length.
2 years ago
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Vish-shoe
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ClosesChideI'm pretty sure I messed up with the device since I placed my foot myself, no disrespect to Matt or anyone


You seem like an unbearable person
2 years ago
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lluscho
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I’m gonna put this as simply as possible—a boot that hurts and doesn’t fit in the shop is honestly the boot that’ll give you the best longevity and performance. I always thought I had massive feet, would oversize my boots to 29.5-30.5. Went to a boot fitter once, got a 28.5 molded to my feet, felt like I made a mistake. Turns out to be the best boot I’ve ever owned. Regardless of “how close” you are to a boot or not, either try to get closer or just go against your gut feeling and get a boot that feels a little tight on your toes, because honestly, molding, and wearing it in for a week or so makes a worlds difference. Just takes some balls to make a purchase that you can’t completely put your faith in, I get it.
2 years ago
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snowmosexual
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you gotta size down at least 1-2 sizes from your shoe size
2 years ago
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macfive
Posts: 138 - Karma: 684
Size down, find the boot that hurts, punch the fuck out of it. But more importantly take Matts advice.
2 years ago
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sarc
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I have a late model FT soul shell mondo 29.5 that is very short and fat. The OUTSIDE length of the liner is 29.5 cm, when the IINSIDE length should be about 30 to fit true to size, they are way shorter than indicated.

A boot fitter would steer the OP to a boot with a different shape, not chastise him for choosing too large a size. I'll bet he could not wear those boots in a 28.5, I'll bet his toe does jam the front and no amount of "toughing it" would fix it.

I agree with all about sizing down, but not when it comes to length. A shell fit would tell the story.
2 years ago
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goofygoober
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ClosesChideremember that the cushion in the inner boot plays a big role and takes up a lot of space

there is no way you just said that. literally one of the best boot fitters in the world lmao and u tried to one up him. lowk funny ash tho
2 years ago
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muffMan.
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Yeah man I’m a size 11 shoe and got into a 27.5, which according to charts is like a 9.5.

But just wait, what’s the point of having boots now if you aren’t skiing
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