Boot fitter question

Triple_StrumHi All - long time no see. I used to be a regular on this in the first couple of years, and now my teenage kids are skiing park. In other words, old man here. I have a boot question and am curious on your opinion. I live somewhere now where boot fitters aren't the most experienced or plentiful (Kansas City). I've worn Dalbello boots for years and currently rock a pair of 6 year old krypton pro 130s. My old man feet want something softer and more comfort based but still some performance. My question is this: if I know my foot profile pretty well, it is even a reasonable thought to think I could shoot for something like a Dalbello Cabrio 100 without getting fitted and then make adjustments to it if needed?

I would just go into a store that has alot of options and try on every option in your size and volume. Put two different boots on at the same time and keep casting the less comfortable boot away until your left with a winner. Ditch any brand loyalty and just pick the most comfortable one. Proper fit, proper flex are all that matters.


Also a lot of boots have BOA on them now, it’s a new fad the industry is going thru. I haven’t been truly impressed by any iteration of BOA yet tbh.

Hello fellow old newschooler.


the Cabrio 100 will be too soft for you 100% you will crush it and blow buckles open on the regular. The plastic is garbage as well. Downgrading to the Cabrio 120 or the Il Moro 110 will be plenty soft in comparison. Generally, go with a stiffer boot and put in a softer tongue to ensure getting a boot with any substance and quality.


the Cabrio is noticeably roomier than the krypton especially in the forefoot width and the ankle width. It is a more anatomically correct fit as in it’snot narrow and tall over the foot. It will give you more toe length.

Its different enough that I can’t say it won’t be too roomy, but based on what you are saying, it’s also similar enough to not be completely out to lunch.

I’m Canadian but I would think somewhere like REI would allow you to order a boot and ship it to you and allow you to return it if it doesn’t fit

Triple_StrumHi All - long time no see. I used to be a regular on this in the first couple of years, and now my teenage kids are skiing park. In other words, old man here. I have a boot question and am curious on your opinion. I live somewhere now where boot fitters aren't the most experienced or plentiful (Kansas City). I've worn Dalbello boots for years and currently rock a pair of 6 year old krypton pro 130s. My old man feet want something softer and more comfort based but still some performance. My question is this: if I know my foot profile pretty well, it is even a reasonable thought to think I could shoot for something like a Dalbello Cabrio 100 without getting fitted and then make adjustments to it if needed?

KilaTsunamiI would just go into a store that has alot of options and try on every option in your size and volume. Put two different boots on at the same time and keep casting the less comfortable boot away until your left with a winner. Ditch any brand loyalty and just pick the most comfortable one. Proper fit, proper flex are all that matters.


Also a lot of boots have BOA on them now, it’s a new fad the industry is going thru. I haven’t been truly impressed by any iteration of BOA yet tbh.

you retard he said there aren’t good bootfitters around

ilyshorty13you retard he said there aren’t good bootfitters around

Ya, that's why i told him to find a store with a decent selection and just try them all on you fuckin dingus.

hemlockjibber8Hello fellow old newschooler.


the Cabrio 100 will be too soft for you 100% you will crush it and blow buckles open on the regular. The plastic is garbage as well. Downgrading to the Cabrio 120 or the Il Moro 110 will be plenty soft in comparison. Generally, go with a stiffer boot and put in a softer tongue to ensure getting a boot with any substance and quality.


the Cabrio is noticeably roomier than the krypton especially in the forefoot width and the ankle width. It is a more anatomically correct fit as in it’snot narrow and tall over the foot. It will give you more toe length.

Its different enough that I can’t say it won’t be too roomy, but based on what you are saying, it’s also similar enough to not be completely out to lunch.

I’m Canadian but I would think somewhere like REI would allow you to order a boot and ship it to you and allow you to return it if it doesn’t fit

This is really helpful info. As for softness, my feet have become jacked up in my old age so I wanted comfort, but I appreciate what you are saying about the plastic. And great stuff about the Cabrio vs Krypton - my ankles and feet are both pretty narrow and my ankles swim in most mid-width brands, so sounds like I might stay away from that. I do appreciate a slightly roomier toebox than what I have now. And love the REI suggestion.

KilaTsunamiYa, that's why i told him to find a store with a decent selection and just try them all on you fuckin dingus.

the whole point is that he doesn’t want to or can’t do that easily

ilyshorty13the whole point is that he doesn’t want to or can’t do that easily

All he said was it isn't plentiful.

If you post pics of your feet while standing, I could probably point you in the right direction. Not ideal of course. Also sounds creepy.

Triple_StrumThis is really helpful info. As for softness, my feet have become jacked up in my old age so I wanted comfort, but I appreciate what you are saying about the plastic. And great stuff about the Cabrio vs Krypton - my ankles and feet are both pretty narrow and my ankles swim in most mid-width brands, so sounds like I might stay away from that. I do appreciate a slightly roomier toebox than what I have now. And love the REI suggestion.

hemlockjibber8If you post pics of your feet while standing, I could probably point you in the right direction. Not ideal of course. Also sounds creepy.

OP, this is a trap.

hemlockjibber8If you post pics of your feet while standing, I could probably point you in the right direction. Not ideal of course. Also sounds creepy.

Ha! Maybe for many it is, but helping people is never creepy to me. I appreciate it. I might snap a pic.