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Boot Dilemma

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laurentee1
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So here's the deal, I have some of the worst shin splints of all time and I get them whenever I ski. The boots I skiied last season were Dalbello's and they sucked ass.  I had to wear two braces on my shins every time I skiied or I'd be in so much pain I couldn't even walk afterwards.

I'm trying to find some better boots that might make my shins splints less painfull. The only problem is that my boot size is 21.5.

I can't find any boots that come in my size and are still as tall as a regular sized freestyle boot.

Any recommendations on a good boot/brand that I should check out?

Aug 7 2009 4:44PM
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E.Durtschi
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try getting good footbeds they'll help out so much with your shins
Aug 7 2009 4:48PM
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concept311
Posts: 1936 - Karma: 73
which dalbellos did you have? where they to soft or to stiff? I got this years Blenders in march skied them a couple times they are amazing. not as stiff as the Rampages which i have had 2 pairs.but still more then stiff enough for what i need
Aug 7 2009 4:50PM
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selkirks
Posts: 1978 - Karma: 59
Sorry to be a jerk, but

BOOTFITTER
BOOTFITTER
BOOTFITTER

A good bootfitter is like a good shoe-fitter. They can help make sure your boot is the perfect fit -- and they guarantee the fit. Recommendation: go to your local shop (not REI or some other chain) and explain your problem. They will help you out.
Aug 7 2009 5:08PM
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Shabangarang
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full tilt will resolve all of your probloms an last year i got "boot fitted" an the boots i got fitted fo absoultly sucked they were to wide an i had the worst shin bang ever
Aug 7 2009 7:18PM
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hagenair
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for fure on this. Dont be scared to get something that does not seem cool either when it comes to boots having one that fits right and allows you to have fun is the steeziest boot for you! I rock the Rampages myself and they are awesome a bit stiff but stiil way better then any of the other boots for me. Sorry couldn't give an additional advice on a boot for you but the only way you will get a good boot that will fit you right is a

BOOTFITTER

BOOTFITTER

BOOTFITTER

Aug 7 2009 7:53PM
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Uncle_Remus
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i dont know if you have the time or energy to put into this but there is a japenese boot company that top level girl racers go to because thier customer base in the most part have tiny feet. so you may want to look into http://genfactory.jp/   i realise this is in japenese but hey its a place to start.
Aug 8 2009 7:23AM
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thegreyarea
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Go to a good bootfitter. Shin splints can also be caused by bad skiing technique and weak shins. Try things like trail running and see if you get shin splints. When it starts to hurt, back off. Run again when they feel better and you'll eventually gain strength in that part of your body.
Aug 8 2009 8:19AM
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dave44
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^This.

They don't have to be "freestyle" boots, a good bootfitter can find you a good boot and turn it into a perfect boot for what you want.
Aug 8 2009 8:44AM
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K.C.Deane
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Well as stated above you should get your boots fitted for sure.  That is probably alot of you problem. I dont think its because your in Dalbellos.

Second part of the problem might be that you have pretty small feet so Im guessing your in a womens boot?  and I also dont know you weight but the top of the boots are shorter than a normal boot so if your riding park its going to put WAY more stress on you shins. 

I know its really hard to find a small boot that come up normal length but I would suggest finding a boot that is not a womens boot if you can.

Aug 8 2009 12:29PM
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Dan-Man
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I used to have a similar problem, but then the year the spk boots came out I got a pair as well as the custom foot beds (a must have) and the problem went away. 

another thing I haven't seen anyone mention in this thread is that maybe you have weak calf muscles. building up the calf muscle is really helpful if you want to eliminate shin pain, and it is really easy to do. just stand on the edge of a step and use your toes to lift your whole body.  this really helped me get rid of shin bang as well as having the proper boots.

good luck

Aug 8 2009 1:07PM
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laurentee1
Posts: 13 - Karma: 55
Alright, thanks everyone for your input.
I'm still trying to look for a boot that comes small enough for me.
The SPK junior boots don't even come in a size small enough.

Still lookin. Any more input would be helpful.
Thanks.
Aug 8 2009 5:35PM
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_CC_
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i feel your pain girl. i wear a size 22. but i demoed the full tilt sallys in a 25 which were way too big, shoved a bandanna in the toes and had to problems at all. no shinbang.
Aug 8 2009 5:39PM
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laurentee1
Posts: 13 - Karma: 55
I just found some Junior Rossi boots in a 21.5, but is Rossi a reliable brand for ski boots?

And does anyone know of any ski company that makes a Junior boot and doesn't chop off a bunch of height in the boot?

Aug 8 2009 5:45PM
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iFail
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OH, so because you went to a shit boot fitter you got bad boots, and because FT fit you they fit every foot out there right?  Dumbass, this is why people have problems.
Aug 8 2009 9:21PM
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.peter
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wow I've never heard of shin bang that's that bad.
Try Booster straps and if you have a narrow foot Full Tilts.
Aug 8 2009 10:03PM
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laurentee1
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This is just a thought, but what if I bought full tilts in a 23 (the smallest size they have) and just shoved something in the boot to make it fit better?

Is that even a good idea?

Aug 8 2009 10:05PM
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K.C.Deane
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no its not a good idea.
Aug 8 2009 10:23PM
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Lemuel
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Try booster straps.  I have skinny legs and I use cut up mouse pads between the liner and shell in front of my shin to make it tighter.  Check out any race boot.  They fit alot tighter and smaller to eliminate any movement of the foot in the boot. 
Aug 8 2009 10:48PM
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charmander
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have you considered a junior race boot?

they're gonna be pretty stiff though, thats the only thing, imo soft boots are overrated though.
Aug 8 2009 10:51PM
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laurentee1
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Race boots would be too stiff and would hurt more.

I think I'm just gonna have to keep wearing the braces in my boots, I really don't see any other alternativce.

Aug 9 2009 3:01PM
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charmander
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have you ever skied race boots?

unless your landing backseat a ton, i can't imagine how they would hurt you.

alot of junior race boots can be fairly soft too, 100-110 flex.

race boot doesnt necessarily equate to 130 flex plug ya dig?
Aug 9 2009 3:11PM
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Sactown83
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You're making generalizations.  I've been a boot fitter for 8 years (CLAIM) and there are boots that fit what you're looking for.  You do have a tougher situation than most, which should push you all the more to GO SEE A BOOT FITTER.  By going into a larger boot to try to get a boot that seems like the correctly marketed boot for what you're looking for, you'll most likely end up with a large gap between your instep and the instep of the boot.  This will only reduce the amount of surface area that your shin is contacting the tongue of the boot, and create even more pain.

http://www.sierraskis.com/2009-Nordica-Dobermann-Team-80-Youth-42646.asp
A junior race boot might in fact be the way to go.  Something like the Nordica Dobermann Team 80 boot is plenty soft, made in smaller sizes, and will still hold your foot well.  Again, don't just buy something like this, go get fitted by a good boot fitter.

A boot fitter that is confident in their craft is going to stand behind their work.  With our instore customers that we actually fit, we have a guarantee that your boots will fit comfortably and properly, and you should be able to find someone locally that has the same passion and knowledge of boots that is willing to do the same thing.

I know that your boots are miserable right now, but you will perpetually have poor fitting boots until you go see someone that has made boots their career.

Hope this helps.
Aug 9 2009 4:00PM
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Gretchen.
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You'll get toe bang, mess up your ankles, and hurt the arches on your feet..


Dang 21.5, what size is that in shoes??
Aug 9 2009 5:26PM
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Pipe_Munky
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most rossignol boots are simply a lange lower shell with a rossignol upper cuff.

sounds like you should be in a junior race boot. if you want something that goes up your leg a little higher, look into a lange. if your fitter is good, he'll be able to do everything from fitting your forefoot properly to softening the flex or even straightening the cuff for a more upright stance.

Aug 9 2009 11:30PM
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selkirks
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I agree, a race boot would be a good choice.

-lauren-, you live in Yakima, right? Head on up to the Spokane Alpine Haus or the Sports Creel or even (yes, I am contradicting what I said earlier) REI. The local shops (including REI) poached all of the bootfitters from LouLou's when it closed in 2005, so there's never been a better time to buy boots in the general Spokane area. You're gonna get a great fit and you can come back anytime if you have boot problems and they'll help you out for no charge. Do it.
Aug 10 2009 1:48AM
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charmander
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lauren, if you do this.

go to the alpine haus and talk to brian.imo, hes the best bootfitter in spokane.

you could bring your skis too, because fred at the alpine haus is the best tuner in spokane, and thats not debatable. at all.
Aug 10 2009 10:36AM
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Sactown83
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Bump for good local advice. 

Spend the extra money once and be happy for years to come.
Aug 10 2009 1:41PM
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Bamski
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That seems like an extremely bad idea. Even if the boot feels like it fits with the bandanna in there, you are probably putting a lot of un-necessary pressure on the area of the foot just behind the toes. You probably don't have as much control over your skis as you should either.

It just seems like you're asking for trouble.
Aug 10 2009 3:06PM
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laurentee1
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Thanks everyone.

This is helping a lot.

Aug 10 2009 10:36PM
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Bodeau.
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wow this is probably one of the best supportive threads on newschoolers, there has been no hate at all even when people dont like what others have suggested! CONGRATULATIONS NS!
Aug 10 2009 11:06PM
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