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Classic VS. Hot Dogger

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SkinTrack
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So today I tried on my old SPK boots and I flexed them. It refreshed my memory how bad the flex is. My local shop just started carrying Full Tilt so I decided to go check them out. They carry the Hot Dogger, the High Five, and the Booter. The smallest size they for all three boots at the moment was a 27. I normally ski a 26.5 in my SPK's. First I tried on the High Five. It was very hard for me to flex, felt a little stiffer than my SPK's. (I am 140 lbs and 6ft tall). Next, I tried on some Booters. The flex on these felt really good, a little on the soft side, but not too bad, but they were just too wide for me. My foot was moving all over the place. Then, I tried on the Hot Dogger. These boots felt awesome. The flex was perfect. The boot just seemed too wide for me. Especially around the ankle, the boot just did not grip too well. So I guess my question is for you guys is: Is the classic going to be the right boot for me? Also, does Full Tilt minimize volume with every half size down like some boot companies, or do they just minimize the length when dropping a half size?

Note: The boots were all too big. I am for sure a size 26 or 26.5!

+K for all who answer/help!!!
Oct 18 2010 9:55PM
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ReetsAdeets
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You could look at other boot besides full tilts......maybe Langs, Dalbellos, other Salomons (friend just got Ghosts, he says that he likes them way better than the konflicts he had last season), Technicas, Nordicas, ect.
Oct 18 2010 9:58PM
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SkinTrack
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Ive had a pair of dalbellos and I really didn't like them too much. The flex pattern of them just wasnt too favorable. There isnt a lange dealer in my area so they are out of the question. I have tried on a few pairs of Salomon boots and some Technicas as well, all of which is wasnt really much of a fan of. Thank you for your help though man. +k for you
Oct 18 2010 10:04PM
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-Dan
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I think FT only carries sizes on the half (26.5, 27.5, 28.5 etc.). Besides that, the space in your ankle will be taken care of when you have the intuition liners heat molded to your foot.

Hot-doggers and classics are the same boot except for rigid v. plastic boot-board. Which is a part that can be purchased separately.

My advice is to buy the hotdoggers because after you purchase them you can sell the cable covers on NS. That money should pretty much cover the original cost of your boots.
Oct 18 2010 10:12PM
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Kangbang
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you do realize that the high five and hot dogger both have a flex 6 tongue
Oct 18 2010 10:18PM
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KayBayBay
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Hmmm.. Idk For now i would stay with ur SPKz. Theres no use going out and buying a pair of boots if ur not gonna absolutely love them. Also i might try going a size smaller? Maybe that will help a little with the wideness.

Sorry, I couldn't have been much help

Much luck

Oct 18 2010 10:20PM
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SkinTrack
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yes, i do. thats why i found it very odd that i had such a hard time flexing the high fives
Oct 18 2010 10:24PM
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Blurst
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A shell size 26 and 26.5 is the exact same size it just has to do with the footbed not even the liner.

Also to op the Booter and High Five fit completely different than the Hot Dogger and Classic.

The High Five and Booter have 102mm toe box which is reasonably wide. While the Hot Dogger and Classic have a 98mm toe box. That is at size 26.5. Usually as you go up a shell size the toe box widens 2 mm.
Oct 18 2010 10:25PM
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Blurst
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Sorry for double post but the hot dogger and toe box are the same width and will fit the same.
Oct 18 2010 10:26PM
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SkinTrack
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Wow, thank you. I would have never thought of this! Yeah i hate those cable covers more than anything. I think I am going to go with the classic boots and buy the extra "active" boot board.
Oct 18 2010 10:27PM
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T.DUDE
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this kid is spot on. legit reply.
Oct 18 2010 10:36PM
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SkinTrack
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thank you very much
Oct 18 2010 10:53PM
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Blurst
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No problem
Oct 19 2010 12:09PM
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TijmenDal
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So, the Classic and Hot Doggers are the same boot except for the 'Fake Adiddas'-thingy in front and the footbed? That's always good to know. I like the Classic's so much better, they're dope!

I'd like some Full Tilts, cool boot!
Oct 19 2010 4:47PM
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T.DUDE
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haha dude, just because you "like" them, and they are a "cool boot" doens't say much..you gotta try them on first, make sure they fit you! If you have tried them on before, then sorry..
Oct 19 2010 6:35PM
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TijmenDal
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No shit...I'm meaning that if they'd fit me, which I expect them to do, because I have a pretty narrow feet, I'd like some. Of course I wouldn't buy 'em just because they're Full Tilts, but if they fit me nicely I'd sure as hell'd like some!

Oct 19 2010 7:22PM
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