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Dr. NS, Will I need custom footbeds?

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GayWolf420
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Alright. A few questions for people who know a lot about custom foot beds and stuff. My left foot usually hurts after a day of skiing. It feels similar to when you walk a long way without stopping. But the weird thing is, I buckle both my boots equally the same and my right foot doesn't hurt at all. Any advice? and will I need footbeds?

Also, I forgot to mention my boots are Tecnica agent 90 2009/2010's. Karmazzz to the most helpful replies.
Dec 6 2010 2:31AM
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TPalms
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Do you have flat feet? Or any shin/foot/ankle issues when walking on a regular basis? That would probably help with a decision, but I would say that it's never a bad idea to have custom footbeds though--it can only help imo.
Dec 6 2010 2:33AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Bootfitter to diagnose your arch problem, if you have one. Custom footbeds are kinda being phased out, most fitters now seem to be using just the intuition liners or superfeet inserts to fix most problems. Cheaper, better fit, win win.
Dec 6 2010 2:35AM
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GayWolf420
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I don't have flat feet. I broke both my ankles when I was 3 but I don't think that would effect me. I hope not. I don't have issues walking at all. Just a little sore muscles from skiing a lot haha.
Dec 6 2010 2:38AM
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ski_powpow
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chads?
Dec 6 2010 2:41AM
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Pool.
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you sir, just made my day.
Dec 6 2010 2:54AM
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Justo8484
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having broken both ankles might play into the issue a bit. when you say your feet hurt, where do they hurt? is it pain from pressure on certain parts of your foot, or is it in your arch or the ball of your foot from your feet cramping? like ginko said, some superfeet footbeds might be good enough to fix whatever issue it is, but i've found intuition liners, while they do mold to the bottom of your feet, aren't often rigid enough to provide a good amount of arch support for some people, myself included.

tell us more about the specific issues you're having and we can probably point you in the right direction, but absolutely see a boot fitter at your local shop.
Dec 6 2010 8:49AM
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GayWolf420
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They usually hurt right at the mid point of the arch I guess. It could be pressure. I make sure to wear a good sort of thin pair of ski socks.
Dec 6 2010 5:55PM
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Milksteak
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I had the same problem during the summer with some random boots that I found. When I went to get my first pair of ski boots a couple months ago, I found out that my foot is weird as fuck; the ankle is all messed up and my foot is suuuper flat. I ended up getting custom footbeds and they feel amazing. The first few days I skied them it hurt a little, because I needed to get used to it but I'm really glad I got them now.

Hey Theron
Dec 6 2010 6:05PM
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Blurst
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I would recommend putting a custom footbed in a boot at 399 rather than going with the boot at 499. They just offer a lot more support and keep your foot from pronating. You may have a very high arch or your arches could be different. Get someone to look at your feet and see what the deal is.
Dec 6 2010 6:10PM
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ace_
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Word, superfeet will suffice if your not into spending a little more for a MMUUCHH better fit. And custom footbeds tend to add a little more room in the boot, theres room for grinding and tweaking of the footbed to make it perfect.

its what i did and i am in love with my bewteez
Dec 6 2010 6:16PM
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Blurst
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Yep yep, go get them, best boot decisions that you will ever make.
Dec 6 2010 6:20PM
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dylan.r.1080
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Custom footbeds are the best things I did for my boots. absolutely worth it. Your feet are probably a little bit different in size. I would say go for it, you can't go wrong.
Dec 6 2010 10:56PM
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