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Can never find boots that fit

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Jems
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I’ve tried all the full tilts, all the dalbellos on and they’re all too thin and make my foot concave in and cramp up.

I’m skiing on some dalbellos now that aren’t god awful but I was wondering if there’s any wide park boots people could recommend.
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johnblaze
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Those are pretty much the two narrowest brands out there.
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Jems
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johnblazeThose are pretty much the two narrowest brands out there.


Literally every damn ski shop only has the two
6 years ago
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onenerdykid
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Don't research boot brands. Research boot-fitters and go to the shop that is best known for fitting boots. Have them assess your footshape and flex needs and get the boot that they recommend. Then go enjoy skiing.
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Nicholas.Suchy
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onenerdykidDon't research boot brands. Research boot-fitters and go to the shop that is best known for fitting boots. Have them assess your footshape and flex needs and get the boot that they recommend. Then go enjoy skiing.


What he said. I got the same problem as you. I got put into a Lange race boot because it suited my skiing ability, height, weight, shape of my foot, etc... also, off the shelf fit won't work for everyone, my boot was 104mm wide and I got it ground out to 109 maybe more, also had a bunch of work done to the tongue of my liner. Just trust the boot fitter, they know what they're doing
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PsychicMigration
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Try atomics they have a wider fit if Dalbello's are tight your feet are probably dumb thick or just to short as they run about average. I will go try 20-30 pairs of boots before I decide because I'm not gonna drop a few hundred on anything thats not perfect for me. I love comfortable boots so i think its super important to go all in when finding everything you need in a boot. If your not in them at least 2 days a week its likely you really wont adapt to the boot either. I used to ski maybe 10x a season before this year and now i'm skiing a lot more and with the same boots there a few hundred times more comfortable. I hope to get 35 days this season which to some people is childs play.
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Jems
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PeterkrekorianTry atomics they have a wider fit if Dalbello's are tight your feet are probably dumb thick or just to short as they run about average. I will go try 20-30 pairs of boots before I decide because I'm not gonna drop a few hundred on anything thats not perfect for me. I love comfortable boots so i think its super important to go all in when finding everything you need in a boot. If your not in them at least 2 days a week its likely you really wont adapt to the boot either. I used to ski maybe 10x a season before this year and now i'm skiing a lot more and with the same boots there a few hundred times more comfortable. I hope to get 35 days this season which to some people is childs play.


I get about 70-90 days a year so I’d like some boots that fit for once
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PsychicMigration
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JemsI get about 70-90 days a year so I’d like some boots that fit for once


Don’t bitch at me go figure it out.
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Jems
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PeterkrekorianDon’t bitch at me go figure it out.


I’m not bitching
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Kevski
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Width isn't the only factor that will make boots fit or not - there are all sorts of nuances to your foot that will affect "fit". You can't expect a boot designed for the greatest range of foot types to fit your feet perfectly out of the box.
Talk to a fitter about which boot is the best starting point and work with them to get the boots dialed. A good fitter can work with a boot that isn't yet ideal for you and make them a dream. NS isn't gonna do that for you.

For example, I've got a 105mm forefoot but got put in a dalbello lupo because the instep is nice and high and heel hold is awesome. The fitter knew he could easily punch out the width around the toes and boom I've never had a better fitting boot.
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50Kal
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OP I saw your a skier of MN.
Call Pierce Skate and Ski in Bloomington. Make an boot-fitting appointment with Dave Hinz. He is the best boot-fitter in the Midwest if not the best East of the Rockies. I've skied the last 8 years in Colorado but still bring my boots to him cause he's the best around.
Might take some time for getting a appointment with Dave because its peak season but it's totally worth it.
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Session
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Let me share my recent boot fitting experience. I literally tried every boot on the wall. Even ones not suggested by the bootfitter. I didn't worry about brand or style, just fit. I ended up putting my medium volume foot in a low volume boot that just fit perfectly. There is no such thing as a park boot. A "park boot" is a boot that has been marketed to make you think it is necessary to ski park.
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powpatrol
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SessionLet me share my recent boot fitting experience. I literally tried every boot on the wall. Even ones not suggested by the bootfitter. I didn't worry about brand or style, just fit. I ended up putting my medium volume foot in a low volume boot that just fit perfectly. There is no such thing as a park boot. A "park boot" is a boot that has been marketed to make you think it is necessary to ski park.


Exactly,you’ll see insane park riders in super stiff racing boots just because they are fitting better than other options,for example david wise in some fischer 4 piece boots.
6 years ago
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FruitBootPro
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KevskiFor example, I've got a 105mm forefoot but got put in a dalbello lupo because the instep is nice and high and heel hold is awesome. The fitter knew he could easily punch out the width around the toes and boom I've never had a better fitting boot.

Is this kind of custom boot adjustment available for every boot? The last bootfitter I was at seemed to only know about liner heat molding.
6 years ago
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Session
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TheVictatorIs this kind of custom boot adjustment available for every boot? The last bootfitter I was at seemed to only know about liner heat molding.


Yes,
If the person fitting your boot can't do shell work. Then they are just a boot seller.
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FruitBootPro
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SessionYes,
If the person fitting your boot can't do shell work. Then they are just a boot seller.

That sucks. How come I’m in freaking Vail but the seemingly knowledgeable boot fitter (Boot Lab) I was with said that the Tecnica Mach 1 MVs I liked couldn’t be heat molded and didn’t mention anything about shell work?
6 years ago
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.Asain-Skiier
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TheVictatorThat sucks. How come I’m in freaking Vail but the seemingly knowledgeable boot fitter (Boot Lab) I was with said that the Tecnica Mach 1 MVs I liked couldn’t be heat molded and didn’t mention anything about shell work?


That boot fitter did not know anything. The Mach 1 has a moldable inner boot as well as outer boot. One of the selling points for tecnica is that there are dimples that make it easier to heat up the liners and shell. I think you just met a lazy boot fitter....
6 years ago
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cpohl
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I have very wide feet and the nordica sport machine and they are insanely wide and conmfortable
6 years ago
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CartCal
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I agree with all posts to see a bootfitter. Dalbello makes the Il Moro MX 90/110 boots that have a wide 103mm last. I have a pair of the 110 flex that I have only skied once that I'm trying to get rid of, but if you are unsure, see a shop and be open to "non-park boots" if that's what fits best.
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