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Im i the only one hear who skis nordica boots?

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dolanslebensraum
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ive never seen a single person mention nordicas. At least for my foot/ankle, nordicas are so much more comfy than and other boot ive ever tried.
Anybody else dig nordicas?
Sep 30 2019 5:14PM
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CalumSKI
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big race machine guy eh?
jk Nordica has some nice boots tbh
Sep 30 2019 7:30PM
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Youngm_IPCME
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Have you tried getting full tilts?
Sep 30 2019 7:46PM
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GayWolf420
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Lange or Technica for me....Boots like Fulltilts or other softer boots never appealed to me as a youngin park rat and i liked being able to ski decently outside the park.

My oldest sister skied in Dobermans for eons almost and she said they were the best boots ever
Sep 30 2019 7:51PM
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kbrando
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from experience Nordicas fit a pretty specific foot. that being said I have a pair of doberman pro 130s that are by far the best, most comfortable boots for carving and charging I have ever owned.
Sep 30 2019 9:05PM
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.Morton
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I used to rip in my nordica's

Sep 30 2019 10:11PM
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270on420out
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I actually use to ski Nordicas when I was younger and they fit my foot really well but I just got full tilts to fit in with other park rats lol. Now I’m so used to full tilts I can’t ski anything else
Sep 30 2019 10:40PM
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dolanslebensraum
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Young_IPMCHave you tried getting full tilts?


I havent found a ft model that fits my ankles.
Maybe theres some new ones i need to try on idk.
Oct 1 2019 1:43AM
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dolanslebensraum
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CalumSKIbig race machine guy eh?
jk Nordica has some nice boots tbh


Why race machine? Are nordicas a racers boot?
Oct 1 2019 1:43AM
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dolanslebensraum
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kbrandofrom experience Nordicas fit a pretty specific foot. that being said I have a pair of doberman pro 130s that are by far the best, most comfortable boots for carving and charging I have ever owned.


Never tried on dobermans but they look sick
Oct 1 2019 1:45AM
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Youngm_IPCME
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DolanReloadedI havent found a ft model that fits my ankles.
Maybe theres some new ones i need to try on idk.


Simply buy full tilts, don’t even bother to try them on
Oct 1 2019 2:02AM
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CalumSKI
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DolanReloadedWhy race machine? Are nordicas a racers boot?

It's one of the models
Oct 1 2019 6:42AM
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GrandThings
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Lol this made me think of the thread where those kids tracked down Tim McChesney's old boots that he left in some quarry after they were done filming. Believe those were Nordica's
Oct 1 2019 8:35AM
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rojo.grande
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LJ has been rocking them for years...
Oct 1 2019 8:58AM
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freeskibum82
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The ProMachine is a great boot (use to be called the GPX). I've found the speed machine too wide. The easy of molding the boot makes these a great boot. Drop in a custom footbed and use their infrared heater to pull areas from the outside while wearing and its cake. They also screw everything on instead of rivets so you can fix them yourself after calling nordica for parts. Based in NH they have been very convenient and always happy to help.
Oct 1 2019 10:05AM
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freeskibum82
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The ProMachine is a great boot (use to be called the GPX). I've found the speed machine too wide. The easy of molding the boot makes these a great boot. Drop in a custom footbed and use their infrared heater to pull areas from the outside while wearing and its cake. They also screw everything on instead of rivets so you can fix them yourself after calling nordica for parts. Based in NH they have been very convenient and always happy to help.
Oct 1 2019 10:05AM
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Jems
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Nordica hands down makes the comfiest boots
Oct 1 2019 10:34AM
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FORNOFF
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I love my Nordica Ace's, had em for a few seasons. Went down a size to get a better fit once they pack out, so i get some toe bang occasionally. Just got a new molded footbed last season to give me another couple years out of em.
Oct 1 2019 10:48AM
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_____alfredo____
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Only boot in the world
Oct 1 2019 12:13PM
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dolanslebensraum
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Young_IPMCSimply buy full tilts, don’t even bother to try them on


What if they dont fit well though? Do they break in or something?
Oct 1 2019 4:27PM
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dolanslebensraum
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JemsNordica hands down makes the comfiest boots


This is what i think kind of. Like i cant believe how much comfier nordicas are on my ankles than any other boot manufacturer. I think maybe its just a good match for my foot ankle but in my heart i feel like what it really comes down to is that nordicas are indeed the coziest boots you can get.
Oct 1 2019 4:34PM
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jca
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DolanReloadedWhat if they dont fit well though? Do they break in or something?


Doesn't matter. Just get fulltilts.
Oct 1 2019 5:01PM
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druseph33
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I've got several seasons on my GPX 110s and love them: fit great and the stiffness is perfect. Actually sorta bummed they're starting to have some significant wear and tear on them and I'll have to most likely replace 'em after this season.

That being said, they are definitely for a certain foot shape/type: seem to work best for those with a bit narrower of a (but necessarily shorter) foot
Oct 1 2019 6:37PM
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dolanslebensraum
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druseph33I've got several seasons on my GPX 110s and love them: fit great and the stiffness is perfect. Actually sorta bummed they're starting to have some significant wear and tear on them and I'll have to most likely replace 'em after this season.

That being said, they are definitely for a certain foot shape/type: seem to work best for those with a bit narrower of a (but necessarily shorter) foot


Gpxs look pretty sick. Where are they wearing out?
Oct 1 2019 7:24PM
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druseph33
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DolanReloadedGpxs look pretty sick. Where are they wearing out?


Unfortunately, the soles at the heel and toe are beginning to wear/break off; had a very late lasting season this year so lots of a abuse from walking on pavement/mud/rocks.

They perform and feel fine still, but chunks are beginning to come off in those areas and I can't imagine they'll last another year if I plan to double my riding days from last season....

Hope I am wrong though: love those boots!
Oct 1 2019 8:00PM
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dolanslebensraum
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druseph33Unfortunately, the soles at the heel and toe are beginning to wear/break off; had a very late lasting season this year so lots of a abuse from walking on pavement/mud/rocks.

They perform and feel fine still, but chunks are beginning to come off in those areas and I can't imagine they'll last another year if I plan to double my riding days from last season....

Hope I am wrong though: love those boots!


Dont they have a replaceable toe and heel piece? My nordicas have a replaceable (i think) piece on both the toe and heel. The picture i saw of the gpxs on google showed a different color insert on the toe and heel. Are yours like an older model or something?
Oct 1 2019 8:06PM
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druseph33
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DolanReloadedDont they have a replaceable toe and heel piece? My nordicas have a replaceable (i think) piece on both the toe and heel. The picture i saw of the gpxs on google showed a different color insert on the toe and heel. Are yours like an older model or something?


Son of a.....

Well I feel stupid haha. Thanks for saving me some money!
Oct 1 2019 9:10PM
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michigang
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mine are so comfortable, they've never given me a single blister don't hurt my feet unless i'm skiing 8+ hours, and even then it's just pressure
Oct 1 2019 9:55PM
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freeskibum82
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druseph33Son of a.....

Well I feel stupid haha. Thanks for saving me some money!


Upgrade to the gripwalk soles if you bindings can accommodate that. If you do a lot of walking in them you'll thank me..
Oct 2 2019 7:44AM
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dolanslebensraum
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freeskibum82Upgrade to the gripwalk soles if you bindings can accommodate that. If you do a lot of walking in them you'll thank me..


I use cat track sole covers when i have to walk long distances. At the rate im wearing out my soles ill be able to use my boots till im 80
Oct 2 2019 1:44PM
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dolanslebensraum
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druseph33Son of a.....

Well I feel stupid haha. Thanks for saving me some money!


Heres a good video on replacing boots heels and toes i found for ya.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/940376/SKI-BOOT-REPLACEMENT-HEELS---TOES---IN-DEPTH-TALK---HOW-TO-CHANGE-THEM---Anything-Technical-Ltd
Oct 2 2019 1:54PM
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profa_212
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had GPX 130's for 4 seasons, and Dobermann 150's. Great boots if they fit.
Oct 2 2019 7:44PM
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Msteury
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I got myself a pair of nordica sport machine
last season!!! Have a scar on my ankle from chainsaw accident:( Normally have a problem breaking in new boots!
Did the custom mold thing aanndd
hands down the best boot I’ve worn yet
Thanks. Nordica!!!!!
Oct 3 2019 8:30AM
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HaydenB
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Here
Oct 3 2019 9:54AM
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dolanslebensraum
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HadinoBHere


I know. You cant edit titles afaik.
Oct 3 2019 1:04PM
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AlmostCooler
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Yes actually, you’re the only one. They should thank you for single-handedly keeping their company afloat
Oct 3 2019 1:24PM
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dolanslebensraum
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AlmostCoolerYes actually, you’re the only one. They should thank you for single-handedly keeping their company afloat


I honestly have never heard anybody on ns talk about nordicas. Its all about full tilts and dalbellos. Its good to hear other people share the love for nordica.
Oct 3 2019 1:30PM
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Session
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The only boots I have ever felt really good in were Nordica. And snowboard boots.
Oct 5 2019 1:41PM
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freestyler540
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I remember rocking the "Red Fish Bowl" boots by Nordica. Remember them wearing down super fast while I was skiing moguls competitively.
Dalbellos were the boots I have the most comfort on while breaking them in.
Worst boots Ive ever owned was the Full Tilt Booters. My ankles were never the same after...But, they were really comfortable off the hills.
Oct 5 2019 2:59PM
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Rich_D
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I wear Nordic’s speed machine 120s - fit me great - as usual my boot fitter chose my boots whilst I just paid
Oct 6 2019 5:33AM
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dolanslebensraum
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freestyler540Worst boots Ive ever owned was the Full Tilt Booters. My ankles were never the same after...But, they were really comfortable off the hills.

Be careful anon, dissing full tilts around these parts will get you assaulted
Oct 6 2019 9:29PM
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davetron78
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Salomon qst 100 is what I've been skiing on for the past 4 seasons, got no complaints here
Oct 8 2019 10:35AM
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Mista_Bob
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I have some Nordica boots from 1998 (Grand Prix) I use when it’s icy. They feel like strapping two rocks to my feet, but help carve like a mofo down groomers. I also have some Full Tilts. No shocker there.
Oct 22 2019 10:46PM
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dolanslebensraum
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Another question in case anybody knows:
did nordica boots change at all when technica bought them in 2003? Or did they keep the same sort of designs that nordica had before being bought out?
Oct 22 2019 10:56PM
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