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Possible Shin Bang Help.

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Thot.exe
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Alright so I know there are 1000 different articles on shin bang but I can't find anything that relates to my problems. I went skiing for the first time this season a few days ago and during my time on the mountain I was having insane pain in my shin and lower ankle. I already keep my boots strapped up tight and ski front seat so I never lose contact with the tongue of my boot. I noticed it most when carving and especially when I was hiking rails. I noticed that the tongues of my boots shift around when I ski. Is that something that is causing pain? If so is there any way to prevent it? I am also getting a lot of pain on the top of my foot where my foot meets my ankle. It is hard to explain so I put a picture below. It feels as if the plastic of the boot is pushing into that area. Am I just using muscles in my legs that I haven't used in a while or should I loosen up my boots.
If it helps I ride K2 BFC 120 boots and I am 6'2 200 lbs. Any help is appreciated guys!

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elcheapo
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Had lower shin bang last year and foot beds solved it quick. Think it kept foot from slipping forward
6 years ago
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shin-bang
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Could be too low of volume of boot/too low of instep causing a pressure point. One nerdy kid or Tom could chime in here, they know what’s up.
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Thot.exe
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I have looked into footbeds in the past but I have been turned away by not finding any place that does them close by. I will most certainly look into them more seriously. As for boot volume I am straight out of luck. I got fitted at the store and put into one of the highest volume boots they had as I wear a size 13 wide.
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Biffbarf
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Are these new boots? I'm a big guy like you and some boot designs flex in a way that can put pressure in that area. Your boots may just be too soft for your weight or how you're driving them. They may stiffen in colder weather, however.

If that pain wasn't unbearable, give it a few more days for your feet to get use to the boots and vice versa. If all else, go back to your bootfitter.
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Chunderface
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What type of liner do you use? Have you looked into a wrap liner?
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Thot.exe
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This is my second season in these boots. Last year I skied a pair of dalbello boots and I couldnt even make it through half a day with them. The thing that concerns me is I did not have this problem last year. I was planning on just trying to wait it out and see for now. As for which liner I use im not entirely sure. It is whatever stock one that came with the boot so I guess the one with the standard tongue that sticks straight up.
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BigScaryLarry
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first time back in ski boots after a few months is always going to be painful. if these boots fit super well last season your foot probably just needs a little time to get back in the swing of things i.e being confined and slammed all over the place. if it doesn't get better go see a bootfitter. first time i put my boots on this season they hurt like hell but by like day 3 they were back to perfect
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Thot.exe
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Strange.Journey.first time back in ski boots after a few months is always going to be painful. if these boots fit super well last season your foot probably just needs a little time to get back in the swing of things i.e being confined and slammed all over the place. if it doesn't get better go see a bootfitter. first time i put my boots on this season they hurt like hell but by like day 3 they were back to perfect

Thanks so much, I had my beliefs that was the case and it is reassuring to hear someone else confirm it. I will hopefully ski again next week and I just pray that it fixes itself.
6 years ago
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BigScaryLarry
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Not sure what your schedule for riding is but like but 3 days in a row is all it should take
Thot.exeThanks so much, I had my beliefs that was the case and it is reassuring to hear someone else confirm it. I will hopefully ski again next week and I just pray that it fixes itself.
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Bdoobz
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Thot.exeI have looked into footbeds in the past but I have been turned away by not finding any place that does them close by. I will most certainly look into them more seriously. As for boot volume I am straight out of luck. I got fitted at the store and put into one of the highest volume boots they had as I wear a size 13 wide.


Have you tried superfeet? They come in a whole range of sizes so I'm sure you could find one to fit your boot. If you haven't already, try getting a heat mold of the liner. If that doesn't work, the BFC has a heat moldable shell so you could try that out as well. Check in at the shop you bought them at. They will be more than willing to help get the fit right!
6 years ago
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elcheapo
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If you have a bump were it hurts it's probably not going to go away, I'd take out your foot beds and get some grippyer ones (cheap) so your foot don't slide forward when you lean back.
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E_Z_STEEZ
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I would head to a shop with good boot fitters its all they do. The BFC is a very high volume boot which surprises you in that area you are feeling pain. That being said the boot could be bumped there or possibly adjusted. If the problem persists I would recommend you try a Dabello Pantera 120 Or Rossi Track. I would also recommend you get foot beds there its likely they will make them custom and might be able to address you issue by giving supportive foot bed that will realign your body.
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