Help. ski boot for my wife. big calfs

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Hey team I hope all is well

My wife is quite small. about 5 1 135 lbs. but she has short legs and big calfs. we went to rei and tried some on and I ordered a couple pairs off evo but they did not fit ( tecnica cochise 85w) was the last pair we tryed. (I have the 110s and love them (side note lol))

any tips on what to get. its her bday on the 20th of feb and we are skiing 3 days for it and I wanted to get a pair in before then. shes a 24.5 size boot

any tips?

i saw a lot of good things about the Salomon QST Pro 90 Women but I cant find any in stock and in her size.

any help would be great

thank you :)

Feb 8 2021 7:04PM

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gilbertressel

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sigh... go to a bootfitter

Feb 8 2021 7:08PM

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BedewApish

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we did at rei and helm. they just dont have any stock . no boots they tried fitted

Feb 8 2021 7:33PM

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BedewApish

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we even had to make an appointment to make sure the boot fitter was there ect

Feb 8 2021 7:34PM

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nmwninjart

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I'm short (similar to her stats) with most of my weight in the lower half --thick legs/ calves. And I also wear a 24.5 boot. I've had good luck with Salomon x pro giving enough calf room as long as the adjustable cuff is in the nuetral middle position

Feb 8 2021 7:51PM

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quagsire

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If you're looking for a specific recommendation, I've found Head's Nexo Lyt and Edge Lyt series to work well for women with larger calves. That being said, please don't buy a boot without at least having her try it on first. I know it's cliche and been repeated a million times, but seriously, an experienced bootfitter will be able to evaluate the fit of various boots and make any necessary adjustments and modifications to get those boots to fit perfectly. It's not uncommon to have to try several different shops before finding the right fit.

Feb 8 2021 7:55PM

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BedewApish

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@quagsire Thank you :) I agree with going to a boot fitter . its what we always do. my theory is. since we tried the 2 boot fitter shops in our area and they just had such low stock but where very nice and knowledgeable. im still trying to pull a rabbit out of the hat for the 20th for her bay. Im just thinking I ask for some recommendations on hear as people on here know a shit load about skiing. order a bunch online. take them back to the boot fitters and pay them to get her fitted and heat molded in or punched or whatever. and just return all the others. dumb idea? just trying to make my wife smile

Feb 8 2021 8:07PM

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BedewApish

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Thank you @nmwninjart your a star :)

Feb 8 2021 8:07PM

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Malskispow

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I would recommend looking into the K2 BFC. At the shop we say the BFC stands for Big Fucking Calf. They’re a nice boot that have ample room at the top. All of this being said...

go to a boot fitter

Feb 9 2021 12:19AM

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Non_State_Actor

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Where are you going skiing? Perhaps there are some fitters near the resort that might have boots you haven't tried?

Feb 9 2021 12:35AM

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BradFiAusNzCoCa

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Need to see foot dimensions too but Atomic Hawx Magna W is one to throw on the table for consideration. What’s her last/forefoot width and shoe size?
I can throw some suggestions but go to bootfitter obviously. We can talk theory all day but there could be something about her foot we don’t realize.

Feb 9 2021 12:44AM

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