Something to put in my boot linings

I would size down and it’s supposed to be tight when they’re new. If you don’t want to you can look at some liners for your boots can’t guarantee a good fit tho

So yeah go to a boot fitter but in the meantime you can use beer coozies and you can order yourself some boot fitting foam in sheets that you can glue to your liner. Use the 3M spray adhesive to glue on your foam or it will not stay.
If you are asking these questions you should probably go see a boot fitter ASAP. People fly out to see Bob and alpine racing center in Government Camp. If you have the means that is an option during the summer

Can’t make a boot smaller, see a bootfitter n get a proper fit from the ground up. It’s shitty news I know.. but ur liner breaking in shouldn’t leave behind that much wiggle room, it means the shell is too big.

Damn, but you gotta rock smartwool 0 cushion socks at all costs.

Your boots should have 2 fingers between your toe and the back end of the boot when you put your bare foot inside the boot shell and touch your fingers to the front. If there is more/less youre likely in the wrong size.

Spray foam.




For real though, like others have said. Bootfitter is the best and only option.

BananaredbullDamn, but you gotta rock smartwool 0 cushion socks at all costs.

Your boots should have 2 fingers between your toe and the back end of the boot when you put your bare foot inside the boot shell and touch your fingers to the front. If there is more/less youre likely in the wrong size.

Two fingers is a comfort fit, not a serious performance fit. Anyone dealing with to bang is probably going to want a snugger fit than that.

Non_State_ActorTwo fingers is a comfort fit, not a serious performance fit. Anyone dealing with to bang is probably going to want a snugger fit than that.

Yeah you are right, but for him 2 fingers is a good place to start. Toe bang is a pretty big problem, i doubt he is even close to 2 fingers. He 100% needs 28.5 boots, not 29.5

**This post was edited on Jul 31st 2025 at 4:09:20pm

So I (unfortunately for thread owner) agree with the consensus that you are most likely in too large of a boot.

Ideal fit in a ski boot is almost/ just touching the front of the boot when standing up straight in a fully buckled boot, but when you stand in an active skiing stance ( bending knees pressure into tongue of liner) you should be able to wiggle your toes and not much more.

There are however a couple of things you can consider doing that can help aid you in your current boots and also if you end up changing in the future. First thing I highly recommend is a custom insole shaped directly after your foot, it is the absolute best way to adapt a ski boot designed for a mass public to fit your specific foot. An insole also helps lock the heel in place and should help with not sliding forward in the boot and thus getting toe bang.

Second thing you can do is getting a volume reducer (looks kinda like a flat insole but you put it inside your liner (under custom insole if applicable) and that way you are pushed up a bit more from the bootboard making the boot feel tighter. Volume reducers are made in a variety of thicknesses to help fill up the right amount of space.

Another tip is to make sure that the shaft of the boot is buckled tight, usually more important then buckling the forefoot. The best way to limit toe/shin bang in ski boots is to be fit by a professional boot fitter, or at least to make sure to get the right length and last of ski boot for your foot. Its easy to get too small of a boot to fit properly, however more difficult to get too large of a boot to fit smaller.