I just bought a new pair for the first time in many years. Always skied on race boots, and just got the modern version of the old model I had from when I was a teen. Haven’t skied on them yet but they are tight as hell, squeezing the life out of my foot. I read online not to worry about it because they will break in. I really hope they do.
@@TheSkiMonster How to know when to get a new pair of boots (days skied, liner packed out, etc etc?), HV boots vs 'normal' ones, BOA vs standard buckles, easy to replace parts of the boots' soles when they wear out from walking, key differences between major brands (Nordica, Saloman, Atomic, Rossignol, K2, etc etc -- just a few quick thoughts!
@@PaulBeiser These are great, thanks! Be sure to check this one out on how long ski boots last if you missed it: ua-cam.com/video/IuivXq_AndY/v-deo.html
Good information, my question , I measure 25 cm length , when I shell fit my toes are not against the toe of the shell ,Is that common ? When you put the liner in the shell then my toes are close to the front of the boot . Is that normal?
When you shell fit a pair of boots, put your foot in the shell, toes all the way to the front, what we're measuring is the distance behind your heel. What boots are you in, model size?
@@PlaneImpactGolf 1 - 2 cm, 1 cm being a more aggressive fit, 2 cm being what most people prefer. If you measure 25.5 and are in a 25.5 that is true to size it is very likely you are in a 2 cm fit.
The last 3years i think my ski trips sucked! Because my boots just didnt fit right. I shove in the back and to me they feel way to loose, i also have soles in it but didnt help at all. I always buckeled my boot really tight so it felt more stiff but than i had to open them up again in the lift because my feet hurt really bad. This year im going for way stiffer boots think that will help.
@@ClassicTor stiffer boots will help because a stiffer boot does a more effective job of keeping you balanced. When you don’t have to work as hard, you get less fatigued. Stiffer boots being more work is a major misconception is ski boots, it’s the opposite.
How much should you be able to move your toes? Should you be able to lift up the base of your big toe at all? 1mm? How much metatarsal compression is normal from side to side?
@@Wrgb1 toes are a bit subjective, a reason being is some people have a lot of toe mobility some have next to none. Little bit of toe movement is ok. You want your feet to feel secure and snug without being painful, connected and an extension of you.
I just bought a new pair for the first time in many years. Always skied on race boots, and just got the modern version of the old model I had from when I was a teen. Haven’t skied on them yet but they are tight as hell, squeezing the life out of my foot. I read online not to worry about it because they will break in. I really hope they do.
One of your best yet - great information, I learned a TON!
@@PaulBeiser what else would you like to learn about, going to try and release a boot video a week
@@TheSkiMonster How to know when to get a new pair of boots (days skied, liner packed out, etc etc?), HV boots vs 'normal' ones, BOA vs standard buckles, easy to replace parts of the boots' soles when they wear out from walking, key differences between major brands (Nordica, Saloman, Atomic, Rossignol, K2, etc etc -- just a few quick thoughts!
@@PaulBeiser These are great, thanks! Be sure to check this one out on how long ski boots last if you missed it: ua-cam.com/video/IuivXq_AndY/v-deo.html
@@TheSkiMonster Thanks!
Good information, my question , I measure 25 cm length , when I shell fit my toes are not against the toe of the shell ,Is that common ? When you put the liner in the shell then my toes are close to the front of the boot . Is that normal?
When you shell fit a pair of boots, put your foot in the shell, toes all the way to the front, what we're measuring is the distance behind your heel.
What boots are you in, model size?
@@TheSkiMonstershell 25/ 25.5 What’s the recommended measurement from heel to back of shell when toes touching the front of the boot?
@@PlaneImpactGolf 1 - 2 cm, 1 cm being a more aggressive fit, 2 cm being what most people prefer. If you measure 25.5 and are in a 25.5 that is true to size it is very likely you are in a 2 cm fit.
@@TheSkiMonster thxs
The last 3years i think my ski trips sucked! Because my boots just didnt fit right. I shove in the back and to me they feel way to loose, i also have soles in it but didnt help at all. I always buckeled my boot really tight so it felt more stiff but than i had to open them up again in the lift because my feet hurt really bad. This year im going for way stiffer boots think that will help.
@@ClassicTor stiffer boots will help because a stiffer boot does a more effective job of keeping you balanced. When you don’t have to work as hard, you get less fatigued.
Stiffer boots being more work is a major misconception is ski boots, it’s the opposite.
Definitely go and see a bootfitter Tor!
How much should you be able to move your toes? Should you be able to lift up the base of your big toe at all? 1mm?
How much metatarsal compression is normal from side to side?
@@Wrgb1 toes are a bit subjective, a reason being is some people have a lot of toe mobility some have next to none. Little bit of toe movement is ok. You want your feet to feel secure and snug without being painful, connected and an extension of you.