Dalbello?

Ski boots that is.

I tried on a few pairs today, seemed ok (what do I know?) ski'd in a hire pair that were "similar" for a few hours without much trouble.

Are they reputable?

Is Viper a good model?

I thought the fitting at a resort would be a lengthy process, but it's pretty much "do you like it?"

All that matters is if they fit and function correctly (appropriate flex forward lean etc.), how they feel in the shop is no indication of how they fit, so if the fitting process only comprised of "do you like it?" then they probably won't. If you want them to fit properly this is roughly the process the shop should follow http://www.foot-works.fr/fitting_process.asp?id_fitting=5 if they don't go somewhere else.

Cheers. Know of there is a fitter in Megeve?

I don't know if a boot could have prevented the stiffness in my calf and Achilles after a proper dumping but I'm sure it couldn't have made it worse!

The nearest boot fitters are in Chamonix, try and get an appointment with either Jules Mills or Damien Amblard at Sanglard Sport in Chamonix http://www.thebootroom.fr/eng/Home.html what these guys don't know about ski boot fitting you could write on the back off a stamp!

If they can't fit you in try Mark Festor at Total Feet in Archamps just outside Geneva, Gilles Marquette at Aux Pieds des Alpes in Chambéry or Bruno Bornica in Serre Chevalier. Even in the Alps good boot fitters are few and far apart. Lots of the locals here in German speaking Valais undertake a 4 1/2 hr journey to get their boots fitted by Hans-Martin Heierling in Davos http://heierling.ch/index.php

Mrs W has had a pair a few years ago infact I still have them in the garage she seemed to rate them 8)

I had a pair, changed them to salmon last year. There good boots but unfortunately for me I didnt have them fitted properly and they were too big once worn in.

Can't fault the boots though. I think there still a little unknown in the uk compared to Italy...

Can anyone recommend a fitter that has the same skill an diligence in Tignes?

90% of all ski boots in the world are made in one small Italian village.
Dalbello is an excellent boot company ,, as all ski boots now!
As mentioned by others, what is important is, fit fit and more fit !
So let your feet do the "talking" !

Most skiers spent too much on skis and not enough on boots!

Boots are more important than skis !

Learn about boot flex index and canting adjustments!

Pavel