Have a queer question....

Guys I'm buying my first ski boots. I read many article on how to buy ski boots but I still have some questions. People at the store don't know as much as I would like them to so I am going to try asking you. I have rather narrow feet and I measured my feet and my one foot measures 27 and the other little bit more than 27. So they gave me 27.5 boots to try on. I feel the best in Head ezon 2.7 my foot fits snug in the boot and no pressure points. I can't move my foot from side to side and my toes touch the front and pull back little bit when I lean forward. My question is... is it normal to be able lift my heels in the boot just a touch? No matter what boots I try on I can lift my heels a bit. Will this be a problem? Also are the boot shells different in size going from 27 to 27.5 or is it just an inside liner size difference?

Thanks for the info.

Very normal question

Shells normally run in whole mondo points with thinner liners for the half sizes.
It would be unusual for the boots to be the same size as your feet. Generally 1/2 to a full size down, depending on how tight you like them.
Fit new bots in VERY thin (panty hose) socks. They will pack in. Many boots liners are heat moldable, (read the label). Research on thre internet, make yourself knowledgeable.
Check out the previous threads here on boots.
Good luck

Trencher

May I ask some questions, to clarify issue.
1.Did you "push" heel down by hitting heel part of boot on store floor while feet are in boot?


2.Did you fit boots without buckles on?

3. Did you have your ski socks on?

4.Did you heat boots before fitting?


Your toes should not touch tip of boots. If they do you will discover the famous "black toe" after skiing for two days! Get one size larger or at least 1/2 size larger.

Boot shells come in a range. In my case I have 28-30 size!
Like you I have one foot larger than other! I modified larger foot shell by heat expanding shell! I also drilled out one buckle and replaced it in order to give me less pressure at minimum placement!


A "good" boot fitter will "modify" boots for you once you select boots. As far as motion at ankle there is a C cup that can be glued to outside of linner just above ankle area which "cradles" ankle! It cost $4 US or 3 euros!

Head ski boots are noted for great linners, great padding and ease of flex.

If you allow slight movement in ankle area you will get after skiing for two days "tender, or raw skin in ankle! During a three week skiing trip I placed large square bandage in the ankle area since my ski was getting "raw" from hard skiing in powder! ( I have no major play in ankle but "hard skiing can cause some motion)

Hope this helps!

My foot fits well in the boot no side to side movement and I had thin sock on. But I still can lift my heel up just a touch. I am wondering if this is normal for off the shelf ski boots. And no boots were not heated or anthing like that.

turbolover wrote:My foot fits well in the boot no side to side movement and I had thin sock on. But I still can lift my heel up just a touch. I am wondering if this is normal for off the shelf ski boots. And no boots were not heated or anthing like that.

First check if your boots have thermo fit liners. If they do, then go back to the store and have them heat fit the boots for you. It should be free if you bought the boots there. Tell them about the heel lift. you may need some packing around the heel.

It is possible to do these things at home. basically its some shaped pieces of thin dense foam glued/taped to the outside of the liner above the heel. A hair dryer on low and some plastic pipe with a 90 degree bend can be used carefully to heat the liners up for molding, one at a time. It's easy to scorch the liners if you are not careful.

A simple spacer below the foot bed can also lift the heel in the liner to prevent heel lift.

It could also be that the boots are actually to big. A good fit for width but too long.

Trencher

I thought you should be able to left you heel a bit when wearing ski boots?

Iceman