Ski Boot Fitting in Austria

cem wrote:scarlet fez,

how much flexion do you have at your ankles....if there is not enough the foot will abduct [inside the boot to compensate this loads the lateral forefoot and gives the problem....most people with this problem think their boots are too narrow, a well made insert and a heel lift combined with a load of calf stertches prior to departure normally works wonders

Cem I am very interested in your theory as well. I'll try anything. Would it be normal to just get it one foot. What excercises or stretches can I do to help my ankles and calves be more tolerant.

From my previous entry about my surgery I think that as my right foot was not as level it was causing me to not bend my knees symetrically and there by putting unnecessary pressure on my right foot, ankle, calf.
I fore ever live in hope that I can solve this as it will make my skiing so much more pleasurable. Going away twice this winter, solve the proble with my right foot then I will turn my attention to the 'Middle East Crisis'!!

Scarlet Fez great news that you're on the case with the help of your fitter. If his wedge does not resolve the problem, then it may be worth dropping cem a line, and paying him a visit. If you are able to get to MK, he's not too far from there. As I have had 2 operations on one foot, I find his expertise invaluable in getting my repaired foot balanced in ski boots as well as in all my footwear. Painful feet are not fun, and ski boots are not a forgiving environment for tender feet.

Here's a link to cem's stretching exercises pages.

http://www.solutions4feet.com/cp7.php

Please let us know how you get on with your wedge :D

Cem, sorry Ive just realised that you are professional!! :oops:
Not sure if my very crude desciption of my injury and discomfort makes anyb sense!!

it is possible to get tightness in one side, esp if there has been previous trauma and or surgery, the shim under the footbed may work if it is in the correct place and it respects the biomechanics of YOUR foot, all too often i see too much posting under the medial forefoot...this [forefoot Varus posting] is a bit like tequilla...if a little is good more is better :wink: :wink:

I do believe that I have feet that are allergic to ski boots! Was wearing the boots for a couple of hours in the house just to re intoduce my feet to the forthcoming trauma!!! Was alright when I had them on but when I took them off I had a pins and needles sensation to the soles of both feet, but more so to my dam right problem foot.
Going up the dome at MK on friday to get my wife a ski lesson as she has not done it before with any success. Will try the boots for a couple of hours then.
Cem fearing the worst, I live in Ruislip, Middx, A40 so Bicester is not that far.
What sort of money are we talking to have an examination of my feet and boots? I would imagine Ive left it far to late as I travel to Mayrhofen on the 18/12/2008 so I may have to grin and bear it and just drink extra Gluwein

initial assesment of the boot/foot releationship is £30 costs beyond that point really depend on what the out come is and what needs to be done, i can get you in before the 18th so long as you are not hoping for it to be at a weekend, weekday slots are getting tighter by the day, contact dtails are on the website in the link