I have very 'odd' feet. If I'm correct the Salomon Instinct 9 has a custom shell which I'm beginning to think is what I need. The blurb describes them as boots for expert/pro neither of which am I.
Has anyone got any advice or opinions on these boots?
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what's wrong with your toe? I thought it was your man that had the toe problem :?
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Started by Snowb4ndit in Ski Chatter 08-Feb-2009 - 14 Replies
Snowb4ndit posted Feb-2009
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Tony_H
reply to 'Salomon instinct 9' posted Feb-2009
I tried on the Falcons, which have the custom shell, and they were the most uncomfortable boots I have ever worn. I ended up going for the Impact 8's which have custom liners and have bedded in very nicely after a hard weeks skiing.
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Snowb4ndit
reply to 'Salomon instinct 9' posted Feb-2009
But aren't they supposed to do all sorts of things to them to mould them to your feet. Resulting in upmost comfort?
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Tony_H
reply to 'Salomon instinct 9' posted Feb-2009
Theres only so much they can do. They were so uncomfortable to begin with it wasnt worth carrying on. The assistant in the shop said a lot of people said the same thing when trying them on, and they will only do the heating up of the shells when you commit to buying, which there was no way I was going to do when it felt like someone was stabbing me in the ankle with a screw driver.
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Snowb4ndit
reply to 'Salomon instinct 9' posted Feb-2009
I haven't tried them on yet, but will bare that in mind. I have just had an alteration done to my current boots but am unable to try them on yet...got to wait for toe to heal first. Might not need to bother with new ones if they're ok. :-)
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Tony_H
reply to 'Salomon instinct 9' posted Feb-2009
That will save you a few quid. I had to spend £230 in January that I hadnt budgeted for on new boots :(
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Caron-a
reply to 'Salomon instinct 9' posted Feb-2009
snowb4ndit wrote:but am unable to try them on yet...got to wait for toe to heal first
what's wrong with your toe? I thought it was your man that had the toe problem :?
Snowb4ndit
reply to 'Salomon instinct 9' posted Feb-2009
Turned out he only had a bruise! :roll:
I stupidly (but you will understand) continued to ski all week despite a very sore corn on my little toe getting worse as the week went on. Used a corn plaster when I got home...it continued to get worse. Eventually phoned a chiropodist last Tuesday (snow day and no school day) and they were very concerned. The corn had developed into an ulcer! Now I have to have a strange bag on my foot and have to keep it dry (bath only with leg hanging over the side). No pressure allowed therefore no closed in shoes and a new dressing everyday. Have been wearing pink fluffy slipper socks to work!!! :oops:
I stupidly (but you will understand) continued to ski all week despite a very sore corn on my little toe getting worse as the week went on. Used a corn plaster when I got home...it continued to get worse. Eventually phoned a chiropodist last Tuesday (snow day and no school day) and they were very concerned. The corn had developed into an ulcer! Now I have to have a strange bag on my foot and have to keep it dry (bath only with leg hanging over the side). No pressure allowed therefore no closed in shoes and a new dressing everyday. Have been wearing pink fluffy slipper socks to work!!! :oops:
Take Life With A Pinch Of Salt... A Wedge Of Lime, & A Shot Of Tequila :-)
Topic last updated on 12-February-2009 at 00:45