Flat feet, big ankle

I am going skiing in a couple of weeks, and went today to have a run-out on a dry slope, and was in agony for the whole hour.

My right foot, which has markedly less arch than my left, (none in fact) was hurting at the inside ankle. It is very pronounced, and was being pressed upon by the boot, so my concern is now - am I going to get a comfortable boot whilst out there, with the hire people?

Has anybody been in a similar position, and what is the general advice?

Cancel your trip and go to Sharm El Sheik instead )

You'd give in that easily would you, Tony? :roll:

I have hideously flat feet and my hired ski boots always hurt a lot on the inside ankle! The more I ski, the more it hurts! If I bought my own boots hopefully I could address this problem somewhat. It has been suggested on here that I get some insoles, but that puts extra pressure on my hips! Lose lose situation. All I will say is that the pain has never stopped me from skiing and in fact most of the time I don't even notice it. Don't worry- you'll be fine!

My wife has just had similar problem with her new boots! 'Sued' answered for me but I'd add - leave the bindings undone till your ready to ski and then only tighten the foot part of your boot to the minimum, your boot/feet will warm up slowly and you shouldn't get cramp. Allow at least 3 hours to buy your boots! If your putting your boots in a boot warmer take your bespoke insoles out otherwise you may find them a little flat!

Good luck :D

Huard wrote:My wife has just had similar problem with her new boots! 'Sued' answered for me but I'd add - leave the bindings undone till your ready to ski and then only tighten the foot part of your boot to the minimum, your boot/feet will warm up slowly and you shouldn't get cramp. Allow at least 3 hours to buy your boots! If your putting your boots in a boot warmer take your bespoke insoles out otherwise you may find them a little flat!

Good luck :D

Huard- do you mean leaving the leg bindings as loose as you can too? I really tried experimenting with the bindings this year as it is such a pain. Literally! Too tight and it makes skiing very uncomfortable. Too loose left me with massive blisters on my shins. Now why can't they make ski boots more comfortable like boarding boots? There is a market there I am sure!

sued wrote:I have hideously flat feet and my hired ski boots always hurt a lot on the inside ankle! The more I ski, the more it hurts! If I bought my own boots hopefully I could address this problem somewhat. It has been suggested on here that I get some insoles, but that puts extra pressure on my hips! Lose lose situation. All I will say is that the pain has never stopped me from skiing and in fact most of the time I don't even notice it. Don't worry- you'll be fine!

Thanks for the encouragement sued.

I have insoles (not custom-made) which I wear with my everyday shoes, and I am going back to the dry slope again Thursday night, so I'll take them with me and see if they make a difference. I am however, trying to think of a way I can pad up around my ankle to try and avoid the situation.

Huard wrote:My wife has just had similar problem with her new boots! 'Sued' answered for me but I'd add - leave the bindings undone till your ready to ski and then only tighten the foot part of your boot to the minimum, your boot/feet will warm up slowly and you shouldn't get cramp. Allow at least 3 hours to buy your boots! If your putting your boots in a boot warmer take your bespoke insoles out otherwise you may find them a little flat!

Good luck :D

Thanks huard. It's encouraging to learn that others have a similar problem, and that they have been able to surmount it. I will not however, be buying boots for some time, since this is my first time (well just as good as), so I am dependent on the hire place out there having something which will suit.