Re: Boots for flat feet, low instep
- From: Buckaroo <No Address>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:27:49 -0500
I tried on 2 Langes, 3 Nordicas, 2 Tecnicas, 4 Salomons, and a Head. I really have a 10.5 C foot, and had a custom orthotic made after plenty of measuring ....
Buckaroo
On 2008-01-12 23:47:48 -0500, Dan <dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> said:
On 1/11/08 9:10 PM, Buckaroo wrote:Perhaps you can help ....
I evidently have a very low instep, flat and narrow feet. I'm looking for a not-quite racing boot - I'm a former high school and college racer and have been skiing my whole life - I consider myself an expert skier, but I'm getting older and want a little more comfort that I have in my Tecnica TNS boots that I've had for about 15-20 years or so.
I've been to a couple of boot fitters (MasterFit U folks and others) and tried on a number of stock models to get started with modifications. The boot that was the most comfortable was the Salomon Falcon 10 - well regarded by the magazines, and I skied the old Salomon rear entry boots before my Tecnica's. The best thing about the old Salomons was the cable system that could lock your heel in. They were really uncomfortable, but nothing fit me better at the time.
At this point, I've been professionally fit (in a 27.5), and skied about 5 days in the new boots. Seems like they are too large already - my ski tips can shake several inches without any pressure applied to the boot unless I crank them down and cut off my circulation. Then I have the control I want, but I'm pretty uncomfortable. Back to square one ...
Questions:
1. Should I get the same boot, smaller size? I tried on a 26.5 in the past and my toes were initially crunched at the end. That said, in the 27.5, my toes barely touch the ends when standing, and come away with plenty of room when in a turn.
2. Should I get a wider boot and crank them down more? I've noticed that cranking down the Falcon make the boot narrower, as well as decreasing some of the room over the instep. That can hurt. Should I go wider (100mm last instead of 98mm) and be a little more comfortable when tightening?
3. Should I just add padding? Tongue pads, insoles under the custom inner sole can take up some room.
Any help/advice appreciated!
Buckaroo
How many boots did you try on? When I bought my last pair I tried 15 models to find the best fit. Thankfully my foot is not problematic that much besides a high arch. Just like shoes if the the boot is uncomfortable right away move on. Adding padding is not going to help for major needs as the foot needs to be guaranteed stable. Also, now that you're older, your feet might complain more so if you can consult with a podiatrist who is a skier then go that way to get a custom liner.
For DYI: see http://www.skinetsports.com/html/askclaudeMain.html#bootNarrow
"Have a really narrow foot?
Not all, but most boot manufacturers consider the average American woman’s foot to be a "B" width and man’s a "D" width. One of the most difficult issues to address is the foot with a low instep and arch coupled with a narrow foot. Women "A" and Men "B" or less. The best solution is to find the closest fitting shell possible, replace the stock liner with a foam or silicone liner and an aggressive footbed or orthotic."
Good luck!
Dan
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