Last year I dropped a lot of money ($400) on a new pair of Lange ski boots. The first day on the slopes with the new boots was certainly no picnic, but that is to be expected with any boot on its' first day or two out on the snow. It's been almost two seasons now and although there is less pain now than there was on my first day out with them, they still cause me a considerable amount of pain. I tried a custom insole, and...no dice. It may haver actually made the pain worse. Now with the boots and the custom insole, I'm out almost $500 and definately cant afford to buy new boots right now. Do you know of anything I can do, any little tricks that might help?
Any suggestions or advise you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
2006-12-23 15:37:07 · 7 answers · asked by Carson 3 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
You tried custom insoles. Have you tried a custom liner?
Probably won't help, but have you tried different sock combinations? One thin layer. One sock liner, with a thin sock over top. Try barefoot even.
Is there a pressure point somewhere? Maybe an errant piece of boot shell applying pressure on your foot. Maybe something you could file down?
Sometimes it just isn't meant to be. Sell them at a ski swap when you can afford it, and purchase a new pair. I recommend Salomon. I have had really good luck with their boots. I try to walk around in the ski boots (with my ski socks on) for a good 30 minutes in the ski shop before I purchase them. The boot is the most important, you definitely want to get it right!
I can say this...if they are causing pain, money or not, get rid of them. Life is too short to ski in ill-fitting boots.
2006-12-23 17:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've worn Lange boots (various models) for over 10 years and rarely, if ever, had any problems. However, they should be fitted properly at a specialty ski shop when you buy them. Just trying them on quickly for size is NOT the way to go! You need to walk in them for 15-20 minutes so proper adjustments can be made Before you get to the ski slopes. Go to a specialty ski shop and have them adjust your boots with some shims or the cants on the boots. Buying ski boots on sale is OK, but unless you are then "fitted" at a good knowledgeable ski shop you're asking for trouble as soon as you hit the slopes!
2006-12-24 10:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
painful feet suck! sorry that's happening too you, definately isn't a fun way to ski...
I own a pair a pair of Lange boots to- and I love them. But when I tried them at the shop, the salesperson said some people either love Lange boots...of hate them....
So when you go get your new pair of boots, try them on for a while in the store, then take them homw, and where them for a couple hours in your house!! Serious...it will scare pets clunking around in them, but you got to be sure.
Good luck!
2006-12-25 11:10:13 · answer #3 · answered by Olwen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many of the previous answers hit the nail on the head. It's not worth the money you spend on your lift ticket if your feet are killing you. I usually wear the thinnest socks possible--- most of what you find in my ski drawer are not even ski socks, they are super light sweat-wicking materials that I buy a lot of whenever I find them cheap. (I have a friend who gets me fantastic UnderArmor for 2 bucks a pair.) On race days, when I need my boots as tight as possible, I ski in nylons, like you can buy in the womens section of WalMart.
If changing your socks doesn't work, seriously find a ski swap or sell them on eBay and get yourself some well-fitting boots! I've skiied on Nordicas my whole life, and I love them.
2006-12-24 11:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by SkiBabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The apartment ones would be a sprint uncomfortable as they are not stable high quality. i admire MY SKI BOOTS! they are great ones, have an attractive plush padding all around, and so forth. even regardless of the indisputable fact that, with worse high quality ones, there is not any longer as lots help, so the particularly troublesome area of the boot can dig into your ft. you will desire to verify the straps/clasps are on wisely. verify that it is not unfastened sufficient so which you may have the skill to deliver it up with one easy swipe. Tighten it so as that it particularly is one below the point which you will desire to truly push to deliver it down. additionally, verify your socks are precise and that your long johns are not bunched up in them because of the fact ought to definitely bruise your shin precise slightly. ;)
2016-12-15 07:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by zell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look. just cough up the 80 bucks and go get them profesionally fit. people are tired of hearing you whine. just go get them fit and be happy with the awesome boots you bought.
2006-12-24 07:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take them back to the shop where you bought them. Tell them to fix it. Any reputable shop will.
2006-12-23 19:36:31 · answer #7 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋