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Hi All

 

Just wondering if anyone knew of some good boots to try on considering I have a high instep?? I haven't cared about my booth to much because I don't do enough consecutive days to really feel the pain.. but now I am headed to JP for just over 2 months I have decided to get some decent boots

 

and on another note... hooray for some snow in Naeba!!! biggrin

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It will be hard to buy boots specifically for your instep. A more viable solution would be to buy some new boots, and then get see a specialist to make you the correct liner insert that you require for your instep.

 

When buying board boots, here is a golden rule:

 

Take the inner liner out, put you foot in the outer portion of the boot. If you can fit more than two fingers between your heel and the boot, the boot will be too big - even if it feels comfy with the liner in. This is because with prolonged wear, the liner will expand into the outer boot, and the fit will cease to be sufficient. This will result in heel lift, bad performance, and wasted money.

 

Hope this helps.

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i think if you can fit 2 fingers into your boot you would know already that it's too big for you!!!!

when you try boots on in the store they should be tight, without any pressure points. If they're a bit too tight then it's perfect (if they're leather, not hard gum) since the leather will pack out after 10 days of riding. This year burton boots have a large toe box which helps. they also have shrinkage tech which lets you downsize. ie I was a 10.5 but with the large toe box, this year I can squeeze into a 10, and with the shrinkage tech is has a size 9 imprint. This means I can now go to a size m binding, and have more stance options on boards with a narrow waist. Oh yeah i have the burton Ion.

 

I have a high instep too, and high arches. I use a custom made insole (worth $200), but superfeet ($30) work well too. you might need to get a size bigger to accomodate your feet and trim the toe bit...but find someone knowledgeable in a store to help you out.

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I had loads of problems with my feet last season, as i used to when playing football, high arches.

 

I've recently had some custom footbeds made in TSA, UK, used them indoors at MK, and i imediately felt how much more support i got from them.

 

I reckon they will be spot on for this season.

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i think if you can fit 2 fingers into your boot you would know already that it's too big for you!!!!

 

 

I think you mis-understand me. Remove the liner. Put the outer part of the boot on. Now measure the gap. If you can fit more than two fingers between your heel and the inside of the outer part of the boot - regardless of how comfy/tight the boot might feel with the inner liner in, the boot liner will expand and your boots will become too big.

 

This information was provided to me by an instructor in Canada that has been riding since 1988, and has ridden with one of - if not the greatest - boarder ever, the now late Craig Kelly.

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wow, I'm impressed.

but seriously who has time to pull out the liners of every boot you try on in the store? Burton liners are difficult to pull out. Why not just get sized properly? ie put your foot on one of those mondo measuring devices. sounds easier to me.

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Definitely, get some Superfeet, well worth the money, and make a huge difference for foot fatigue, as well as stability. Beyond that, just keep trying on till something feels really good. From personal experience, I got a good fit with most of the mid to higher end Flow boots.

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