What are the best downhill ski boots for flat feet?
I realize ski boots are all made differently and trying them on in a store is crucial but doesnt really help as i tried on 3 pairs, bought the most comfortable pair, skied 3 times with them and HATE them…they hurt my feet tremendously….the associate at the ski shop spent about an hour with me but i’m very disappointed with them and thought maybe a boot was out there with my flat feet issue in mind.
My feet from the ankle all the way to my toes hurt badly; toes are pins have needles and ache…..i’m 5′ 3″ 120lbs intermediate skier…..i have Technica’s now, i’ve tried Delbello’s (i think thats what they were) and i skied all day with no issues i should have written down the boot..
It would be useful to know where your current boots hurt. Also, what kind of boots are they?
You have flat feet, but what about the other attributes of your foot/calf? Is your forefoot narrow, medium or wide? And your heel? Height/volume wise, are your feet are chunky or slender?
Did the salesperson assess this when giving you the 3 pairs to try on?
For flat feet, the issue is the footbed and the support and stability it provides. Custom-moulded footbeds made by a competent technician should help. But this is just one factor in comfortable ski boots.
Wide, chunky feet need a high-volume, wide last like Tecnica, narrow feet and heels need Lange or Head, medium to wide feet are better in Salomon or Atomic, while narrow to medium might find Rossignol a better fit.
And how strong are you? How heavy? What’s your skiing style? These factors should all be assessed by the person fitting your boots in the first place.
As for trying out rental boots, this isn’t a great idea as rental boots are usually pretty tired, the liners will be squished and the footbeds will be just the standard ones supplied by the manufacturer (and no-one should ski on those – they’re hopelessly thin and unsupportive). And there’s a limit to the range of boots for rent – usually shops buy a basic, no-frills model for rental use with just a few alternatives for advanced skiiers. Not a great range to choose from if you’re looking to buy.
So, where do they hurt? And when?
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I like the selection on Ebay. I always check them first.
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