Broken boots?

[alaski]

I'm skiing on 4-buckle A/T boots this year. They have a one piece tongue, and I noticed today that the tongues on both boots are cracked! On this model of boot, the tongue is part of what makes the boot stiff. I'm really bummed - these were brand new boots this year! I know I'm hard on boots, and I ski a lot, but it seems they should have held up better.

What do you divas think - call the manufacturer and ask for new tongue pieces or just chalk it up to normal wear and tear? How long do you expect boots to last?

 

[SueNJ]

Definitely call the manufacturer--they may be aware of a defect in the tongues, and at any rate, should send you replacements. Less than a year is way too short a period of time for boots to deteriorate in that way. How frustrating for you! :(