Heatherlea
Diva in Training
Hello Divas!
I hit the slopes with a new pair of ski boots (Salomon S/Pro 80) in November 2020 and right out of the box they were great and even a little snug. However, after 3 months of skiing an average of 1-2 times per week for about 3-4 hrs on groomers my right boot (left is not a problem) is feeling sloppy.
The worst part is the fatigue/burning on the top of my foot at the point of flex. I know the buckle is too tight at that point but the alternative is a boot that is too loose and of course either way my heel still lifts. I have tried every configuration of buckles and sock thickness and/or thinness. I even went to a local ski shop and they added an insert under the shell which helped the first couple of trips but the pain and fatigue became progressively worse until today (about two weeks later) when on my first run, my right foot was burning while going up the ski lift and my leg was burnt out within an hour.
I am starting to wonder if my right boot is just too soft or too big now... but so quickly????
The left boot feels good but I could see a slightly stiffer boot working too.
Unfortunately, SoCal is just not a big ski area and the few shops that are here will sell you the equipment but you are on your own when it comes to the fine tuning.
Any advice from the Diva community on this topic is greatly appreciated!
I hit the slopes with a new pair of ski boots (Salomon S/Pro 80) in November 2020 and right out of the box they were great and even a little snug. However, after 3 months of skiing an average of 1-2 times per week for about 3-4 hrs on groomers my right boot (left is not a problem) is feeling sloppy.
The worst part is the fatigue/burning on the top of my foot at the point of flex. I know the buckle is too tight at that point but the alternative is a boot that is too loose and of course either way my heel still lifts. I have tried every configuration of buckles and sock thickness and/or thinness. I even went to a local ski shop and they added an insert under the shell which helped the first couple of trips but the pain and fatigue became progressively worse until today (about two weeks later) when on my first run, my right foot was burning while going up the ski lift and my leg was burnt out within an hour.
I am starting to wonder if my right boot is just too soft or too big now... but so quickly????
The left boot feels good but I could see a slightly stiffer boot working too.
Unfortunately, SoCal is just not a big ski area and the few shops that are here will sell you the equipment but you are on your own when it comes to the fine tuning.
Any advice from the Diva community on this topic is greatly appreciated!