daniwrites
Certified Ski Diva
Hi Divas - seeking some advice / perspective.
I got back into skiing 3 seasons ago after a several year hiatus, and got fitted for boots at Surefoot. Had the Nordica Speedmachine with 85 flex and had them adjusted a few times to help with ankle pain. They were fine for a season or so but quickly became much too soft for me and my style. Additionally, my heel didn’t stay in place so I constantly found myself pushing my heel back as I skied and tightening buckles as much as possible to try to keep the foot in place. I have a foot that’s not technically flat but becomes so as I stand, with skinny ankles and heels.
I recently (March 3rd) went to a master bootfitter who comes highly recommended, and was fitted. After trying a few boots, we settled on the Lange RX 110. He trimmed the surefoot foot insole I had and adjusted it a bit with more material. The next day was a rare powder day in VT, and I experienced pain while skiing. Ankles, toes way too jammed, pressure on the heel, etc. I thought maybe because of the conditions and not being as proficient in powder, that’s why I was in more pain than usual. I wanted to cry at times with how much pain I felt, and had to constantly take breaks. Even walking around hurt.
Went back to bootfitter and got some adjustments. I then skied the next day, and while the boots felt way better than the day prior, I was still experiencing a bit of pain. Went again and got more adjustments. He adjusted ankle pockets on the shell, gave me more room my the big toe, stretched the liner, and did some more fixes to my surefoot insole. They felt great in the shop and kept them on a bit of time there.
I just skied again yesterday, and I’m still experiencing pain in spots. The Ankles, my little toes, and the shins most noticeably. I don’t think it’s shin bang as the boots are pretty tight around the shin, but I feel very tender and sore on the side of my shins (not head on), and super tender by the tendons of the inner ankles. I still feel heel pressure on both feet especially the right. I was able to ski 15 runs yesterday but, I stopped before I wanted to due to the discomfort in my feet. I’ve also been so sore in both feet, which I really wasn’t experiencing with my other boots.
I have a trip planned out west soon and plan on skiing for 7 days which I’ve done successfully last season and the season prior with no issues. I’d be devastated if I had to take days off due to foot pain.
I am going to go again for adjustments next week, but could it be possible these are not the right boots? I know they still need to be broken in as well, but when would you make the call that the boots aren’t the right fit for your foot? Have any of you had a similar experience? Wondering if he would even fit me with new boots if that’s the case.
Thank you if you’ve read this far!
I got back into skiing 3 seasons ago after a several year hiatus, and got fitted for boots at Surefoot. Had the Nordica Speedmachine with 85 flex and had them adjusted a few times to help with ankle pain. They were fine for a season or so but quickly became much too soft for me and my style. Additionally, my heel didn’t stay in place so I constantly found myself pushing my heel back as I skied and tightening buckles as much as possible to try to keep the foot in place. I have a foot that’s not technically flat but becomes so as I stand, with skinny ankles and heels.
I recently (March 3rd) went to a master bootfitter who comes highly recommended, and was fitted. After trying a few boots, we settled on the Lange RX 110. He trimmed the surefoot foot insole I had and adjusted it a bit with more material. The next day was a rare powder day in VT, and I experienced pain while skiing. Ankles, toes way too jammed, pressure on the heel, etc. I thought maybe because of the conditions and not being as proficient in powder, that’s why I was in more pain than usual. I wanted to cry at times with how much pain I felt, and had to constantly take breaks. Even walking around hurt.
Went back to bootfitter and got some adjustments. I then skied the next day, and while the boots felt way better than the day prior, I was still experiencing a bit of pain. Went again and got more adjustments. He adjusted ankle pockets on the shell, gave me more room my the big toe, stretched the liner, and did some more fixes to my surefoot insole. They felt great in the shop and kept them on a bit of time there.
I just skied again yesterday, and I’m still experiencing pain in spots. The Ankles, my little toes, and the shins most noticeably. I don’t think it’s shin bang as the boots are pretty tight around the shin, but I feel very tender and sore on the side of my shins (not head on), and super tender by the tendons of the inner ankles. I still feel heel pressure on both feet especially the right. I was able to ski 15 runs yesterday but, I stopped before I wanted to due to the discomfort in my feet. I’ve also been so sore in both feet, which I really wasn’t experiencing with my other boots.
I have a trip planned out west soon and plan on skiing for 7 days which I’ve done successfully last season and the season prior with no issues. I’d be devastated if I had to take days off due to foot pain.
I am going to go again for adjustments next week, but could it be possible these are not the right boots? I know they still need to be broken in as well, but when would you make the call that the boots aren’t the right fit for your foot? Have any of you had a similar experience? Wondering if he would even fit me with new boots if that’s the case.
Thank you if you’ve read this far!