New narrow boot: How to put on?!

[liquidfeet]

Repeating what I probably posted upthread: Use a hairdryer to warm the plastic flaps. They get soft and bendy when warm. I keep my hairdryer in my bootbag, and boot up near a wall outlet. I can't get my boots on otherwise. Feet simply will NOT go in. I've done this for years. Back when I was last teaching I was one of three instructors in the locker room using a hairdryer to get boots on and off.

 

[hennessk]

I had trouble getting my new boots on and the boot fitter recommended a “boot horn” — like a shoehorn for skiboots — it’s about $10 on Amazon. I have not had occasion to try it yet but it looks promising.

I've now used it a few times and it helps. Spraying silicon instead the boot also seems to help.

 

[Maine Divaaaaa]

I'm a new skier and got a pair of Atomic Hawx Ultra in size 24.5 (I usually wear 7.5-8 in street shoes). While my feet feel snug without pain, I have a super difficult time putting them on! I literally need a second person to pry open the boot so I can twist my foot in.

Besides the Ski Boot Horn I read on other threads, what other advice is there to get these stiff and narrow boots on (be myself!)?

Ok so I have plug boots which are a little different so NO GUARENTEES that this will work but this I what I do. I take the liners out, lace those up, and literally rip the shell open and my foor slides right in! I'd say worth a shot

 

[skinnyfootskis]

I just saw this!!!!

Shuvvie - Ski Boot opening tool - Explainer #skiboots #skiing #skiequipment

The Shuvvie is the easy way to put ski boots on in the morning. We all know the worst part of your ski day is the fight to get your boots on. The Shuvvie mak...

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[liquidfeet]

^^Brilliant! But it here:

Shuvvie - Ski Boot Opening Tool

Meet the Shuvvie! This tool makes getting your ski boots on so easy! It works by being your ultimate leverage in opening the overlap of the lower shell to allow you to step into your boots unhindered. Simply slide the boot opening tool down between your boot cuff and liner until the groove...

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