Skiierwithcurves
Diva in Training
Trying to buy new ski boots and having a rough time feeling confident. I’m 30 and this is my first time really being able to spend on a good pair of skis and boots to use for the next couple decades. I spent a couple hours at ski shops with male salesmen that made me feel crazy for wanting a comfortable boot. Ended up buying what one of them had me try on in the store (Salomon S/pro 90s) but it is so painful at home. I know I can get it custom fitted in an oven but it feels risky if the boot is so painful. So I want to know - is it really that crazy to just size up? My current boots are a 25.5 (a used old pair I bought in college). I have toe room in them and yes my feet can slide forward sometimes. The salemen wouldn’t even let me try on a 25 and said I have to go with 24. I just moved to a ski town so I don’t want to limit myself by opting for comfy over what is “right,” but I’m never going to be an Olympic skier, I just want to get good enough to join the local beer league! Looking for advice and maybe some validation that male salesman can have overly rigid opinions.