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Surefoot custom liners
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amberula4
Certified Ski Diva
I was having really bad problems with my arches last season. So I didn't end up getting the custom surefoot liners. But I got something from REI called SOLE. They heat up like surefoot liners, but are a little cheaper. With the SOLE liners you heat them up in your oven at home and mold them yourself. So far they are working great!!! No pain. I will never got back to the original ski boot liners again.
Slidergirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I had to go to custom boot liners this year due to the major difference in my ankle from an injury last year. I got mine at Surefoot here in Park City. I love 'em. I had the custom footbeds added to them. I paid a pretty penny for them, but I'll never go back to standard boots, even with my custom footbeds.
If you don't want to spend the money on the whole liner, try a pair of custom footbeds first. They may make a big enough difference that you can ski in your existing boots with them.
If you don't want to spend the money on the whole liner, try a pair of custom footbeds first. They may make a big enough difference that you can ski in your existing boots with them.
Slidergirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Are you sure it was an entire liner and not just footbeds? Big difference between them. A liner is the entire innerboot, from the tip of your toes to the calves. I think SOLE only makes footbeds.
I have a surefoot footbed already and have been contemplating the liner. I was able to transfer the orthotic to my new boots which was lucky since the size of boot went up. Now I've been having to crank down on the buckles so much that i've been in crazy pain. Last week I added heel lifts and had the shell on one boot blown out a bit. It helped a lot, and now I'm seeking perfection! I imagine the injected liner is the best form fit you can get, but was curious how the heat molded liners do.
PowDiva85
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
so this is what i have been told, never used any of the liners but this is what my boss says...
surefit liners are great because they extend the life of the boot since it doesnt pack out and will stiffen up the boot and so if you ski 100 days a year they are great but they are hell for your first 20 days of break in. also they get one shot to do it and if they screw it up then you're stuck with in (in his case they didnt get enough foam behind one heel and so it slips around now)
intuition are supposed to be super warm and im contemplating get myself a pair, had good reviews from customers and you can heat mold them over and over if you need to adjust but not as stiff as the others
zipfits land somewhere in the middle, they take a perfect mold of your foot and are about as supportive as the surefoot without being a permanent commitment. they are really hard to get on and off though, your boots need to be really warm for you to get in and out.
surefit liners are great because they extend the life of the boot since it doesnt pack out and will stiffen up the boot and so if you ski 100 days a year they are great but they are hell for your first 20 days of break in. also they get one shot to do it and if they screw it up then you're stuck with in (in his case they didnt get enough foam behind one heel and so it slips around now)
intuition are supposed to be super warm and im contemplating get myself a pair, had good reviews from customers and you can heat mold them over and over if you need to adjust but not as stiff as the others
zipfits land somewhere in the middle, they take a perfect mold of your foot and are about as supportive as the surefoot without being a permanent commitment. they are really hard to get on and off though, your boots need to be really warm for you to get in and out.
Slidergirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Are you sure your boss has Surefoot custom liners? Surefoot has a 100% lifetime guarantee. If they aren't right, they will work until they are. My guys at the Park City Surefoot told me to keep on coming if, if I need to, and they will fix any issues I have with my boots for free.
vanhoskier
Angel Diva
Surefoot is totally worth it. I had the custom injected liners made with a new shell last year. I have a narrow foot with a super-narrow heel that even the narrowest stock Langes couldn't fit. Now, with my Surefoot liners and Lange shells, I have a perfect-fitting boot....and I have them buckled as loose as they go.
