Help! Skiing/boots are painful?

Question

I just purchased brand new ski boots that were very carefully fitted to me. I haven't skied in two years, so I am a little out of shape, but I don't remember skiing being this painful. I was in agony going down the hill, and then going up in the lift, my feet were throbbing and tingling... Is that normal for a combination of not skiing for two years and new boots?

Answer 1

While there should be a break-in period where your boots will hurt, it should not have caused you that much pain.

You say they fitted them? It doesn't sound like they did a good job. I just had a new pair fitted for me. I was in the boots for almost an hour in the ski shop and the first day I skied in them felt pretty much like they did in the shop.

Did they feel good in the shop? How long were you in them in the shop? Something doesn't sound right. I think you should revisit the ski shop...but better yet, go to a certified boot fitter.

Not to get your hopes down, but if you have some foot issues, this could take a few fittings.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

your new boots will hurt, because they are forming to your feet, and because you have not skied in 2 years your feet are getting used to them again. if it stil hurts after a while , u should get them fitted, i did and it helped alot. also buying good boots helps in the end

Answer 3

if the boot is too fit, of course its gana hurt, it have to be atleast a little loose.

Answer 4

Go back to the shop and explain all of your pain points or areas.  If the boots were properly fit including footbeds and canting and the size and shape are correct, you should be able to ski without severe pain, and be able to walk after a day of skiing.

   I'm in my boots from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon, I can still walk and go dancing after 5.  If the shell size is the wrong size or shape for your foot, have the shop replace them. Sore feet is not necessary, tender yes but that will end after about 30 hours of use. Also use a hair dryer to warm your boots before you put them on.  If you are in a car, put the boots under the heat.  Good turns and good luck.  Jim.

Answer 5

Be wary of how tight you keep your cuffs and only use a single pair of ski socks. I know this can especially happen a lot with women, the cuffs can actually pinch nerves and cut off circulation which from your description seems to be what is happening. You may need a different boot, you may just need to tweak your settings. Some sales reps will try to toss you certain brands but thats not always the best thing. I wear salomon boots only, and not because I like them but because they make the widest boots and I have wide feet. Put your boots on and feel exactly where the pinch points are, the most common are on the sides of your arch meaning they are too narrow (typical of rossignols), or around your calf muscle which means the ankle support might be too high. I could tell you more with more information

Answer 6

New ski boots will take a couple of days of hard skiing to break in.  Every time you ski, the liners get "packed-out" a little bit which means the padding inside the liner compresses, making for a slightly looser fit.  Make sure you take advantage of the heat-moldable liners that most new boots come with, and look into getting custom footbeds made for them.  Also, you can adjust the mount for the buckles, they may be adjusted wrong for the shape of your foot, putting too much pressyre on the arch, heel, or toes.  If none of these work, find a bootfitter that can either stretch or file down hot spots in the boot that are causing you the pain.  Give them a few days first though, the liners will pack out and the botos will probably become more comfortable.  Also, remember that ski botos are designed for performance, not comfort.  If you are looking for comfort, try snowboarding.  The boots are much more forgiving.