Loss of blood flow in ski boot?

Question

The past couple of times that i have gone skiing i have been getting this problem with my boots. I do them up and about 2 hours later my toes start stinging with incredible pain. I loosen up the boots and the pain is gone. I don't want to have my boots all that loose because i don't feel in control then. Any ideas of how to fix this problem?

Answer 1

What kind of boots are you wearing?  If they are the rear entry kind, upgrade to the front entry because they have more places to adjust.  I had the same problem when we went skiing a couple of weeks ago.  I told the rental guys exactly what was going on and they got me the different kind of boot.  It was so much better.

Answer 2

That happens to me.  Open the buckles before you get on the lift and close them when you get to the top. You might have to do that every time.  I do, but my boots are still pretty new.

Answer 3

TOO TIGHT!!!!

Answer 4

i have this problem at the moment! im guessing from the answers above that i need to loosen them!

Answer 5

Dude, switch out your liners!  It sounds as if you are severely compromising your circulation, which can only cause major problems later on.

I love my Rossignol boots (nice, stiff racing boots), but had the same kind of problem.  I got some Salomon liners, and have been very comfortable ever since.

Answer 6

Take your boots and yourself to a top boot fitter. Have him check you for alignment issues, canting and ramping of your binding/ ski package.  The boot does not fit you correctly for your ability. I wore a size that was too small for years, I couldn't walk after a day of skiing, much less go dancing. When I was fit in the correct size and shape for my foot, added foot beds, the problem was fixed.

The foot bed will place your foot in a secure position without excessive pressure on the foot. New liners may be needed, but listen to the fitter. It's his job to know and to help fix the problem.

Answer 7

I had the same, it could be that you have a collapsed* fore foot.

it can help to put a little sole under your heel. a cm will do maybe a little bit more, it helped me a lot no pains and stinging anymore.

in the better ski/outdoor shops you can buy all kinds of soles.

* not sure it is the correct medical term in English, hope you understand what I mean.