My ski boots hurt?

Question

I brought some second hand ski boots cause i could not afford new ones! When i went skiing after a couple of hours my toes started to become really sore, so i took the boot of wriggled them about for about 5 minutes and they were fine! But when i went skiing again i had to take them off and wriggle my toes around a bit after about 2-3 runs! I don't wont to be doing this all the time so what can i do?

Are they to tight?

Is it cutting of the blood circulation to my toes?

thanks

Answer 1

It is possible that your boots are too big! When that happens your foot can slide forward and back in the boot as you lean your weight forward and back. Then, when your foot slides forward your toes can get scrunched against the front of the boot. Really your foot should not be able to move in the boot to any appreciable amount. Most skiers ski in a boot one size too BIG for them.

The only way to check this is go to a reputable ski boot fitter and get them to ckeck the size of your foot to your boot. If it turns out to be the proper match, boots can be moulded using heat to match the shape of your foot better, avoiding pressure points.

Another thing which might help are moulded footbeds (such as "conformable") which insert into the boot liner and support the shape of your foot better.

Answer 2

Your toes could be sore because they are cold, try buying foot warmers or buying another pair of thin socks and putting them under your ski socks.

Or you boots are too small and they are 'cushing' your toes, if the problem continues then i would go to a ski shop and rent out skis just for the rest of the holiday,just make sure to bring your skis!

Make sure you have the correct size and type of boots, you have women and mens boots which have different shapes (not just cosmetics), even though this should not effect your feet to much.

Answer 3

get them fitted

Answer 4

Hopefully, I can help you with this one. I've been an expert skier for over 35 yrs. & I've had my share of sore boots & feet.

There's quite a few things you have to consider. First off, your feet maybe out of shape. Sometimes my boots have hurt from the very beginning. You should learn to exercise your feet so they won't get sore from being out of shape.

Also, it sounds like your boots fit right unless it takes some time to get sore because they are just a little bit small. If they feel tight, you can try wearing a thin sock unless your feet get cold. I would suggest buying your ski socks at a ski shop since they have perfect socks just for skiing & they can make a big difference.

Another important factor is to know that your feet will change a lot over the course of one day skiing. I adjust & re-adjust my boots quite a fe times each day. Most of the time you should be albe to adjust your boots after a few runs. Your feet will feet different from when you first put them on & then they will fit different after a few runs since you've warmed up & broken them in.

Remember, that your boots have quite a few adjustments. You should have about four different places to adjust your boots. Two on your in-step area & two more up around the ankle. Adjusting these areas can make your boot quite large or quite small, depending on your foot size.

Your problem is the toe area; so you must have that adjustment nearest your toes {the adjustment at the front of your boot} to be as loose as possible. This will give you a lot more room around the toes. Keep as loose as possible all the time.

Finally, when you put your boots on; make sure that you sit down & push on the heel a few times. Bang the heel of the boot a few times with the toes sticking up in the air. This will cause your feet to come as far back in the boot as possible & keep your toes from hitting the front of your boot.

This should solve the problem or your boots are too small & you need to buy a another pair. Sore feet won't do it if you want to ski.

One other thing is to keep all your clothing out of your boots so they don't affect the way your boots fit around your ankles & feet. Having clothes, like your pants, in your boots will make you boots much tighter. GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 5

yes feet swell in the cold you need a larger size

Answer 6

I see a lot of good answers here already, I have the same problem almost all my life!!! but NEVER wear more than one pair of socks!! Wear only one pair of ski socks and if it's too cold, toe warmer will help you.

Answer 7

yeah they're too tight, and they might have been fitted custom to the previous owners feet. best bet is to take them to a good ski shop that specializes in boots, and see what they can do for ya.

Answer 8

Yes. You will find your toes becoming very cold, either try and put alot of thick socks on or return them.

Answer 9

Some things to consider:

- never buy used boots.  If you can't afford boots, rent.  When you can afford it take your time and do your research.  And buy last years model.  The technology does not change much year to year, but the price to be current does.

- in both cases get them fit by an expert.  Boot fitting is a science.  If renting ask around until you find someone with boot fitting background.  Don't have ski boots fit by a snow boarding youth.

- use thin socks (not thick, that comment above is plain wrong) you get a better contact with the foot.

- take off your boots at lunch and unbuckle them at the bottome of every run (at least the bottom 2 buckles).  The foot pain is likely due to lack of blood in the toes (baring something clearly rubbing on them) and letting the blood back in more often will help.

- lastly... ...ski boots are not designed to not hurt.  I've skied for 36 years and every pair I have ever owned hurt at least some of the time.  Feet are ugly and bony and not designed to be clamped in plastic shells.  Unless you are doing damage consider it part of the experience.  Think how much fun it is to take them off at the end of the day.  Aaaaaahhhhh!!!

Answer 10

they could either be getting cold because of water from the snow getting in at by the toe & freezing (there is a slit in the boot near the toe which is the end of the tongue) - i get this, it's h**l.

Or, they are too tight or just don't fit width ways cutting off blood circulation & cramping.

Answer 11

The boots may be the wrong shape for your foot, also they may be the wrong size.  To check for length, put the boot on and kick your heel hard several times, then buckle the toe buckles and then the power strap. At this point you should be able to just touch your toes to the end of the boot. If this is not what happens, the boot is the wrong length.  You should also add foot beds and may need to cant your boots for best performance.

   You may be sliding forward in your boots and hitting the end with your toes, or they may be just a .5 size too small, which can be torture.

Go to a ski shop and window shop several pairs to get your right size and shape for your foot. If they are what you bought, great, it's a minor adjustment, if not try to find another pair of boots that are the right ones for you.

Proper boot fitting is a time consuming process, that involves expertise and patience.