Ski boot problem?

Question

Hi

I bought some ski boots from Head Ladies. I am a novice skier. The guy in the shop recommended these to me as I have wide feet. When I took them to the slopes I felt they were so heavy and I couldn't turn my skis cos of the weight. I had to swap back to rentals for the rest of the day. Plus it was also tight around my calves and felt like my circulation was cut off. Is it possible that ski boots can be too heavy? These boots weigh 4 lbs each. When I went back to rentals I skied well. Pls let me know if weight of boots can affect performance as I want to have a good excuse to return them back to the store.

Answer 1

Yes weight of the boot can effect performance, but that is usually because you are picking a ski off of the snow to make a turn rather than steering and carving each turn.   If your boots fit correctly, you should not have problems around your calves.  Your boots may need to be cut down around your leg.  The boots I wear are cut down about 1" to accommodate the size of my calf.  My circulation is not effected while I ski. I am also able to walk after a day of skiing.

  If your boots do not fit right you will not be able to ski properly.

Answer 2

The first few days in a new boot can be rough, but you will eventually "pack out" the liners and they will feel better.  Rental boots are constructed of a cheaper, lighter plastic.  Your higher end boots will feel a bit heavier, but you will get used to it.  

You probably wont be able to return the boots.  Once you ski with them, they are pretty much yours.  You could try to sell them on Ebay though.

Answer 3

yes they can affect it. My boots feel that as if they cut off circulation, but that is because the style of the boot isn't good for my feet, most boots need to be broken in though. you are used to rentals thats why they were so comfy. plus ski boots are not supposed to be comfy(sorry,it sux I know)

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the guy at the store knows what he's doing, but I would go back just to make sure. youmay need a heel lift(I have one and it worked wonders for my boots comfort factor)

Answer 4

If you have moved to a top entry boot from a rear entry boot (rentals) the boots will have a different fit...for sure.

Did they fit your new boots for you in the ski shop before you left?

No offense, but you shouldn't have left the ski store without having the boots fitting well.

Also, your boots will feel different while you ski because you are exerting forces on the skis that you are not while you are trying them on. Likewise, new boots take some time to break in. It will take a few days to get the liners packed out and the fit of the boot will change throughout the day as well.

Go to a bootfitter who knows what the h**l they are doing as well.