Whenever I ski the bottom of my feet hurt, what should I do?

Question

I have a second home in a ski resort so I'm going to be skiing a lot. Last year I went and got my own boots, skis, and polls. I went to a place called surefoot which did a custom mold of my feet. Supposedly it was supposed to hurt when I was breaking in my boots, but it was supposed to be comfortable after that.

I skied for a week or so last year and have skied about a week this year and the bottom of my feet still hurt, especially my right foot. It doesn't hurt as much when I'm actually skiing as when I'm just standing there or in the chair lift.

Should I take the boot back and ask them to adjust it or should I give it more time? Do you think I should try a thicker sock or anything?

Answer 1

wear thicker &better support in your boots maybe that will help you

Answer 2

The custom mold is usually the final step in a bootfitting process.

When I used to fit, I would start off the customer with just the thermo mold that comes with the boot. Then move to factory made inserts like Superfeet. If that didn't work, I'd cut and shape foam to build a footbed. If that didn't work, THEN I'd use the custom mold.

I would have hoped that would have done the trick, but sometimes it doesn't always work.

Extrememly low or high arches, pronation, and supination can all be reasons why a custom fit may take several tries. I have one friend who has had all of the above mentioned work done to his footbeds, plus has had the foam liner and the shell of the boot drilled, cut, scraped, and re-molded. It took him SEVEN trips to the bootfitter to get it finally adjusted so he wasn't in pain or having his foot fall asleep.

The average amount of trips to most custom shops by a customer is TWO. So going back for more work is not unheard of.

Then...you might have something like plantir faciatis which will require custom orthodic inserts as well.

If you've already seen a professional fitter I would guess that they have you in the correct boot size. I'd go back to them and let them know it's not working for you. You shouldn't have to pay anymore either. Custom beds aren't cheap, but any good bootfitter shouldn't charge you for work that was already done.

Let me know where you are skiing, I might be able to reccomend a bootfitter.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

thinner socks....and make sure they are pulled tight ..ie no wrinkles......go back to sure foot the should be willing to hep solve the problem...they always treated me well.

Answer 4

boots hurt

get used to it

but they could be on your feet too tight

also if there are any inserts in the boots that dont fit your foot or feel unconfortable take them out

make sure you have the right size too

try a ski swap they have very smart people to help you

also try local ski places over national chains they will be more helpful with boot sizing

But boots hurt

as my dad says

" the best part of skiing is taking your boots off at the end of the day"

They shouldn't have "sharp" pains

that means they are too tight.

so good luck

see you on the slopes!

Answer 5

Wear better boots.

Answer 6

In the morning massage your feet with vasaline. I learned it a couple years back, and it suits me well. May sound weird, but try it.

Answer 7

just try unbuckling your boots when you are waiting in line and on the lift.  it will allow better circulation and keep your feet warmer and more comfortable.