Ski boot fitting
We recommend that all ski boots are fitted. All the boots we sell have moulded inner linings and some have also moulded shells. Christian Xavier wrote his first paper on fitting ski boots while at college working for over fifteen years in adaptive skiing Christian Xavier designed ski boots. Christian has also won European awards for innovation in moulding material research.
This experience allows us to bring a fresh thinking to boot fitting
“ every persons feet are different, the key is to take your time so come in try some on but leave yourself at least 2 hours you need to try more than one style.” Christian Xavier
Although we only sell two brands this give us 6 different flex ratings and Five width fittings.
Fitting procedure
“ every persons feet are different, the key is to take your time so come in try some on but leave yourself at least 2 hours you need to try more than one style.” Christian Xavier
Although we only sell two brands this give us 6 different flex ratings and Five width fittings.
Fitting procedure
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Measure: First we look at length, width and height
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Past problems: this could include burning,knee,hip, back pain and breaks to legs or feet.
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Shin pads: these are usually sold to people with bad fitting boots
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Orthoctics: we do make foot beds and these can be beneficial but not universal answer for all problems.
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Ability: how many weeks have you done,
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Sizing all boots come in centimetres this is a lot easier and accurate.
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Socks: it best to try them on with what ever you are going to ski in but we recommend fitted ski socks
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Trying on boots: most boots have acute angle which can cause your foot to go to the front of the boot pull your foot back by leaning into the front of the boot. At first they should feel tight this because the boot is not moulded after moulding it will become less tight if you start off with a boot which isn’t tight it will end up baggy. A good fitting boot should last between 12-18 weeks wear.
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Hints: you might have had a bad experience with a boot but don’t let it put you off that company ski boots change and hire boots might have been worn
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If you wish an appointment please e-mail Fittings can be done on a evening
