Custom Boot Liner - oh yeah!

[Below Zero]

I'm sure many of you have these, but I just got a polyurethane foam injected custom liner from The Custom Foot here in Denver. Man, my boots feel f-in awesome. Can't wait to ski with them. I'm sure this will improve my skiing. It dropped my about $375, but I'm sure it will be worth it!

Just thought I'd share!

[homerjay]

$375?!?!

did you get footbeds with this as well?

[hyasakyte]

Originally posted by Below Zero
I'm sure many of you have these, but I just got a polyurethane foam injected custom liner from The Custom Foot here in Denver. Man, my boots feel f-in awesome. Can't wait to ski with them. I'm sure this will improve my skiing. It dropped my about $375, but I'm sure it will be worth it!

Just thought I'd share!

How heavy are they compared to the normal liner???

[Below Zero]

No already had the footbed. You can get cheaper EVA based heat- molded liners but they are not as good as the foam injected liners. Your are paying for experience too. He is the only ABB (America's Best Bootfitters) Certified Shop in Denver.

As far as weight - not sure. I didn't notice a difference.

[joshbu]

I have the heat-moldable EVAs. They seem to fit pretty damn well to me. They are super light compared to regular liners and warmer too.

How are the foam-injected liners any better?

[Below Zero]

Sorry, joshbu, I didn't mean to touch a nerve. Not tyring to knock anyone's shit. I seam to have dug a hole here for myself, because I can't honestly remember what the guy at the shop said were the advantages of the foam-injected liner, so I'll have to humbly retract my statement that the foam-injected liners are better. I can tell you one thing - they are more expensive.

[CaddyDaddy77]

Is the liner used a Lange or Nordica Liner?

Seems pricey, but a full foam -fit liner is sweet when it's done right.

How long did it take?

[Below Zero]

Originally posted by CaddyDaddy77
Is the liner used a Lange or Nordica Liner?

Seems pricey, but a full foam -fit liner is sweet when it's done right.

How long did it take?

About two hours for the whole process.

[joshbu]

Originally posted by Below Zero
Sorry, joshbu, I didn't mean to touch a nerve. Not tyring to knock anyone's shit. I seam to have dug a hole here for myself, because I can't honestly remember what the guy at the shop said were the advantages of the foam-injected liner, so I'll have to humbly retract my statement that the foam-injected liners are better. I can tell you one thing - they are more expensive.

Dude. I'm not offended. Not at all.

My EVAs are so good, I'm just curious how injected foam could be better.

[Below Zero]

Cool, Joshbu! I just emailed the guy I got them from and asked him again. I'll post when I get the answer. Hopefully this will help other maggots on making a decision on custom liners.

So did you notice a difference in your skiing when you got custom liners? Probably feel like you have more control?

[CaddyDaddy77]

Isn't the EVA liner a heat-moldable liner, whereas the the injection is a foam based product. I think the EVAs can be reheated, but the foam is a one-shot deal.

Did the liner look like a Lange or Nordica, or something else like a Surefoot?

[Below Zero]

Originally posted by CaddyDaddy77
Isn't the EVA liner a heat-moldable liner, whereas the the injection is a foam based product. I think the EVAs can be reheated, but the foam is a one-shot deal.

Did the liner look like a Lange or Nordica, or something else like a Surefoot?

Yes, that is correct. The liner looks like this: http://www.thecustomfoot.com/products_2.htm

It is a Sidas Liner.

[mtbakerskier]

that is a conformable liner. Ive been using them for years and love them. But since it is a one shot deal you need to make sure that you have a competent boot fitter.

[Ski Monkey]

The main difference between the heat moldable and foam injection is that the foam fills in more space since it goes in as a liquid. Both can be good but you will likely get a tighter, more anatomical fit with the foam if it is shot off correctly. $375 seems a tad much, we charge $325 for the comformable liners.

Did it make a difference? Fuck yeah, more comfortable, warmer since the blood flows better and way more responsive. It sucks though, I'm now spoiled.

[Arty50]

I'd just like to echo what mbs and Ski Monkey said. I got Conformable foam liners on my last boots after the stock liner had packed out. The fit was absolutely incredible. It was really difficult for me not to just get them right off the bat with my new boots. When the liners in my new boots wear out, I'm definitely gonna get another set. If you have the means, I highly recommend them. They're very choice.

[Below Zero]

Originally posted by Ski Monkey
The main difference between the heat moldable and foam injection is that the foam fills in more space since it goes in as a liquid. Both can be good but you will likely get a tighter, more anatomical fit with the foam if it is shot off correctly. $375 seems a tad much, we charge $325 for the comformable liners.

Did it make a difference? Fuck yeah, more comfortable, warmer since the blood flows better and way more responsive. It sucks though, I'm now spoiled.

Just to clarify $375 was with the tax. Without tax it was $350. This is what Lee at The Custom Foot said about the difference between the heat moldable liner and the foam injected liner:

"Even though I do both types, the difference in precision between foam and heat moldable is quite obvious when you see the shells swell under pressure, every void and space in the boot is filled with a much denser and therefore more reactive material. it is unfortunately heavier and not quite as warm, but still significantly warmer than a stock liner.It will also, as we talked about, last much longer."