The never ending search for the perfect fit

[Spyder282]

A few years ago, I decided it was time to retire my yellow Rossignol Course Ks. The toe piece had cracked and after 6 seasons I thought it was time to upgrade. Serious mistake. I definitely miss the fit of the inverted overlap. I skied on the Nordica W 10.2 for the past two seasons, but no matter what I do, the boot just won't fit right (footbeds, adding material, etc.). They were the right size, but just had way too much volume. I have talked to a few people who have said that the Lange 120 is the most comparable fit to the old Course Ks. I guess they both tend to fit a narrower foot quite well. If any one has some thoughts on other boots I might check out, I would be psyched to hear your advice. Any thoughts??

[FNG]

Might try some high-end Salomons. They're reasonably narrow too. Best boot advice is to try on as many different boots as you can.

[Dromond]

Didn't you hear? Narrow feet are out of fashion. A "modern" wide-fit is the new trend in most boots

[glademaster]

I have the Lange Comp 120 in the low volume fit and love them. The break in takes about 10 or 12 full days, even after heating and fitting the liner. I have custom footbeds in them and the response is instant. There have been some issues with the shells cracking near the lower leg buckle (this happened to a friend of mine with them, and he only weighs 150lbs). Other than that a simply great boot.

For the season after this one I'll be upgrading to custom injected foam liners simply because the Lange liner is not very warm and my feet tend to run on the cold side. If you can find them for a good price and they seem to work, jump on it, you won't regret it.

[jonski]

No Nordicas (as you know!), no Tecnicas, as both wide lasted, no Atomics, as wide forefoot, no mid to lower end Head as also wide.

Rossi, Lange, Higher end Salomon (Pro Model, Xwave10, Course series) higher end Head (S-Range).

don't have too much experience with others so can't help much more than that!

still look at what level you want, choose that in the above listed brands and.....try them!

[Plakespear]

Find a Surefoot dealer. They use a 120 shell with a custom liner and footbed.

Or try Daleboot for custom made boots.

[Ski Monkey]

Try this year's new dobermans. Either the 110 or the 130. Had them on today and it's a bit wider than last years and despite the name, I thought the 130 was pretty soft for a race boot which would make it a great freeride boot in my opinion.

[weski]

I really like my salomon pro model, I have a narrow foot and low arches. Try them out. I got mine for $300 by waitinf till March (2002) Great boot! Still require a custom foot bed.

[basom]

the pro model has much more of a performance last than the x-wave. i just switched from the waves to the promodel. since i have yet to ski on them i can't offer up more than they look really cool, and i now have speed holes. everyone needs speed holes these days.

[Spamhelmet]

the pro model has much more of a performance last than the x-wave. i just switched from the waves to the promodel. since i have yet to ski on them i can't offer up more than they look really cool, and i now have speed holes. everyone needs speed holes these days.

And you can grind cheese with them.

[basom]

And you can grind cheese with them.

oh yes yes. there are literaly tons of aplications! my boots will make a nice strainer for washing veggies or straining pasta. you can also play them like a harmonica, hey have great tone and excellent pitch.
how anyone could live with out these holes (poo holes!) is beyond me.

[TAK]

The solution to all your worldly problems: get fit for some boots at a good shop. Find a good enough shop and you can be sure they know what they're doing.