Heel-Llift and Toe-Slide, at-home remedies for aging boots?
Question:You are going to be astonished when you hear this: I've been riding the same boots since '98 (Burton Rulers). Honestly I’m surprised they still keep my feet dry... they actually have laces!
These boots contain the quality Burton used to endorse (10 years ago), but its time for them to be hung on the wall. Its the end of the season, i may get a few more trips in, and its not the best time of the year to shop around for gear. The real deals on 2007 equipment wont be for another 6 months (especially when you know the reps =P). What can I do to keep my feet in one spot? Just for a little longer? (Extra socks are a good idea, but defiantly aren’t the magic answer, especially with heel lift)
Any creative ideas out there?
Answers:
Did anyone go to Monday adult skate night at chelsea pier in Manhattan?
Custom fit orthodics are definitely a fantastic thing to have in any ski/snowboard boot! I highly recommend them as do almost every other instructor on my ski school. However they are very expensive :-/ and not as necessary for snowboarders as skiers although they definitely help.I am having heel slip issues with my boots right now and haven't found the best solution. I have been told I can try putting foam around the back of my ankles around your ackelies tenden or you can lift your foot inside your boot by placing something underneath your boot liner in the toe and heel area . Many shops will even give these (They are usually called heel lifts or toe lifts) out if you know the people that work there.
Good luck.
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Perfect timing for this question. I went to my local shop last night to ask about heel lift issues. There's basically two solutions to that aside from getting better boots. One is to get Superfeet, which is a company that makes insoles for a bunch of different activities, one being snowboarding. They're usually between $20-$40 and I've heard good things about them. The other option is to get custom footbeds. Apparently (and I haven't done this yet, but will) you have to set up an appointment, and they'll custom mold these cork/foam footbeds to your feet. You can use them in any shoes/boots that you want, and cost about $100 (at least at my local shop). Apparently it gets rave reviews, but most people only do it when they get frustrated or just really want the perfect fit.Either option should work for you, but the second option should work for years, and you obviously ride enough.
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