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Originally Posted by wa-loaf  I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.
Here's to my boots!  |
I've got the Nordica Dobie 130's and they're really not that bad to get in and out of. I slide both hands down inside the overlaps (hands between overlaps and liner) and then grab the two halves over the instep with my thumbs. I pry the two halves apart and that makes getting in and out fairly easy.
On the way in, after my foot gets part way in I do have to pull the tongue up out of the way to finish the job. And I have not had to get the boots off in zero degree weather yet, either.
As far as the love/hate thing, I am still working on getting the fit/balance/alignment of these dialed in. Next time out will be experimenting with and without some heel lifts. But, I am optimistic that I will end up loving these boots.