New Lange boots

[mishka]

I'm thinking to replace my old Lange boats with new ones


so far my choice Fluid 80 or 90 2007 or 2008 and 2006 Comp 100. Nobody locally have this models

what is the difference between fluid and comp?
how important 2mm in width difference between 98 mm in WC and 100 mm in other models?
so far I triedonly World Cup 120 in Ski Market store and they are feels very comfortable/slightly tight but I'm not sure if racing boots for me.
also important factor Fluid and Comp priced affordable under $200

by description on Internet Fluid or Comp should be OK for me .... then again this is will be my first new boots
Tried boots of other manufacturers and they are do not feel the same as Lange.

please help me.

[drjeff]

In all seriousness, let a good boot fitter make the descion for you about what boot will best fit your foot shape/volume and skiing ability, rather than go into the process with a pre-conceived idea as to what boot you want.

You may pay a little more upfront, but more often than not the increase in on hill enjoyment combined with the decreases in boot aggrevation that a good boot fitter can hook you up with are more than worth it.

[mishka]

Originally Posted by drjeff

In all seriousness, let a good boot fitter make the descion for you about what boot will best fit your foot shape/volume and skiing ability, rather than go into the process with a pre-conceived idea as to what boot you want.

You may pay a little more upfront, but more often than not the increase in on hill enjoyment combined with the decreases in boot aggrevation that a good boot fitter can hook you up with are more than worth it.

in 2 local small ski shops boot fitters told me about the same "if Lange boot fit's on you definitely go for Lange"

Lange makes limited number of models .Local shops do not have Lange boots. Ski Market have only WC and employee didn't give me much confidence

[hammer]

Originally Posted by mishka

Ski Market have only WC and employee didn't give me much confidence

Based on what I've read, I'm not surprised there...

Is there any way that you can make it up to Concord, NH to see Jeff Bokum? He should be able to provide you some good input (and you don't have to buy the boots from the shop that he's next to).

[Hawkshot99]

Originally Posted by mishka

how important 2mm in width difference between 98 mm in WC and 100 mm in other models?

**I know absolutely nothing bout Lange** However it is amazing how much the 2mm makes. The difference between a low volume boot(Race style) and large foot boot is enormous. Yet it is only a couple mm. Take a Very wide recreational boot I am familar with, the Technica MODO 8. It is 105mm for the width. 7mm does not seem much, but they are way wider than they seem. My foot slides all over they are so wide, and narrow boots like the 98mm you mention that I have tried on crush my feet.

Do not buy something like that. If the 100mm is comfy, don't just say "It is only 2 mm, it should be fine." Find that model and try them on!!

[wa-loaf]

Originally Posted by Hawkshot99

**I know absolutely nothing bout Lange** However it is amazing how much the 2mm makes. The difference between a low volume boot(Race style) and large foot boot is enormous. Yet it is only a couple mm. Take a Very wide recreational boot I am familar with, the Technica MODO 8. It is 105mm for the width. 7mm does not seem much, but they are way wider than they seem. My foot slides all over they are so wide, and narrow boots like the 98mm you mention that I have tried on crush my feet.

Do not buy something like that. If the 100mm is comfy, don't just say "It is only 2 mm, it should be fine." Find that model and try them on!!

Better err a little smaller than go to big. It's much easier to stretch something a little than to try to fill in a big boot.

[Hawkshot99]

Originally Posted by wa-loaf

Better err a little smaller than go to big. It's much easier to stretch something a little than to try to fill in a big boot.

Yes, but even better to get one that fits good from the beginning

[wa-loaf]

Originally Posted by Hawkshot99

Yes, but even better to get one that fits good from the beginning

Sure, but if you are going for a performance or race fit you are getting boots that are 1-2 sizes smaller than your street shoe. You almost always will need a little stretching in those situations.

[mishka]

Originally Posted by Hawkshot99

Yes, but even better to get one that fits good from the beginning

that's exactly what I am trying to accomplish

[mondeo]

Try a shop listed here: http://www.bootfitters.com. I know Alpine Haus in CT is pretty good, I've heard good things about Northern Ski in VT, and Jeff Bokum's shop is on the list, so I'm guessing it's legit. I'll go to Ski Market for stuff that I know I want (mainly $10 sunglasses and $20 ski poles,) but low confidence in anything else. It isn't that they don't know equipment, it's that they don't know equipment better than other enthusiasts.