Boots for flat feet

A few years ago, I purchased on sale a pair of Salomon XWave 8.0.

Now they are so big and ill fitting that I do not want to spend any more money on them, and rather buy a new pair of boots and getting it right this time.

I know that each vendors makes boots to fit different people's feet. I have flat feet and use Sperfeet in my boots. I also have proheminent ankle bone which requires having the side of the boots "punched out" quite a bit. I am 6'0" and 160lbs, and an advance skier. I ski in Ontario and Quebec, so I ski ice.

What are your opinion on the best make for this. I was suggested Atomics M:9 or B:9.

regardless of ski, i think you'll need a custom footbed. that should make all the difference. talk to a reputable boot fitter about your needs. they should be able to take a quick look at your foot and bring out a few pairs that would best meet your needs. go with the one that fits the best, then get a custom to take care of the flat foot. i have a pair of xwave 10s and flat feet and the custom helped.

riverc0il said:

...i think you'll need a custom footbed. that should make all the difference. talk to a reputable boot fitter about your needs. they should be able to take a quick look at your foot and bring out a few pairs that would best meet your needs. go with the one that fits the best, then get a custom to take care of the flat foot...

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What is described above is the correct way to purchase ski boots...great advice!

I read your post and was totally going to tell you, just as RC did..that you sound like you could really benefit from a custom footbed. Also, it sounds like your last pair were not the correct size for you. While there will always be some pack-out in your liners, they should still be snug enough to fit after a few years. Definitely research and find a good reputable bootfitter. You might pay some more..but you'll be very happy later on.

Thank guys. You gave me some really good advise. I'll check around for a good boot fitter.

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Chris, rivercOil has a number of good threads in here!
You want to end up in a relaxed, balanced stance in your boots. You just can't ski very well in boots that you're swimmin' in.

I am wearing my old boots right now just to find out how they feel.

I am a runner and I do 50-60 miles a week during the summer and the marathon season. I amsaying this because my feet size change when you do a lot of running mileage. Some people feet may increase up to a full size.

Since my feet are a bit longer, I touch the tip of the boot. Unfortunately,I can bend my arch quite a bit but right now I have a nasty pinch on the lateral aspect on the metatarsal (mid foot) of the right foot. So the boot is a bit narrow on the midfoot for me but the volume is too large. I could almost bend my toes all the way down.

BOOTS

"THE" most important piece of equipment you can buy for skiing...dump the money into your boots and skimp somewhere else