Finally got my boots fitted professionally (better late than never)

[BenedictGomez]

Did the thing everyone says you should do and had boots fitted (2 hour session) professionally at a highly-regarded boot shop. Definitely more expensive than buying online or buying from a ski shop, but I figured it was worth the investment given I now ski more than I ever have.

I must say, it was a pretty cool (and high-tech) experience, and if nothing else I learned quite a lot about ski boots (and feet). Tossed out the stock footbeds that come with the boots and got custom insoles as well.

If you're like me and have always wanted to do this, but never have, I say take the plunge. If you don't this year, in the immortal words of Warren Miller, "you'll be another year older when you do".

 

[ss20]

Did the thing everyone says you should do and had boots fitted (2 hour session) professionally at a highly-regarded boot shop. Definitely more expensive than buying online or buying from a ski shop, but I figured it was worth the investment given I now ski more than I ever have.

I must say, it was a pretty cool (and high-tech) experience, and if nothing else I learned quite a lot about ski boots (and feet). Tossed out the stock footbeds that come with the boots and got custom insoles as well.

If you're like me and have always wanted to do this, but never have, I say take the plunge. If you don't this year, in the immortal words of Warren Miller, "you'll be another year older when you do".

It's fun. Since moving here my feet got more and more aggravated despite me shop hopping and working with some pretty reputable talent. This off season I spent top dollar and got a nice setup with 2 days in already. No more missed work for boot issues!

To anyone who's foot fits in a stock boot, just adding a $100 footbed will make an incredible difference in your skiing and comfort.

 

[JimG.]

Just got my new boots fitted yesterday.

I still remember how it felt when I got out skiing in my first pair of custom fitted boots 35 years ago. That was the day I learned what skiing is.

 

[BenedictGomez]

To anyone who's foot fits in a stock boot, just adding a $100 footbed will make an incredible difference in your skiing and comfort.

That sounds like you got a pretty awesome deal. Cost me $250 today for custom footbeds, which $200 to $250 seems like the typical going rate for that.