Master boot fitter nyc metro

[HowieT2]

Asking for a friend.

 

[cdskier]

I know a lot of NYC people used to go to Heino's in NJ to see Greg Pier for boot-fitting there. Greg now works for Ski Barn in Wayne since Heino's closed and appointments can be scheduled with him there.

 

[HowieT2]

I know a lot of NYC people used to go to Heino's in NJ to see Greg Pier for boot-fitting there. Greg now works for Ski Barn in Wayne since Heino's closed and appointments can be scheduled with him there.

Thanks. I’ve heard that also.

 

[Kingslug20]

I still think its worth a trip up to The Pro at Hunter

 

[180]

Surefoot in Manhattan is great. The Pro at Hunter if you can get in.

 

[skiur]

I would go to a ski town for boots. If your buying in the city you mys well buy them online as you will get about the same quality of service at a much cheaper price.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

I would go to a ski town for boots. If your buying in the city you mys well buy them online as you will get about the same quality of service at a much cheaper price.

this. the only place i would trust at all here is surefoot. and that's gonna be a solid 1200 boot.

fuck paragon. fuck rei. fuck panda sports in Brooklyn. fuck anyplace on long island or in new jersey. these places simply do not exist to cater to actual skiers. they cater to flatland ski tourists who fundamentally want something different out of their equipment than i (we?) do. its not worth risking a major purchase like boots here. i don't even let these places do basic ski tune ups or mounts anymore.

 

[cdskier]

this. the only place i would trust at all here is surefoot. and that's gonna be a solid 1200 boot.

fuck paragon. fuck rei. fuck panda sports in Brooklyn. fuck anyplace on long island or in new jersey. these places simply do not exist to cater to actual skiers. they cater to flatland ski tourists who fundamentally want something different out of their equipment than i (we?) do. its not worth risking a major purchase like boots here. i don't even let these places do basic ski tune ups or mounts anymore.

No offense, but the person I mentioned earlier in this thread is a very well known master boot-fitter and has been highly recommended in the ski racing community for years. He doesn't cater to "flatland ski tourists".

Not everyone can go to a ski resort area to have boots fitted locally there. That would definitely be my first preference, but there are a select number of other "local" options around that are absolutely trustworthy (Greg being probably the only one I would personally use, but that doesn't mean there aren't also a couple others that know what they're doing).

 

[skiur]

No offense, but the person I mentioned earlier in this thread is a very well known master boot-fitter and has been highly recommended in the ski racing community for years. He doesn't cater to "flatland ski tourists".

Not everyone can go to a ski resort area to have boots fitted locally there. That would definitely be my first preference, but there are a select number of other "local" options around that are absolutely trustworthy (Greg being probably the only one I would personally use, but that doesn't mean there aren't also a couple others that know what they're doing).

Maybe someone knows what they are doing but of the 5 or 6 ski shops I've been to in the metro area they did not. Plus you want to get your boots, go ski and bring them back for any needed adjustments that I doubt some fitter in the city would include in the purchase price and get right back out there in case more adjustments are needed. I buy most of my gear online except for boots.

 

[abc]

Maybe someone knows what they are doing but of the 5 or 6 ski shops I've been to in the metro area they did not.

Just because you didn't run into a good one doesn't mean they don't exist. That's precisely what the OP was doing, asking for specific recommendation from people who're lucky enough to have found a good one. Your blanket statement they don't exist just because you don't know one, is pretty arrogant.

Plus you want to get your boots, go ski and bring If them back for any needed adjustments that I doubt some fitter in the city would include in the purchase price

Again, you don't know if some shops may include that.

I buy most of my gear online except for boots.

If it weren't for manufacturers keep on changing their boots from year to year, I could even buy my boots online and just pay for the needed work still come out ahead.

After 3 pairs of boots, I knew what work needs to be done, IF I get a boot that are similar in last. Unfortunately, each time I change boot, I had to start from scratch in finding the right modal. Though by now, I've pretty much zero in on the same brand and, if the modal are continued to be made, the modal too.

 

[kendo]

No offense, but the person I mentioned earlier in this thread is a very well known master boot-fitter and has been highly recommended in the ski racing community for years. He doesn't cater to "flatland ski tourists".

Not everyone can go to a ski resort area to have boots fitted locally there. That would definitely be my first preference, but there are a select number of other "local" options around that are absolutely trustworthy (Greg being probably the only one I would personally use, but that doesn't mean there aren't also a couple others that know what they're doing).

There's 2-3 guys at Ski Barn (both Wayne and Lawrenceville NJ locations) that are excellent fitters. Got my boots there along with custom foot beds. Great fit after spending a lot of time evaluating and adjusting.

Also big recommendation for Inner Bootworks in Stowe. They're always mentioned here in boot discussions, and they live up to their rep. They'll work on any boots regardless of where purchased. Very convenient to book a reservation online with their master-fitters.
https://www.innerbootworks.com
Benny (not sure if he's still there) did some work on my boots a couple yrs ago, and this past week another of their pros got me dialed in for this year. I'll be buying boots directly from them in the future.

 

[ctdubl07]

I have nothing to say about the experience or product but one counter to the SureFoot model is that if any after sale work is needed and your not able to get to a SF location, no independent shop will be willing to work on the product.

 

[Domeskier]

Surefoot either seems to work for people or cause excruciating pain. I fall into the later category. Their foamed liners provide a nice, secure fit, but their footbeds are terrible for me.

Greg from Heinos did some work on a pair of boots for me once and I was very pleased. Really knows his stuff. Works with a lot of racers.

Marc Stewart from Boot Lab at Windham is also highly regarded. We emailed back and forth a few years ago and he was very helpful.

 

[JimG.]

Another vote for The Pro in Hunter.

 

[ne_skier]

If you're in NJ check out Pelican on Rt. 10 in Morris Plains. Their boot fitter customized my boots to fix a circulation problem at my lower calf. So far no problems.

 

[HowieT2]

Thanks all. Personally, I wouldnt think of going to any place other than my trusted boot fitter at Alpine options in Warren. But I was asking for a friend who lives in NYc metro, is a casual tourist skier who won't spend 2 hours when he is away skiing.
Surefoot is interesting because I know people who swear by them, and others who'd like to sue them.