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Thanks for the recommendation...this place is right down the road from where I work. I like my boots and they were sized right, but the volume is a bit on the big side...would like to see if any shims would help.See Steve at the Ski Haus in Burlington, MA.
Thanks for the recommendation...this place is right down the road from where I work. I like my boots and they were sized right, but the volume is a bit on the big side...would like to see if any shims would help.
You may have a point, but the issue I have is not one of length, it's that the brand and style of boots I purchased has a toe box that is a bit on the big side over the top of the foot. I can usually get the boot snug enough with the buckles at this point but I don't want to buckle down too much and cause other issues.Not to be mean, but if the volume is on the big size then they weren't sized right.
I did a "world tour" of shops a few years ago, to get my wife fitted properly. On her feet all day, and having problems because of it, we went to 15+ shops. Most had "fitting" reps.
I found that the depth of inventory at Rogers in Lincoln was the answer. Pete had the patients and experience to fit her correctly. When all others had failed. New old stock, but it was the right one.
So, happy to have a well fitted boot, she wanted a full ski/binding/helmet upgrade at that time. Since then I have gotten ski/bindings and boots there as well.
Stopped and saw him the other day, glad I did, just a great guy that will help you out.
Thanks Scotty, but I'm nowhere near Boston...
Methinks it might be time for a new pair. I'll probably rag these out one or two more times this season, and see about sales in the fall for new ones...
I actually went to the Westwood Ski Stop recently for an adjustment on one of my boots. Bigger selection there than the Canton store. Also they are "getting out" of the AT business so whatever touring boots they have left are apparently on deep discount if anyone is in the market.
To repeat Scotty's wisdom, "Greatest sales will come in the next few weeks." You will probably find the best bargains/selection in the Spring. The shops would rather not carry the inventory over into the Fall. Plus they are usually less busy and can provide better service.Greatest sales will come in the next few weeks.
To repeat Scotty's wisdom, "Greatest sales will come in the next few weeks." You will probably find the best bargains/selection in the Spring. The shops would rather not carry the inventory over into the fall. Plus they are usually less busy and can provide better service.
Thanks Scotty, but I'm nowhere near Boston...
Methinks it might be time for a new pair. I'll probably rag these out one or two more times this season, and see about sales in the fall for new ones...
IMO, boots are more important than skis. In addtion to comfort and fit, the type of boot is something skiers can choose as well. I would do some research on which type of boots best fits the type of skiing you like.