Jeff -
I am a long-time bump-skier and shin-bang sufferer due to my low-volume shin area. I wear a size 10.5 shoe but have gotten used to wearing a smaller boot (27.0 or even 26.5) to compensate for the low-volume shin-area and try to alleviate painful shin bruising.
1) Years ago I was told when trying on boots that the toes should barely touch the front and then pull away when I lean forward into the normal skiing position. By this rule I arrive at a boot size of 27 or 27.5 (which according to the conversion charts is only a 9, or 1.5 sizes smaller than my tennies!). Is this rule still applicable? Or is the shell-fit method better?
2) In your experience, what is the origin of shin-bang and what is the best solution for fixing this. I have tried large reinforced velcro straps, which help tighten the upper cuff and reduce movement throughout the shin area. However, these also seem to cut off insulation to the lower foot, causing some pain in other areas.
3) Would you recommend running a smaller boot (to fit better in the shin area), and then just blow-out the toe of the boot? Or, should I be looking at custom-fit solutions? Nordica Speed-Machine seems to be promising since it has custom-fitting around the shin.
Thanks for your insight -
Dave
I am a long-time bump-skier and shin-bang sufferer due to my low-volume shin area. I wear a size 10.5 shoe but have gotten used to wearing a smaller boot (27.0 or even 26.5) to compensate for the low-volume shin-area and try to alleviate painful shin bruising.
1) Years ago I was told when trying on boots that the toes should barely touch the front and then pull away when I lean forward into the normal skiing position. By this rule I arrive at a boot size of 27 or 27.5 (which according to the conversion charts is only a 9, or 1.5 sizes smaller than my tennies!). Is this rule still applicable? Or is the shell-fit method better?
2) In your experience, what is the origin of shin-bang and what is the best solution for fixing this. I have tried large reinforced velcro straps, which help tighten the upper cuff and reduce movement throughout the shin area. However, these also seem to cut off insulation to the lower foot, causing some pain in other areas.
3) Would you recommend running a smaller boot (to fit better in the shin area), and then just blow-out the toe of the boot? Or, should I be looking at custom-fit solutions? Nordica Speed-Machine seems to be promising since it has custom-fitting around the shin.
Thanks for your insight -
Dave
