Who loves their boots?

[wa-loaf]

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots! :beer:

 

[tcharron]

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots! :beer:

Used the new boots 5 times now, Atomic M100's, and GOD I love them. I didn't actually understand just how bad my old boots where for me. Long after I feel my legs and abs getting tired, my fet are GTG. It used to be the other way around.

 

[andyzee]

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots! :beer:

I have the Nordica Beasts which I love, however, they no longer make them. As a result I have been looking at the Hot Rods as a possible replacement in the future.

 

[trtaylor]

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots! :beer:

I've got the Nordica Dobie 130's and they're really not that bad to get in and out of. I slide both hands down inside the overlaps (hands between overlaps and liner) and then grab the two halves over the instep with my thumbs. I pry the two halves apart and that makes getting in and out fairly easy.

On the way in, after my foot gets part way in I do have to pull the tongue up out of the way to finish the job. And I have not had to get the boots off in zero degree weather yet, either.

As far as the love/hate thing, I am still working on getting the fit/balance/alignment of these dialed in. Next time out will be experimenting with and without some heel lifts. But, I am optimistic that I will end up loving these boots.

 

[Grassi21]

I have the Nordica Beasts which I love, however, they no longer make them. As a result I have been looking at the Hot Rods as a possible replacement in the future.

I love my Beasts as well. I have custom foot beds in them. They also had to blow-out/stretch (not sure of the correct term) the inside of my left toe box.

 

[cbcbd]

Love my Garmont Endorphins most of the time. Socks make a HUGE difference in the fit so it took me some time to get that down right.

 

[2knees]

i have some old old nordicas that I love so much. Problem is they are completely packed out now. I have to replace them asap but it'll be a sad day.

 

[hammer]

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots! :beer:

I have a pair of Tecnica Diablo Flames, and overall they fit my foot quite well...I have a low instep, and I really like how I don't have to crank down the buckles. The other nice feature of the boots is the hinged cuff, which makes getting into and out of the boots a lot easier.

My biggest problem has been in the footbed arches...for the first few runs of the day I usually get cramping in my arches. Once that settles down, the foot is very well situated in the boot and they are comfortable. I could get them "softened" but somehow I think that would compromise the fit once my feet warm up. Just have to remember to use the tennis ball like Jeff told me...

As far as performance is concerned, they seem to be fine for my level of skiing. In all honesty, the boot fit was more important.

 

[trtaylor]

i have some old old nordicas that I love so much. Problem is they are completely packed out now. I have to replace them asap but it'll be a sad day.

If the shells are sound, why not just replace the liners with something like an Intuition? There is a ton of info about these liners posted on TGR.

 

[campgottagopee]

I voted love 'em but if this poll was up 2 years ago it would've been diff. I'm a Lange boot guy. Currently have a 2 yr old pair of comp 120's and after a few trips back to my boot fitter there great. These babys really respond quickly and with alot of power.,

 

[2knees]

If the shells are sound, why not just replace the liners with something like an Intuition? There is a ton of info about these liners posted on TGR.

whoa thanks for that info. I had no idea you could even replace the liners.


thanks!

 

[marcski]

I have a pair of 3 or 4 y.o. Nordica SpeedMachine 14's I think. Love them. Comfy, stiff yet no pressure points like countless race boots I've had before this (even after attempting to have the old ones blown out!).

I have custom footbeds and spent a pretty penny on the boots, the footbed and the fitting. Worth every penny. I'll go back to the same shop and spend the money next time in a flash!

 

[Mark_151]

I love my Rossi alpine boots for their power and support, and they're comfortable as long as you don't walk more than 100 feet in them. I love my Garmont Syner-G's for their comfort and relative power, but mostly because I could easily do a winter Presidential Traverse in them! And maybe stop in Huntington Ravine along the way and use them for some ice climbing with some step-in crampons (they take them).

 

[wa-loaf]

I've got the Nordica Dobie 130's and they're really not that bad to get in and out of. I slide both hands down inside the overlaps (hands between overlaps and liner) and then grab the two halves over the instep with my thumbs. I pry the two halves apart and that makes getting in and out fairly easy.

On the way in, after my foot gets part way in I do have to pull the tongue up out of the way to finish the job. And I have not had to get the boots off in zero degree weather yet, either.

Yea, I pretty much do the same thing and then work the tongue pretty good. I think getting out is actually tougher because you are coming in out of the cold. That first zero degree day is going to be interesting, may have to chill out by the fire with the boots on for a bit. :wink:

As far as the love/hate thing, I am still working on getting the fit/balance/alignment of these dialed in. Next time out will be experimenting with and without some heel lifts. But, I am optimistic that I will end up loving these boots.

I still need to go back and have the boots ground for canting and actually get toe lifts for balance. So things should only get better. :grin:

 

[wa-loaf]

whoa thanks for that info. I had no idea you could even replace the liners.


thanks!

You can even get new liners from the boot co, but why do that when there is some really cool after market stuff.

 

[hammer]

I still need to go back and have the boots ground for canting and actually get toe lifts for balance. So things should only get better. :grin:

Are you doing the duck tape adjustments for canting? If so, were you able to feel a significant difference between the tape on and off?

 

[wa-loaf]

Are you doing the duck tape adjustments for canting? If so, were you able to feel a significant difference between the tape on and off?

No I haven't. My left leg is actually about a 1/2 - 1 inch shorter than my right, so Jeff is actually going build up the whole sole of the boot a bit before canting. Too much for duct tape to effect. He just wanted me to ski on them some before doing all the work in case I had more fit issues we could take care of everything at once.

 

[ERJ-145CA]

Since the bootfitter worked his magic and put in custom footbeds I love them.

 

[trtaylor]

Are you doing the duck tape adjustments for canting? If so, were you able to feel a significant difference between the tape on and off?

I am doing this (duct tape) my next time out (tomorrow). I'm starting off with 1/2 degree inside (left) and 1 degree inside (right). These starting points are based on my bootfitters measurements. There are some one-ski drills you can do to help dial this in.

 

[trtaylor]

No I haven't. My left leg is actually about a 1/2 - 1 inch shorter than my right, so Jeff is actually going build up the whole sole of the boot a bit before canting. Too much for duct tape to effect. He just wanted me to ski on them some before doing all the work in case I had more fit issues we could take care of everything at once.

Do you have a lift on your everyday shoes? Have you always known about the leg legnth difference or did Jeff discover it?