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| adbett Windbag Location: 2nd | Posted - 8 February 2010 20:36   
Always had a problem getting ski hire boots to fit properly, be comfortable and work well so will finally be buying my own pair this year before heading out to Austria in march.I've been reading lots of online guides etc so I'm getting some good tips on what to look for but not quite sure which shops to head for? As the fitting process can take some time it doesn't make sense to shop around and try lots on at different shops! I'm just outside london so was planning to head into town to ellis brigham and snow and rock around covent garden, is there anywhere else I should be considering? all tips welcome! buy car, race car, win |
| TomGaval Anorak Location: Philadelphia, Pa. | Posted - 8 February 2010 20:48
Obviously I can't help with where to buy in London, but I have always found that the ski shops at the resorts or the smaller shops in the ski town have good boot fitters and more often than not, you may need an adjustment after skiing on them. It's nice to be able to get off the slope and go to the fitter and show them where the boots rubs or is too loose etc. Just my experience. Tom |
| Alex Rae Yawn..... Location: The middle of no where; middle of Aberdeenshire | Posted - 8 February 2010 20:56
No use to you, but Craigdon Sports here in Inverurie is great.  I spent ages there trying on all their boots again and again, trying all sorts of insoles and sizes. I appear to have a foot problem and this makes boots uncomfortable. I did try another couple of shops, but went back to Craigdon as I liked the staff and their attitude. Most shops appear to have similar ranges, so I'd deal with the shop you feel most comfortable in. AJ02RAE Blythe to meet, Wae to part, Blythe to meet aince mair |
| Martin B Anyone got a sock? Location: silver van man | Posted - 8 February 2010 21:14
As an alternative why not try somewhere more out of town, Snow & Rock, Edge 2 Edge are south of the river or my wife bought boots this season from Filarinskis who were very helpful and knowledgeable though may be too far out of the way. Ellis Brigham didn't have a huge choice on display when I looked a couple of weekends ago and there didn't seem to be much in the way of discounts. Probably the most important aspect is to be able to converse and get your concerns over to the fitter, after a couple of hours trying on boots it is all too easy to lose sight of what fits, going in the week when hopefully its quieter will get you more attentive staff. Good luck Martin |
| Shep7 Angel Location: West Sussex Bordering on Hampshire. | Posted - 8 February 2010 21:20
Yep another vote for 'filarinskis' of Havant super shop in a dump of a town.The wife and I spent nearly 3 hrs being fitted for boots that feel like slippers when worn. C7 EVN |
| Martin B Anyone got a sock? Location: silver van man | Posted - 8 February 2010 21:54
Apparently they are about to move to spangly new premises  Martin |
| OliverSedlacek Anorak Location: The Chalfonts | Posted - 8 February 2010 22:25
I would definitely buy them in a ski resort so that you can try them out properly. All the decent places will make sure they fit. |
| Hazzer Deity Location: Dealing with real low flying..... | Posted - 8 February 2010 22:44
My vote goes to finding a decent independent ski shop - it worth taking a bit of time to hunt through yellow pages etc and go visit - customer service and knowledge is king for buying ski boots! I always travel to Snowfit in Norwich cos' they give me a cup of tea and always have plenty of time to discuss options it took us 3 hours to get the misses her boots done properly!Haz |
| NoLimits Anorak Location: Emerging from hibernation | Posted - 9 February 2010 0:06
On the resort where you can return them each night to get them stretched or moulded as the bet in. I did this a couple of years ago and after 4 return visits they are like slippers (well as close to slippers as any ski boot can be)  Oh and all that was FOC as I bought them there. Their rates for non shop bought alterations was $30/hr Oh and I didn't need to carry them to and fro from the Chalet every day  A Blast from the Past www.7tips.co.uk |
| DDubya Anyone got a sock? Location: Waltzing with Matilda | Posted - 9 February 2010 4:28
Hi Adbett I'm not a skier but another  for Filarinski's. But then I'm biased because Steve Filary is an old mate of mine, so email me your details and I'll get him to "do ya a deal" so to speak....Hmmm, maybe a Bulk Buy idea coming on.Danny DDubya - My Blue Cat here Blatting Down Under |
| Stephen Long I ought to get out more Location: Hertfordshire | Posted - 9 February 2010 7:06
and while you are waiting to go skiing get yourself along to "Realli ski". They have two centres from memory, one in kent and one in Hertfordshie. They have training simulators and instructors who are able to give excellent instruction to hone your skills and build thigh muscles before you go. Oh and have agreat time, I can't go this year  Longy |
| Irish Anorak Location: East London | Posted - 9 February 2010 7:37
Slightly further O/T but I am off to the states on my first ski trip today! A caterham and skiing in the one year! Mad I tell ye. |
| adbett Windbag Location: 2nd | Posted - 9 February 2010 8:37
thanks for all the tips so far  always good to go for recommendations but Filarinskis is probably a touch too far, I'm torn between buying in the resort or buying in the UK, the resort is obviously perfect for getting them adjusted (if necessary) as you use them but I've heard mixed reports about the quality of fitting and service you sometimes get... a quick google search has shown a few independent ones local to me so I might have a drive around at the weekend, this one looks promising based on their website Finches ski buy car, race car, win |
| David Brown Windbag Location: Glasgow | Posted - 9 February 2010 9:02
The ski shops in the resorts will sell far more boots than a UK shop so staff should be more experienced and have bigger choice of models. If first shop doesn't suit you there are bound to be several more. Definitely buy there, boots that are comfortable even after half an hour in the shop can be murder after a days skiing. They will fix/exchange (difficult if bought in London and could ruin you week IMHO). David |
| Z3MCJez Anyone got a sock? Location: Tonbridge | Posted - 9 February 2010 9:38
If you actually want your ski boots to fit, go somewhere where they will take a foot imprint and then mould you an insole. I went to Profeet in Fulham - you'll need an appointment as you'll spend quite a while standing in the boots, to make sure that they fit comfortably. It's not cheap, but then again, neither is skiing and it's so much more fun when your feet aren't falling off! If you have really bad problems, you need to get injection foam mouldings, but that's another game altogether. Jez |
| Epimetheus I ought to get out more Location: Surrey | Posted - 9 February 2010 9:41
quote: I reckon if you have a problem with getting something that's designed to be adjustable for a range of feet, to be comfy on you, you have feet that are outside the 'normal' range. So experienced staff will not be able to help much if all they can offer is normal boots. My mate had this problem and had a set of custom boots made (well, custom inserts) . . . very similar to getting a race seat made by all accounts. This wasn't cheap but the result was perfect. He had it done in a shop in Whistler but I guess any major resort will have this sort of specialist. |
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