snowboard community forums : Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- http://www.trusnow.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; snowboard community forums : Gear Talk : Ask other riders : Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- Thu, 23 May 2013 15:33:46 +0000 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:33:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.54 360 www.trusnow.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=53319 snowboard community forums http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.trusnow.com/forum/ Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : like previously said id go with... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1226150#1226150 Author: AJD13
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Posted: Jan/19/2013 at 7:33pm

like previously said id go with a thick sock with the textured bottom so your foot doesnt move around in the boot.]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:33:55 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1226150#1226150 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : Wearing a thick sock is ok, but... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1225342#1225342 Author: 2zz
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/15/2013 at 4:01pm

Wearing a thick sock is ok, but two socks might slip between the socks themselves. Plus since there's so much socks between feet and footbed, it might lack response. It might also causes the rider to want to tighten the boots more...not ideal. ]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:01:45 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1225342#1225342 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : I guess you could try real thick... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1224096#1224096 Author: LaNieve
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 4:03am

I guess you could try real thick socks or just wear one more pair?
Otherwise Ive read something about people getting non-slip socks (like the ones that have some kind of thin form or silicon-y material painted onto the bottom of the socks to prevent their feet slipping about in their boots so you could try that
]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:03:37 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1224096#1224096 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : what kind of socks you rocking... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1224078#1224078 Author: bataleon155
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 9:41pm

what kind of socks you rocking with? if just a thin one, try a medium weight or something that have more padding on it. it should help a bit. also, change out your insole should help a bit as well.]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:41:18 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1224078#1224078 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : At this point, heat molding is... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1224072#1224072 Author: 2zz
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 9:12pm

At this point, heat molding is not going to help.
Sounds like you need new boots.
If not, try j-bars for sure. If your feet still slips more than you like, try insoles too. Superfeet insoles are pretty slim, you can also try other athletic insoles from your local sports shop.
]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:12:11 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1224072#1224072 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : Originally posted by markyjas Originally... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223983#1223983 Author: hana24
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 1:42pm

Originally posted by markyjas

Originally posted by djmaya

Even though I am 200 pounds i have really skinny ankles. I just added some padding in the tongue area of my boots and a small heel support underneath my foot and it made a world of difference.


Did you buy from tognar or shl or just do a custom job?  Next time I go out, I'm really going to try to figure out where I have too much wiggle in my boots and see if I can get something to fix it.  I'll report back on here.


I just buy foam with a sticky backing from the arts and crafts store.  $1 for a sheet of foam and I cut it up and place it in areas where I feel there's wiggle room. 
]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:42:58 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223983#1223983 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : Originally posted by djmayaEven... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223981#1223981 Author: markyjas
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 1:36pm

Originally posted by djmaya

Even though I am 200 pounds i have really skinny ankles. I just added some padding in the tongue area of my boots and a small heel support underneath my foot and it made a world of difference.


Did you buy from tognar or shl or just do a custom job?  Next time I go out, I'm really going to try to figure out where I have too much wiggle in my boots and see if I can get something to fix it.  I'll report back on here.
]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:36:23 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223981#1223981 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : Even though I am 200 pounds i... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223956#1223956 Author: djmaya
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 12:29pm

Even though I am 200 pounds i have really skinny ankles. I just added some padding in the tongue area of my boots and a small heel support underneath my foot and it made a world of difference.]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:29:45 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223956#1223956 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : Hi guys thanks for the speedy... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223945#1223945 Author: markyjas
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 11:57am

Hi guys thanks for the speedy responses.

Spenser - I have pretty skinny feet and at first I just thought it was my laces/pullstraps were loosening up during runs, but now I'm finding that they might just have packed in to the point where the liners are too big for my feet.  In fact the liner pullstraps are usually pulled about as tight as they go and are still almost that tight when I go to retighten them.

I get what feels like my feet can lift on the sides (twisting) as well as my heel lifting.  I'm sure its only a couple centimeters of motion, but it can be really annoying.

Angry - I know what you are saying, but I'm afraid that if I get new boots I could run into the same problem again.  Too tight at first, fine for a little and then too loose.  So maybe the customization is what I need.
]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:57:17 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223945#1223945 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : If it is way too loose then you're... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223941#1223941 Author: Angry Midget Yo
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 11:50am

If it is way too loose then you're better off getting a new boot because even if you pack your boot with ankle padding, heel wedges, and tongue, etc you're totally changing the feel and function of the boot.  ]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:50:54 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223941#1223941 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : heat molding doesn't add... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223937#1223937 Author: spenser
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 11:32am

heat molding doesn't add material where you need it, which is what you need if they aren't holding your feet well enough.  all it does is allow the liner to mold to your foot shape quicker than wearing them in yourself, so all that's happening is tight spots getting pushed out, but not loose spots getting filled in.

it depends how exactly your feet are not secure.  just heel lift?  all-around slop?  there are some potential fixes for heel lift, like adding J-bars (more padding basically) or heel wedges, which take up the lift-space and leave your heel sitting at the height at which the boot holds it down better.

that said, it's entirely possible and likely that they simply just don't fit your feet properly and the best solution is new boots.  can you tell us anything about your feet so we can try to suggest certain brands that may cater to you specifically?  foot width, arch height, skinny/fat ankle, skinny/fat calf, etc...
]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:32:17 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223937#1223937 Slipping in Boots -> Ideas- : Hi,I bought some 32 Lashed boots... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53319&PID=1223934#1223934 Author: markyjas
Subject: 53319
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 11:24am

Hi,

I bought some 32 Lashed boots last year and at first (~10 uses) they were too tight and causing discomfort in my foot and ankle from my toes mashing against the front.  They eventually packed in and worked well for a while.  Now I find that I slip around a lot and no amount of retightening/tying seems to fix the problem for more than about 1 run.

Is there any solution that might help me here?  From looking around on my own it seems that I might be able to remold them with heat molding.  Unfortunately, my local mountain is tiny and there probably aren't any shops that could do it, so I might have to DIY if that could even fix my problem.  What about insoles or inserts like SHL products http://www.stopheellift.com/SHL.html?

Has anyone tried any of these or had similar problems that they were able to solve without getting new boots and going through the process again?

Thanks in advance!
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