Boots Question: Different sized feet

Getti

Originally posted by Aoiree Getting new boots, been using hand-me-down size 12 boots for three years now. Got my feet measured. My left foot is an entire size larger than my right foot. Mr.Lefty comes to about size 11.5 exactly Mr.Right is in the 10 to 10.5 range. With that in consideration any tips on boot fitting? What are the standard options here if I don't want either foot to suffer at the expense of the other? How much can heat molding and inserts take care of this? Do I go with 11.5 and take extra measures for my right foot?

dude, so how have u been getting regular shoes all these years? i mean, running/athletic shoes especially need to fit well.. unless if you've been wearing loose-fitting sandals or flip flops all these years

get custom, molded inserts.  i hear this time and time again from the pros

pretty much every single "issued" or stock insole in a boot is garbage.  they dont really make good ones that come in boots.  some better than others, but in general theyre cheap and basic.

hmm...that's the first time i've heard this problem.. that sucks. I gues get 2 pairs of boots? you'll have a spare when one wears out?

I would use my larger foot to size the boots, from what I here if you have to to be loose or tight loose is better for your foot.

Originally posted by sleeepili dude, so how have u been getting regular shoes all these years? i mean, running/athletic shoes especially need to fit well.. unless if you've been wearing loose-fitting sandals or flip flops all these years

I tend to wear size 12-13 for the comfort for just everyday shoes.

Running shoes I've had a billion love-hate relations... actually not much love at all. I tend to put an insole in the one shoe to eat up some room... double-sockin it some times etc... haven't gotten anything perfectly. Someday maybe I'll go sneaky and swap sizes in the shoebox b4 I leave the store haha...

Originally posted by cupholder prob wears larger size for regular shoes, like most people do. for my running shoes i size them to my biggest foot and then just tie the other a lot tighter.

yeah so basically this^

My recommendation to you would be to probably just contact the snowboard boot company directly and explain to them your issue and if they could accommodate you.

Insoles may address part of the issue of having 2 different size feet. Another thing that you could try is taking your boots into a Good snowboard shop that can custom fit the boots to your feet. An experienced boot tech can place inserts in strategic locations between the liners and inside of the boot to dial in the fit to your specific foot shape. It may take some time spent at the shop and a bit of trial and error but could be well worth it in the long run. The comfort and correct fit of your boots are one of the most important parts of your setup.