Message #19078

[Svend]

H-A, the Lange was already tight in the midfoot area when I tried the shell fit.  Both sides of my foot were touching the shell, and not just lightly -- it was pretty snug.  Naturally, with liner in, it was far too tight there.

Thanks for the info on the Atomic.  I will try it on for size this coming autumn when the new stuff is in.  But for now, my search is done, as I'm back home from my trip west and all stores here have no more ski stuff on the floor.

Thanks to all for their great advice and input.  It's really raised my knowledge and awareness of what to look for when trying on boots.  My trials last week were most interesting, and I was definitely a more savvy shopper.  Among other things, it reconfirmed yet again that flex index means almost nothing, even within a brand.  But I was surprised at just how drastic some of the differences actually were.

I appreciate all your help, and will pick up this thread again in the fall when my search resumes.

Cheers,
Svend