I think it comes down to a matter of presonal preference and also has alot to with feet size and width. Pretty much the only boots that will be tight enough on my feet are race boots. Having said that there are ways to ski a race boot that can give you the forgiveness that most want and need off piste and still have the lateral quickness of a race boot. I use the booster strap and then leave my top buckle quite loose. Thiis gives me huge fore aft flex even in a stiff boot, but again I still have the awesome lateral quickness from a thin last race boot. For me this is the perfect set up, because I can go right to groomed terrain and then tighten the top buckle and rail some carved turns. Withe these new linesr the only thing that I give up vs. a more comfort oriented boot is on/off ease. As far as comfort while I'm in the boot, these are the most comfortable boots I have ever owned and that includes 100mm last boots that I was in years ago.
Now if someone has a foot that is 103mm wide, it's a whole different ballgame!!
Lynn, I know many people that get 200 or more days out of their boot shells. If they aren't cracking and disintegrating, you probably can get at least a few more seasons out of them.
I have a low volume 97mm wide forefoot (unweighted). The beauty of the ID liner is how it fills up the volume of the shell in relationship to the foot. If these work for you, awesome, you are the exception to the rule that a race prepped boot is fine for every day skiing.
JB
Good to hear boots can go that many days. Phew!! Saving money AND discomfort of breaking them in!
Phil
I have been pretty unhappy with my previous boots and beds and fittings. My ankles and feet were soon swishing around in my previous Langes and Technicas. While getting my current boot off after skiing can be a challenge at seasons'beginning, it is not a problem after a couple of weeks.
It will be interesting to see what new technological advances in boot design have occurred in the next season or two. And to see if you and Ron are still feeling like the three buckle boot design is still the way to go.
Happy New Year to ALL!!
I am hoping for a midnight birth.
;DLynn
Lynn, I would be happy to set you up with a set of Kryptons w/ Intuition liners at cost. I truly believe that you will get significantly more skiing enjoyment out of them vs. the torture devices you are in. If you don't like them, I would happily refund your money. As far as if the three buckle shell will still be working for me next year..I am not sure, I have only been on them for 25 years....I think I am real close to deciding if I like them or not
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