THERMOFORMABLE LINER
Polyethylene liner, 3 mm thick thermoformable material. By heating your liner, you can compress the foam to make room and increase comfort. Shock Absorber Area system in the heel for cushioning the shocks on bumps or jumps.
Optional extras: (not included)
These boots are compatible with WEDZE LOW TECH HEEL PADS (8608349) and you can use ski bindings with inserts. The world of free touring will open up to you.
WHY THERMOFORM A SKI BOOT LINER?
Some liners use so-called thermoformable foam. This means that the foam of the liner can be heated to conform to the shape of your feet and the shell of the boot. This improves the fit between the liner and the shell and creates more space for your foot, so that they are more comfortable.
Ski with your boots for at least 2 days before deciding if you need to heat-mould them. Sometimes the foot just needs to get used to skiing again
How to thermoform your liners?
1- Preheat the oven to 80°C on fan mode.
2- Remove the liners from the shells.
3- Remove the insoles from your liners.
4- Put the liner in the oven for 8 minutes only.
5- Remove the liners from the oven.
6- Put the soles inside the liners.
7- Put the liners back into the boots.
8- Put the boots on and fasten each hook on the middle setting.
9- Wait for 8 minutes at room temperature before removing the boot.
There you go, you are ready to ski
Hook adjustment
4 micro-metric aluminium buckles and two 3-position buckles at the shin, including one that can be adjusted without tools, to fit every calf size. Wide strap for powerful and easy tightening of the cuff.
SIZING
Fine foot (last 100mm), Polyethylene heat-moulding liner: 3mm heat-moulding foam all the way around the foot. Lightweight and comfortable liner. Preformed foam at the ankles. Flexible material so that the shape of the liner conforms easily to the climbing and walking phases. In case of discomfort after a few days of use, it is possible to heat-mould your liner.
What is flex?
To provide an indication of rigidity, brands assign a flex rating to every boot. This figure indicates the rigidity of the whole boot: the higher the figure, the stiffer the shell. A flex of 70 is considered best for skiers at intermediate level. A flex from 70 to 90 is for intermediate skiers. Beyond this value, the products are aimed at advanced skiers. Heavy builds can, however, go up a level.
How to try on ski boots?
Once the foot is in the boot, fasten the buckles to the midpoint. Can you go further? This means the volume of the boot isn't right for you. Once the boot is closed, you must flex the boots 3 times by pressing hard on the shins (put your hands on your knees to help) and push your heel backwards inside the boot. Stand upright: your foot should touch the end of the shell. When you flex, your foot should move backwards so you can no longer feel the end.
How to get your ski boots on/off easily?
Pull the tongue forwards and towards the outside of the feet: this fully opens the shell making the boot much easier to put on.
How to make a ski boot more comfortable?
There are many options for making your foot more comfortable in a ski boot. A ski boot must be tight fitting. To improve the support, you can get soles that are tailored to the shape of your foot arch, volume reducers and heel boosters.
How to avoid cold feet?
Although it is often forgotten, drying the liner is the most effective way to avoid having cold feet. Even at -10°C, the foot sweats and the liner cannot dry by itself in its plastic shell, even over several days. Ideally, it should be removed every day. There is the option to use boot dryers that are more convenient because there is no need to remove the liner, you just plug them in!
