Hi, I wear orthotics in my running shoes, should I wear the same in my ski boots?

I am about to go skiing (snow allowing) and would like to buy a new pair of boots. Since I use orthotics for running I guess that I should be using them as well for skiing. What do you think?

Hi, I wear orthotics in my running shoes, should I wear the same in my ski boots?
Probably won%26#039;t do any good. Orthotics in running shoes correct the pronation or underpronation that occurs as you transfer from your heel to your toe thousands of times over the course of running or walking. In skiing except for some short walks to the chairlift or something, you will have the boot bound flat to your ski. Fundamentally you are standing with some leaning and help from gravity. You are not going to be taking many steps, and orthotics don%26#039;t do much while you are standing still. It might even be a bad idea to %26quot;stand%26quot; on an unlevel surface over the course of a day of skiing.
Reply:they dop have inserts for ski boots. I believe they are pretty pricey though. I personaly have never tried them but I have a buddy that swears by them. I don%26#039;t know where you are going to be going to ski but you should be able to find a ski store that carries the insert. My buddy got his in utah at a store called Copeland sports.
Reply:I think the comfort and fit of your ski boots need not be related to the fit of your running shoes. You really should try out new boots on a dry slope or similar to identify areas that rub or pinch. Take your orthotics with you to the boot shop and compare the fit with and without them. I have used the ordinary foot-bed from my old running shoes in my ski boots and found they worked well because they were already shaped to my foot contour. By the same token I%26#039;ve had heat formed insoles made in the ski shop only to find it felt better without them! Good luck with your new boots and even more with the snow!!
Reply:well it depends if u do tricks then no because the way u move in tricks it would mess u up and i tried it with a gel pad in and my foot started to hurt.


but for casual skiing ya i think it would be ok because ur not landing really hard and ur not pushing ur bady to do somtin hard.
Reply:Your orthotics will be great in your ski boots. They will not only be more comfortable but will support your feet better and promote better alignment of you feet, ankles and legs. Custom footbeds or orthotics are, in my opinion, crucial to having good fitting boots.



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