Ski boots for wide feet and big calves??

Does anyone know of brands or what I should search for to find ski boots that tend to fit a wider foot and bigger calf. My shoe size is 11 (american) and wide with a big calf.

Ski boots for wide feet and big calves??
This may sound weird, since you%26#039;re a guy, but try out some of the women%26#039;s boots. Women have larger calves then men, and their boot is made to fit the calf better. However, the one issue with that would be finding a wide women%26#039;s boot in a guy%26#039;s 11.





My other suggestion would be Nordica%26#039;s SpeedMachine line.They are wider at the calf and the lining is actually modable. You just heat it up, stick your foot in there, and it will conform to your foot. This can help with finding a pair that will fit wide feet. I know there are other brands which made moldable linings, but to be perfectly honest, I only know the boots that I use - not much else. My boss owns a pair of the men%26#039;s speedmachines, so I%26#039;ll ask him about those.





EDIT: I asked around at work and the general concenus was Nordica and Technica for wide feet. I had a few votes for Atomic%26#039;s beginner boot, the B70 and B80, which tends to fit more wide feet. All these suggestions were coming from ski instructors with anywhere from a year to 30 years instructing experience and at least 10 years skiing experience each.. I asked about 15 or so guys, so it was a good solid vote for Nordica and Technica, and three or so votes for Atomic.
Reply:The suggestions above are probably misleading, depending on HOW big your calves and HOW wide your feet are.





If your measurements are only slightly above normal (%26quot;normal%26quot; meaning a narrow, low-volume foot according to the ski industry%26#039;s definitions) then just keep searching and go to a store with a large selection. Dalbello is actually a brand that may give you some hope.





HOWEVER, if your feet are significantly wider than the average, you will likely have one good answer: a Strolz ski boot with a custom footbed and custom blow-in-foam leather inner boot.





After years and years of suffering with boots that clearly didn%26#039;t fit right (despite shimming stretching, grinding shells and the use of custom insoles), I bit the bullet and bought one of these. It changed my skiing life entirely. Imagine a boot that is so comfortable that you do not even bother to unbuckle it when sitting in the lodge, yet fits so snugly that every bit of your foot is in full contact with the inner boot.





There is some decent info to be had if you Google %26quot;Stroz%26quot;. I bought mine at Strand%26#039;s Ski Shop in Worcester, MA. There are other ski shops who carry these, but not many.





WELL WORTH IT!!
Reply:It really depends whether you are looking for a beginner/intermediate boot or a pro-level boot. Most beginner boots tend to be wider and more accommodating. Either way, Salomon, Dalbello, and Atomic make the widest boots available. Lange and Dolomite boots are extremely narrow, and Nordicas and Technicas are also fairly narrow (don%26#039;t listen to that other answer...they aren%26#039;t too narrow, but they sure as hell aren%26#039;t wide).





These are not for certain, the boot dimensions vary between models, even in a similar price range. You need to try all of the brands, no matter what their general characteristics are. Also, talk to a qualified bootfitter because they can stretch and grind shells to fit better, and they will be able to tell you where to start when looking for a boot.
Reply:Well, id say go with salomon or a nordica boot.I used to have a salomon boot, but got rid of it cause it was made for wide and thick calved people(performa 6.0), and i have a narrow foot. BUt go with solomom for sure, theyd fit ya good. Also go to a ski shop where you know the guys there, and know if they know what they are doing. Because if you dont know how to fit your own boots, then you are at the mercy of the boot fitter, he can make you think the boot will fit you if he is a snake , or he could get you the perfect boot that fits great. IT all depends on the guy and the shop your at. Go to a privately owned shop, as they tend to have better people workign at them compared to places like sportchek.
Reply:Hey, I have to agree with the gentleman above me. Nordica%26#039;s are the best way to go with ski boots for a foot like yours. I personally also have a 3E foot, size 11, and massive calf - and these boots fit like none other. The fitting process takes about an hour, and you%26#039;ll have to break it in (like all other ones), but in the end, your control over the ski is un-matched.





So... points fo rhte guy above me.
Reply:I sold ski boots for several years in Vail colorado. These previous answers are right on. Nordica and Tecnica are the two best for wide feet. I have size 10 EEE Tecnica Diable wide. Nordicas are also a very solid boot. One thing to ask for when you shop are custom insoles to keep your feet from losing circulation from impacting the side of the boot too hard. Also have the bootfiter add a small shim under the heal of your boot%26#039;s insoles. This will elevate your calf a little farther out of the cuff of the boot.





My suggestion is go to the best bootfitter you can find! Your boots make all the difference in your ski day. If your feet hurt, its not much fun.





Buying boots can be a pain! Like the others said, be patient, plan an hour or two to try on boots, and don%26#039;t settle for something because it %26quot;fits%26quot; best. Go to another shop to try their stuff on.





Good luck and have fun when you hit the slopes!
Reply:Just go to the ski shop, and budget an hour or more to try on several different ones...make sure its a good ski shop with a tech that knows what he is talking about
Reply:To find a ski boot that fits perfectly, go to a ski store that has been recommended to you. Make sure the store has excellent techs with experience.
Reply:There are a couple of sites that sell ski boots online, one of them is Boden. You shld be able to get one that suits your shoe size and preference from their wide selection of boots. Currently, Boden is having a winter sale and offers up to 50% off their winter items!





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