Saturday, 8 February 2020

Here is how to get your Madshus cross country ski boots to fit well






By Keith and Heather Nicol
Tape some foam over the problem area 
   We spend alot of time in cross country ski boots through the winter and so you really want them to fit well. If they don`t fit can cause real problems producing blisters and painful feet. But if you have Madshus ski boots you can do some minor boot fitting alterations by using a hair drier, foam, and tape. I followed these steps as recommended by the Madshus Rep when I had a sore spot on my right ankle.  

    First look at the spot you’re having an issue with and cut a piece of foam to cover it. Next tape the foam directly onto the problem area and then put on your ski socks.  Then turn the hair dryer on heat up the inside of boot where you’re having an issue and be careful not to over heat the inside of the boot.  Heat the inside of the boot for 10-12 minutes. (I tried 5 minutes at first and that seemed to work.)  Then put your foot into the boot & lace them up. Not too tight.  Do not walk around but instead stand in an active stance for 15 minutes until the foam cools down. Then you can untie the boots, remove your foot, remove the foam pad you taped on. Finally put your socks back on & try the boot on.  This process worked for me and I now find these boots some of the most comfortable I have ever worn. Give it a try and let me know if this process works for you.  
Use a hairdryer to heat up the boot so that the foam can be remolded

Video of remolding your boots for better  fit

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