Hi there,
I've recently taken up snowboarding and thought it was time to get some boots of my own (as the hire shop ones are real scruffy/battered!) and I'm off on Holiday in a months time..
With me being new to the sport I didn't want to over-spend on my first pair, but did a bit of research on the boot I did buy and took the time to measure my foot correctly as I understand this is probably the most important piece of equipment needed.
Now I bought a pair of Salomon Pearl boots in a UK5 MP 23.5 (this is my foot size and also the sizes of the various boots I have worn in my lessons).
I received the boots yesterday and they are brand new, but as soon as I put them on I feel pressure on the front of my toes.
I did read up and it suggests the boot should be tight and it could take some riding to wear them in, but is this a normal thing? I'm aware I don't want them loose, I can just about move my toes, there is slight pressure on the top of my toes too, the heel fits in snug and doesn't lift, should I be feeling this?
I'm worried about using them to my lessons and damaging them so I can't send them back and will de-value them if I want to sell on if they're not right for me?
I know it's difficult to buy online but I would have to travel by train over an hour to my nearest boot fitting shop, it's crazy!
Thanks for your help in advance
Sarah
I've recently taken up snowboarding and thought it was time to get some boots of my own (as the hire shop ones are real scruffy/battered!) and I'm off on Holiday in a months time..
With me being new to the sport I didn't want to over-spend on my first pair, but did a bit of research on the boot I did buy and took the time to measure my foot correctly as I understand this is probably the most important piece of equipment needed.
Now I bought a pair of Salomon Pearl boots in a UK5 MP 23.5 (this is my foot size and also the sizes of the various boots I have worn in my lessons).
I received the boots yesterday and they are brand new, but as soon as I put them on I feel pressure on the front of my toes.
I did read up and it suggests the boot should be tight and it could take some riding to wear them in, but is this a normal thing? I'm aware I don't want them loose, I can just about move my toes, there is slight pressure on the top of my toes too, the heel fits in snug and doesn't lift, should I be feeling this?
I'm worried about using them to my lessons and damaging them so I can't send them back and will de-value them if I want to sell on if they're not right for me?
I know it's difficult to buy online but I would have to travel by train over an hour to my nearest boot fitting shop, it's crazy!
Thanks for your help in advance
Sarah