Terrible Foot Pain! - Snowboarding Forum

Custom J14 · 01-05-2013, 08:04 AM

I have Burton Cartel bindings and Burton Ion boots. It seems like when I have my board strapped in it pinches off circulation to my feet. They go numb by the time I'm to the top of the lift and hurt SUPER bad! Its bad enough that I can't make it down a long run without stopping and un strapping to get feeling back to my feet! I've played around with the fit of the bindings a bit but haven't got them comfy at all. I've also tried riding with the bindings looser but it still hurts. I've always thought it was the boots but now I'm thinking could my bindings suck?? What do you think?

eli783 · 01-05-2013, 08:44 AM

I was having similar issues with a pair of Grails from last season. I was able to return them to my shop for a half size bigger and that did the trick. Even though the original size fit like a freaking glove, I felt my feet needed a lil extra room to allow the blood to flow.

seant46 · 01-05-2013, 12:18 PM

It could be the bindings, but it also could be from the boots if they dont fit your foot shape nicely. Have you tried putting aftermarket souls in your boots? I did this last season and it helped me a bit.

Nivek · 01-05-2013, 04:50 PM

Numb feet is typically from overtightening the liner. Usually people that are overtightening the liner are compensating for a poor fit. Your boot doesnt naturally hold your heel down enough so you crank down the liner to make it.

Get fitted, or refitted.

BlackhawkDriver · 01-05-2013, 04:55 PM

dont tighten the liner so much. I had the same problem.

stewindustries · 01-05-2013, 07:02 PM

I've had the same probalem for the last couple years. 4 year old Cartels with Burton Rulers. Then I bought some Hail's thinking the boots were the problem but same issue. Replaced the ankle staps but same thing.

Finally replaced the Cartels with some Rome 390 bosses this year and havent had an issue at all since.

Not saying it's your bindings but maybe try a few runs with a friends bindings, worth a shot I guess.

onel0wcubn · 01-05-2013, 08:09 PM

try wearing your boots without socks..

may seem weird but do it..

ARSENALFAN · 01-05-2013, 08:53 PM

Burton Hails were the bain of my existence.

Custom J14 · 01-08-2013, 09:01 AM

Never thought about leaving the liner a little loser! And your right i tighten the crap out of the thing to make sure my foot doesn't go anywhere... I'll for sure try that next time I get out!

wrathfuldeity · 01-08-2013, 10:24 AM

http://www.snowboardingforum.com/boo...s-faq-etc.html

01-05-2013, 08:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Custom J14 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 7	Terrible Foot Pain! I have Burton Cartel bindings and Burton Ion boots. It seems like when I have my board strapped in it pinches off circulation to my feet. They go numb by the time I'm to the top of the lift and hurt SUPER bad! Its bad enough that I can't make it down a long run without stopping and un strapping to get feeling back to my feet! I've played around with the fit of the bindings a bit but haven't got them comfy at all. I've also tried riding with the bindings looser but it still hurts. I've always thought it was the boots but now I'm thinking could my bindings suck?? What do you think?

01-05-2013, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,371	Numb feet is typically from overtightening the liner. Usually people that are overtightening the liner are compensating for a poor fit. Your boot doesnt naturally hold your heel down enough so you crank down the liner to make it. Get fitted, or refitted. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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01-05-2013, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
eli783 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 178	I was having similar issues with a pair of Grails from last season. I was able to return them to my shop for a half size bigger and that did the trick. Even though the original size fit like a freaking glove, I felt my feet needed a lil extra room to allow the blood to flow.

01-05-2013, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
seant46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 730	It could be the bindings, but it also could be from the boots if they dont fit your foot shape nicely. Have you tried putting aftermarket souls in your boots? I did this last season and it helped me a bit.

01-05-2013, 04:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlackhawkDriver Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Korea Posts: 31	dont tighten the liner so much. I had the same problem.

01-05-2013, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
stewindustries Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St. Catharines, ON Posts: 4	I've had the same probalem for the last couple years. 4 year old Cartels with Burton Rulers. Then I bought some Hail's thinking the boots were the problem but same issue. Replaced the ankle staps but same thing. Finally replaced the Cartels with some Rome 390 bosses this year and havent had an issue at all since. Not saying it's your bindings but maybe try a few runs with a friends bindings, worth a shot I guess.

01-05-2013, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
onel0wcubn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 284	try wearing your boots without socks.. may seem weird but do it..

01-05-2013, 08:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
ARSENALFAN -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 604	Burton Hails were the bain of my existence.

01-08-2013, 09:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Custom J14 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 7	Never thought about leaving the liner a little loser! And your right i tighten the crap out of the thing to make sure my foot doesn't go anywhere... I'll for sure try that next time I get out!