If the boot fits...

Finding boots, that don't cause me any pain has been very difficult. This video will show you some of the annoying comments skiers make who have ill fitting boots. 

The guy who made this is pretty bang on...However I can assure you, that build up of lactic acid down the side of your 'too wide' feet is bloomin' painful after an eight hour day. And yes 'my arches do hurt!' 

Having high arches means that there is little support under your foot and again can be very painful. 

To solve this, after much research I found the guys at backcountry UK. Based in Ilkley, their fantastic boot fitting service means that extra support can be added in areas such as the arch and ankle bones. 

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A massive thank you goes to Phil, who worked so hard to get the boots in time for when I moved. The boot fitting process itself is amazing.

All boots are heated and molded to make them wider and more comfortable. They pinpoint the key areas that needed to be made wider and areas that need extra support. 

....And this is what you end up with! These boots are incomparable to my last pair and I can honestly say that a good fit will make the world of difference. Once again a massive thank you to the team at Backcountry!