ARE MY FEET REALLY THAT IMPORTANT? The simple answer is yes. With skiing, biking, running, golf, hockey or hiking your feet are the foundation to your body. Just like a house if the foundation is bad, the rest of the structure will suffer. Improper foot support can result in: foot, knee, back and neck problems, as well as neuromas, bunions, heel spurs and many other body posture issues. When you put an unsupported foot into the confined, hard shell of a ski boot even more problems can arise. In fact, many everyday problems often go unnoticed in regular shoes, but manifest themselves when in a ski boot.
Would you drive a car when it is out of alignment? Well, when your feet are unsupported and poorly aligned, this is exactly what is happening to your body. A good custom orthotic will place both feet in a true neutral position. This will align the bones in the foot to: evenly distribute weight, square up the knee joint easing strain and wear on the cartilage and ligaments, and also level out the pelvis, giving the spine an even stable base. If you suffer from any body posture related ailments, you must start with the proper foundation. You can even prevent these issues from arising by aligning your body before problems develop. Our custom orthotics are a unique propriety design, supporting the foot with a wider and higher support than most products on the market. The special material remains elastic throughout the stride so the arch retains its shock absorbent properties. The difference is something you must feel to understand. Stop in for a free consultation and see how we can improve your body posture and overall health.
Aren't custom boots overkill for a beginner to intermediate skier? You Decide. A custom boot offers incredible comfort and preformance for any level skier. If you are only skiing a few times a year, why spend so much time and money to have your skiing cut short by painful feet. Even if your feet don't hurt, gear that works with you instead of against you will help you learn faster and more safely.
