In reply to kevin stephens:
> A good boot fitter makes a massive difference
> I suspect many people who buy off the shelf haven't had the opportunity to find out how much difference a close fitting ski boot makes to skiing ability; good boots are really part of the ski rather than clothing. Fit is even more important than high performance rock climbing shoes, sloppy fit is just as detrimental
> A good boot fitter will identify the right size and shape for your foot and then get the liners moulded to your feet. Most boot liners are designed to be heat moulded, for this to work the boots will feel too tight until they are moulded
> The OP's son in law had hire boots that were too tight, a boot that may feel too tight in, say Decathlon may be just right if moulded and adjusted by a good boot fitter.
> I can highly recommend Rivington Alpine near Chorley in Lancashire
Boot fitters often talk bollocks, I think people forget the only boot they will fit on your foot is one that is in their shop. I have seen people come away with some boots that really didn't fit them well at all, because the alleged boot fitter wanted to sell it to them.
Never heard a boot fitter say, sorry mate nothing here for you, try that other shop.
Also, if they fit the boot and it's not right then they should change it later, but will they? ...will they f+++K!
I equate boot fitters along with any salesman, listen to them at your risk...
Post edited at 11:58