Snowboard boots issue: I get slightly numb toes yet my heel is loose?

I%26#039;ve got a pair of Burton Casa Boots, the size is not the problem because I fitted into an even smaller sizenumber (but I eventually returned the product because I got really numb feet even after a week wearing them with a thick sock).


I%26#039;m also worried that it%26#039;s been already 5 days since I last rode the snowboard yet my toetips are still a little bit less sensitive to touch, as if they were still somehow numb).


On the other hand my heel is loose and I can%26#039;t control the board really well.


I also wear snowboard knee height socks, but I don%26#039;t know whether they%26#039;re too thick or not.


How can I improve the situation?

Snowboard boots issue: I get slightly numb toes yet my heel is loose?
I have had this same problem and this is what I did to correct it. I noticed that the top of my boot would be too tight and the foot part would be too loose.





Now when I tie my boots, I get the foot as tight as I like it and then put a knot in the laces just over the instep which is the part of the boot that holds the heel back into the heel cup. Then I can lace up the rest of the boot so that it isn%26#039;t so tight which was what was cutting off the circulation.





I also added a %26quot;power strap%26quot; around the top of the boot which gives me more control.





Good Luck
Reply:If your heel is loose inside the boot then you need to change your boots and get some that are a better fit. Its not just length that you have to worry about when buying boots its width as well and to an extent foot shape. When you have your boots on your toes should brush against the front of your boot, when you lift your heel off the floor the heel of your boot should move with your foot rather than pull up through the boot, and your boots should be a snug and comfortable fit certainly not a tight and uncomfortable fit. I think the boots you have are the right length for you but are too wide around the ankle and that is why your heel is loose. You could try makes like Salomon, Northwave and Rome as they are more known for suiting people with narrower feet but dont take my word for it you need to try on a range of boots made by different brands to see which ones are right for you and your foot shape.


As for the numbness in your toes it could be due to your feet being cramped in your old boots or possibly you bindings being too tight. But if you are a begineer rider it is probably due to bad posture when riding and will improve as you improve. Hope this helps, Good Luck.
Reply:The problem is not the boot, its the binding. Sounds like your straps might be adjusted improperly. Make sure not to tighten them down to the point of cutting off circulation in your toes. You may have to try some of the dirrefent strap settings , ther eare usually a few different holes to mount your straps in, find one that is comfortable. Same with the heel, sounds like you need to adjust the strap up a little higher on the ankle, this will hold your foot tight against the back of the binding, keeping it snugly in place. Your bindings might also be a little too big for your boots. Do you tend to slide around a bit in the binding. Maybe try a thinner pair of socks, ski or snowboard socks of some kind, no cotton. Thick socks help in cutting off the circulation to your toes. Check these out, make some adjustments, and have fun out there!
Reply:maybe use hand and feet warmers, those little packets that stay warm for about 6 hours. hope tht helps!



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