I'm on the hunt for a new pair of boots (and maybe a new SL / GS ski). My old jr race boots are too soft (Nordica Speed Machine 8, 100 flex) and a bit too small. I realise it's incredibly difficult to give advice on boots over the internet, but for me, I think this is the best place to go if I want advice. No shops near my hometown (Stavanger, Norway) specialises in boot fitting, to my knowledge at least.
I've been looking at a few models (and I admit I was very tempted by the Dodge boots, until I foolishly glanced at the price :p):
Head Raptor RS 130 / 115
Head Raptor B3 Rd 130
Dalbello Viper 120 ID
(http://harbskisystems.com/index.php?opt ... Itemid=342)
Hero World Cup SI (http://www.rossignol.com/US/US/alpine-men-boots.html)
Rossignol Experience SI 130 (http://www.realskiers.com/BOOTS/2015-ro ... boots.html)
the Nordica Dobermann EDT 130 (http://www.bootfitters.com/reviews/2014 ... nn-edt-130)
Lange RS 130 (http://www.realskiers.com/BOOTS/2015-la ... boots.html) / 140 (http://www.bootfitters.com/reviews/2014-15/lange-rs-140)
Relevant Info:
Height: 180
Weight: 70
Foot: Neutral (maybe slightly high) longitudinal arch
Length: 42-42.5 (ca 27 cm weighted, slightly less unweighted);
Width: (relatively narrow: I tried measuring along the metatarsal arch with a soft measurement band, and got about 97-98 mm, but I'm not sure how accurate this is; when I measured from the widest point of the big toe's metatarsal and across to the little toe 90 degrees, I got 95-96 mm;)
Around, measured from the cuneoid and around: 26 cm
http://www.realskiers.com/how_to_fit_a_boot.html
Current Boots: Nordica Speed Machine 8
Skis: Elan SLX WC (2006 edition; length: 165; tip / tail / waist: 111-66-104)
Bindings: ELAN ER 17.0, DIN 6-17 RACE DIAGONALS
Injury history: ACL tear; not bothered about it generally, but regular strength training of anterior / posterior thigh muscles is paramount to minimise risk.
I greatly appreciate any help you can offer. Is there any other information I should add? Maybe pictures of my feet will help those savvy in the department suggest a boot they think would be suitable for me?