Have you tried a spray antiperspirant? I've had really good luck with them.How does the leather lining handles the sweating of the feet?
I really like the idea of it, but my feet run on the sweatier side ...
Might try itHave you tried a spray antiperspirant? I've had really good luck with them.
How does the leather lining handles the sweating of the feet?
I really like the idea of it, but my feet run on the sweatier side ...
@Noodler stop, just stop............
This so much. This is the benefit and detriment of Zipfit. I have no hope of getting my foot into my boot even at room temperature with zipfits, I need to get then quite warm - a good drying room or boot heater bag is necessary. But once on, they’re the most precise and comfortable imaginable - more so than a foam liner (but not by much).Look at the Kulkea Thermal. I have one and there's no way I'd be able to get my Zipfits in the shells in the parking lot without them warmed up by the bag. I don't think anyone makes a double-sized boot bag but my only ownership experience is the Kulkea.
I have the same thing, but for me, it’s over the instep. I just take a few seconds to push the liner back into place, and carefully close the second buckle over it, making sure it doesn’t pinch.@Noodler
I just got a pair of world cup sidewinders today and tried fitting them following your procedure. Took me a second to get the hang of stepping into the shells with the liners on but I managed, however I was barely able to get the shells buckled at the ankle buckle even at the longest adjustment position. I basically had to squeeze my cuff together with one hand and crank the buckle over with the other and it was a bit tight on top of my ankle when standing. Is this something that will break in with repeated wear or are my shells not compatible? Any advice would be much appreciated!
Similar thoughts here.I have the exact same problem @AchtungSki
It's to the point where I'm having to put my liners/boots on at home and have my wife drive to the mountain. I won't boot up in the lodge due to COVID going crazy here in UT and I fear that I won't be able to get the zip fits in the boot in the cold parking lot. If I foresee having to boot up in the lot, I'm going to take along the stock liners in case I can't get the zip fits to cooperate.
I'm 7 days in on my zip fits and the heel hold is fantastic. They're very warm as well, but unfortunately the foot pain I've had with every boot forever is still present. That's not the fault of the zip fits though.
It depends on your foot, but I’m in the Lange RS wide, which is identical to the RX, and the Gara is tight. I wouldn’t want any more Omfit.Thanks for all the help!
One last question (I know…find a fitter), BUT, if I’m trying to find a “current” liner to go into my Lange RX boots (275mm with high midfoot and larger than average calves) which ZipFit liner should I start with? Low Volume, Medium Volume or High Volume.
ZipFit recommended the Freeride, but this starts with the “most” cork material?? IF, my boot shells are fitted/sized properly in which I have little volume/space inside the shell, shouldn’t I start with a “low volume” liner and add material as needed?
I already HAVE zipfits and I'm being sold on the new leather ones.... a shame they last so long so there's no reason for me to ever replace them@Noodler stop, just stop............
When traveling I've taken out the heating element and brought that with me. I stuff my boots and the element into a regular carry on and use that as my boot bag. Just as toasty.Similar thoughts here.
I’m in Canada now (from Oz) and took my Zipfits overseas for the first time. I just couldn’t get my boots warm enough to get my foot in. I was resorting to hair dryers etc, until buying a heated boot bag (which totally solved the problem). But I can’t necessarily cart a heated boot bag all over the world with me. I often ski in Japan and my lodge there has a boot room that gets only modestly warm - it’s a toss up whether I slip in some foam liners which are much easier to get into, or take Zipfits plus a heated boot bag.
We are safe - don’t see the leather lined ones on there website.^^^^Ya, no kidding. I’m contemplating new alpine boots and already considering which Zip to put in them…
Oh, and if you are going to try this I would pack the heating element in a checked bag. Take it from me, TSA really doesn't like to see a bunch of wires running all over your carry on when they X Ray it.When traveling I've taken out the heating element and brought that with me. I stuff my boots and the element into a regular carry on and use that as my boot bag. Just as toasty.
It speeds up the boot drying too!Might try it
Once you experience a ZipFit it's hard to go back to anything else. Once you experience a ZipFit with leather-lining you're even more spoiled.
Similar thoughts here.
I’m in Canada now (from Oz) and took my Zipfits overseas for the first time. I just couldn’t get my boots warm enough to get my foot in. I was resorting to hair dryers etc, until buying a heated boot bag (which totally solved the problem). But I can’t necessarily cart a heated boot bag all over the world with me. I often ski in Japan and my lodge there has a boot room that gets only modestly warm - it’s a toss up whether I slip in some foam liners which are much easier to get into, or take Zipfits plus a heated boot bag.
I just go in the shell. I find it easier and any Omfit moved while I do that finds its way back quickly.I don't recall, are you going in/out "racer style" (liner on your foot) or are you trying to get your foot in while the liner is already in the shell?