skategoat Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I've learned with Raichle/Deelux, I have to buy slightly smaller than my measured mondo point size. I measure 27.5 but with Raichle, I've worn 27 and even 26.5. What about Head Stratos Pros? Do they fit true to size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 my experience is they are dead on - a little wider in the toe box which may make them feel looser, but I have wide feet so I liked it. Moving to UPZ, which is supposed to be even wider, this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wun Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 If it'll help you get an idea, I'll throw out my situation here. I just bought a new pair a month ago and had it fit with the assistance of a professional bootfitter. It is properly sized for me and feels comfortable. When I did the following: -Jamming a ruler onto the bottom of my foot to increase foot length (by capturing more of the raised part of the sole in the center of the foot) and make it measure as long as possible, and -Aligning the zero mark on ruler to the far, uncompressed edge of the back of my foot rather than pressing said back-of-foot against a wall, ...I measured myself to be 23.7 centimeters give or take 1 or 2 millimeters. My '08/'09 Head Stratos Pro shell size is 24 with a pair of those ~$40 noncustom footbeds. Oh, and don't forget that a fresh pair comes with thermofit liners, not the kind that you cook from what I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 1) get a proper footbed and you'll be more true to size 2) correct on the liner - it is heat-moldable, using one of those heir-dryer type things that every ski shop has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trikerdad Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I've had 4 pair of Raicle's, 2 pair of Head's and one pair of UPZ's and all of them fit well at 29.5. I have to say I used thermofit liners in every one of them, with custom foot beds, so maybe that's why I couldn't tell any difference in fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks for the feedback guys. I think I'll order the true size and hopefully the liner and a good bootfitter can take care of the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 if you're a 27.5 I'll make you a good deal on mine :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreac Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks for the feedback guys. I think I'll order the true size and hopefully the liner and a good bootfitter can take care of the rest. Go see the guys at Kenmark in Richmond HIll, they have Head SP there and are the best boot fitters in the GTA... maybe take along your other boots and they could possibly make them fit better and then you don't need a new pair???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Moving to UPZ, which is supposed to be even wider, this season. tex can you post how the UPZs compare to Heads when you get them? did UPZ make them wider? i thought they were narrower than heads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I have them already - shell only fit feels wider in the forefoot. I do not like the UPZ liner so I'm going to get Thermo liners when I can get up to startingate this fall... but stock vs stock liners I'd say the UPZ is tighter in the heel and wider in the toe as compared to the Heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 ahhh. that makes sense. never tried the UPZs without stock liners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Ive only tried the burton boots, and the Rachelle before blindly purchasing the Heads. I have to say with out a doubt, the Heads were far more comfortable and fit best(for me) atleast. You won't be dssapointed :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK in PA Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I've been using UPZs for a few years, and have never tried Heads. I have very wide feet and ALWAYS have trouble finding suitable footwear. I don't have any issue with the stock liner and use them as well. I find UPZs "tolerably" wide for my feet, though on occassion I get the overlapping toe syndrome, which is uncomfortable at best. By and large, though, I really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggerwrangler Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I love them, they warm. They do pack out more then expected, had to put a something under the foot bed to get that nice tight fit after 1 year Super adjustable, but heavy but since i am rarely in the air, i don't care. the upper velcro strap is dam near worthless. replaced with a power strap would i buy them again HEL:LL yeahh 175 prior wcr td2 si Heads stratus Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wun Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'm anticipating running into some shin bang while on the slopes, though I guess that varies between each individual. In addition to that, though..... As I've mentioned above, I've just newly purchased these boots about two months ago; they haven't even seen snow yet. The outer velcro straps that come with these boots are already falling apart... Today was my fifth time putting on the boots in my house 'cause I'm so badly itching for the carve. After the first couple times of wearing, I noticed a little fray in each strap, and have been very slowly and carefully pulling the straps apart when taking the boots off. The straps are still further degrading at a much faster rate than I expected. I think I might be looking into the booster straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggerwrangler Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I would replace boot straps on principal, simply for this reason a booster strap allows movement/flex in the strap thus keeping the boot tight but flexible. wider as well keeping the strap from slipping up after the boot gets warm. There are several " powers" from weak to Olympic, any boot fitter should have these. They also have a heavy metal locking clasp that works and never slips. Pet peeve. Equipment failure. Racing and high speeds are not the time to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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