Molding Strada Liners

[skier2788]

I bought a set of Strada boots about a month ago and am wanting to mold them now that I am used to them and really like them. I have been told you stick them in the oven at 250 for ten mintues then put them on and in the ski. Is this the correct method? I can't seem to find the proper procedure anywhere. Probly just looking in the wrong places.

[RichardDoane]

175 for 15 minutes in the oven is usually enough, but if they fit and feel ok right now, I'd just ski in them, and then "puff" them in a bunch of months when they are feeling "packed out". Are you using superfeet insoles ?

 

[Chef23]

If you are going to heat them you need put a toe cap over the end of your foot. If you don't the liner will shrink as it cools and feel too small. I folded up a bunch of paper towels and put a cut off sock over it to hold it in place.

[davemac]

don't forget to put a sock on so you don't burn your foot, and don't heat the insole/footbed-put it in liner after it comes out of oven.

[skier2788]

I just have the Radar insoles that came with the stradas. I plan on wearing two pairs of socks to keep enough room at my toes and stuff. Thanks for the info guys.

[MrJones]

I would recommend one pair of socks with a "toe cap" of some kind. I used folded paper towels taped to my toes. If you wear two socks you will get a bit of extra toe room, but you will also create more room around the rest of you foot which I personally wouldn't want.

[ToddL]

You really want that "toe cap." There is no advantage to having cramped toes in your liners. My advice: get everything ready before you cook 'em. When they come out of the oven, you want to quickly get them set up and your foot inside and the liner into the boot. Boot, Loosened boot laces, insole ready, etc.

 

Also, I had a 1x2 piece of wood to put under the toe of the boot to create more of an ankle bend position.