Back on Wiley's - Question about keeping them pliable

[east tx skier]

A year or so ago, the outer shell of one of my Strada boots ripped. The next time out, I put my old Wiley's pro build boots on the ski and had a nice set. So I have left them on and have been happy with them. But I haven't been skiing as much as I once did and the boots seem a bit more snug, probably from not being used as much.

 

Anyone have any tips on keeping rubber ski bindings soft, pliable, and stretched out in between uses?

[Drago]

Keep them out of the sun

Use shave foam instead of soap

[ALPJr]

When I was considering going to a new set of rubber boots Wiley's told me that soaking them in warm water helps soften rubber up. The rubber is definitely stiffer in cooler temps.

[Intheday]

You can try silicone spray on them. Worked on some older bindings to make them easier to get in and not as snug for while

[east tx skier]

Thanks for the tips, all. Will give them a shot.

[RichardDoane]

or you could send them back to Wiley's for a re-wrap which costs way less than replacement

[east tx skier]

Spoke to Darren at Wiley's yesterday. He said not much on the spray/application side of things will help since the neoprene doesn't let much in. He suggested warm water and letting a friend with a larger foot cram his big bunny feet into the boot a few times.

 

A pair of pro build wraps are about $25. So that option works as well since I trimmed the excess from my wraps years ago.

[jimski]

I use baby shampoo to put on my wileys its better for your skin and not as hard on the rubber. Keep them out of the sun