east tx skier Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted February 1, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2018 Keep them out of the sun Use shave foam instead of soap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted February 1, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Intheday Posted February 1, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east tx skier Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks for the tips, all. Will give them a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted February 1, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted February 1, 2018 or you could send them back to Wiley's for a re-wrap which costs way less than replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east tx skier Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted February 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 4, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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