@skidawg - Thank you, however, I have a few old sets of snow ski boots laying around.
@skihart - I have checked them, I replaced one boot that was starting to crack but today both are fine. From 2004 to fall 2008 I was skiing on them 4 days a week, Feb-Nov, then the last few years I haven't been skiing as much, but they have some serious time on them. I've broken two skis in that time, but not the boots... I think I got a good setup, my 9600 lasted a little over four years while some ski buddies were getting a few months out of theirs and my boots are still solid while I watched others have the cracking issue. I think I got lucky.
@ski38 - If my snow ski boot buckle idea doesn't pan out, I'll give Goode a call about the new ankle cuff. The bottom buckles, unfortunately are pretty well toasted.
If I can get the snow ski boot buckles to work, I'll post some pics. I won't be getting around to it for a week or two as I am on on the East Coast and my ski is on its way to the West Coast (via FedEx) and I won't be getting out there for a few more days.