It is very important to mention that the temperature is mentioned in Fahrenheit, not Celsius. 😉🤞(220F is 104 degrees Celsius) This method is very good, and I have used it since the early 90s. 👌

@amundsen84

5 ай бұрын

@geirheggertveit 104 grader i 17 minutter blir den norske oppskriften altså?

I heat molded my Nordica Promachine at home. My approach is similar, slightly different and delivers excellent results. (1) Oven temp is 200F. (2) Heat soak is only 5 minutes. (3) After 5 minutes of fitting, I step into icewater bath with boots (make icewater bath in large Coleman cooler) for 5 minutes. (4) towel dry. Cautionary note: The time required to heat ski boots in an oven depends on the brand and the type of shell being molded. For example, Salomon's custom shell takes 10 minutes at 100°C, while their HD shell takes 2 minutes. Atomic's memory fit shell takes 5 minutes at 117°C. In general, you can expect to heat ski boots for 5-8 minutes at 220°F. You can use a laser thermometer to check that the plastic has reached a temperature of around 80-90°C. Convection oven HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

ugh thank you so much. if I had tried this before so much pain could have been avoided and so so much money saved.

So glad I found this video big up mate very informative!!

Excellent instruction and video ! Thank you !!

Work perfectly for my K2 b&e 2024, except I left my pro wrap Intuition liner inside. A huge thanks! I will reproduce it in the future 👍🏻

I followed his advice except I left the liners in. The results were perfect! My full-tilt boots fit like a glove!! Many thanks Mountain man for this sage advice!!

@mainstreamMTNguy

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, get out there and RIP IT UP!!!

It's useful to have an in-oven thermometer as convection ovens don't necessarily show the true temperature (they may be calibrated to cook foods similarly to non-convection). Also, you can use a nylon stocking to hold the extra toe sock or cup in place.

Gonna try it today . hope u dont ruin my Alp trip this friday haha :D fingers crossed and thanks for tutorial ! :)

@mainstreamMTNguy

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty confident in this method. Have a great trip!

I did this with a pair of Lange RS (blue) boots and liners as well as Lange XT3. I had fractured my 5th metatarsal and the outside of my foot is quite wide and causes problems. I put the liners in for the final 10 mins of the prescribed 17. So shells got 17 mins, liners got 10 mins at 220F convection. My foot was quite hot in the RS liner. More so than the XT3. In both I stood outside in the cold for 20 mins in the boots to let them cool to shape on my foot while leaning into the boots in a ski position. WORKED GREAT. Boots are literally form fitted now to my ankles and feet. Will be doing this again for future boots.

@craigpiefer7839

6 ай бұрын

AWESOME! Now go out there and RIP!!!

@philwistrom9200

2 ай бұрын

I just got a new pair of Lange XT3’s and want to do this. Are both the liner and shell supposed to be thermo moldable??

great video . Would you do the same thing with a BOA system boot? Got some Salomon S/PRo 130 BOA that are coming arriving next week . I would love to do that if i could

great video. I have some full tilts on the way to me (United Kingdom to Pennsylvania) once they finally arrive, I will be doing this.

@mainstreamMTNguy

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good, enjoy that comfy fit!

@mikehoffman7131

Жыл бұрын

@@mainstreamMTNguy and you did say 17 minutes at 220 right? Ive always done like 8-9 minutes at 200. all for trying something new if it is a proven method for someone else. have you done this with intuition liners as well?

@mainstreamMTNguy

Жыл бұрын

@@mikehoffman7131 Yup 17 minutes at 220. And yes I have used this method on Intuition Liners; worked great!

@mikehoffman7131

Жыл бұрын

@@mainstreamMTNguy the molding process worked great. The boots feel wonderful. The ratcheting booster strap melted and broke but that can be replaced

Great video. I have never thought of this. Would you cool the boots more quickly by wrapping in a wet towel to set the plastic once you have achieved the desired shape?

@mainstreamMTNguy

4 ай бұрын

You could definitely do that!

Just put the boots and liners on a baking sheet. Liners started melting after a few minutes. Not sure if he uses some sort of paper or not but they melted on the baking sheet slightly. Luckily they’re used and I caught it before it got bad. I also did not have a convection oven

@Redneckeverything

6 ай бұрын

Do you use F or C degrees?

@sam-ww1wk

6 ай бұрын

Did you preheat the baking sheet? At only 220 would take way longer than a few minutes for a cold baking sheet to get hot enough to melt anything.

Would you use the same temperature with shells & liners made out of different materials than standard - e.g. pebax shells; ultralon foam liners? Also how did you arrive at that particular temperature?

@mainstreamMTNguy

Жыл бұрын

From my own research on different boots and materials, 220 was the low end. In my mind it is better to go a little cooler than too hot.

Do I throw my custom footbeds back in after I take my liners out of the oven?

@craigpiefer7839

7 ай бұрын

Yes. Do not cook those footbeds.

I’m assuming I don’t cook my custom footbeds and pop them in after the shell and liners are heated up?

@mainstreamMTNguy

5 ай бұрын

That is correct! Put those footbeds in right before you put your feet in.

Do I put them inside the oven after it reaches 220 degrees or right after i turn it on?

@craigpiefer7839

6 ай бұрын

Preheat the oven first, that way you know you are getting the correct temp.

@TheRealWarez

4 ай бұрын

Your oven will absolutely roast anything you put in there while it's preheating... that's why preheating is even a thing. Also, make sure you take out the insole before heating and put it back in before the actual molding part.

The video makes it seems you turn the oven to 220 degrees on convection without preheating. Is that correct, put the boots right after the oven is set to 220 without preheating the oven?

@JEEPIMPACT

5 ай бұрын

I would preheat

Did you leave the footbeds in your boots when heating them in the oven?

@mainstreamMTNguy

3 ай бұрын

NO! Great question, take them out. But if you leave them in, it's not the end of the world either.

@user-hi7zo3df6z

3 ай бұрын

@@mainstreamMTNguy thanks! I’ll let you know how it goes..probably better than surefoot did 10 years ago!

I used my smoker. My boots smell delicious.

@mainstreamMTNguy

4 ай бұрын

How do they taste?

Do you have to take the liners out of the shells to heat ?

@mainstreamMTNguy

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is the best way to do it! Thanks for the comment!

@DerekKerton

4 ай бұрын

The more boot surface area you expose to the air in the oven, the more quickly and evenly the boot parts heat up.

You don’t have to remove the bootboard or liner insole when heating?

@mainstreamMTNguy

4 ай бұрын

No you don’t.

Is the temperature in Celsius and is it the same for all brands?

@mainstreamMTNguy

Жыл бұрын

Fahrenheit! Sorry, I should have clarified. This is a good general temperature for most boots but you should read all the manufactures info. Thanks for the comment.

@larsmoservice588

Жыл бұрын

Checks to see.... LOL 220C = 428F

@kukac9653

5 ай бұрын

@@larsmoservice588 Well, that's good for a pizza. Might be too hot for boots.

How to find out if my boot shells are heat-moldable?

@sam-ww1wk

6 ай бұрын

Google it, or call the manufacturer.

What about if my convection oven only goes as low as 300 degrees?

@mainstreamMTNguy

5 ай бұрын

I wouldn't try it.

@johngilmour6850

4 ай бұрын

Don't do it if your oven goes no lower than 300. Or get a new oven.

ok just did this at home thought i’d also shard my experience with heat molding. i got wide feet were talking WIDE so i’ve had my boots professionally heat molded for the shells and punched but still need to get the length sorted since my big toe protrudes a good 1/3in out. did this method 220 for 15mins for my k2 methods worked well used some tape on my socks to create a pad to push the shell. also u can leave ur liners if u like it definitely is a choice and don’t since your buckles down hard when you first get em on wait a good 15-30 mins for them to cool down then you can. i am in no ways responsible if you fuck ur shit. but good luck y’all

if you put any shells that have dyneema lacings in that oven you can kiss them goodbye.

For very simple feet, the video is ok, otherwise quite amateurs Video.

@craigpiefer7839

7 ай бұрын

Guess what, I'm an amateur. I did check out your video-Super professional!

@mikenimmick3920

7 ай бұрын

Lol...what an asssssswaaddddd comment. Daddy didn't hug you enough...or maybe toooo mucch huh?? I thought it was a great video

What about if my convection oven only goes as low as 300 degrees?

@TheRealWarez

4 ай бұрын

Use a friends... or "rent" a countertop convection oven/toaster from your desired location... Amazon, Walmart, etc.... (return the oven when you are done. AKA: rent it for free).