Discover what Foot Dynamics in Boise can help do for your skiing and how we can raise your sport to another level.
Updated January 2024 Ski Magazine rated Foot Dynamics as one of the 10 best ski boot fitters in the country. We specialize in custom footbeds, ski boot sole grinding, stance alignment assessment and ski boot modifications. Foot Dynamics is a Comfort Shoe Store with a modern, highly innovative orthotics lab located in Boise, Idaho. It provides […]
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Who Needs Custom Ski Orthotics/Footbeds Q: Who needs custom footbeds/ski orthotics in their boots? A: Everyone. During the midstance phase of walking (when the foot is in total contact with the ground) the foot is in a mobile adaptive or flexible condition. It is supposed to “pronate” to reduce shock to the leg, knee, and
Foot pain or knee pain hold you back from skiing? Hitting the slopes on a sunny spring day is a favorite for many skiers—who enjoy warmer temperatures and a little sunshine while zipping down slopes. Foot pain, however, can quickly put a damper on your spring skiing fun. Ill-fitting boots are most often the cause
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ADDENDUM ANDREW L. CHEN, MD, MS Rationale There is a high incidence of ankle and knee injuries that can be attributed to inappropriate footwear among the top, internationally competitive athletes of USASJ, and this has been associated with loss of time in training and competition. Importantly, this has also resulted in a loss of performance
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Q: Who needs custom footbeds / ski orthotics in their boots?A: Everyone. During the mid stance phase of walking (when the foot is in total contact with the ground) the foot is in a mobile adaptive or flexible condition. It is supposed to “pronate” to reduce shock to the leg, knee and back. This is the position
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My flight from Minnesota to Boise after the American Birkibeiner race was canceled. While stuck in a hotel overnight, I ran into Steve Poulin, the CEO of Swix Sports. Steve told me that the importance of a flat ski for glide cannot be overstated. He thinks the Nordic ski community needs to look much more
Swix C.E.O. gets importance of Nordic ski orthotics Read More »
The greatest benefit of carbon fiber for ski boot construction is that the carbon fiber material is unaffected by ambient temperature. This means the boot stiffness at 10* below zero is the same as it is at 40* above zero. They are also incredibly light weight.
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Only if you want the best performance and comfort from your boots. Because the foot in a ski boot is in its unlocked and flexible condition the muscles and tendons of the foot are fighting to support the arch while 2 to 3 times your body weight is forcing the ach to flatten. This can
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