What are the replacement sole options for a solid lug boot?

[AmyPJ]

No "Cat Tracks". They suck compared to YakTrax SkiTrax..

I was offered some of those for free. They were too bulky. I'm going to attach some bendable wire or something to the heel of mine to help get them on and off easier.

 

[Philpug]

Update on my stupid situation: I need toe lifts, particularly on the right-I-broke-my-leg-tore-my-LCL side. I tested out some shims under that toe plate yesterday, about 3mm worth, and it helped me a LOT. So, I'm thinking putting a thicker set of sole plates on is probably not going to work any more. Maybe a thicker TOE piece, but I'd need a more traditional heel piece.

Thoughts from the peanut gallery?
Seems I might be beholden to Cat Tracks after all. There's worse things, for sure. But, dammit!

On Tricia’s boots I had to raise the bridge on one boot and lower the water on the other do me a favor please post a picture of the front view of your boots together thanks

 

[cantunamunch]

Releast values should be identical, both have similar boot/binding contact areas.

You know how scientists do experiments to confirm existing theories? I think that is the sense in which SS meant.

 

[AmyPJ]

Is this sufficient? Heading to the shop tonight to officially measure the thickness and test the bindings with them. I skied with it lifted again today, and I think one thing that it does is help relieve some pain I've had in that knee that I've ignored.

 

[markojp]

No "Cat Tracks". They suck compared to YakTrax SkiTrax..

No, they don't. They're both fine.

 

[AmyPJ]

Is this sufficient? Heading to the shop tonight to officially measure the thickness and test the bindings with them. I skied with it lifted again today, and I think one thing that it does is help relieve some pain I've had in that knee that I've ignored.

OK, measured the toe shim thickness with calipers and they are right at 2mm. Went through the box of heel and toe plates (standard, not grippy) and because my current toe and heel plates are 5mm, that leaves us in a conundrum: if I want 2 mm more, then that means a toe piece that is 7mm tall. Apparently, there are 6mm and 8mm. These toe and heel pieces are going to need replacing anyway, as they wear down quickly (but, they are cheap!) So, I'd love to find a grippier, more durable set that is either 7 or 8mm thick.

For now, I'm leaving it set up as is. Binding release tested fine with the "temporary" lift in there. Now, I just need to add some duct tape somewhere to complete the picture.

 

[Brian Finch]

Hmm, just checked. The lifters are actually marked tecnica 6mm but nothing in the tecnica or Nordica listings looks similar Looks like it is the SVST versions I will need to source

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I have a source w tons of the Nordica version 6mm in Red.

 

[markojp]

I have a source w tons of the Nordica version 6mm in Red.

I've used those in the past. They work, but still a bit slick.

 

[TahoeCharlie]

I've used those in the past. They work, but still a bit slick.

Those look really slick. Suggest you use the Head "Vibram" soles; I have them on Raptors, good traction in the snow and on pavement.

 

[markojp]

Those look really slick. Suggest you use the Head "Vibram" soles; I have them on Raptors, good traction in the snow and on pavement.

Hmmmm. Sounds interesting. Has anyone posted pictures of them?

 

[AmyPJ]

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@markojp can get you the Head lifters, I will say they are not cheap. Tecnica and Nordica lifters are another option but need to have the nubs sanded off which is no big deal.

@Philpug, we have our hands on the Tecnica lifters, but another question is this: they have 4 screw holes. Shop boot guru seems to think that this is inadequate since there will be no grooved interface. Better half seems to think he can put a few extra screws in himself. (Oh my.)

What have you done? Pictures?

 

[cantunamunch]

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. Better half seems to think he can put a few extra screws in himself. (Oh my.)

I sees wot u did their.

 

[AmyPJ]

Hmmmm. Sounds interesting. Has anyone posted pictures of them?

From Blister Gear. I will say, it looks like they only have 6 screws. Compared to the 4 on the Tecnicas, I should be good to go if we add 2 more screws.

 

[AmyPJ]

I sees wot u did their.

Teehee.

 

[Brian Finch]

Currently working on getting 2 sets of these:

 

[AmyPJ]

Currently working on getting 2 sets of these:

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Details?

 

[Brian Finch]

Details?

PJ @ RaceStockSports sells these. They are 7mm in height. I have not seen them in person, but ordered 2 sets to try with a new boot.

 

[Philpug]

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@Philpug, we have our hands on the Tecnica lifters, but another question is this: they have 4 screw holes. Shop boot guru seems to think that this is inadequate since there will be no grooved interface. Better half seems to think he can put a few extra screws in himself. (Oh my.)

What have you done? Pictures?

Yes, More screws woudl be better..I have not had an issue yet.

 

[Brian Finch]

Yes, More screws woudl be better..I have not had an issue yet.
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I don’t think 4 screws are an issue, but Phil & I have said this a lot over the years......

 

[markojp]

From Blister Gear. I will say, it looks like they only have 6 screws. Compared to the 4 on the Tecnicas, I should be good to go if we add 2 more screws.

Fwiw, I was being a smart arse... I posted pictures of mine on the Head Raptor 140 long term review thread. TahoeCharlie even 'liked' my post.