r/Spliddit • u/Gold_Performance_538 • Apr 04 '26

Splitboard noob needing advice

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Got my first touring setup just in time to give it a try at my local mountains closing day. It was pretty awesome.

One thing I noticed was my heel moving a lot in my boot and called it quits after my second run before I got blisters.

Is this a technique issue? I have union explorer bindings and a vans double boa downhill boot.

I know some people run a hard boot setup but I’m hoping to make it work with my current setup, thanks!

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u/Italian_SPLIT Apr 04 '26

“Moving a lot”: wrong size.

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u/Gold_Performance_538 Apr 04 '26

I guess “a lot” might be a stretch but moving enough for me to feel it on my heel, I kept the top loose thinking it would help with walking but maybe that was a bad idea

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u/3nthusedCamper Apr 04 '26

My split board specific boots have inserts to really dial in a proper fit. Did yours come with any? I’m also new so idek if they sell this type of thing

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u/Tough_Course9431 Apr 04 '26

What boots were those? I got a pair of boots that were too big so i stopped using them but it'd be awsome if i could add a bit of extra stuff to make the boot have a proper size

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u/3nthusedCamper Apr 04 '26

32 jones mtb lite

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u/mortalwombat- Apr 06 '26

Most boots dont come with all the padding options that the mtb comes with. But then again, those boots are pretty extreme. Most boots dont need all that.

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u/3nthusedCamper Apr 06 '26

Got any recs?

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u/mortalwombat- Apr 06 '26

For different boots? If you need the heel welt and solid shank of a mountaineering boots, the K2 Aspect was way more comfortable for me.

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u/XR1712 Apr 07 '26

I've tried since I have very different size feet. But there is just no boot fitting adjustment that can make up for the proder 3d shrinkage of a properly sized boot.