Wondering about stuffing the liners back in the boot and having the liner bunch-up? Seems like it would be likely to happen given the friction.
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Patriot Footbeds Liner Sleeve
Do you suffer from blisters, caused by loose heels that incessantly move up and down? Do you find yourself wanting a tighter heel pocket, allowing you to drive skis with confidence? If so, the Liner Sleeve from Patriot Footbeds was created just for you. Utilizing a neoprene sleeve that slides on the outside of the boot liner, the Liner Sleeve installs with little fuss. If you need to take up just a little volume, the neoprene sleeve will likely do the trick. However, if you have more than just a little room to take up, the included J-bars slide easily into the sleeve, allowing you to find just the right placement. In addition to the heel, the Liner Sleeve allows for placement of the J-bars on top of the foot, allowing you to dial in the fit to your preference. Whether you have loose heels or a roomy instep, the Liner Sleeve from Patriot Footbeds is here to help.
- Neoprene construction is durable and built to last.
- Included J-bars can be used to secure the heel or take up volume over the instep.
- Cutout in the rear of the sleeve allows for an unrestricted range of motion.
- Compatible with all freeride touring boots so you can drive big skis with confidence.
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12/21/2024
12/21/2024
Hi Ned,
We have used these fairly extensively in the shop and have not had this problem! I think for the vast majority of people in most shells, it'll be fine.
We have used these fairly extensively in the shop and have not had this problem! I think for the vast majority of people in most shells, it'll be fine.
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12/17/2024
Would these fit well over the bikini liner for Gignoux Race Pros/DNAs? Looking for a solution to lock down my heel a little more. Thanks!
12/18/2024
Hi Andrew,
I just tried it, and it does work as long as your shell fit is a little bit on the roomier side. It will add some material behind the heel as well, so if you have a race/precision fit, it may be too much. If you have a looser shell fit, this could be a good way to take care of some slop.
I think for folks with a tighter race fit in the boot length-wise, some well-placed boot foam stuck onto the liner over the instep and around the ankle would be a better solution to help hold the heel down.
I just tried it, and it does work as long as your shell fit is a little bit on the roomier side. It will add some material behind the heel as well, so if you have a race/precision fit, it may be too much. If you have a looser shell fit, this could be a good way to take care of some slop.
I think for folks with a tighter race fit in the boot length-wise, some well-placed boot foam stuck onto the liner over the instep and around the ankle would be a better solution to help hold the heel down.
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Put heel foam in my Scarpa's and my heel was still blistering brutally, happened to try these on a whim and it feels like my heels are locked in a good rock climbing shoe now, epic $40 well spent. Time for some heel hooks, I mean touring...
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Absolutely bomber heel lock with one j on inside of each heel. Was getting mondo blisters inside heel. Scarpa Mastrale RS, 26.5 andnarrow heels. Skimo.com you killed it and out to Durango in 1 day and im stoked shred this coming storm!
Cheers,
Matt
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Matt
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1/9/2024
Has anyone tried these on the 2023 Scarpa F1 Women's? Or the men's as I'm sure the liners are similar. I'm having heel slippage issues and am looking for solutions.
1/10/2024
Hi Lindsey! I have not tried that particular pairing, but have tried these sleeves in the store with a similar boot and found them to improve heel retention. If your heel is quite loose, these may not reduce enough volume and you may need to find a different boot with a better fit for your foot. If the heels are close, the Patriot Footbeds Liner Sleeve may work great!
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1/1/2024
Do you need to put on the liner first outside of the shell with these?
1/1/2024
Munan, They fit over the outside of the liner as in the photo. You would have to pull the liner out to do so.
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11/9/2023
Whats the weight on these?
11/10/2023
Hi Ben. Thanks for reaching out. One sleeve weighs 39 grams. Two of the four included J-bars total one single gram.
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