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Stretching synthetic boots?

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Emmett Lyman · · Stoneham, MA (Boston burbs) · Joined Feb 2011 · Points: 480

I've got a pair of Baturas that I really love, but the toe box is just a little too small for my right foot due to a bunion and it gets pretty painful when I climb multiple days. Has anyone had success stretching synthetic boots?

Brian Croce · · san diego, CA · Joined Aug 2011 · Points: 60

they arent going to strecth much if at all.

Mike Soucy · · Longmont, CO · Joined May 2006 · Points: 111

Bring em to a bootfitter. They can probably stretch them out just enough to offer some bunion relief....it's worked for me.

Dane · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 562

Batura and Phantom Guide can both be easily stretch a good bit by a professional ski boot fitter. BTDT...easy to do with the right geat and a bit of skill/caution.

You won't get a 1/2 size out of them but you can solve some foot pain issues fairly easily if my experience is any example.

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