Get fitted! Salomon fits completely different than Full Tilt. It comes down to which boot fits your foot best.

I have fount them to fit on the small size. though remember that it doesn't matter what number size they are, all that matter is the shell fit.

Backcountry's sizing chart is taken right from Full TIlt, so it is the real deal, true to that chart.

Hi Brad,

The last is the exact same as the last which was used in the Raichle Flexon Comp. I also used to ski in that boot. The shell thickness is just as thick, and is actually one of the thicker shell materials on the market, which is great if you need custom work done on the boot. If you had a Raichle Full Wrap liner you will notice that this new Full Tilt liner is actually an upgrade in performance, but just as customizable. As far as the flex goes, Flexons were always completely interchangeable with their stiffness. Some tongues have numbers 1-10 on them (inside part of the tongue), if you can find that number it will be easier to tell, if not you will have to take a guess by flexing it in your hands. A stiffer tongue..6-10 flex will be fairly difficult to flex by pushing your hands together. A softer flex will be quite easy.

One really really good option for you would be to go with the Full Tilt Konflict boot. I say this because that specific boot comes with 2 tongues, an 8/10 flex (their stiffest tongue) and a 4/10 flex (same stiffness as the Hot Dogger). The Konflict comes with the same active (rubber) boot board as the Hot Dogger which means it will help to soak up impacts. The Konflict has their highest density liner, which means it is a stiffer liner, but also will not pack out as quickly, and it features the stronger aluminum cable anchors for added durability. Here is a link to the Konflict:

http://www.backcountry.com/store/FLT0005/Full-Tilt-Konflict-Ski-Boot-Mens.html

The Full Tilt boots are the lightest boots on the market, hands down!

not true. i dont own a pair, so i cant be sure either, but my friend has them, and he says that they dont weigh anything. I've also read many forums on FT, and the one thing that everyone keeps saying is how light the boots are. i've heard they dont weigh more then your average shoe; im pretty sure this is an exaggeration, but they are supposed to be VERY light.

I'm not super sure, but I think this boot runs between 8 and 9 pounds... maybe a pound more then the Kaos.

Hotdogger is a WAYYYYY better boot. Full Tilts dominate every other boot in the park. My foot didn't work with the hotdogger, so I got the booter. I couldn't be happier with them. I had Dalbello Rampages last season, and I got super gnarly shin bang and stuff... It was bad. I've been skiing my booters this whole season (2-3 times a week at Park City) and my feet/shins are so happy.The booter didn't work for me because your foot has to be really flat on the top, like literally on the top of your foot (i don't know what it's technically called) but on my feet the top of my foot it really tall, and I couldn't even get the hotdoggers to buckle up... Also I have huge muscular calves, and they didn't fit so well either. I was bummed at first, but the booters were golden for me. Also, check out next years full tilts, because they are SO crazy lookin. Also, get a 28.5. I have size 10 feet and I have a size 28.ONE MORE THING----Full Tilts are CRAZY light

well ryan, i myself have a pair of the kaos, and i think they are horrible. they stand you straight up , the plastic is all kinds of cheap an floppy, they pack out easily.. i just don like them really.. that could also be because i blew my knee out in the beggining of this season in the spks. i partially think it has something to do with my injuryy.. but im gettin the hott doggers. i tried them on an they are very nice.

adios

Sounds like there to big for you, your heels sould never move around like that and the problem will get worse as your liners pack out. you could take them to a boot fitter and see what he could do with some custom soles, otherwise can you exchange them for a smaller size?If you don't have a custom footbed you really can't say if the boot fits or not. A footbed really should take up the space and lock your heel in place. My bro got these footbeds and said they worked well in his alpine boots.http://www.rei.com/product/721632If you have the money I would go to Surefoot or a boot fitter that knows how to make custom footbeds. Footbeds can move from boot to boot so if these boots still don't work the footbed will transfer to the new boot.

Get a smaller size if possible. As a bootfitter, I know it's worlds easier to make a boot bigger than it is to take up room. Boots should almost feel too snug at first, they only get bigger as they pack out.

hot dogger's have a better liner so i'd go with them.Fulltilt boots are Super Narrow..Hey I have the Booters and they are way less narrow because of the thinner liner. I couldn't even fit my foot into any of the other boots and the booter fits fine. If you find the booter too soft for you, you can just buy an after market tongue. Overall, I've skied them 3 times already and I think I like them. I just ski the park pretty much, and they do perform. The bottom line is fit I think, if you have a crazy narrow foot, go with the hot dogger, if you have a regular-ish shaped foot, the booter is probably going to fit better.

If you don't want to get into "AT stuff" for backcountry use, then whatever alpine boot you choose is essentially immaterial. I assume you mean you will be using your regular alpine bindings and skis to access the backcountry, and you'll be hiking with the skis strapped to your back. In that case, your choice of alpine boot doesn't matter much, since none of them are particularly comfortable for hiking, and none have a grippy Vibram tread like an AT boot. The Full Tilts may be slightly better for this simply because they weigh less than a lot of other alpine boots, but they still suffer the same flexibility and traction limitations as the rest.