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I was in my local Sports Junkies secondhand/consignment store today and snagged a brand new pair of these boots for C$70. Feeling pleased with myself I headed home and googled them. I was a bit disturbed to read on a forum called Trailspace several people saying the toe box collapses and causes toe blisters. Anyone here own a pair, any feedback on problems? As I don’t have a Magnum binding yet I can’t carpet test them. Any comments welcome, thanks.

Yup, toe pinch for me. Others might say I have weird feet but anyways, there you have it. Enjoy them while you can!

PS: if your only planning short hikes, it might not even become an issue.

The 1550 is a good boot for xc and mild ungroomed trails. I haven't had any issues with blisters on my feet. When you get into deeper snow and steeper trails the 1550 falls short but that's not what it was designed for. I think it's a great boot to get started on and is a decent price.

Just my 2 cents.

bgregoire wrote:Yup, toe pinch for me. Others might say I have weird feet but anyways, there you have it. Enjoy them while you can!

PS: if your only planning short hikes, it might not even become an issue.

I have owned a pair for about 6 years and have the same issue. I wouldn't consider my feet to be weird. I may finally get around to getting a different pari of boots. I started a recent thread with my questions on sizing.

It is plenty of boot for the type of skiing I do, which is XC skiing on ungroomed trails.

Ben, I did try bending the boots in downhill mode without a binding and it felt OK. I wonder if boot size relative to your feet is an issue. For years I’ve been buying boots in a 42 size, for concern about toe bang, but realized when I checked a shoe size chart that I was actually a 41. These boots I bought are a 41 and fit perfectly. So I’ll just have to try them when the snow flies and see what happens. Thanks for the input.

Thanks Voilenerd and Satsuma for your input, it came in as I was replying to Ben. So one positive, two negative. I can’t wait to try them

Nick, you will like them a lot...!

I've been skiing the BC 1550 for 4-5 years now... And I TOTALLY LOVE them...!
Very nice and sweet comfy boots, perfect when downhill is not the main focus... A must for every XCD skier... Highly recommended! +++

(Magnums are overkill... Manuals are cheaper and lighter... Save your pennies... )

Thanks for the inputJohnny. You’re right Automatics it is. On back order at MEC though

No, the manuals. Not the automatics. There is the MAGNUM, the MANUAL, then the Auto. The Autos are terrible, avoid.

Why are the Automatics terrible Woodserson? The only options at MEC are the Magnum and the Automatic. Perhaps I should cancel my order with MEC and buy the Manual from another retailer.