Thank you again for another very thoughtful and detailed reply.

So, let's rephrase this...after 10-20 riding days, which is the stiffest boot?

The saga continues. I went to about ten shops in Tokyo today. Fortunately all those shops are within ten minutes walking distance. Unfortunately, mo...

@superfelix Different size feet (which is quite normal) but also same small size 25.0 and 25.5 Check. Super wide toe area with narrow heels. C...

Great write-up, James. Now I need to find a boot-fitter near Tokyo... 😝

@wild-cherry The Insano come with an Intuition liner which seems to be a step up from the stock liners on most boots. I also would like trying BOA ...

I am going to take a second look at the Ride Insano. It is not so much that I have a high arch than that I am bowlegged. I'll try them on and a shop...

Anybody have any experience with the K2 Maysis?

I have a high instep so the Insano is most likely out...

@board-doctor That is super interesting!

@wild-cherry How wide are we talking? E? EE? EEE?

Well, folks. I pulled the trigger. The price ($430) was too good to pass. Good starter board for a dedicated groomer carver, I reckon. Thank you,...