BootForge™ Pro Ski Boot Punch Kit
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$169.00
$42.95 less than buying the clamp, receiver and three heads separately ($211.95).
Not sure which kit or head you need? Email AJ, who designs and builds every kit.
"Worked out perfectly! My wife said it feels great, no pain or pressure."
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From Milford, CT, with tracking. Rates and delivery times.
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Built by Skiers
Punch heads and receiver made in Milford, CT. Kit assembled here with a Kreg clamp.
The complete BootForge™ kit: the Kreg precision clamp, the patent-pending magnetic receiver and all three punch heads. Take the pressure off the spots that hurt and dial in your fit at home.
- Kreg Automaxx clamp self-adjusts to shell thickness for fast, repeatable punches
- Small, Medium and Large heads cover bunions, sixth toe, ankle bones and wide pressure areas
- Magnetic receiver swaps heads in seconds, no tools
- Re-punch whenever your boots or feet change, no extra shop visits
See it in Action
Watch how easy it is to punch your boots at home in just a few steps.
What's in the kit
- Kreg Automaxx precision clamp
- Magnetic receiver (aluminum heat sink)
- Small punch head, 20 mm, for precise spots like bunions
- Medium punch head, 25 mm, our most versatile size
- Large punch head, 40 mm, for wide feet and larger areas
- Marking kit to find your exact pressure points
- Step-by-step digital boot punching guide and video
Specs
- Works on most alpine and touring boot shells
- Targeted pain relief and shell modification
- Punch heads and magnetic receiver made in Milford, CT
- Clamp by Kreg, kit assembled in Milford, CT
Skier Reviews
Solved a tricky bunion fit the shops wouldn't touch
I bought a ski boot punch from you last week to punch out the bunion area in my wife's boots. This was on a pair of Atomic Live Fit boots that already have stretchy rubber inserts in the bunion areas of the lower shell and have a dual compound shell, clear and opaque plastic. The local shops refused to try a punch due to the construction.
Used your punch and spot heated to 250°F with a small heat gun and punched the opaque part of the shell right above the rubber inserts.
Worked out perfectly! My wife said it feels great, no pain or pressure.
Gentle curve, about 5mm extra room at center of bunion.
Worked perfectly and instructions were on point
I finally got around to punching my boot and the new Boot punch tool worked perfectly! Your instructions were on point. Thank you for the eco wax!
BootForge™ FAQ
What's in BootForge™ Pro, and how is it different from Standard?
Pro has the Kreg Automaxx clamp, the magnetic receiver, all three punch heads (Small 20 mm, Medium 25 mm and Large 40 mm) and the marking kit. Bought separately the clamp, receiver and heads total $211.95, so Pro saves $42.95. BootForge™ Standard has the Standard Clamp, the receiver and the Medium head, for $99.99.
Will it work on my boots?
Almost certainly. Nearly every alpine and touring boot shell can be heated and punched, some plastics just take more patience. Polyurethane (PU), used in most alpine boots, is the easiest to work. Polyolefin and Pebax shells spring back more, so they need a bit more heat and a longer cool-down under the clamp. Grilamid, common in lightweight touring boots, is the toughest, so go in small steps. Dual-material shells work too, punch the harder plastic, not the soft insert. Not sure what your boot is made of? Email us the brand and model and we'll tell you.
Do I need a heat gun?
Heat is required. A heat gun is ideal, and a strong hair dryer can work on thinner shells. You're softening the shell, not melting it, so it stretches and holds its new shape once it cools under the clamp.
Is it safe to do this myself?
Done carefully, it's a straightforward home job. Heat evenly, go slow and start with a small punch, you can always punch a little more later. Too much heat in one spot can damage any boot shell, which is why the guide walks you through each step. You're softening the plastic, not melting it, and the clamp does the work.
Why not just go to a shop?
A good boot fitter is great, but every adjustment is another visit, and shops usually charge per punch, per boot. Feet change and new boots need work too. With your own kit you can make small adjustments whenever you need them, on any pair of boots in the house. Some shops use BootForge themselves because it's quick to set up and repeatable.