most of the open toe bindings companies offer are their lower performance binding which is why your ankle feels loose. If you look at the more expensive pro model bindings they come in more specific sizes that will properly fit your foot. 12-15 is a pretty big range and is more of a one size fits all style of boot. Specific pro model bindings will usually run the same as a shoe size for instance 10, 11, 12, or maybe 10-11 or something. nothing wrong with open toe, but if you look at all of the pro riders they are all riding closed toe which in my opinion gives slightly higher performance. Also some companies offer the heat molded inside that can fit perfectly to your foot. I've never tried that before so I don't know how well it works but that might help you break in the binding faster and it will most likely help keep your foot from cramping
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