Glenn...I know you said your boots were quite old but comfy!.....
Typically, over time, the liners compress, and certainly our feet change shape as well. In my experience, the better contact your foot has with the shell of the boot, the better response time in the SUBTLE movements of the feet. That's where
good carving skills are born.
If you were to be fitted for a new pair of boots, ones that had your ankles neutral in the boot and shins, knees and hips correctly aligned, you might find a new world of response time and less energy expended when skiing.
Still, you might happy with 80mph skis and 10mph steering....just a thought....?
Think about it.....I think looking at your pictures of your gear, all kinds...you like good performing stuff, you know what to look for and you take care of it.
Hey, those old boots don't owe you anything at this point....why not find a good boot fitter, find out which boot shell anatomically fits the shape of your foot and matches your current gear to your current performance needs...current is the key word.?
I'm thinking you won't be disappointed.
There is one other idea on a practical note: take your current boots to a boot fitter and have them check out alignment and fit. Hey if they are "the ones" maybe just a new liner like the Intuition.
It's certainly worth checking out....got plenty of time till the bell rings!
Best,
Gary