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Boots! If you snowboard then you know how important it is to get them right. 8 hours on the hill with foot pain is enough to put you off snowboarding for life. If you’re new to snowboarding then this will be your most important purchase!
Bear these very important guidelines in mind when buying boots:
• Make time for trying on many pairs. Don’t come in 5 minutes before we close and buy the
first pair you see.
• Different brands will fit differently. Even different models of the same brand can differ in width or flex.
• Just because you’re a 9 in your work shoes, it doesn’t mean you’re a 9 in every snowboard boot. To be sure, we will measure your feet in store.
When you come into one of our stores we will have a look at the shape of your foot. Is it wide? Do you have a high instep? Our experienced staff will give you a head start on which boots to look at first. Remember though, it’s fit first people! Boots are hidden away under bindings, pants and snow most of the time, so they rarely make an appearance anyway. What kind of boot do you need? You need a boot that reflects your riding and the rest of your set up. A super soft boot inside a super stiff binding is a mismatch in our opinion. If you’re just learning you may prefer a softer, more forgiving ride. If you ride fast or need more ankle support you may prefer a stiffer boot. But at the end of the day it’s best to have a chat with us, try on different boots and get them expertly fitted to your feet… it makes such a difference! To help you to understand our boot range we have given each boot a description of its use and also a performance rating, these will help you decide if the boot suits your own riding style and also give you an idea into how responsive it is. 1 for soft and forgiving 10 for aggressive and responsive.
OUTSOLE The outsole is the layer in direct contact with the ground. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may be an assembly of separate pieces of different materials.
MIDSOLE The layer in between the outsole and the insole that is typically there for shock absorption. Different companies use different materials for the midsoles of their boots. Some boots may not have a midsole at all as the outsole is a single piece of dampened material.
EVA CUSHIONING EVA Is one of the materials popularly known as expanded rubber or foam rubber. It is used as a shock absorber in boots.
AIR POCKET These are usually cassettes formed by creating pockets of air and are normally inserted into the heel unit of the boot to offer additional dampening and shock absorption.
ARTICULATING CUFF Allowing the upper and lower zones of the boot to flex independently creates fluid forward motion, minimizes shell distortion, and maximises heel hold and response.
BACKSTAY Reinforcement of the spine of the boot, this prevents the back of the boot collapsing and increases response.
ZONAL LACING Allows the upper and lower sections of the boot to be laced independently of one another. Allows for the rider to obtain the optimum fit.
INTERNAL HARNESS This is usually in the form of a lace up harness stitched to the inside of the upper and mid part of the boot shell. It helps retain the liner and allows for a more integrated fit between the inner and outer parts of the boot.
3D TONGUE By forming the outer boot tongue from a variety of fabric cuts it is possible to form a 3 dimensional shape, this sits over the foot better and is also less likely to distort which can cause foot pain.
EYESTAYS Lacing eyestays help create optimal leverage as you tighten your laces.
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