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Snowboard boots should be your first acquisition when assembling a board-
boots-binding setup. You want your boots to fit comfortably so you can move
on to bindings and create a great match. Boots, more than a board, are where
you want to splurge a little if you can afford to do so.
The snowboard boots you select should be well matched to your usual riding
style and the snow conditions you most frequently encounter. Boot variables:
1. Flex
2. Lacing systems
3. Materials
4. Liners and footbeds
5. Cosmetics (tip: choose function over fashion)
6. Comfort and fit
7. Price
Getting Started
How do you narrow your snowboard boot options? Start by answering the
questions below. The better you can define yourself as a rider will likely
lead to more satisfaction from the boots you choose.
#1: What Is Your Usual Riding Style?
All-mountain? Powder? Freestyle? An all-mountain or freeride boarder with a
taste for speed, for example, will likely favor more responsive boots, which
tend to be stiffer models. Park riders and recreational snowboarders
generally prefer something softer and easier to maneuver.
#2: What Is Your Experience Level? What Are Your Ambitions?
* Novices and recreational riders, focused primarily on fun and
sociability, have lots of options to consider. Being less-demanding riders,
they have more freedom to take or leave subtle technical refinements in
boots. Nearly any quality boot can ensure casual riders of a good time on
the mountain.
* Meanwhile, experienced or eager-to-improve snowboarders (those who
have a competitive streak or are driven to excel) are riders who will, and
often should, sweat the small details that distinguish boots from one
another. For you, a small design edge may deliver a noticeable payoff on the
slopes.
Keep in mind that REI currently subcategorizes boots by gender and
experience level (beginner, intermediate and advanced). This approach helps
you hone in quickly by ability level and, generally, by price.
#3: How Do You Balance Your Budget and Aspirations?
This can be tricky. Will the most expensive boots give you gold-medal skills
? Probably not, but having the nicest gear can at least help your mental
game and give you a subliminal confidence boost.
What if you really have to stretch your pennies? Take comfort knowing that
snowboard boots at the low end of REI's price range still offer above-
average quality. Discount stores offer boots from lesser-known brands, and
these low-cost boots usually come with a corresponding drop in durability
and performance.
Keep in mind that you can freely mix and match brands on your snowboard
setup (board, boots, bindings). One exception is Burton's ESS/Channel board
and bindings which are designed to work together.
Shop REI's selection of snowboard boots.
Riding Style and Boot Flex
Your goal: Seek out boots designed to perform where and how you usually ride.
A snowboard's price is primarily determined by the quality of its materials
and the sophistication of its engineering. The prestige value of some brand
names also probably adds a few dollars to the price tag.
Unlike boards, snowboard boots don't line up quite as neatly in defined end-
use categories (powder or freestyle, for instance). Instead, boots are often
presented in a spectrum of flexibility, ranging from soft to stiff.
Personal preferences on comfort and fit are considerations, too.
Here are general flex recommendations to get you started:
Riding Category Suggested Boot Flex
All mountain (most riders) Soft to medium
All mountain (racers) Stiff
Freeride Stiff
Freestyle/park Soft
What category of rider are you? Here's how each is defined.
All-mountain: Refers to any terrain suited to a snowboard—groomers,
untracked powder and even some park-and-pipe. The majority of riders are all
-mountain riders, and the majority of all-mountain riders will gravitate
toward more flexible boots. Novices should almost always choose softer boots
. For fast riding, however, choose stiffer boots.
Freeride: Encompasses off-piste (untracked backcountry) terrain and some
groomed runs, but not terrain parks. Freeride is sometimes also referred to
as "big mountain" riding. Freeriders place a premium on speed and precision,
so stiffer boots are preferred. This rigidity helps generate edge power for
scribing lines across icy (firm) snow.
Freestyle/park: Fun-focused terrain (half-pipe, rails, jumps, spins, jibbing
and tricks). Maneuverability, feel and quick responses are vital to the
park experience, so softer, more flexible boots are the usual choice.
Within the above categories, you'll find styles specific to women and kids.
What makes these styles distinct?
Women snowboard boots
Women's: These styles are customized to address women's specific anatomical
needs, such as narrow heels. The majority of women's choices fall on the
soft to medium side of the spectrum. Shop REI's selection of women's
snowboard boots.
Kids': Some kids' boots offer footbeds with peel-away layers to accommodate
growing feet. Avoid getting dramatically oversized boots hoping that your
young boarder will grow into them. Equip a child with boots sized correctly
for the season ahead. Shop REI's selection of kids' snowboard boots.
Tip: REI offers parents this option: Bring gently used kids' or junior
snowboard gear to an REI store, trade it in and receive 20% off the purchase
of new kids' or junior snowsports gear.
How Can You Determine Flex?
REI's online specs do not include a flex rating, since determining boot
flexibility is largely a subjective evaluation by each brand. Not all "soft"
boots, for instance, exhibit the same degree of softness. Other soft boots
could potentially be classified as "firm" (just not "stiff"). Alternatively,
Burton uses a 1-10 rating scale to express boot flex
Accordingly, shopping for snowboard boots in a store has advantages over
shopping online. If possible, visit an REI store, examine boots in person
and try on several pair to gauge what best suits you. If that's not possible
, call the REI phone team (800-426-4840) and consult with one of our
snowboard buffs.
Shop REI's selection of snowboard boots.
Budget
Snowboard boots at REI start around $140 and move up to $300 or more. While
lower-cost boots can be found at discount stores, keep in mind that lower
prices typically reflect lower standards in construction and durability.
As stated early in this article, if you can afford to spend a little extra
on any snowboarding component, spend it on boots. "Be sure you love your
boots; sore feet can ruin great days," says Pat Kennedy, a snowsports
specialist at the REI Bellingham, Wash., store. "Save money on the board and
put a little extra into boots and bindings. Whatever your skill level, you
can notice a difference in quality in boots and bindings."
Snowboard Boot Lacing Systems
Snowboard boot lacing is important. Boots should be laced tightly yet feel
comfortable and be free of blister-causing pressure points. Ankles and heels
ought to remain securely in place, with minimal heel-lift—no foot
shimmying at all (front to back, side to side), if possible.
Most snowboard boots offer 1 of 3 lacing systems—traditional, quick-pull or
Boa. Each system is fast, handy and secure, and no single system decisively
outperforms the others (though the Boa system has some ardent fans). The
system you choose is mostly a matter of personal preference and budget.
Traditional Laces
These are tried-and-true and, for the most part, foolproof. On some boots it
's possible to replace stock laces with specialty or designer laces.
Traditional lacing
Pros:
* Tightness of the fit can be customized by hand.
* Inexpensive.
* Replacement laces are easy to locate.
Cons:
* Difficult to tie while wearing gloves or when bare hands are cold.
* Vulnerable to unintended loosening.
Quick-pull Laces
This single-pull, corset-like lacing system is fast and accommodates zonal
tightening. That means you can fine-tune the tightness of forefoot lacing
independently from the ankle and lower leg.
Quick-pull lacing
Pros:
* Fast and convenient.
* Can be tightened while wearing gloves.
* Lace-pulls usually tuck away neatly.
* Several systems offer independent high-low (ankle-foot) laces for a
customizable fit.
Cons:
* May initially appear complex.
* A few riders find they cannot exert enough pull to tighten laces as
snugly as they would like.
* Points (usually eyelets) where laces attach to boots can sometimes
create pressure points.
* Somewhat vulnerable to unintended loosening.
* If lace wears out or breaks, it could prematurely end a day of riding.
Boa System
Said to be named after the snake known for the squeeze it puts on prey, the
Boa system consists of small-diameter cables (usually small strands of
stainless steel) attached to 1 or 2 knurled wheels or dials that adjust the
snugness of the fit. If 2 dials are used, 1 is on the top of the boot tongue
and another is near the ankle. Licensed by several boot makers, it permits
a very precise fit around the foot and lower leg.
Boa lacing
Pros:
* Fast, easy and convenient.
* Usually requires just 1 hand.
* Simple to modify during a pause in activity.
* Can be adjusted while wearing gloves.
* Offers a precise, fine-tuned fit.
* Excels at shedding grit and slop.
Cons:
* 1-dial system applies uniform snugness throughout foot, so upper and
lower foot regions cannot be independently customized.
* Points where strands attach to boots can sometimes create pressure
points.
* If a strand breaks, it could prematurely end a day of riding.
* Adds to boots' overall cost.
Snowboard Boot Liners and Materials
Boot Liners
"Liner" refers to the entire inner boot of a snowboard boot. A commonly used
material in snowboard boot liners is ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). It is a
lightweight, moldable polymer that most people associate with foam rubber.
As it does in running shoes, EVA provides cushioning, stability and
insulation for a snowboarder's feet.
Removable liners can be extracted from a boot following a day of riding.
This allows them to air out and dry faster than nonremovable liners.
Liners fall into 3 basic categories:
* Stock (non-moldable): Less pliable than the other options, stock
liners provide generic padding and stability for your feet. Over time the
sustained pressure of your body weight will likely cause the liner's
forefoot section to conform to that section of your foot's shape. They are a
serviceable product that becomes more comfortable with repeated usage.
* Moldable: These pricier liners include sophisticated materials
designed to break-in and conform to your foot's shape using just the heat
generated by your foot.
* Heat-moldable: Also called thermo-formable liners, these premium
liners are molded by artificial heat sources such as an air dryer or special
boot fitting ovens. Over time, body heat will work, too. Properly molded,
thermo-formable liners provide a true custom fit. Molding is best done in
the store where they have special ovens designed to heat each liner to the
proper temperature. Some liners can be molded at home; be sure to follow
manufacturer's directions carefully.
Footbeds
Superfeet
Custom footbeds or insoles, such as those from the popular Superfeet brand,
are well suited for use with snowboard boots. These are offered in several
sizes (based on your foot's volume needs), so it's best to be fitted for
footbeds when you're in the store.
Shop REI's selection of footbeds.
Boot Materials
Uppers: Nearly every soft boot is constructed out of synthetic leather,
which is durable, flexible and fashion-friendly. Stiffer boots add
thermoplastic urethane or similar material as reinforcement. It's not a
factor that warrants much attention from shoppers.
Outsoles: All boarding boots have some variety of walking sole. If you
routinely venture into the backcountry where climbing and walking back to
lifts is a regular occurrence, look for boots with traction-enhancing lugged
soles.
Snowboard Boot Comfort and Fit
Snowboard boot sizing matches standard footwear sizing. Be aware, however,
that a size 9 in one brand may feel different than another brand's size 9.
If possible, shop for boots later in the day, since feet naturally swell to
a larger size during afternoon and evening hours.
Boot Fit Guidelines
Boots should fit snugly but not to the point of circulation-constricting
tightness. Over time, liners soften up a bit and gain a touch of what is
known as "volume" inside the boot. Don't be tempted to buy a boot that feel
loose or sloppy out of the box. It's not necessarily bad for toes to just
barely graze to the boot's toecap, though a hint of wiggle room in that area
enhances circulation and fights off frosty toes.
Ensure that the fit in the rear of the boot is snug. This is where your
bones lever the board onto its edge. Heel-lift is the enemy of performance-
minded snowboarders; when you lean forward you want your board, not your
heels, to rise. Thus fit is where you can justify extending your budget. If
a pricier boot feels better in the store, it will likely feel better on the
slopes. Seriously consider spending extra bucks on the best-fitting boots
and shave pennies elsewhere.
Snowboard Socks
If shopping for boots in a store, wear snowboard socks during the try-on
phase. Very thick socks have fallen out of vogue in snowboarding since
liners and insulation in modern boots do a good job of buffering feet from
the cold. These days it's better to wear a thin, smooth-faced, snowboard-
specific sock. This allows moisture to pass through easily while producing
less friction and fewer hot spots. Bundling your feet under multiple layers
of bulky socks is a recipe for a sloppy stance—avoid it.
Before the First Ride
Try to avoid buying new boots the day before a trip. Before you commit to a
day of boarding, allow your feet to become acquainted with new boots. Wear
them around the house, experiment with the lacing system and try out some
snowboard socks.
Related REI Expert Advice Articles
How to Choose a Snowboard
How to Choose Snowboard Bindings
How to Install Snowboard Bindings
Snowboard Tips
Snowboard Glossary
Technical contributors to this article include Adam McVay, REI snowsports
product specialist; Todd Hogan, REI product information specialist. | y*****y
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: 看到一篇文章不错，给大家推荐一下
: 今天入手了Sapient 的PNB1，打算这个season开始练park了。这里有没有经验丰富的玩
: 家大家认识一下啊。
: http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/snowboard.html
: Snowboard boots should be your first acquisition when assembling a board-
: boots-binding setup. You want your boots to fit comfortably so you can move
: on to bindings and create a great match. Boots, more than a board, are where
: you want to splurge a little if you can afford to do so.
: The snowboard boots you select should be well matched to your usual riding
: style and the snow conditions you most frequently encounter. Boot variables:
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【在 c*******g 的大作中提到】
: 看到一篇文章不错，给大家推荐一下
: 今天入手了Sapient 的PNB1，打算这个season开始练park了。这里有没有经验丰富的玩
: 家大家认识一下啊。
: http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/snowboard.html
: Snowboard boots should be your first acquisition when assembling a board-
: boots-binding setup. You want your boots to fit comfortably so you can move
: on to bindings and create a great match. Boots, more than a board, are where
: you want to splurge a little if you can afford to do so.
: The snowboard boots you select should be well matched to your usual riding
: style and the snow conditions you most frequently encounter. Boot variables:
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