Buying Snowboard Boots : EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- Breaking down everything you need to know when buying snowboard boots. Snowboard boots are the most important component to all your snowboard gear so it is super important that you get the right pair.
First and foremost, everybody's feet are different so you need to find the right boot fit for your foot. The easiest way to do this is by going into a snowboard shop and trying on as many pairs as you can
0:00 Intro
0:30 Try Boots on in Person
1:18 Measuring Your Foot
2:05 Tie The Boot up All The Way When Trying On
3:00 How a Snowboard Boot Should Fit
5:40 Downsizing and Pack Out
7:01 Boot Pricing
9:07 Soft Flex vs. Stiff Flex
10:08 Compare Liners and Footbeds
11:18 SUBSCRIBE
Drop any questions you have below
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Probably the best advice to buy boots I’ve seen on CZcams 👍🏻
And probably the worst audio quality on CZcams
@@user-wi94725 I think it’s on your end, maybe get better devices :P
Looking to buy my first new pair of boots in a few weeks! Thanks for the video
The boot packing out super caught me off guard this last week. Went from toes touching the end of the boot to having about a one inch gap 😅
Yup, it can make quite a drastic change in your boot fit
lol I thought I was crazy. I wear a 10.5-11 in sneakers and my 10 year old size 9 Salomon boots are perfect.
Love the advice. Keep the. Videos coming. Thank you.
Thank! More on the way very soon
Thanks brotha! This is hands down the best video amd most informative and snowboard boots. Taught me a lot!
Your welcome, hopefully your next pair will be perfect for you
This was a great breakdown on what to look for. Thanks mate👍🏻
Thanks, hope it helps you find your perfect pair of boots!
Great video, thanks for giving your perspective.
Thank you! Going to be uploading a similar video regarding bindings this week
Just found out the brand new boots I've had for years and never used (cause they're a size down) are exactly what this guy described as ideal for a new boot.
This guy just save me $200+ 🙏
Perfect!
Best video explains everything about snowboard boots ever!!!
Glad it helped!
Great video! I've been snowboarding 20+ years and I still learned a bunch on things.
Awesome, glad to hear it!
Thanx for the info bro, very informative!!
Any time!
Best Video I Found ! Thank you so much for your detailed knowledge :))
Glad it helped you out!
Dude thanks for the explanation... top tier man! 🤟
Glad it helped man.
Thanks, and don't forget to subscribe!
Great Vid! First boot I ever boot was size 11 Burtons because it was similar to my shoe size, but those eventually stretched out so much I was getting heal lift. I've since upgraded to a size 9 in K2 Maysis where me toes are touching and although it's a bit tight at first, I find it's loosening up to be more and more comfortable and heel lift is gone.
That's what we like to hear! You've figured the snowboard boot dilemma
Just left a message on your new video and found your old ones about the shoes, thanks!
Great info. I’m looking to get new boots soon. Mine are 7 years old and have definitely been used well!
Oh yeah, time for a new pair
Thankyou soooo much for this vid. it really opened my eyes up to what a proper fit should be, I’m so over heel lift! Time to buy some real boots!
You're so welcome! Heel lift is the absolute worst
Super helpful!
Thanks, glad it helped!
Love your videos!! Cheers from down under!
Thanks Joseph, hope winter's going great down there!
It's going great, thank to all your videos!!
Great Vid bro, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Well explained. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, Maik
Great info, thanks bud, 👍
Thanks Adrian, glad it was helpful
Great video!
Thanks! Hope it helped
Learned so much. I always thought to buy a bigger size to not crouch my feet but this showed I was really off.
Yup, bigger boots is where you get more issues actually
Great video. Thank you.
Coming back to snowboarding after a long absence. I have tough to fit feet (wide and flat) and I need new boots for an upcoming trip. My local shop did not have any wide boots in stock in my size, so I actually purchased many boots and have narrowed it down one boot in two different sizes.
I am confiused by something you said. You said how it should fit where you feet your toe at the front of the boot, but when in a snowboard stance the toe releases from front.
But then later in the video, you talked about packing out so you (usually) should go down a size or half-size.
Of the two sizes I am considering, in the half-size smaller I still feel my toe when in a snowboard stance and significantly when standing up. This is after heat molding. In the "normal" size, I feel it brushing against the front of the boot when standing straight, and it releases when in a snowboards stance. So this sounds better based on your first statement, but I am afraid it will get too big.
If it helps, the boots that ultimately fit best is the Burton Ruler Wide. Does that pack out more/less than normal? (I tried Maysis wide, Salomon wide, Burton Photon wide, and 32 wide).
Any advice you can give is appreciated.
All boots pretty much pack out the same. Go with the smaller size, you'll be happier in the long run. You should still feel your toes on the front slightly when standing up, just not as much
excellent INFO !!!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks man!
You bet!
Super interesting, my boot size ended up being the same as my sneaker size. I have ones sized down that I tried and my toes where squished and fell sleep in minutes.
Hopefully you weren't over tightening the boots that made you feet fall aslepp
@@SearchofSnowboarding I wish that was the case, but that was even before tightening them.
@@MySwatchOrama If you still have them, give them another try. Boots should feel too tight before you tighten them. Once you tie them up, they pull your foot back and into the proper placement and should relieve toe pressure. And just lace them up snug enough
@@SearchofSnowboarding I wish that was the case. I had tried everything even wearing them around the house to stretch them out. Nothing worked. Maybe it was just the brand. Who knows. Thanks for the input though.
Nice and helpfull video! Also sticked to Nikkie’s gallery after hitting a like here. Goid job everyone🕺🏻
Yay! Thank you!
nice video! Do you by any chance have a video for bindings?
Thanks, not at the moment but it's in the works. Bindings are the piece of gear that are least specific to a person and what they want to ride though.
Thanks for the info buddy...
Any time!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I wore a pair of Vans liner-less soft boots for many years. So soft I would put them on at home and drive up in them. After spending time mostly skiing for several years, I am picking up a new board (Arbor Crosscut) and need some new boots. I am more of a hard carving resort rider now, too old for park. I am torn on getting another pair of soft liner-less Vans, as I see they still make them and I am used to the feel or go with a medium flex boot with a liner and laces.
I would highly suggest going with a linered boot. Vans makes great boots, but I don't back the liner less for most people. You will have much more support and performance from a stiffer boot, especially if you've been used to ski boots recently
Downsizing is good!
Rookie question. What kind of socks do you use when you board? I wanna make sure I'm wearing the right socks before trying boots on. Thanks for all of this advice. Great video
I wear a snowboard specific sock, usually stance or Burton. Don't wear super thick socks either, thinner socks help to circulate your blood better which can help keep you warmer.
Thin compression socks, which other than being socks have the benefit of increasing blood flow. The ones I have come up to a touch below the knee. They were like $7 on Amazon and are not marketed as "snowboard socks". Just " knee high compression socks".
TL;DR It's your boots job to keep your feet warm. Not your socks. "Knee high compression socks" will change your relationship with your boots, for the better.
dope vid. hard to find proper info on what to look for in a fit.
Great video. I made the classic mistake of buying too big (Salomon dialogue focus) because they were comfy in the store, and then after a season I had to clamp them down (making my foot go numb). Just sized down 1 size to a Nitro boa club - a much softer boot by the feel of things (thought the salomon was a pita to flex and was always fighting against me).
Have you tried the Nitros? They definitely feel a bit cheaper. First ride out tomorrow - hoping the proper fit makes all the difference (whether I like the softer boot or not!)
I have tried a bunch of Nitros on and think they make some of the best boots with a great fit. You should be much happier after down sizing!
Thanks, Nick!
@@SearchofSnowboarding Great to hear, will let you know how it goes!
@@SearchofSnowboarding The difference is amazing. Honestly, that larger stiff boot felt like a straight jacket in comparison
Great vid! What would you recommend between burton ion boa and slx? I’m kinda in between
Both are great boots. Go with the Ion if you want a boot that is more responsive. Or go with the SLX if you want the cushiest comfy boot
Thank you for your effort and for sharing of your experience!
I'm 98kg and I ride the DC laced phased boots.
My problem is that although my toes are pushing firmly (more than brushing) the front of the boot when standing up straight, when I put my weight on the heelside my feet kind of slide and hit the front of the boot, so I end up curling my toes.
I tightened the thing as much as I can and I also fitted custom hich arch orthopedic soles (being on the verge of flat footed). It seemed to help a bit, but I still have to curl my toes. I ordered narrowing pads and ankle wrap pads from tognar, do you believe I have a chance of locking my heel or do I need better/different boots?
Would love to hear your insight on the matter.
Sorry for the long comment, cheers!
DC's tend to be on the wider side of boot fits. You can try, as you are, but you can't really make a boot smaller. You can make a boot bigger and that's another reason to get smaller boots. I think that's just not the right boot for you unfortunately.
thanks man
Happy to help
I was riding a pair of burton slx i boufght lightly used for a few season and they seemed to pack out after about 100 days on them. i bought a pair of toaster liners for them and use them on really cold days,but part of the rubber sole came undone,they are still usable though. so i found a pair of ions to replace them and used them about 60 days now and they still ride like the day i got them, my back foot is always fine but my front foor mainly in the piny toe area begins to hurt pretty badly by about 1:30 pm everday riding. I wear size 10 boot and used to wear size 10 shoe but its ewierd i acuttaly downsized to 9.5 on my es accels,they seem to be cut slightly bigger now but my boots at size 10 seem kinf of small. i do have somewhat wider feet, but im pretty small dude.
Sounds like that Ion size 10 is what you need. I would suggest going in to a shop to get just your front foot heat molded. You should be able to fix the issue you're getting around your pinky toe
@@SearchofSnowboarding nice! thank you!
I like the way you talk about the boot type you personally like, could you give me a personal recommendation for a good boot? Thank you 😁
Nope haha, you're gonna have to figure that out for yourself through trying on as many pairs as you can
I'm looking for new boots and think the liners are a much overlooked part of choosing a good boot. Do you have a comparison of certain brand liners such as burton/nidecker/vans? They compare their own liners throughout their own line, but can't seem to find a comparison between brands
The top boots from any brand will almost always be using that brands highest end liner. Because the shapes and fit of each brand are so different, it's hard to compare different liners from different brands. I like Intuition liners though, and they do sell them on their own
How do you find tweaks and grabs with stiff boots? Ive grabbed a pair of stiff boots ( Deeluxe Formative) this season for more support of the ankles, but find grabbing way harder after coming from dc judge boots which got soft real quick. Cheers ✌️
Yeah it's definitely different, but how stiff your binding ankle strap is can also make a difference. I guess you just end up tweaking and poking a little different in stiffer boots, but it's never changed how I ride too much
I bought a size 10 and my toes felt crapped but when I got a 10.5 I felt some heal lift. I recently broke my leg doing a tail press and wonder if I should get harder boots
However you broke your leg most likely would have happened in any boots, so a stiffer boot wouldn't have necessarily helped that. If you've got heel lift in a boot it's either too big or not the right fit for you.
I have 2021 Vans Aura Pro in a size 10. They fit exactly how they should when im standing, with a bit of toe touch, and not as much in a riding stance, but I get a little bit of heel lift with most boots as i have super skinny ankles. The biggest issue I face is that the top of the inside of my medial malleolus (inner boney part of ankle) gets an insane pressure point from when the boot bends and it bruises my ankle terribly, and now I dont know what boots to get next
You can definitely find other brands that will give you a tighter heel hold than Vans, but for the other issue it will take time for you to try some on in a shop to see which model will be better for your ankle
i have it aswell, and im selling them after 2 days, its unbearable, its from the liner outer lining of the tongue and the boa tightening then presses it into the ankle
How do you feel about traditional laces on boots? I tend to avoid boa systems but I don’t know If I am living in the past
That's a personal thing, I've met plenty of people who know they only like laces. I think there are some great lace boots out now that aren't too soft like the Nitro Select
I tried the Nidecker Index in the store and they were very comfortable. The fact that they are designed for Freeride can be a problem for an All-Mountain snowboarder?
If they fit your foot well they will work fine
thanks to your video i found out i rent the absolute worst boots every year 😭 time to buy my own pair now
Now that ya know, it's gonna be a game changer for your riding
I wear Burton Photon BOA size 10,5 what bindings would you suggest like “Burton Re:Flex Cartel” but within Union models or other. Please come forward thanks 🙏🏼
You should get the Union Atlas. They are similar to the Burton Cartel, but from Union
I'm a new snowboarder. I have been having a lot of arch pain (intense burning sensation) in my front foot. I have stop every few runs and get out of the bindings and massage my foot. I have the K2 darko's and they were fitted for me at my local snowboard shop. I haven't really noticed any heel lift. Do you think aftermarket insoles will help? (Superfeet etc). Also thinking of getting some different boots (people have recommended adidas and vans as being very comfortable). Thoughts?
Insoles are a great idea and could resolve your pain, Superfeet are a really good option too. For your question about adidas and vans it's all about trying them on. You've heard good things about those boots from people whose feet fit well in those brands, but it's all very personal. People that fit adidas love them, but for example they don't fit my feet well at all so I think they are very uncomfortable for my feet.
@@SearchofSnowboarding Thanks. I will try some insoles. Will also see if i can try on a few different boots. Great video my guy.
Insoles insoles insoles insoles. If you ride long enough without them your arches could collapse.The best are the custom footbeds from ski shops. Some shops can mold them right there in the store. You can usually choose the stiffness of them. A stiffer more responsive insole might hold up your arches better, but I find them a little too hard and not as comfortable as a middle of the road insole.
I'm currently riding with some that aren't custom but still comfy and supportive. Check out shredsoles if you go that route.
got new boots last season so good for this next season, found the same boots on sale for 45% off should i buy them for the following season or just wait till next year and hope they will be on sale again.
If you know that's the boot that fits you well and you're happy with them, I would just get them now. You probably won't find a better deal than that in the future
@@SearchofSnowboarding yeah dc boots fit great! been wearing dc judge boots for the past 20yrs. picked up the dc control double boa and don't think they will last more than 2 seasons. Plus just noticed the same boots went up in price by 10%. THANKS!
Thank you for all the information! Please could you tell me if it’s normal that I have a good amount of air above my toes? I tested the photon and everything is fine but I can contract my toes without problems because it’s enaugh place above them (not in front, there I‘m touching the liner).
No, that's not an issue at all as long as you can feel the front of the liner
@@SearchofSnowboarding thank you! Do you have a boot recommendation for freestyle (park and piste but the whole time with flat tricks)? 😊
@@drsteee It's hard to make a boot recommendation because everyone's feet are so different, but the Photon would be good for that riding
@@SearchofSnowboarding thanks for the suggestion! It’s a crazy coincidence but I bought the photon and they fit great, I asked you because I’m a little bit worried that the photons are to stiff for buttering etc
@@drsteee They should be just great for buttering and park riding
Hey chief, do you suggest buying snowboots and then a snowboard or should I go for both, money is no object.
Definietly put the time into finding the best pair of boots for you first. And if money is not a determinant, I would buy boots, board, and bindings for sure. It makes a difference being comfortable on your personal gear that you will be come used to.
I have a pair of double boa DC boots from about 10 years ago. I get out a few times a year. Would they have packed out at this point? I have found the right foot feels good in them with proper toe touch on end. But the left foot it rubs on side of big toe and cause pain. Should I look for boots with a wider toe box?
You're definitely past due for boots. The rubbing on the one foot could be due to the boots being too big, when there's too much room in there your feet will slide/rub and cause pain, so that might not mean you need a wider toe box
@@SearchofSnowboarding OK Great, thank you. Definitely going to go in and try a bunch out. Aspen is a little to far for me to come to try boots, ;) Thanks again
In the video, the liner shown has X-Cage support. I recently got a pair of Auro Pro boots by Vans with similar liners. I've found that the X-Cage foam on the left liner keeps putting uncomfortable pressure on the ball of my ankle. Is this something that can be fixed? Or do I need to find different boots?
If you are careful you can use a razor blade to cut away part of the X Cage foam that sits on your ankle. Don't put a hole through the actually liner and start with small pieces until it relieves the pain
@@SearchofSnowboarding Thanks for the suggestion! I'm a little nervous that I might end up creating a worse fit, but I'll think about it.
@@connorr605 It should not make it worse. Many people have the same issue you're having in many different boots. If you take the liner out and put your foot in it you can pinpoint the exact spot that needs to be trimed out
@@SearchofSnowboarding Oh okay, thanks!
Is Ride Fuse true to size
Or we have to go half size down
Whats ur opinion ?
Thanks for answer
I've found all Ride boots fit pretty true to size. Regardless of the boot, you should downsize from what you measure to as best you can because all boots will pack out over time
So I’ve been riding with the adidas sambas adv boot for three years now and I think it’s too narrow for my foot, but I couldn’t identify that as an issue when I first tried them on. My first few runs on the mountain absolutely kill my feet, and I feel like the discomfort I experience isn’t normal. I’m also concerned about replacing the boots, only to have the same experience with something new.
After about the third run, the pain subsides a bit and I can go the rest of the day without complaining but I’m curious if you have input about this daily warm up pain period that I am experiencing. Is that normal? Also are some boots known to run a bit wider than others?
Yes I've found adidas can be more narrow than other boots. Burton, nitro, and ride have a pretty standard width, and vans run wide. It could be the boot, but there's another big thing to keep in mind. How often do you snowboard? If you don't snowboard a ton these can cause your feet to hurt when you go out riding either at the beginning of the day or season. But I think if you took the time to find the perfect fitting boot you could fix your foot pain
I recently tried on Burton boots and found them to run small. Based on my experience, my boot size for Burton will be larger than my US size. I typically wear a US 12/13 wide, depending on the brand. However, a size 13 in Burton boots cut off blood flow and was painful to wear with toe curl, while a size 14 was uncomfortable as my toes were touching the front of the boot, no matter how I adjusted them. My foot length is 11.5 inches from the big toe to heel and the width (widest part) is 4.25 inches. I also have flat feet. What do you recommend for me? At least I want to snowboard with zero foot pain for the first run.
Boots are so specific to everybody's feet, so I can't really recommend a particular model for you. You'll really need to take the time to go into shops and try them on. What I can say is that DC and Vans can run a bit wider than others, so maybe give them a try
I have the same experience, my burton rulers are size 11 and they're too small. Super uncomfortable especially on the toes. Blood flow gets cut off, same as you. I've dealt with it for like 10 days of riding thinking they would break in but they're pretty much unbearable to wear. Vans shoes have always been a good fit at size 11 for my feet so I think I'm going to try some of their boots on, and/or go to a boot fitter if it isn't too expensive
@@lseagle61 thank you for saying that. I will try DC or vans
@@lseagle61 Get them heat molded if you haven't already, that will help to make them bigger
I’m at an age where my foot might still grow, so I’m a us size 10.5 and the bindings size rating for medium ends at 10.5, should I go with the 11 and large bindings so they last longer or the 10.5 and medium bindings? In you opinion
That's a tricky one. You usually should never buy bigger than you are even if you're planning on growing, especially with boots you want the proper size. You should get the size you are now because they will pack out and get bigger
@@SearchofSnowboarding actually I’m just a dumbass, I’ve been using my shoe size apparently I’m only a size 9 😂
I just went and rented a size 12 I wear a size 10 normally and my foot got stuck in the boot
My lower leg are a bit thicker than normal I suppose, when I wear D2 boots, the top edge would always dig into the lower leg and be crazy painful and cause me not to ride anymore. I wore a size 10 boot. Any advice and is the new boots better? thick socks didn't help either
It sounds like you had more of an issue with that particular model of boot than you did double boa. That boot that you had probably just didn't work with the shape of your leg, regardless of the lacing system. Also, always try to wear thinner socks. There's a lot of options now for very warm socks that are actually pretty thin.
Hope that helps, James!
@@SearchofSnowboarding my apologies, it was DC boots and this was about a decade ago, with traditional lace setup. looking to get a new setup now, what do you recommend? really looking hard at double BOA boots and step-in tech with the burtons. thoughts?
@@jamesye5386 The Step Ons are a great system and both the Burton and DC step on boots are good options.
Would you take the Adidas Acerra 3ST or the K2 Maysis? Could you tell me why? Any other boots similar to these that I might want to consider?
It is really all in how the boot fits your foot specifically. Adidas has a very unique fit and one you definitely need to try on before you buy. I personally ride the Ride Insano which has been my favorite boot for the last few seasons.
@@SearchofSnowboarding sadly I have now board shops near me and even the general sport shops dont sell snowboard gear during this time of year. I ordered both online and will return what doesnt fit me well. Im really looking forward to trying the Adidas boot since I love the fit of their sneakers and football (soccer) boots. How do I know I like the stiffness of the boot since I can only just try them and walk in them, I cant try them on the mountain and then return them. Im making the jump from a 4 to a 7 in stiffness because I didnt find my last one responsive enough and they were kinda just comfy beginner boots. Appreciate the help alot!
@@timbakker7248 You should be able to tell just by standing in them and feeling the flex of the boot standing
What would you recommend if I only ride 5-7 times a season tops
Just a boot that fits comfortably. You'll have to find out which boot that is by trying different boots on
do you find stiffer boots give you more instep pressure? I have 2 pairs of DC, one med stiff other 7/10, the stiffer one can give me instep pain cause of how stiff the tongue is.
I've never found that to be the case. Even in the same brand, two boot models can be so different form each other that one doesn't fit your foot as well and can cause pain anywhere
hey, I bought Burton Ruler size 43.5, 28.5 cm (my Vans always 43, 28 cm) and my thumbs still touch quite a lot. When I walk it pushes (lets say a lot), but in ride position it's surprisingly fine. The second thing at the first day I probably destroyed my ankles :D It was pain that I had never felt before :D Is it possible that I tightened them a lot? I am thinking to buy size 44, but I am worried they will be too big after season...will my Rulers be more comfortable in time or I'll simply die of pain? :D
Don't get boots bigger than you measure! And try not to over tighten. With boots, especially new ones, you just want to tighten them until they are snug. Over tightening can give you foot pain and will break down the boot quicker
@@SearchofSnowboarding thanks God, today I tightened them just right and it´s much better and they are gettin comfy. Greetings to Aspen from Czech Republic🖖🏻
@@bubunto Great, that should help a lot
I am size 10 (UK) feet so thats 25.5cm. What snowboard boot should I get? should I get a size 10 (UK) boot too or a 9.5 (UK)?
I wear a size 10 in casual shoes.
You should try on a 9.5 for sure. Typically you should be wearing a slightly smaller snowboard boot than your everyday tennis sneaker.
Please help, I got new boots and they absolutely destroy my heat hurts so bad it forces me to take a break mid trail.
I snowboard around 10 times a season
Had these boots for 10 riding days and they still feel terrible.
Any advice? Even tried to fit them
It's pretty hard to say without helping you in person. But here's a few pointers that can help. 1 try to get them heat molded at a shop. 2 Make sure you are not over tightening them and cutting off your circulation in your feet. You want to make sure they are just snug enough. 3 try getting some insoles to give your feet and ankles better support than the foot bed that comes stock in the boot.
Do boots ever "not packout"? Had some DC judge boots and my toe kept jambing up front for 2 days and eventually had to dump them.
Boots are all pretty much made from similar foam materials that do all pack out
Makes sense. I guess if I only ride a few times a year, then I just need to get a bigger boot or rent boots. Spent a whole day on whistler feeling like my big toes were being sawed off.@@SearchofSnowboarding
I have Ride Trident and want to go to the Insano. Are they the same foot shape for instance am I safe to order online or should I still go to a shop.
The fits of those two boots are very similar but if you have the option to, go to a shop to know how they fit for sure and also to support your local shop
@@SearchofSnowboarding thanks mate I don't have a local shop but would buy online from a NZ shop definitely.
@@johnsutcliffe3209 If the fit of the trident worked for you, the Insano fit will be great for you also
@@SearchofSnowboarding yes I had the trident professionally fitted by a shop boot fitter. Would buy online from the same shop if possible.
I bought Burton size 8 (same shoes size). and fits perfect and after 3-4 hours run I feel my ankle begin to lift a little on the boot.. is it normal? Next day use I feel the same, at beginning fits perfect..
You want as little ankle/heel movement in your boot as possible. Burton sells "J-Bars" which are foam pieces that velcro inside the shell of your boot, that could help. The problem you're having is why you want to down size and feel almost like they are too small at first. You'll see that your current boots will grow and feel bigger the more you use them
@@SearchofSnowboarding got it. thank you so much..
When I lift my foot up and forward to ride my toes I can’t feel the heel of my shoe, but when I go a size down from the biggest size I chose which is 13 even though my foot size is probably a ten, I wear 12s and everyone thinks my feet are big but they aren’t, they are just wide so I make up by getting longer boots. My question is did I buy the wrong boots? They loosen quickly, but I like to feel kind of loose because my feet feel under lots of pressure and I have to stop sometimes. I don’t think I necessarily have weird feet, but it seems like no matter what I try on I’m not comfortable. Any advice? Do I have to choose between comfort and riding better in the snow?
First off, don't get boots longer because your foot is wider. Certain boot models run wider than others and some brands even make a wide specific boot, you should never get a snowboard boot bigger than what your foot measures to. Just because you like a looser boot does not mean your foot needs to be loose inside your boot, you should be able to find a boot that is softer flexing but still gives you a snug fit on the inside.
Hope that helps
@@SearchofSnowboarding sweet! Thanks it did help!
Any recommendations for a wide fit boot for around the 300$ mark. (Preferably under 300$)
Vans has a wider fit and they have some good options around that price point
@@SearchofSnowboarding Thanks, i was looking at VANS already but good to know for sure that their wide fit.
So when you downsized your boots, did you not find your toes jammed/curled up initially or you just "sucked it up"?
I mean yeah they are slightly jammed the first few days and not comfortable when walking, but would feel fine when I was in my snowboard stance and riding
@@SearchofSnowboarding Cool, I think I get the picture now. Cheers!
"because it'll be different from yours, or hers, or..."
Thanks for the brief recognition there! Most language assumes you're talking to/about men, and it's nice to get a casual acknowledgement that other folks snowboard too.
Also great video. It's good to hear about where that extra money is actually going.
My pleasure!
Hey I just ordered the Lo Fi‘s in Size 28.5. Before i had the Synapse from Salomon in 29, my left foot is 29cm long and my right 28.5 after a season riding it felt like i‘m swimming in them (both feet), thats why i ordered the Lo Fi‘s in 28.5. Now that they arrived my feet are falling asleep after riding an hour, i’ve already heatmolded them but only were riding with them for a day. Are the Lo Fi‘s just cut smaller in General and i should still take the 29‘s or do you think i‘ll be fine with breaking them in and they stretch out a fair bit? I don‘t want to get the 29‘s and then swim in them after 40 ride days again.
Thank you! I really enjoy your videos!
28.5 should be a great size for you. If your feet are falling asleep it could be because you are tying them too tight. Make sure you are tying them just snug enough especially since they are new. Over tightening them will cause your feet to fall asleep and break the boots down quicker.
Definitely with the boa just make sure they are snug, you should not be cranking it to a point where you can't tighten it any more.
@@SearchofSnowboarding okay and you really think they will stretch out length wise? Cuz right now its just hurting:D
How long did your Synapse last? I just returned mine. Got maybe 40 days on them before the liners packed out right on the ankles and also wore out the inside of the shell in the same spot. They bruised my ankles so bad.
@@homealone5087 yeah same for me. I also had maybe 40 days on them and now the holder for the boa wire where it runs through came out of the shell. Luckily i still had warrenty. Also had the problem with the ankelds and the boots feeling to big.
@@florianzimmermann8534 Sounds like its a common problem. I think it might be due to the boa cable being routed right over the ankle bone. I hope they fix it on the next version. I loved those boots up until a few weeks ago.
what brand of boots do you ride and the style?
Ride Insano, the stiffest boots that I can find that fit my fot well
Thanks bro , ❤️
The only challange is " where I am going to buy this in India "
Yup, that's gonna be a tricky one haha
I have a problem with heel lift and my feet doesnt like burton. Ive tried the HEAD and i have never felt secure in my entire sb career. What brands do you recommend for people whore having heel lift issues.
Ride and Nitro have good heel hold in their women's boots
They are snug but should feel numb? and over time it will loosen up?
A boot should be as tight as possible without making your toes go numb. And yes they will only get bigger over time
@@SearchofSnowboarding im trying out a size 5 my uk normal shoe size and 5.5. The 5s were really snugged first i tried them on and toes seem a bit jammed in the front. Felt numbness on my big toe. After one hour of trying them on it seems to be adjusting a little bit. But i could still feel my toe in front numbness was slightly still there one 2nd day. 5.5s was perfectly snugged no numbness. A bit of heel lift on the left when i first tried it on. Must’ve been people whove been trying them on overtime it kinda loosen up a bit? But tightening them reduced the heel lift. Since overtime it will pack out, do you think i should stick with 5 and get them heat molded?
@@mayumic08 Yes sounds like you should stick with the 5. You don't want any heel lift in a proper fitting boot and tying them tighter is not the solution. You should be able to have a snug fit without tying them as tight as possible, that's what cuts circulation off and causes feet to go numb
where can i buy lace locks...
For what kind of boot? The shop where you bought your boots should have the same hardware you need
@@SearchofSnowboarding burton...they dont sell those locks...
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What about waterproofness? Theyre not the same
Almost any new boot from a reputable brand should not have an issue with that. If you're riding in very wet conditions like spring slush or in the rain you will most likely be getting wet feet in any boot.
@@SearchofSnowboarding roger. thanks for the video.
Bro those lib tech boards behind you are 40% off!?
That was from a few season's ago demo boards
@@SearchofSnowboarding great deal wow wish i lived next to you guys 🤙🏼
Foot measurements are bonkers. My feet measure to be between 9.5 and 10, and yet I cannot fit my feet in any size 10 shoes and even most 10.5 feels too small. My daily shoes are all size 11s. My first pair was a size 10.5 and left toe was hurting for years. Even after “pack out.” Right toe was OK. This year I’m buying size 11s.
You may want to measure for width. I have a wide-ish foot (bordering on E) and if I put on certain boots at my correct size, they feel too small in length as well. There are a couple of brands that work well for me since they're a little more roomy in the toebox.
Thanks for making this vid. I'm finding that buying snowboard boots is a bit of a nightmare. I am generally a size euro 44.5-45 in normal shoes. I have just bought a size euro 44 (Burton Photons) and I am thinking about selling them on because I believe they are too small. The reason I think that is because I get numbness in the end of my toes (on both feet) after 15 mins of use. That numbness gets slightly worse over the next hour, though my feet don't go completely dead. Also, when I walk in them my toes keep hitting the end. I have done about 10 hours of riding on an indoor slope in them so far. I will probably do 30 days of mountain riding over the year and another 100 days on the indoor slope. I did get them heat-moulded in the shop and custom insoles. Would you say that this numbness is normal and will disappear after another 10-20 hours of riding?
No numbness is not normal. I would say you down sized the perfect amount, but there could be two other reasons why your feet are going numb. Do you tighten your boots as tight as they will go? If you are, don't. You will cut off circulation and your toes could go numb, all you want is to tighten them till they feel snug enough. For example I see a lot of people with boa crank them until they don't crank any more, nobody should ever do that.
The other thing that it could be is that maybe the Photon just isn't a good fit for your boot and maybe you only realized after having ridden them.
@@SearchofSnowboarding Thanks for your advice! It's true that I was initially cranking the boa because I read you need to force the foot into the correct position. But I think I tried looser also, and it didn't much help the numbness. So perhaps the photon isn't for me like you suggest. Yesterday I tried on 44.5 Burton Ruler which felt nice and snug. But I was concerned that there was a bit of pressure on the top of my left foot (my left foot is slightly bigger). I thought it might cause numbness again. The store assistant mentioned they could try heat-moulding the boot while using a toe cap...is that worth it?
Don't get any boots that you feel uncomfortable pressure in them when trying them on in a shop.
Heating molding with a toe cap can definitely help. What that does is make more space in front of your toes for the boot to mold to.
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@@SearchofSnowboarding Awesome thanks!
Idk why I’m watching this in summer
Because we're all itching to board!
@@SearchofSnowboarding true
Is that why they always give me rentals that are a 6.5 size when I’m a size 7 ?? 😂😂
Probably haha. When you start getting your own gear, boots should be the first piece you buy before everything else. Even if you have your own boots and rent everything else, it makes a big difference
Wow, ski and snowboard gear can get pricey. I wonder how everyone affords keeping up with the costs.
Yup, and unfortunately the high cost barrier to entry keeps a lot of people from being able to get in to it
I’m not sure about sizing down honestly,
Myself for example, deeluxe boot and burton boot for me never really pack out that much, they pack out a little bit sure, but a full size down, damn my foot will be painful forever.
I get my true size which is us9, they fit great even after a few seasons.
I say get your true sneaker size for boots.
Bro why do I need to spend $300 on boots just to snowboard. The board alone is around $300-500 so if I wanna snowboard I have to spend around $1000. Cant I just use regular snow boots.
That's just what it cost if you want to get the best out of your gear. There are snowboard boot options out there for less than $300 but they're just not the best.
Regular snow boots won't fit properly in a snowboard binding. And just like getting into any sport or hobby it is definitely an investment to get all of your own gear.
Lol... yeah, maybe sandals would work.
Seriously though... skiing and snowboarding is an expensive sport. Though you can save some money buying things second hand. Board, bindings, even some outerwear. Whatever you do, buy your boots, baselayers, and brain-bucket new
I'd say buy your goggles new as well because having someone else's old sweaty goggles on your face is gross.
Thank you so much. It probably saved me from buying one size too large 🫶
Going too big is the most common issue for people buying snowboard boots
Great video. Thank you.
Coming back to snowboarding after a long absence. I have tough to fit feet (wide and flat) and I need new boots for an upcoming trip. My local shop did not have any wide boots in stock in my size, so I actually purchased many boots and have narrowed it down one boot in two different sizes.
I am confiused by something you said. You said how it should fit where you feet your toe at the front of the boot, but when in a snowboard stance the toe releases from front.
But then later in the video, you talked about packing out so you (usually) should go down a size or half-size.
Of the two sizes I am considering, in the half-size smaller I still feel my toe when in a snowboard stance and significantly when standing up. This is after heat molding. In the "normal" size, I feel it brushing against the front of the boot when standing straight, and it releases when in a snowboards stance. So this *sounds* better based on your first statement, but I am afraid it will get too big.
If it helps, the boots that ultimately fit best is the Burton Ruler Wide. Does that pack out more/less than normal? (I tried Maysis wide, Salomon wide, Burton Photon wide, and 32 wide).
Any advice you can give is appreciated.
For the most part, boots can all pack out the same amount. Another big determing factor on how small to downsize is how many days you think you'll be riding in a season. If it's 20 or less go with the slightly bigger size. If it's 40+ days consider the smaller. Hope that helps, but we can chat further here if you need more help: czcams.com/video/XIHu3HTDDTc/video.html
@@SearchofSnowboarding I ended up keeping the smaller of the two sizes... and I am glad I did! While I still feel my toes a lot it is not uncomfortable, and everywhere else is actually very comfortable. I added a custom footbed and it is even better.
Thank you again for a great video, and the personalized response!
@@flychimp Awesome, glad you got it dialed!