Comments on: These Boots Are Made for Boarding

By: patty

patty — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:36 +0000

Great tips. My boots are Vans..I have had them for a few years and my heel always comes up a couple of inches when going toe side. Thanks to you now I know that is no good. Time for a new pair.

By: Chase

Chase — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:44:01 +0000

Never Summer FTW.

By: Bud

Bud — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:45:11 +0000

I’m a 50 year young free rider, mountain surfer, been riding Salomon Malamutes for years. They are stiff and provide great support if you prefer on edge riding or surfing pow. I’ve never had cold feet, even on a couple of -10-15 degree mornings. Its also a good choice for folks who have “low profile” feet,i.e. skinny ankles and or narrow to average feet. Strapped into Union C-4 bindings and a NS Titan 164, it all makes for a sweet ride!

By: Chase

Chase — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:36:02 +0000

I have Forum Kicker SLR’s and I LOVE them! I tried on almost every men’s boot at MountainWest in San Francisco and these were the best for me.
I’ll def echo that everyone should try on many boots to see what feels the best.

My ride:
2009 Never Summer SL-R 158
2009 K-2 Cinch CTS, black
2009 Forum Kicker SLR, Elephant color

Freaking love it!

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:26:47 +0000

Thanks Amy, I don’t think my boots have the infused liners, they are also now 2 years old. They are like moon boots compared to the fusion series. I can live with re-adjusting the bindings, as long as the bulk is gone.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:18:59 +0000

I’ve got last year’s Salomon F22W’s and I love them. I’ve had Salomon boots for years & don’t plan on switching. Not sure if the Ivy’s have the fused liner, but mine do and it actually made my boot so much smaller that I had to readjust my bindings and have much better contact now.

Josh what you said about the boas is completely true… My SO bought a pair but his Flow bindings kept hitting the clicker & loosening the boots as he was riding. So as with all boots I’d suggest trying them on with your bindings if you can before you buy.

By: Pam

Pam — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:38:43 +0000

I have a pair of Salomon Ivy’s and they are comfy and easy to lace. My toes are always cold, so I use toe warmers often. I was looking to replace the boots next season, and keep them for instructing.. I feel they are a little bit bulky and I was looking at the Salomon F22′s possibly. Anybody have them?

By: josh

josh — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:23:14 +0000

Thanks for the great tips! the 32′s website is great for information.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:20:08 +0000

Check out 32′s. I have the TM-2 and they have the best inner lacing. I am on my third season and have almost 200 days on them. They are just starting to get a little soft. Mine has a traditional lacing system. I work at a snowboard shop and see way too many broken quick lace systems of all types.

By: VancityAllie

VancityAllie — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:37:15 +0000

I love my 2007/08 Burton Supremes! They were super comfortable after working them in a bit.

This is a bit of a girl trick, but have you considered putting the Hot Pockets toe warmers in your boots?