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Buying a pair of boots can be very overwhelming. This is because you can have an amazing set up, but if the boots are lacking, you can’t utilize any of it fully. A pair of quality, properly fitted boots is essential to having a fun day on the hill. With these tips we will dial you in on how to buy snowboard boots for this season :
Buying a good pair of boots is important, because it is one component of essential snowboarding gear that can last many seasons, and even become worn in and more comfortable the more you shred. Doing your research on snowboard boot reviews and buying a good pair of boots could save you having to buy another for multiple seasons and make your day’s on the mountain much more fun. Choose function over looks, this can be hard when looking at a wall, or web page, full of stylish looking boots.
How to Buy a Snowboard Boot Video
As humans naturally we all have individual tastes and preferences, we also all have different foot length to width ratio, toe (and hopefully not) toenail length, and so on. Therefore, it’s good to look into reviews of boots and what people are saying about them, and if you are in a shop it’s good to listen to what the employee helping you out has to say.
However If you have the opportunity, do not be shy to strap both boots your examining, and really make sure they feel comfortable. Don’t just sit there on the bench nodding your head because you want to get the anxiety of buying boots over with and pretend they feel good… Jump up, walk, run around, imagine yourself riding all day in them.
It is important that you don’t buy boots that are small for your feet and too tight, if anything, you want to buy a pair where your toes have a little wiggle room. Boots that are too tight on the foot have the ability to restrict circulation, so no matter how insulated or nice the boots are, your feet will still get cold on the mountain, and cold feet on the mountain is an easy distraction and buzz kill to a day.
You know your boots may be too tight if you notice a few of the following signs; your toes do not have enough room to move around and wiggle, your toes rub up against the front of the boot, or you just can’t get your foot into the boot altogether (duh). Brand names and fashionable designs are great but remember, it’s most important that you find a properly fitted boot. Many boots have liners that can be molded to your feet, if presented with this option at your shop, take them up on it. If not try to do it yourself at home.
When selecting a boot you have to choose what kind of lacing system will meet your needs in both riding and comfort ability. Most boots have lacing on both the inner liner and the outer boot. There are traditional boot lacing systems, quick draw, Boa boots (replaces laces with a steel cable tightened by a twisting dial). Once again, when factoring in these options amongst all others, keep comfort in mind!
This year the selection of snowboarding boots has continued to push the envelope in the style department. Of course there have been advancements in comfort, and weight, all different factors that people in the industry are always working to improve upon, but there is no denying that snowboarding boots are becoming more and more fashionable..
Now that we got you dialed on how to buy a pair of snowboard boots, why not browse through some of our online snowboard boot reviews.
Bonus Tips:
- Beginners almost always have an easier time picking out boots than their actual board. This is because most people have a good idea of their foot size.
- I’d say that it is almost always wise to invest more time in boot shopping than in snowboard shopping. You can probably get away with a less-than-stellar snowboard, but your feet will be screaming in pain and discomfort if you don’t opt for a pair of high-quality boots. –
- Keep comfort and warmth in mind while trying on as many pairs as you need to.
- While doing this, make sure to get up and walk around in your boots. Better yet, strap in on your new snowboard and jump around a little.
- You want a boot that doesn’t have any serious pressure points or heel lift.
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