You'll notice that many of our articles that discuss specialty footwear will always promote proper fit. Your performance depends on the comfort and fit of your boots. There are two tips of snowboard boots: soft and hard. Soft boots will allow you to move your toes, while your toes should have very minimal movement inside of hard boots.
New Trends in Snowboard Boots
Burton Shaun White
Burton snowboard boots are some of the most popular boots in the snowboarding industry. Famous snowboarder, Shaun White, endorses Burton products. This season White revised his boot to fit more boards than last years boot. What does that mean? Basically the Shaun White Burton boot features Burton's Shrinkage Footprint reduction technology. No matter your boot size, the exterior boot sole was reduced area to better fit your snowboard. More features include an articulating cuff for a smother and more predictable forward flex and new Air/B3 Gel hybrid cushioning system. The Shaun White boot is intended for more advanced and expert freestyle snowboarders.
Salomon Dialogue Gift
If you're environmentally conscious, or desire in your heart to be, then consider the Salomon Dialogue. For the 2009 season the Salomon company goes green. Their GIFT (Green Initiative for Tomorrow) technology uses 100% recycled products and the boots still aid in delivering maximum athletic performance. Salomon is known in the industry for its Custom Fit Perf liner, and this signature liner is back for 2009. The Custom Fit Perf has heat moldable foam that customizes fit around forefoot, shin, and heel. This freestyle boot is perfect for intermediate and advanced boarders and has a pre-shaped bamboo footbed.
32 Lashed
This season the Lashed boot has a lighter design and new exclusive Lacing Eyestay System that prohibits laces from slipping as you board. The Sole Tech flex rating is a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the stiffest.
Vans Flyaway Boots
The Flyaway is new for the 2009 season and is manufactured from the finest products. The Flyaway incorporates the usage of custom stainless steel wireframe lace hooks, 3D molded tongue, and synthetic leather and textile upper. Vans' integrated liner construction will enable you to downsize one complete boot size for a smaller footprint; this allows you to decrease your toe and heel drag.
It's almost time to hit the snow, so make sure you're prepared with the hottest'snowboard boots'on the market. Don't forget to use Like.com to search for snowboard gear, such as goggles, helmets, gloves, and socks.
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