How to Choose Snowboard Boots

Gear up for backcountry missions and cruising the resort with these Vans snowboard boots. You can dial in the fit with the BOA® Fit System. And the cushy liners have FlashDry™ to keep your feet dry.
Imported.
View all Vans Men's Snowboard Boots| Best Use | Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| Riding Style | All-mountain |
| Snowboard Boot Flex | Adjustable Flex |
| Upper | Leather/textile/synthetic material |
| Liner Material | EVA |
| Moldable Liner | Thermoformable |
| Boot Lacing System | Dial Lace |
| Liner Closure System | Quick Pull |
| Walk Mode | No |
| Gender | Men's |
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I switched from blown out Burton Photons. I loved them, but the stitching and liners were toast. I had been wanting a pair of Vans since I daily drive their Skate Pros. I grabbed the same size I wear in the shoes, which was super convenient, and they fit perfectly. First day out, though, I was shocked. I could barely ride toe side on a cat track. I had zero toe or left right ankle articulation. It honestly felt like a ski boot or hard boot setup on my park board with a blown edge. Extremely demoralizing. After a couple of runs on boilerplate, and on the wrong board, I started to figure it out. Less foot movement for more board movement, or however you want to describe it. Coming from a stiffness factor of around 6 to something closer to 6 to 9, it felt more like going from a 3 to a 10. Either I need to hike a few hills to break them in, or my old boots were way past their replacement life cycle. That said, the comfort is unreal. Even fighting the stiffness, they feel locked in, supportive, and pressure free. The snow skirt on the toe is a huge win too. It protects the BOA and cuts down on water intrusion at a spot that is usually a weak point on most boots. (Will updated if I remember once broken in)