There are three things you want to look for when trying on boots.

10 cookie points for Amy for being the first to suggest a change or addition!

I would recomend thrity-two prospects. They arn't too expensive. But are so comfortable. I wore them all day with no problems or discomforts. I used to think that the best part of snowboarding was taking off your boots at the end of  the day. I was riding some P.O.S pair of boots. With my thirty-two's I hardly even notice them. They are amazing! I would recomend these to anyone looking for new boots. The Innerboot is super nice with a zip tie so it fits nice and tightly around you leg, therefore no chaffing. The boots are supergood looking and fit great in my bindings, burton P1's. I wear a size 13 and they are lighter than my friends size 7 freestyles! I can get them on as fast as my shoes. And off is no problem. You can't go wrong with these.

Originally posted by Yonsei13 Is there a specific method to heat molding new boots? Should I get the done by a retailer?

Originally posted by brodster 10 cookie points for Amy for being the first to suggest a change or addition!   I will add that to the post.

cookies, where?! haha
ohh, that's my nick... sorry

by the way, have yous seen some '07/'08 salomon F series boots heat molded?¿

What boot brands can you depend on?

Originally posted by yabmane Can you guys school me on the heat mold boot? What are the reason?   Thanks

I got some orthodics in my boots, there great!  But at a high price ($275!!!) molded to my very own feet though haha!

I'm looking for a basic all mt boot for my fiance... his board and bindings are both ride (just by chance) but he really has no pref on brand... any suggestions??

where do you get boots heat molded?

speaking of boots. does anyone know of any sites that carry last years vans kass boots in red and white?

Burton Ozone is deff my next buy

I got my first pair of boots and there is a lot of heel rise. What stores would you recommend for buying boots in NYC? Paragon?

If you have been wearing your boots for two months, they should already be molded to your feet.  The heat molding is simply a more immediate process.

worked like a charm

Originally posted by ezza444 What are the advantages of having stiff or soft boots?

TOTALLY BURT0N MAN

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I'm looking to buy my first pair of boots, as my poor feet have had enough of slumming it in battered rentals!
I'm looking to do a season, so I need a boot that can take the five months of abuse!
I'm going to have to go all the way to Norwich to try some style's on (so if you know any good stores in the Norfolk area, please recommend).
But I have no Idea where to start and could do with a few idea's of what to look for, brand's to avoid and brands that are fairly reliable.
I'm on up to $200/£250 budget, I want my boots to slip into some burton lexa est's on a feelgood ics board.
I suffer from flat feet (lack of muscle in the arch of my foot making it prone to cramp) and my feet are wide and a size 6.
My main concerns are that my boots can pretty much guarantee my feet stay warm and dry (cramp prone feet don't like the cold and wet much) and that they stay fairly tight when laced up, I don't mind having to tighten them a couple of times, but in rentals I was having to redo laces nearly every run, grrrr!
I'm not particularly fussed about fancy logo's and lacing systems.
I'm also thinking would people advise trying boots and making a note of the best fitting boots and looking to see if they are available online cheaper before purchasing at the store and getting an unnecessary dent in my bank account?
Lastly, I will be needing insoles, because the arch of my foot needs the extra support, but I saw one guy said 275 for his insoles! I definately cannot afford that kinda cash, flat feet or not, so if anyone can offer me some idea's for cheap alternatives, this would be uber appreciated!
Let me know your views dudes!
Stay cool x

anyone have an opinion on the New Balance Double Boa I think 686 might have had something to do with them im not sure and inout would be welcomed

I tried some boots on the other day and I was stuck between a size 10 32 lashed and a size 10 1/2. The 10 definitely had my big toe touching up against the end of the liner. The 10 1/2 was just a very light graze of my big toe. My gut is to go with the 10 1/2, but I am afraid when I break them in more, or the heatliner shapes, the smaller 10's will fit perfect and the 10 1/2 will be too roomy.

I am also pushing for the 10's so I can ride a smaller board.


Any suggestions? I am just not really sure if heatliner helps more when the liner is a too snug, or when it is a big too roomy.

I'm a beginner looking for midstiff boots size 13 or so with laces/ zone lacing any recommendations?

Really new to this so here's a stupid question:

When you buy a boot/binding, do they come in pairs or do you have to select 2 for quantities?
Also, I'm assuming there's no difference between the left or right foot for boots, right?

Thanks for the guide! Where can I get more info about orthotics? I've never heard about anybody using them in snowboard boots. Which brands give the best value for money?

how are boots supposed to fit AFTER you break them in? mainly should your toes still be able to touch the front when you go heelside? if not, about how far away should they be?