Snowboard Boot Help

ZoSo · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 900 City: Winnipeg

Ok so I'm buying my first snowboard setup...I'm pretty set on the board (07 Neversummer Evo 151) and the bindings (07 Rome Targa's)...but I cannot decide for the life of me what kind of boot to get.

I want something that's relatively stiff...when I do wakeboard I ride 07 3DS boots which are super stiff and I really like the responsiveness of them. I also have a pretty narrow foot with a high arch.

Also how do binding/boot sizes match up...the Targas come in small/medium and large/xtra large...my foot is about a 10 1/2 - 11, so would I be looking at the large/xtra large size?

I"ll also be buying my boots online because it's a lot cheaper (I live in Canada and none of the retailers have adjusted their prices to our dollar yet...so shizzle online is like 1/3 the price vs in-store retail prices). I was also going to be buying both the board and the bindings from BuySnow.com b/c of the price and my good experiences with BuyWake.com.

However, once you guys suggest a few bindings I'll try and go out and find them in the city just so I can try them on then probably buy them online.

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

bindings will match up to a size range. Sometimes, it's best to have the boot with you, just to make sure it's not abnormally large and wouldn't end up fitting in the binding. But I think nowadays, that's more of a problem with someone who's buying old boots and new bindings.

And since the size range is coupled like that, you'd most likely be in the large, extra large size.

I can't really suggest any stiff boots for you because I'm not super familiar with any. I live in the midwest and we didn't really carry any stiff boots because 99.9% of the people that come in are either mellow freeriders or pretty much park/jib rats. It's rare to get someone that wants a really stiff boot around here. But I would just check out the online catalogs from burton and ride and see how they rate their boots. Or just shoot a question over to someone at eternalsnow.com or something (they're reputable).

ZoSo · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 900 City: Winnipeg

Yeah...I talked to a few of the guys in the local proshops and not many sell stiff boots mainly because I live in Manitoba and everyone is just big park/jib addicts. I will be doing a lot of snowboarding here, but I'll also be going to BC to ride.

I only thought I'd like a stuff boot because of the 3DS, and because I liked to be locked down with lot's of responsiveness through the bindings/boots...that's why I chose the Targa's. Maybe I'll reconsider the whole stiff thing and look for a little bit more of a mellower boot.

Also, because I'll most likely need the large/xtra large bindings, will they hang over a regular sized board? Or should I consider getting a 'wide' board?

Thanks for the reply e-snow.

stompin9s · Posted: Nov 15, 2007 10:25 am Post subject:

ZoSo, check em out

http://www.wakeskating.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16725

ZoSo · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 900 City: Winnipeg

Size large? I went and tried on some boots today and it turns out I'm a size 8 boot wise...so I'm thinking I'll be needing a medium binding. The large would probably be too big for me.

stompin9s · Posted: Nov 15, 2007 4:12 pm Post subject:

ya it would. those are 10-13

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

Woah, I had this massive response ready and then saw you said you're a size 8. Smile

yeah, your board and bindings will be fine that way. But with a 10.5-11 boot size, that's boarderline for a mid wide, or possibly a wide with the 11.

Finally, I think you have the right idea about trying some boots on. Fit is super important and somehow, I just wouldn't compare wakeboarding boots/bindings to snowboarding boots. I don't know what the 3DS bindings are like, but I know that all of my wakeboarding bindings were nothing like my snowboarding boots (and i used to ride highbacks and at the end, vandall solbounds). and even though a boot is considered "soft" it's not a noodle by any means. Plus, you're going to be getting some support from your highback and you'll be locked in with your straps...I just think it's all a different game. Just check 'em and see what you like.

bmr712 · Posted: Nov 15, 2007 4:35 pm Post subject:

I have forum boa boots and love them. I got them heated and the liner is molded to my foot. Boots you just have to try a few pairs and yo will find the right pair

ZoSo · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 900 City: Winnipeg