The boot thread

[Kevington]

Too bad they don't make anymore an high end boot around 6/7 in stiffness/response, the old Synapse (and the current replacement, I suppose) were definitely too stiff and responsive for my likings.

What about the Echo? They have two versions: a double boa and a lace with heel lock boa. I tried on the double boa version and it felt 7/10 if the Dialogue I tried is 6/10.

[Vanni]

I think it's the Synapse replacement.
There is also the Synergy, that seems very similar to the Echo.

[scrub]

Did anyone ride the K2 Evasion last season? K2 boots were not on my radar but these check some boxes, maybe too soft for me though.

https://k2snow.com/en-us/p/evasion-men ... boots-2024

[kimchi]

Think I finally found my Adidas replacements (although, I haven't gotten them on the snow yet obviously). So many crazy sales right now, so I snagged the redesigned 23/24 Salomon Dialogue Boas in 10.5 (which was my Adidas size) and they fit great. They have SO much room in the toes while still maintaining a (mostly) smaller footprint than my size 11 Burton Imperials. I tried the 11s on last season and they were way too big, but 10.5 feels great and I could maybe even go down to a 10. There's just that much room in the toes (which is crazy because they're not the wide version). They're also super easy getting in and out of. @kimchi you gotta try these on.

Some pics with my Imperials for reference. When sized correctly, the outer profile of the boot is slightly shorter heel-to-toe, narrower in the heel/ankle/arch, wider up front (but way sleeker on the y axis), and feels lighter than the Imperials. Overall, I'm really impressed with the fit and now I just gotta ride them.

Edit: the factory insoles in these are crazy thick. I replaced them with my Reminds and now they have even more room up front. Definitely stoked on these.


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Hell yea. I don't expect to be riding much next few years, so I'll probably keep running Adidases into the ground over next ~5 years. But will keep an eye out for these.

Full circle. My first boots were Salomon Dialogues circa 2005.

[kimchi]

The toe box on those Salomons looks really similar to Adidas from above. A question for the Adidas diehards: is there a difference in fit between the Tactical and the Acerra? I'm particularly interested in the pressure on top of the foot that is an issue with the Tactical. Is that the same with the Acerra? Loved the Tacticals for all the obvious reasons but that instep crush was intense.

For me at least at least the ADV versions fit basically identically (the last couple years were "3ST"). Main difference is the upper on the Acerra comes up about maybe ~2 cm taller.

[sinned]

From my experience in owning Adidas boots, the Acerra 3STs do not have the top/instep pressure that the Tactical ADV or Lexicons have. Never tried the original Acerras, only the later 3ST versions.

[scrub]

These Bataleon https://www.boardsportsource.com/batale ... 5-preview/ boots look interesting, especially the Acid with a certain articulated cuff Ion look.

[eleveneightnate]

These Bataleon https://www.boardsportsource.com/batale ... 5-preview/ boots look interesting, especially the Acid with a certain articulated cuff Ion look.

Pretty sure they share DNA with Nidecker boots and are designed by the same guy, Maurizio Molin, who did the Ion, Kendo, Photon, etc.

[C.Fuzzy]

A bit of an curiosity that Bataleon has enough brand clout to launch a boot line... eh

[pow_hnd]

A bit of an curiosity that Bataleon has enough brand clout to launch a boot line... eh

They don't which makes it weird.

You'd think the Nidecker group wouldn't try to cannibalize their other boot offerings, especially since they just bought Sole Tech.

Just because you can do something, doesn't always mean you should.