With the bells ringing ‘cause it’s officially the winter season we all are constantly preparing for all the adventures we have been planning the entire year!
And winter preparations are incomplete without packing a cool pair of snowboard boots.
If you are planning to get Vans Infuse Snowboard Boots, this review is for you.
Let’s begin.
Vans Infuse Snowboard Boots Review
The Vans Infuse Snowboard Boots are one of the best pairs of snowboard boots I have tested till now.
It is indeed competing with my all-time favorite Nidecker Altai Snowboard Boot, but there were times when I had to acknowledge that the Vans Infuse worked better than the former.
Designed for intermediate to expert snowboarders, its flex rating is 5 to 9 which means it is very stiff and that is what experts need.
Consisting of removable tongue stiffeners, it gets softer after each use. So by the end of its life, you can slip in another tongue stiffener, replace the sole, and revive it!
What’s the point of all this?
Well, if you remove the tongue stiffeners then it will be ready to use for beginners who need soft and flexible snowboard boots.
But I’d recommend you not to purchase these boots if you are a beginner as these are quite bulky and are designed for advanced-level snowboarders.
If you are a beginner, I think you should go for DC Lotus Boa or the Siren Lux Pro Twist Snowboarding Boots. These have the perfect properties of beginner-level snowboard boots and will help you learn more.
A strong arch is very important because it keeps your foot in place while snowboarding because versatile snowboarders would need to control their snowboard and perfectly align it.
The arch, thus, needs to be strong and should not bend so that your heels move freely while the arch stays put. And the Vans infuse serves that purpose too with its TPU arch support heel clip. On top of that, it also has the updated X-Cage for superior heel hold. What more do you need?
This snowboard boot has an advanced liner that incorporates the moisture-drying properties of the TNF FlashDry Fabric and the V3 UltraCush Layer to provide intense comfort and luxury while you wear these.
There is also a dual-density heat molding core that ensures that all the moisture escapes the premises of your foot and only comfortable warmth remains. The liner is very comfortable and gives a silver lining to your snowboarding experience.
Now, its name is Vans Infuse because of its lacing system, which is a combination of both traditional laces and the slide-in boa system.
The boa closure around the instep ensures that the fit is snug and with the laces, you can adjust the fit according to your likeness. That is genius because there is also a V3 harness that tightens just above the ankle to support it, along with the instep.
This is of huge help because this way the arch and the heel stay grounded and you can safely fasten the speed without worrying about losing balance.
Coming to the sole, it is very thick. The V3 Popcush Footbed is soft and cushiony, but it is also very thick. The thickness ensures that the insole absorbs all the moisture from your foot and constantly provides you with warmth and comfort.
But this can only be done if there is no extra moisture coming from the outside and that is secured by the V3 Waffle Superenduro Outsole. The tough rubber construction of the outsole keeps cold air and moisture far away from your feet.
I know many intermediate-level snowboarders like me who are not a fan of thick soles because they cannot feel the board under their boots.
For that purpose, you need a good boot with thin soles like the ThirtyTwo Lashed Double Boa Snowboard Boots. I have tested these boots before and can definitely assure their reliability. They are perfect for people who require thin soles in their snowboard boots.
As the Vans Infuse Snowboard Boots are quite stiff, it took me some time to break into these boots. My advice to you would be to try to fit in naturally.
Wear these boots and walk around in the snow or inside your house for some time so that the boots mold themselves into the shape of your feet and are ready to be worn outside for snowboarding.
Conclusion
Always check if the boots that you are purchasing are fit for your snowboarding style or not. If you snowboard fast you need a strong arch and if your style is riding slowly you need a strong heel. Keep it in mind that if the boots do not fit your style or don’t match your level of expertise, then it won’t work out for you.
Rest, good luck with your shopping!
