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Opinions on BOA-type boots?
Hi there - I've got some Rossi boots that I got last year and like them
okay. However, I'd really like to get some boots that aren't such a PAIN to keep tight via liner laces/outer laces. I've started reading a bit about the BOA systems available on lots of boots now. Does anyone have input regarding the quality/effectiveness of this lacing system? Thanks in advance, and if you've had different results with different brand boots with the same system, I'd love to hear about it. Thanks! have a good day roah |
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roah wrote:
Hi there - I've got some Rossi boots that I got last year and like them okay. However, I'd really like to get some boots that aren't such a PAIN to keep tight via liner laces/outer laces. I've started reading a bit about the BOA systems available on lots of boots now. Does anyone have input regarding the quality/effectiveness of this lacing system? Thanks in advance, and if you've had different results with different brand boots with the same system, I'd love to hear about it. Thanks! have a good day roah I've also had the same curiosity you had last october when I was in store for new boots. I tried out a pair of boas and can't say that I liked them. One thing with the boas is that you can't customize the tightness. I usually like it a little looser around the toes and tight around the ankles and upnear the shins. But with the boas its either tight all around or loose all around. Another thing I found is that even though they claim to be aircraft grade steel cables, they just seem flimsy. I would not want one of those breaking mid-vacation because i wouldn't know where to look for replacements. Normal boots i could grab long laces and I'll be set. However, I did see a good compromise coming from K2. Instead of having the boa on the outside, they put it on the liner. You can tighten the liner by twisting the dial which you can reach from the outside of the boot. And the shell is just normal lacing. I haven't heard anything about it yet, but seems to be a good idea. stu |
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