Burton: Men's Shaun White Snowboard Boot

For the record, we think these Burton Shaun White snowboarding boots are about at least a billion times better than the Shaun White snowboard video game, but that's probably because we spend more of our time on the mountain and less of it in the virtual world. This season Shaun White revised his Burton signature boot dramatically but stuck to the same weight-reduction emphasis that he applied to his previous snowboarding boot. Simply put, this new Shaun White fits more boards than ever before. That's because it features Burton's Shrinkage Footprint reduction technology, which means that whatever boot size you choose, Burton reduced the exterior boot sole area on your board to better fit your snowboard. If that sounds like a tight fit around your feet, it really isn't. Your feet fit the same size boot, but the exterior footprint fits snowboards better, so the boot is lighter and has less bulk; and if you want to ride a board that might drag the toe on your existing boots, Burton's Shrinkage Footprint reduction technology might give you the solution that you need. Another nice touch is the Hybrid Cushioning in the outsole. It dampens vibrations with pockets of Burton B3 gel and an air pocket in the heel, but Burton added extra PSI to the pocket, so you enjoy more cushion with better board feel. Like other seasons this Shaun White has a upper-middle Burton "support" ranking (because that's Shaun's style) but they did add great fit features like a new articulating cuff that creates a smooth forward flex. It also has a new Burton Level 2 molded EVA footbed with an ESS shank for comfort and support. Like other Shaun White boots, this model retains the traditional lace closure, although the new Speed Hooks make it easier to cinch things up when you're ready to drop the video game controller and get outside and ride.

• Burton "support" rating: 6 on a scale of 1 to 10
• Intended for advanced and expert freestyle all-mountain riders
• New articulating cuff for a smoother and more predictable forward flex
• Made with Burton's Shrinkage Footprint reduction technology
• Traditional lacing closure with new Burton Speed Hooks
• Imprint 3 Liner with Power Panel and new focus cuff heel hold system with Velcro Liner Closure
• New Air/B3 Gel hybrid cushioning system
• New articulating cuff for a smoother forward flex
• Spine Backstay
• Medium Flex Thin Profile 3D Molded Tongue
• New Level 2 Molded EVA Footbed with ESS Support Shank and treated with an Aegis antimicrobial coating