Snow board boots?

Question

Im looking at buying boots for the first time on line. is it best to go for a size bigger than my normal shoe size as ive heard that boots tend to be smaller than normal and do the bindings fit any board or any boot . as you can tell this is my first time hitting the slopes any advice much appreciated thanks.

Answer 1

always nike

Answer 2

Get a pair of boots that fit and are comfortable....

The bindings tend to come in 3 sizes, S,M,L....

There are 2 widths of board, usually up to boot size UK10 (US11) is a regular board, and over that is a FAT board, the shop will sort you with the right size board and bindings

Answer 3

Have fun, my son snowboards and loves every second of it!

Your best bet is to go to a local sporting goods store and find the brand you like. It is better if you can find the exact ones, but at least the brand. Try them on and get ones that feel just a little larger than you wear your shoes. This allows you to wear heavier socks( it gets cold out there!) or multiple pairs.

If you cannot do that do get a pair bigger than the shoe size you wear now. The bindings are best left off the board until after shipping. As a matter of fact most places will not ship with them on as it can damage the board.The brand of bindings does not matter pick what you like and when you go to the slopes pay the ski area the few bux they charge to fit the bindings to you  it is worth it.

Answer 4

Some boots fit smaller than their indicated size.  I ride Vans and they fit true to size.  If you get them locally at a board shop, they you can try them on to feel the fit.  I'd recommend this since you are not familiar with snowboard gear.  If you do get the boots online, many of the shops will indicate if you should order a larger, smaller or the same size as your shoes.  Boots should be snug, but you should be able to wiggle your toes comfortably.    Wear snowboard socks when trying on boots to get the correct feel.  Avoid wearing two pair of socks as they can bunch up and be uncomfortable.  I like Under Armour or Burton for socks.  

Bindings come in size ranges.  Fit the binding that goes with whatever size boot you wear.  

For the most part, all bindings fit all boards.  All boards, with the exception of Burton use the 4x4 mounting pattern.  Burton uses the 3D pattern.  If you want to use non-Burton bindings on Burton boards, you will need to use the 3D mounting disc.  They usually come with the bindings, but you may have to purchase them separately.  If you want to use Burton bindings on any other board, you need to use the 4x4 disc .

Unless tamibullets is a rider for Nike, she is not a snowboarder.  Nike won't have their boots out until late summer of 08.  They have had mixed reviews at best.

Answer 5

snow boarding is really hard, and so is skiing. just forget about it and go to a tropical destination instead. much more relaxing

Answer 6

Some boots tend to be smaller than normal but this doesent apply to all brands so you cant take this as a rule of thumb. Id say generally the length you normally get for shoes etc will be the same for boots, but you also need to take your width of foot and your foot shape into account as different brands suit different foot shapes. This is why it would be a really bad idea to buy your boots online, you definately need to try boots on before you buy them. The best thing to do is go down your local store and try on a large range of boots made by different brands and go with the ones that fit your feet the best. They should be tight but still comfee, your toes should brush against the front of the boot, and when you lift your heel off the ground the base of the boot should follow your heel rather than pull through. You will find that brands like 32, Vans, DC suit people with wider feet, wheres Salomon, Northwave, Rome suit people with slimmer feet.

You will find that most bindings fit most boards, and most bindings fit most boots, but there are a few makes that clash a bit so again its best to get this checked out down a shop. Id advise you to get your boots first then your board and bindings after that. Hope this helps, Good luck with the riding.

Answer 7

D C 's are really nice!

Answer 8

Well, you really want to get a pair of boots that is comfortable and fit your right. They will need to fit you tightly, but not so tight where they're cutting off circulation ;-)

Ride makes pretty good boots for good prices.  

As for boots and bindings, they do have sizes on bindings.  You want to make sure they fit the board correctly and your foot isn't totally too long for the width of the board.

http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/snowb...

This website is pretty helpful in determining what kind of gear works for you!