Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

Having just bought the lighting quick and ultra responsive Lib-Tech Dark Series C2 BTX, I needed a pair of high quality boots that could complement the aggressive needs of the new board.

I previously owned a pair of Burton Rulers, which served me very well. However, I have since taken my riding to the next level, and needed something a bit stiffer and more secure. The Ions fit the mold perfectly.

They are stiff and snug enough to handle very aggressive carving, while having a forgiving enough flex to play around in a freestyle freeride mode. These are definitely for the All Mountain Freestyler or the Freerider who wants some playfullness out of his ride.

Everything about the boot feels as if it is high quality, and that is probably because it is made with the highest quality materials. I prefer to buy snowboard boots a half size smaller than my normal shoe size. I highly suggest doing the same with these. It will be very uncomfortable for the first hour, but these will pack out beautifully.

One suggestion that worked very well: Find an hour to kill in order to break-in the boots. While watching an hour long TV show, I put the boots on with a normal gym sock. I tightened them 50% of normal and then squatted in a baseball catcher's position (of course only hold this position for as long as is comfortable). After ten minutes of periodic squatting, I tightened them 75% and repeated the squatting process. I also got into a position to stretch my calves in them. This helped loosen them a bit. It only took a few runs the next day to get comfortable. By lunch, I was able to tighten the boots completely with no discomfort.

By a half size smaller than your normal shoes size, because they pack out beautifully. Once these are fully broken in, they are amazing!

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

Got my Ions at the end of the 2010 season, so I've only used them twice. Love the speed lace system - it really does...well, speed up the process, and you get a snug fit.
It's a stiff boot, but they were surprisingly comfortable once I got my feet in, which was a bit of a challenge the very first time.
I'm an advanced rider who likes to go fast, and they give me great control of my new T6. No pressure points - they're just really comfortable and appear to be very high quality.
Only con thus far is I had to exchange them for 1/2 size bigger. I'm a pretty consistent 11, but needed an 11 1/2 in the Ions. Overall, a great boot!

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

Like I said thought they'd be stiffer then they really are. Good for jibbing around on the groomers but I personally like a stiffer boot. Also found them uncomfortable lost feeling in my pinky toe everytime because they would flex so much in the toe box that it would cut off circulation. Not sure if I need to break them in more or need a half size smaller. Prefer my old Driver X's

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

I bought these boots as it was time to get a new pair of snowboard boots and I had heard good things from friends about this model, the Burton Ion.I usually wear a shoe size between 11 and 12, so I bought an 11.5 of this boot and the boots couldn't fit better! First day on the mountain (a mountain in Tahoe) I was amazed by the performance of the boots. My board felt like a brand new board, as the quality construction and good boot fit significantly improved the control and stability I have with my board. Great boots all in all.

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

I had a boa lacing system before so getting used to the laces but the quality of the ride was much improved from my previous boots. The board felt lively and snappy which is something I did not have with my previous boot

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

Boot is a great fit and super comfortable. I was riding drivers before this which were much stiffer. I like the softer feel of these boots but miss the responsiviness of the drivers on the groomers.

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

Great Boots. Felt really good right out of the box and now that they are broken in the feel perfect. My only gripe with these boots is they lack the hook for the speed zone that makes the laces shorter when there on (my old burton SL9s have it). The speed zone laces are super long and even when I wrap them around my leg I have still had instances where they get hooked on my bindings when pulling my foot out to get on the lift.

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

boot ran about half a size smaller than other burton boots I've worn, not sure if that has to do with their smaller footprint. after I got the right size, wore it around the house for 2 days with my boarding socks and then took them on the mountain. felt great. great feel and control.

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

Great lacing system and just the right amount stiffness.

Comments about Burton Ion Snowboard Boots 2010:

I have these boots paired with a 2009-10 Burton Custom X board and 2009-10 Burton Cartel EST bindings. I rode this set up with my old boots and what a difference the Ions have made. The stiffness of the boots adds a lot more reponsiveness.