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Thinkin of goin Nike for boots reviews???

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#1 · (Edited)
just wonder what everyone thinks of the new nike boots

i have the top of the line dc from last year, love em but there done

also curious if they start to stink like all nikes do and its nike materals that end up stinking not my feet because my vuittons that i wear everyday dont stink and they have bin soakin wet
 
#3 ·
I was feeling the Kaiju the very first time I tried em on....was skeptical at first so I paused on it...then ended up buying them the following day..(yeah short pause:laugh:). I been riding with them for about a month now.

All Mountain rider
*Previous and only boot: Salomon Solace 09
Bindings: 09 Union Force

Boot Stiffness: I'd say 8ish/10( The Zoom Force 1 are less stiff)

Pros:
Super light (like the Nike Prestos of Snowboard Boots)
Nice tight fit- Heel pocket holds down nice:thumbsup:, inner lace+velcro strap, and outter lace
Real low profile- I can feel every little pebble on the ground. Thats new for me:dunno:
Sleek

Cons:
A bit pricey
Laces...coming from speed lace, but im getting used to it

Honestly, I'd say try em before you buy em imo. I was laughing while trying these on because the feeling of the fit was unreal to me. Then I had the Rep bring out a few pairs of different boots just to make sure I wasn't suffering from "wow" syndrome since my last pair of boots sucked and had a heel lift of size 10 feet in a 11 shoe. So I tried the RIDE Ful, Burton Jeremy, and some others that I cant remember. They were all good boots, but the feel just wasn't there.

Some may disagree but I think Nike did a good job. Im looking forward to see what they drop next. Hope this helps:thumbsup:
 
#69 ·
I was feeling the Kaiju the very first time I tried em on... been riding with them for about a month now.

All Mountain rider
*Previous and only boot: Salomon Solace 09
Boot Stiffness: I'd say 8ish/10 (The Zoom Force 1 are less stiff)
just bought a pair of the kaiju models last night! many people have said that this is supposed to be a stiffer boot but it seems pretty soft to me. i haven't ridden it yet but they feel just a bit stiffer than my salomon f20's. also, if u check them out at tactics they have a video of the nike rep saying this boot is supposed to be a softer boot but with all the high end tech in it. will give review after a couple rides
I have a wide foot and they fit just fine.... It's more that they're just snug and form fitting I think.

I went from Vans Cirro to the Nike and the Nike is WAY more comfortable and the Cirro is a sweet boot.
From what I know, the Vans Cirro is a pretty stiff boot. The Kaijus are not stiff. If you want a stiff boot from Nike, get the Zoom Force. (if they fit your feet).
Hey, y'all! Just wanted to get a li'l clarification since we've got some conflicting info. While I realize it's very subjective & relative when talking flex/stiffness, I just hope to get a better idea sooner since I likely won't be able to try out any boots for at least a week or so.

Which Nike's are stiffer? Kaiju or ZF1? 1st review says ZF1, but subsequent riders say otherwise.

While I'm not familiar w/ the Salomon Solace, I seem to recall that F20's are medium-stiff... maybe 6/10). I also tried on last seasons Vans Cirro, which are (as mentioned) stiff boots... maybe 8.5/10. As someone who mainly freerides, I'm looking for a boot w/ a similar "feel" of Burton Ions (8 out 10 on their flex-o-meter). Thanks in advance.
 
#4 ·
just bought a pair of the kaiju models last night! many people have said that this is supposed to be a stiffer boot but it seems pretty soft to me. i haven't ridden it yet but they feel just a bit stiffer than my salomon f20's. also, if u check them out at tactics they have a video of the nike rep saying this boot is supposed to be a softer boot but with all the high end tech in it. will give review after a couple rides
 
#8 ·
I have a wide foot and they fit just fine.... It's more that they're just snug and form fitting I think.

I went from Vans Cirro to the Nike and the Nike is WAY more comfortable and the Cirro is a sweet boot.

I'm just done with speed laces/BOA and the pressure points
 
#7 ·
I also tried on the 2011 Kaiju boot and was also blown away at how comfy they felt and how much heel support they have. I didn't purchase them as I was a bit iffy on the price.

Where are you guy's buying your Kaiju's from and how much are you paying if you don't mind me asking?
 
#32 ·
dont start with that "buy american" crap. even american companies outsource because its cheaper. you would have to boycott almost everything you you only buy american. nike makes an awesome product, if you dont like the way them and every other company in this world does business, go be a hermit and sey up your own shoes and clothes and grow your own crops and be a damn hermit. no matter what you decide, dont get on the internet on a snowboarding forum of all places and vomit out your opinion of how one of the most successful companies on the planet should do things. if you have these particular boots that the OP was wanting reviews of, then feel free to let us know your thoughts on them. if youve never wore em, gtfo so you can spend more time writing hate mail to nike. im sure they would like to hear it about as much as we do.
 
#37 ·
I put the 2011 Kaijus on and they are phenomenal. THey feel like a sneaker and the construction is top notch. I rode in 32 Lashed boots and salomon Savages and these could only play second fiddle to the Nikes in terms of comfort. You can get last year's Kaiju for 200 - 245 shipped...They fit true to size with your Nike sneaker and if you want a little more room you can go .5 size larger. You dont have to buy them, but at least try them on....
 
#38 ·
My Kaiju's are amazing.... Best boot in the biz for me, and most others who actually put them on. They're so much like having a regular shoe on, it's crazy.
 
#47 ·
Alright I need some advice on my last piece to my upgraded equipment. I currently have the Vans Cirro Double Boa (2009) version. They seem to be an ok boot, pretty heavy, have pressure points at times but seem strong support for the ankles. I pretty much bomb down groomed runs and run through the trees/off trails. Rarely do park, but would like something that can somewhat handle it there too. With that in mind, are the Nike Kaijus a good fit, I found a pair that are 3 hours away from me but just so happen to be going in that direction tomorrow. Any regrets on getting the 2010/2010 Nike Kaijus? I found the black pair one. Thanks! finding 13's was a task!!
 
#49 ·
FWIW, I'm riding last years Zoom Force 1's and love them. They are as dry and more comfortable than anything I've ever worn; snow boot wise.

My only issue is that they're a little longer, profile wise than my old Burton's. But I wear a 9 so it doesn't really matter toe/heel drag wise.
 
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