Strap for upper part of boot? - Snowboarding Forum

djsaad1 · 03-04-2010, 06:25 PM

My issue is that I have big feet but somewhat small calves. So I usually can not get the upper part on my boot tight enough around my shins, it only last a couple runs and then I need to tighten them again. This would be pretty easy to do if I could find boa boots that fit my feet, but since I can't, I am wondering if anyone makes a strap that I could put around the outer part of my boot so that it always stays on my shin?

mysterl33 · 03-04-2010, 07:47 PM

There are boots that have boa with a velcro strap up to.. how big are your feet that boa's aren't available???

here's one from flow that has a velcro strap up top.

djsaad1 · 03-04-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mysterl33

There are boots that have boa with a velcro strap up to.. how big are your feet that boa's aren't available???

here's one from flow that has a velcro strap up top.

It isn't that my feet are too big for boa, it's just that I haven't found a boa boot that fits comfortably with my oddly shaped flat foot.

mysterl33 · 03-04-2010, 08:06 PM

if your feet are flat, there are insoles for that.. I think you can have them custom molded to your feet.. might want to look into that??

Milo303 · 03-04-2010, 08:33 PM

Eliminator Tongue Pads from Tognar

cifex · 03-04-2010, 09:01 PM

Power Strap.

03-04-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djsaad1

It isn't that my feet are too big for boa, it's just that I haven't found a boa boot that fits comfortably with my oddly shaped flat foot.

i have flat feet and i ride the 2010 Burton O-zones.. i think they're amazing (and i don't really like burton stuff) after the first 2 weeks and they were properly broken in they're soooo comfortable, and i only wear my little cotton running socks in them and i stay warm all day.

**edit** now that i've read your first post, you may not like the O-zones, they're really soft (flexible).. and i like my boots/bindings to give me lots of room to move..

djsaad1 · 03-04-2010, 09:30 PM

the powerstrap seems to be exactly what I am looking for, I am going to try that first and then maybe the eliminator. The reviews on the eliminator seem to state that it keeps you more upright, which could be an issue.

03-31-2010, 10:57 AM

Vans makes the Matlock which is a great boot cross over having BOA from the instep down and a nice power/cuff strap at the top for a 2 zone closure. Very Nice!

Nitrogen · 03-31-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysterl33

There are boots that have boa with a velcro strap up to.. how big are your feet that boa's aren't available???

here's one from flow that has a velcro strap up top.

haha, i just bought those. Nice feel to it, but haven't been able to test it out on the mountain.

03-04-2010, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
djsaad1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 432	Strap for upper part of boot? My issue is that I have big feet but somewhat small calves. So I usually can not get the upper part on my boot tight enough around my shins, it only last a couple runs and then I need to tighten them again. This would be pretty easy to do if I could find boa boots that fit my feet, but since I can't, I am wondering if anyone makes a strap that I could put around the outer part of my boot so that it always stays on my shin?

03-04-2010, 09:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
cifex -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,933	Power Strap. __________________

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03-04-2010, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
mysterl33 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 121	There are boots that have boa with a velcro strap up to.. how big are your feet that boa's aren't available??? here's one from flow that has a velcro strap up top.

03-04-2010, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
mysterl33 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 121	if your feet are flat, there are insoles for that.. I think you can have them custom molded to your feet.. might want to look into that??

03-04-2010, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
djsaad1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 432	the powerstrap seems to be exactly what I am looking for, I am going to try that first and then maybe the eliminator. The reviews on the eliminator seem to state that it keeps you more upright, which could be an issue.

03-31-2010, 10:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Edwin S. Darden Guest Posts: n/a	Vans makes the Matlock which is a great boot cross over having BOA from the instep down and a nice power/cuff strap at the top for a 2 zone closure. Very Nice!