Cheep boot help, please! - Snowboarding Forum

SPAZ · 09-28-2010, 12:05 PM

i got to buy a new pair of boots, and my budget is around 120. i checked out department of goods, and i came across two in my size for the amount of money i have, both from last season.
nitro grifter tls
Nitro Grifter TLS Snowboard Boot - Men's from Departmentofgoods.com

burton freestyle
Burton Freestyle Snowboard Boot - Men's - 09/10 from Departmentofgoods.com

these are for freestyle riding, and i honestly just care about which one has more value for the price. thanks!

Rufus · 09-28-2010, 01:42 PM

Have you checked local shops? I hit a couple last weekend and saw a lot of bargains on last year's boots, prices as good or better than online and you get to try them on.

Mirage · 09-28-2010, 02:50 PM

I agree, I went to a store and tried on a bunch of last season boots that were all 70% off. I would check some place close to you. I ended up with a 2010-11 boot because it fit much better. Just try on a few boots and you will find one that fits. I bought two and returned two online before getting these. GL!

SPAZ · 09-28-2010, 04:31 PM

honestly, all of my local shops blow. but maybe this weekend i'll go look around, mayme i will get lucky...

thugit · 09-28-2010, 04:42 PM

if you've got a dicks or a sport chalet around you, occasionally they sell decent boots, not sure if they'll be in your budget however.

SPAZ · 09-28-2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thugit

if you've got a dicks or a sport chalet around you, occasionally they sell decent boots, not sure if they'll be in your budget however.

yeah, but they sell lower-end stuff. these boots i'm looking at are pretty decent. i wouldn't want any snowjam boots on while riding a neversummer, lol. kinda defeats the purpose.

B.Gilly · 09-28-2010, 06:29 PM

Is there an Eastern Mountain Sports close to you? Seem they have a few shops through out NY so might check into them. I know not many places here have the newer season gear yet but they might have a few stuff from last season about.
Eastern Mountain Sports - Store Locator

SPAZ · 09-28-2010, 07:22 PM

the one down the street from me only carries ski stuff

i still love that store, though!

Beatlesfan888 · 09-28-2010, 08:13 PM

I loved my freestyles theyre pretty damn comfortable

eastCOASTkills · 10-09-2010, 11:09 PM

Look at DC Phases. They're sooo comfy and only like $130 ish

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SPAZ -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,818	Cheep boot help, please! i got to buy a new pair of boots, and my budget is around 120. i checked out department of goods, and i came across two in my size for the amount of money i have, both from last season. nitro grifter tls Nitro Grifter TLS Snowboard Boot - Men's from Departmentofgoods.com burton freestyle Burton Freestyle Snowboard Boot - Men's - 09/10 from Departmentofgoods.com these are for freestyle riding, and i honestly just care about which one has more value for the price. thanks! __________________ 2011 Never Summer Revolver-R 156 2011 Flux RK30's 2010 Rome Libertines

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SPAZ -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,818	honestly, all of my local shops blow. but maybe this weekend i'll go look around, mayme i will get lucky... __________________ 2011 Never Summer Revolver-R 156 2011 Flux RK30's 2010 Rome Libertines

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B.Gilly -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Berkshires Posts: 769	Is there an Eastern Mountain Sports close to you? Seem they have a few shops through out NY so might check into them. I know not many places here have the newer season gear yet but they might have a few stuff from last season about. Eastern Mountain Sports - Store Locator __________________ The season is almost upon us!!!! www.facebook.com/Gillyssnowboardshop

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SPAZ -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,818	the one down the street from me only carries ski stuff i still love that store, though! __________________ 2011 Never Summer Revolver-R 156 2011 Flux RK30's 2010 Rome Libertines

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09-28-2010, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rufus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 418	Have you checked local shops? I hit a couple last weekend and saw a lot of bargains on last year's boots, prices as good or better than online and you get to try them on.

09-28-2010, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mirage Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Da Cut Posts: 107	I agree, I went to a store and tried on a bunch of last season boots that were all 70% off. I would check some place close to you. I ended up with a 2010-11 boot because it fit much better. Just try on a few boots and you will find one that fits. I bought two and returned two online before getting these. GL!

09-28-2010, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
thugit Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bear Mountain Posts: 466	if you've got a dicks or a sport chalet around you, occasionally they sell decent boots, not sure if they'll be in your budget however.

09-28-2010, 08:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Beatlesfan888 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NH Posts: 133	I loved my freestyles theyre pretty damn comfortable

10-09-2010, 11:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
eastCOASTkills Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 393	Look at DC Phases. They're sooo comfy and only like $130 ish