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#1 · (Edited)
Hey all,

I did a search for this but the most recent threads seem to be about 2 years old.

I am after some narrow fit snowboarding boots. This will be my first ever boot upgrade from my original pair of Rides.

My foot is measured at an 11 B or C size. I wear 11.5 Nikes, and 10.5s or 11s in most other things. I also have narrow heels. 6", 180 pounds-ish.

Some specific things about me:

-10% park, 90% all mountain at the moment (I'd say I am probably looking for something mid-to high flex based on this and my weight? Not too sure). Living in Aus, though, the snow is often crap and I spend a lot of time on the sides of groomers doing little tricks and butters.
-To be paired with Rome 390 Boss bindings, Never Summer Proto board.

What I am looking for:

-A narrow fit, as stated
-A system to prevent heal lift (J bars or other inserts) - this is something that plagues me with my narrow heals
-BoA (prefer dual) or other effective speed lace system
-Heat moldable liner - seems like this is also a good thing to have for my situation

It seems that my desire for the above features will put me into the upper echelons of what the manufacturers are offering. I don't mind spending a bit of cash as I am hoping these will last me for some time.

I have emailed a few websites with this same query and they recommended, in no particular order

-Salomon, e.g. f22, f20 and the updated models
-K2, e.g. Thraxis (too expensive)
-DC and Nike Boots in general for their narrowness
-Burton Driver X

And so I was wondering if people have any recommendations for brands that run narrow in general, or boots that are narrow and fit the above criteria.

I should state that I fully intend to go and try everything that I am recommended on and am not trying to purchase based on online recommendations, I am just trying to narrow it down to 3-4 options. I live in Australia and am coming to the CO this Jan, so I will be trying/buying in CA or CO then.

Cheers in advance.
 
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#2 ·
I have narrow feet (specifically ankles) and had been riding several models of Vans boots for the last 5+ years in a half size smaller than I should have just to reduce the space. I found it to be a good solution.

Last year I bought a pair of Celsius Cirrus and they fit my narrow foot extremely well and in the size I actually take. They have insertable j-bars for ankle lock, which I haven't yet put in (I haven't needed them, and plan on seeing how much the liner packs out before I need them). The speed lace system is excellent. And they're med stiffness boot that handle steeps and park equally well.
 
#3 · (Edited)
+1 on Vans. I also have narrow feet. Combined with my low instep I used to have a quite lot of heel lift issues. Had a pair of ancient Salomons that were the first boots that really worked for me.
Now rocking Vans Fargo which have been really good for me. Only one Boa, but pretty good tweakability with the internal harness and the velcro powerstrap. Medium 'go everywhere' flex. Only issue is that they are really bulky on the outside. And I wish they had an articulating cuff - got 1.5 seasons (100+ days) on my second pair and they have started to soften up considerably.
Trying to figure out what to get next now that Vans has discontinued the Fargo. Might give the Cirro a try if it fits similar to the Fargo.
 
#6 ·
You might also want to check out Nitro Select TLS boots. They are pretty stiff (and include a tongue stiffener), even though they have an articulated ankle. They are also a reduced footprint boot with a fused liner Nitro gear also has a two-year warranty. I have narrow ankles and a wider forefoot and my Nitros are a bit tight around my forefoot. They also have pretty decent cushioning and the TLS speed lace works well. Though I'm not a fan of the liner lacing system.

I don't have any idea how the other models fit.
 
#9 · (Edited)
Nitro

Nitro are by far the best boots for my ultra-narrow heels and skinny ankles.

I've previous tried Burton (Shaun White, Ion, Driver), 32 (TmTwo... and whatever was stiff than that), DCshoes (Radians, Judge Double Boa), Vans (three pairs, I forgot the model names), Ride boots, Salomon (Dialogue, Synapse, Malamute, F20, F22) - ALL of those were too wide in the ankle for me (I would get heel-lift unless I over-tightened the laces) - with Salomon and Ride being the least worst.

With the Nitro Team TLS and now the Nitro Select TLS, I finally could tighten the upper laces just "snug" tight and have my heel locked in. I can leave the lower laces loose and not crush/numb my toes.

Anyone who is cranking down on their laces has a less than ideally fitting boots... they just don't realize it yet.
 
#10 ·
I've found that Salomon boots, at least the F4.0 boots, are not as narrow as the used to be. Perhaps, I added J-Bars they would fit right.

I've been told that Ride boots, specifically the RFL boots are good for narrow ankles and wider feet. They were comfortable when I tried them on and seemed to fit well, but I didn't ride them on the mountain, which could have been a whole different story.
 
#14 ·
Anyone know if Salomon F3.0 or F2.0 are made for narrow feet? People here are recommending Salomons so I'm thinking of going to them next..

I'm coming from a Nike ZF1 that I've used for 2 seasons and I'm starting to make deeper toe turns that are starting to lift my heels pretty badly. Problem for me is one foot is a half size bigger than the other, so whatever boot I get one foot will not fit for sure.
 
#16 ·
So 2014, been waiting a YEAR to try the new Supreme (now called Moxie)
Salomon seriously need to fix their sizing, not only can you not go by the sizes, the cm seem to be out of whack.
I am a 37eu 6US in regular shoes 22.9cm I was in a size FOUR boot and only just touching the ends. JUST.

I need a 3 which would be perfect but they dont make a 3 because its a ridiculously small number and would probably confuse customers further.
Aside from that the heel lock is great and people who have larger feet rejoice.
As for me, Ill be stuck in my boots that aren't quite right after trying many brands and doctoring what I have


Booooo so dissappointed on what should have been a perfect union
-girl with small narrow feet and not much in the way of an Achilles....
 
#17 ·
I am writing this post because I have impossibly narrow 11.5 feet. I hope this post helps someone else in a similar situation.

I just purchased Salomon Malamute 2016 boots. I took them to Steamboat, CO and boarded 5 out of 6 days. These boots are awesome for someone with narrow feet!! There are three ways to tighten the boot.
1. Tighten the inside booty
2. Heal lock strap over the booty
3. Tighten the outside boot.

After you play with the system a little bit, you can get the boots fantastically tight. It's like having cushioned vice grips around your feet!!!

The responsiveness is spectacular and the boots are well worth the expensive price tag.

I hope this helps someone else!!
 
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