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Burton women's boots - felix or emerald

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#1 ·
I'm debating between the burton felix boots or the emerald boots. Felix boots are much more expensive but extremely comfortable and light. I didn't get a chance to try on the emerald boots though. Which one would you guys recommend? I couldn't find any reviews for the felix 2013 or the emerald 2013 boots.. :( anyone??
 
#2 ·
Would you be able to go back and try on the Emerald ones? How much of a price difference is it? If you don't need them asap, but them during the summer. Always cheaper during the summer. I have Burton Cocoa boots which I got last summer and have been using them this winter and I love them. I've noticed though that when I walk in them my feet tingle (circulation cut off?) and I have tied them looser and same thing. Oh well lol when I'm riding I love them. Comfortable, look nice, and fit nice. So I would say try on the other pair but if you can't then just go with the ones you liked. Did you try on any others? You may find you like others better.
 
#4 ·
I currently have the Burton Bootique and was gonna exchange for one of the ones listed (I didn't like the dial). Burton Felix boots retails for $329.99 and the Burton Emerald retails for $269.99 so the price difference is actually only 60 bucks (but 329.99 somehow looks a lot more than 269.99 lol). I was gonna buy them to use this season, so unfortunately waiting for the summer sale is not an option. I tried on the Salomon Ivy but those are sold out at every store I've checked so far. Those were pretty much all the ones that the different sales reps recommended..
 
#3 ·
Boot fit

Now I can't comment on which boot I like better because I'm a guy. But I did sell snowboarding boots for a couple of years and I can tell you that the best boot for you is the boot that fitYOU the best. I know you girls probably care more about color and style than anything else. That's ok. And it seems you are a little partial to Burton, which is fine too. I would recommend trying on as many different boots as possible, different models and different brands. If you want to stick with burton, then try on every burton model that the shop has. Whatever one fits the best on YOUR foot is the one you should get (as long as it looks good, of course). If you feel pressure or any amount of uncomfortableness within the first 10 minutes, just imagine how that will feel after a couple of hours on the snow. Happy feet= a happy day of riding. Good luck
 
#5 ·
Now I can't comment on which boot I like better because I'm a guy. But I did sell snowboarding boots for a couple of years and I can tell you that the best boot for you is the boot that fitYOU the best. I know you girls probably care more about color and style than anything else. That's ok. And it seems you are a little partial to Burton, which is fine too. I would recommend trying on as many different boots as possible, different models and different brands. If you want to stick with burton, then try on every burton model that the shop has. Whatever one fits the best on YOUR foot is the one you should get (as long as it looks good, of course). If you feel pressure or any amount of uncomfortableness within the first 10 minutes, just imagine how that will feel after a couple of hours on the snow. Happy feet= a happy day of riding. Good luck
Thanks for the advice. Burton doesnt have a large selection right now.. all the sales reps that I've spoken to recommended the emerald or the felix (they said the felix is a best seller). The felix is really comfortable though and the look matches my board as well! lol..are there any other brands/ models you would suggest for me to look at other than Burton?
 
#8 ·
I have the burton emeralds and while I like them, they seem like a pretty stiff boot. They're comfortable, but probably not as comfortable as a softer boot like the cocoa and I got them because I wanted a more responsive boot. My advice with the emeralds is to try them on at a local store before you buy them... I could see them not being everyone's cup of tea, especially if you liked the coco's.
 
#11 ·
Well as long as the half size up is snug and as long as you are happy with it then that's all that matters. But remember that the liner will "pack out" after several days of riding, so if it has room around your foot now when they're new, then they will be even roomier after a week or two of riding. If Burtons run small you should be ok, or you can always add a foot bed insert and that will take up some of the extra room
 
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