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Positives. Excellent Turning Experience. Well Built Boot. Negatives. Expensive. Flex Retention Could Be Better at this price. Summary. The Burton Ion is super expensive and not great for narrower feet. However if you have medium/wide feet it really enhances how you will turn a board.
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An in-depth review of the Burton Ion snowboard boots for 2020-2021 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear awards.
Price: €390. Sizes: US 6 – 10 / UK 3.5 – 7.5 / EU 36.0 – 41.5. Flex: 8/10. Lacing System: Speed Lace // Boa. BUY FROM. A bona fide classic, the Ion is one of the stiffest boots in the Burton Men’s line up, and a firm favourite amongst the team and aggressive riders alike.
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- Responsiveness
- Heel Hold
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They felt stiffer than the Photon that I also rode that day and my test boots (Tactical ADV) and certainly stiffer than average, but with some flex - not as stiff as the stiffer freeride boots I've ridden. Not quite an 8 for stiffness, but more than a 7.
Width:Plenty of room in the toe box width-wise, but not overly wide throughout the boot. But certainly not narrow. I'd say a mid-wide - a little wider than average, but nothing super wide. Good for regular width feet or slightly wider than normal feet, IMO. True to Size?: Yes. I'm typically a 10 and the 10 fit well. Just the right length and everyt...
Fit very similarly in my Medium Burton Malavitas as my Tactical ADVs. Felt like they were a little bulkier around the ankle but not so much so that I had to lengthen the ankle strap. Fit very similar width-wise in the binding and very similar on the toe strap.
As expected from the boot - it allowed me to carve deeper and harder compared to my control boots and made my board more carvy. On the flip side, also as expected with a stiffer boot, they weren't as as good for quick turns at slower speeds. Made the board feel less nimble at slower speeds. Not to a great extent, but noticeable.
I found some heel lift, but that's case for pretty much every boot. But the heel hold overall was really good. I've had boots that had better heel hold, but the heel lift was minimal enough that I didn't notice it when riding - only when actually trying to lift the heel up in the boot.
Outer lacing:Speed Zone: The bottom zone (3 laces) are controlled by one "puller" (not sure of the technical name of those plastic things you pull on to tighten the laces!) and the top zone (top 3 laces) is controlled by the other "puller". From what I could tell the zones were both completely independent. Inner Lacing: Has a standard lacing harnes...
Jan 6, 2015 · Value. 8. Performance. 10. Overall Score. 9. Sitting just underneath the SLX, the Ion is a great option for anyone who likes a responsive boot for all mountain riding. It encompases tons of Burton's best tech and simply putting it on feels amazing.
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Burton Ion Step On 2023 - 2019 Review by The Good Ride. User Reviews; Product Specs; Product Images; Questions? Update 2023: The Burton Step On bindings have changed a good bit since this review but the Burton Ion Step On still seems to be pretty close to what it was when we reviewed this.
Jan 24, 2024 · 8 photos. Photo by Leonid Cha. The Curated Take. 3.7/5. The Burton Ion BOA Snowboard Boots are ideal for avid snowboarders seeking a blend of performance and comfort. They offer excellent heel hold for a secure fit, high responsiveness for enhanced performance, excellent waterproofing, and firm grip.
