A solid splitboard boot with Hybrid Lacing
of Nico, Brand Marketing, Blue Tomato, Dec 13, 2023
I already rode an older version of the X-Plorer for a couple of years, but since they were giving out after many many splitboarding days I decided to go for the new model again. It's a great boot not only for splitboarding but also for regular snowboarding days, especially freeriding.
I took them out on a first tour this season and they showed all their strengths - great walking flex, perfect heel hold with the BOA, easy to lace, great hold on the toe edge through the powerstrap, the Vibram sole is the best there is for freeride and splitboard boots, and they're tough as nails with the strategically placed reinforcements on the toe, heel and sides.
Eventhough they got rid of the crampon compatibility compared to my older model, these boots do everything you need in a splitboard boot, without going too hightech and expensive. Also it's not as stiff as many other splitboard boot models, which makes it a great allrounder boot an all your non-splitboard-days. I'm expecting these to hold up for a couple of seasons of splitboarding, like their predecessors did. The new liners are amazing too and feel great right out of the box!
I took them out on a first tour this season and they showed all their strengths - great walking flex, perfect heel hold with the BOA, easy to lace, great hold on the toe edge through the powerstrap, the Vibram sole is the best there is for freeride and splitboard boots, and they're tough as nails with the strategically placed reinforcements on the toe, heel and sides.
Eventhough they got rid of the crampon compatibility compared to my older model, these boots do everything you need in a splitboard boot, without going too hightech and expensive. Also it's not as stiff as many other splitboard boot models, which makes it a great allrounder boot an all your non-splitboard-days. I'm expecting these to hold up for a couple of seasons of splitboarding, like their predecessors did. The new liners are amazing too and feel great right out of the box!
About me:
I am Nico and have worked at Blue Tomato for 12 years. I am a Snowboarder with over 20 years of experience, mainly riding Freeride. I am 179 tall and I bought this product in size 42,5 .
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