Vans Cirro Snowboard Boot Review |
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The Good Ride TakeThe Van's Cirro Snowboard Boot Review by The Good RideVans never has made a really stiff boot and this is towards the top of their line up in stiffness. Its still does well in terms of response and handles much better than most of the vans boots when you want to carve a nice turn. The 2012's also have inserts that allow you to add to the stiffness on the left and right side of the toungue. Also the addition of articulation in the ankle for 2012 helps a lot as well when it comes to preserving the flex for a little longer than before. Its edge to edge transitioning is pretty good as well. The traction is exceptional on ice and packed snow but is not all that when it comes to back country hiking. Around the resort this is excellent though. These boots are really fast to lace up and are very easy to adjust even with your gloves on. That is a huge pluss when your out and about and don't want to slow down.
The one complaint with all BOA systems is their are many pressure points caused by the extra thick plastic that holds the steel cables. If Van's fixes this problem The Cirro boot would be a 5 out of 5 or comfort. The BOA System is pretty interesting and before 2012 it was your standard upper and lower BOA coil and both shared the ankle when it came to tightening. The 2012 takes the coil a step further and the lower BOA goes all the way through the back to help with heel hold. The problem is that the upper and lower still almost share the same spot in the ankle. Here is the diagram that shows how it shares the ankle. 
 The 2011 and below Vans also have a very soft toe so if you strap over it they cave in on the sides. It doesn't mean you shouldn't buy these if you have toe straps but its something that could cause a pressure point and make it more difficult for your bindings to tighten. We noticed a big improvement in the 2012 Cirro. It's still a little soft but much better than the 2011 and below models.
Their air waffle sole makes such a soft boot that you wish you had these on normal shoes for other sports. They are ahead of the game when it comes to sole cushioning. The heel hold is exceptional and always has been for Vans. They were one of the first to figure this out. All in all this boot works near perfect with almost any type of set up. The sole really makes this a smooth ride. The only complaint is more cushioning around the plastic that hold the cable and more stiffness around the toe.
The Good Ride Take on BOA Boots- BOA boots are increadibly easy to get on and off as well as adjust. That being said BOA boots don't have the adjustability that Speed Lace Boots do. If you have a Focus BOA both the upper boot and lower boot dials adjust the ankle portion in the same place so you don't have complete upper and lower zone autonomy like you do with Speed Lace and most traditional lace boots. There have also been some complaints that BOA boots can have some pressure points where Speed Lace and Traditional Lace boots have the least complaints. So if you want the best in adjustability then speed lace is where it's at. If you want the easist boot to tighten and adjust then BOA Focus or BOA Coil is the way to go. The biggest issue we have with BOA boots is with a little effort you can change out a speed lace boot. If you break a BOA boot you will most likely have to send it back to the manufacturer and you'll need a spare pare of boots while you wait 2 weeks to 1 month for them to get back. We are not saying don't buy BOA because they are a cool technological advancement and work well with many people. It's all personal preference so we just want you to know what you are getting into when you buy your boots. Company InfoVans Cirro 2012The undisputed best-in-class Boa® Focus boot. Equipped with the QuadFit Custom X adjustable thermal liner and new Flex Control System, the 2012 Cirro offers the ultimate in both custom fit options and tunable flex capabilities.
- Flex Control System
- Medial Instep Flex Zone - High Frequency Welded Overlays - Vans Boa® Focus System - RECCO Avalanche Rescue System - Full Liner Harness and OTW Lace Lock - Flex Rating: 7-9 with Flex Control System (1: Most Flex - 10: Least Flex) Quadfit X Thermal Liner w/ Outlast V4 Footbed w/ Outlast OTW Lite Outsole  Flex Control System
Everyone has been there. You find that perfect pair of boots, they look right, they feel right, have all the features you want, but are either too stiff or too soft. That's why we developed the Flex Control System. Removable tongue stiffeners allow riders to custom tune their boot flex...
 Vans Boa® Focus System
Featured on the men's Cirro and women's Veil boots, two reels operate three specific zones of closure for the ultimate in custom closure adjustment. New for this season, all instep components have been eliminated to allow for the addition of asymmetrical articulation that provides additional flex to the medial side while maintaining lateral support and response.
BOA FOCUS
Featured on the men’s Cirro and women’s Veil boots, two reels operate three specific zones of closure for the ultimate in custom closure adjustment. New for this season, all instep components have been eliminated to allow for the addition of asymmetrical articulation that provides additional flex to the medial side while maintaining lateral support and response.
 Full Liner Harness and OTW Lace Look
Attaching the internal harness to the liner allows for customizable fit and support while the OTW Lace Lock insures the harness maintains the desired tension.
 Protect Our Winters
We are proud to continue our relationship with POW, working on more sustainable product construction methods and helping promote awareness of the threat that global climate change represents to the future of winter sports. Proceeds from the sale of the men's Cirro and women's Veil boots will go to the POW organization to fund environmental and educational programs that share our common goal of protecting our winters for current and future generations to enjoy. For more information on how you can make a difference, go to www.protectourwinters.org.
 OTW LITE Outsole
- Majority EVA construction for lightweight performance
- Aggressive perimeter tacky rubber lug pattern for maximum traction in wet and slippery conditions - Internal power plate for increased turning response - ImpactSorb® dampening cassette in the heel - Skate-style silhouette for low-profile board feel Vans Cirro 2011  - Shell construction utilizes 100% recycled PET textile, 50% recycled PET synthetic and non-toxic water based solvents - Injection-molded backstay maintains response and support, as other shell materials break down - NEW reengineered Vans Boa Focus System offers three distinct adjustable closure zones for custom fit and support - Equipped with RECCO Rescue Reflectors - NEW QuadFit Custom X Thermal Liner with Outlast and adjustable X-Cage for true custom fit capability - Recycled Cork Series Footbed with Outlast - Double Lasted Flight Core Air Outsole
Vans Cirro 2010Vans CIRRO
Compare Laces & SizingBOA vs. Speed Lace vs. Traditional LaceA Snowboard Boot Lacing System Comparison by The Good Ride.The Good Ride Take on BOA Boots- A BOA Boot has a steel cable attached to some sort of plastic Coiler mechanism that tightens the boot instead of laces. There are 2 main types of BOA boots. The Good Ride Take on Traditional Lace- Traditional Lace is what most people know. It’s reliable and easy to repair. Lace boots take a lot more effort than BOA or Speed Lace. Also many riders complain about blisters in attempts to get them tight. Some Lacing systems have handles at the top that connect to the laces and we love this. Another thing we like is when the upper lace hooks hold the lace in place so each section can tighten independently. When you have this along with a handle connected to the end of the laces it’s more adjustable than BOA and Speed lace. We really like this but it’s almost not a traditional lace boot. It’s more a hybrid but whatever you call it we like it! However it’s not great in terms of the time it takes to get things dialed out or make minor adjustments on the hill. The Good Ride Take on Speed Lace- Speed lace is a perfect compromise between BOA and Traditional lace. It’s almost as fast as BOA and more adjustable. Some Traditional Lace is just as adjustable but speed lace is easier to do so. We really like how the upper and lower laces are 100% separate. This is a huge advantage over BOA Boots and some traditional laces that don’t lock at each hook. Speed Lace is super easy to tighten up and dial out. It’s also pretty easy to make small adjustments throughout the course of the day. If the laces break out on the hill it will be a lot more difficult to fix than traditional laces but it can be done without help from a shop or sending it back. If you are a 100 day a year rider then plan on changing out your laces half way through the season. We have been lucky so far and never had one break on the hill because any time they start to get frayed they break. We mainly ride speed lace boots but we aren't that high on ourselves to say that's the way it should be. Everyone is different. All lacing systems have strengths and weaknesses. It’s up to you to figure out what will work the best.
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Vans Cirro Snowboard Boot Review
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These are the best boots I have ever owned (and I've owned many boots (about 12 pairs)). They are warm, comfortable and they intergrate with my older Burton 2009 C60's awesomely...I've boarded on days that are minus 35C with and these boots are F*CKN warm and great. I ride a Prior MFR 168 board and the thing rocks at high speed (due to its stiff persona) even on ice and everything I have been able to test it with (japan (Nozawa-onsen), Canada BC, south america (chile-Argentina), Australian rock/snow fields and New-zealand south island). Stick the Vans cirro in the mix and 120km's speed feels fast but not out of control.... (My Contour GPS head cam gave me the speed measure). (just got a Zeal Z3 mod live android goggle, to test this year and will give you my verdict soon).The good ride is correct with the soft toe cap observation and when Vans finally fix it these boot will stand out in my opinion as the one of the worlds best for nearly everything (nice compromise given they do nearly everything well, but not anything perfectly).... Even ahead of the Salomon Malamutes response and durability once they nail the soft toe cap. Given the great feel of the boots and a good set of bindings; through in a really stiff and durable board, I personally think if you can't get a great ride, then you've left it too the wild card of personal choice... The gear you choose will give you 80% of the rider experience; the rest will be about rider confidence and His/Her equipment.. Assuming you're not a basic rider, your skills are fine, just put some confidence in your ability rather than the gear! So what do I mean? If you spend thousands on back country free ride gear; and it feels good and you love it, you made a good spend... If you can down hill at ballistic speed with cheaper park gear, go with it (you'd be a legend in my book, but it would'nt mean you'd be replacing Travis Rice next week either).I learnt and still runn with the basics= Stiff== should mean: free ride & flexy = Park. My opinion after 25 years of snowlife is back to basics.... stiffest gear you can get for free ride such as AK = awseomeness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and flexy for handrails and skeggy stuff. P.S= love ya's snow freaks all!!!!! |
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Reviewed by Paul Henry
January 07, 2012 |