Jamie Lynn 2012
Recognized as the symbol for infinity, his eighth signature style with Vans is a fitting tribute to the impact Jamie has had on snowboarding. Through his unique and stylized riding, music, and artwork, Jamie embodies everything that Vans stands for. He was there when the Vans Snow program began and he continues to live his life as a canvas of creative opportunity. Long live individual style and expression.
- Instep Lace Lock Out
- Pleasure Cuff
- Stainless Steel, Double-Posted, Laser-Etched Lace Hooks
- RECCO Avalanche Rescue System
- Internal Wrap Harness and OTW Lace Lock
- Flex Rating: 7 (1: Most Flex - 10: Least Flex)
QuadFit X Thermal Liner w/ Outlast
Instep Lace Lock Out
Divides the lacing closure into two sections allowing the rider to adjust different zones of the boot to their preferred tension.
Pleasure Cuff
Is designed to allow for the cuff of the boot to adjust to all range of calf sizes providing a comfortable and forgiving fit.
Stainless Steel, Double-Posted, Laser-Etched Lace Hooks
Strong, durable and equipped with a rubber gripper mounted on the inside to help hold the lace in place as you tighten up your boots.
Signature Artwork
Classic Jamie Lynn signature art work embossed and screen printed.
QUADFIT - X LINER
- Dual-density, heat-moldable core
- Asymmetrical X-Cage for nailed-in heel hold
- Exterior overlay support cage
- Closed seam, brushed fleece puff cuff
- Outlast temperature management
- Directional anti-slip heel pocket
- Open cell foam interior cushioning layer
- Comfort Flex toe box
- Low-volume sole
- Cuff strap
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
Jamie Lynn 2011
We started working with Jamie on his first signature boot back in 1996. Now 15 years and seven models later, Jamie continues to embody the same individual creative expression that Vans was founded on. The same trademark style that Jamie captures in his art, music and riding are evident in every small design detail of his new boot. Some things change, and thankfully some things stay the same. Style is forever.
- Signature Jamie artwork backstay emboss
- Pleasure Cuff shell construction
- Double-posted, laser-etched signature stainless steel lace hooks
- NEW Internal Web Harness and OTW Lace Lock
- NEW QuadFit X Thermal Liner with Outlast
- TPR Series Footbed with Outlast
- V-Tread Air Outsole
Jamie Lynn 2010
JAMIE LYNN
One of the founding fathers of Vans Snow, as well as one of the most influential snowboarders of all time, Vans is proud to welcome Jamie back to the family. With an unmistakable style in everything he pours his heart into – from snowboarding, to art, to music, Jamie is an ambassador of everything that Vans stands for: style, creativity, individuality, and self-expression.
Taking cues from his original signature styles first introduced over a decade ago, we worked with Jamie on combining his unmistakable artistic aesthetic with performance functionality. The result was a freestyle boot that is sure to keep the progression moving forward for years to come. The “flex-cuff” upper feature provides critical closure around your ankle and lower leg, allowing you to initiate turns and adjust to the terrain without the delay you might experience from a looser fitting upper cuff. Combining the very best of the past and present the new Jamie Lynn model is sure to have you pushing out those huge grassers harder than ever!
- NEW “flex-cuff” upper cuff design provides critical closure to ankle and lower leg allowing for quicker response time
- Vans Quadfit Asym-X Thermal Liner
- Vans V-Tread Air Snowaffle Sole with compression-molded EVA midsole, PU heel block with dual gel/air dampening in heel and nylon arch support heel cradle |
- TPR footbed
- Double-posted, laser-etched, stainless steel Jamie Lynn
signature lace hooks
- AB internal support harness with metal D-rings for
frictionless closure |
BOA vs. Speed Lace vs. Traditional Lace
A 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.
1. Single BOA- This uses just one BOA Coiler to adjust the entire boot.
2. Double BOA - This uses 2 BOA Coilers for upper and lower adjusting. Some have 1 for the outside and 1 for the inside but most are for upper and lower.
BOA boots are the easiest to get on, get off and adjust out of any boot. Single BOA boots have the least upper/lower adjustability of any boot because the bottom and top is tightened by one coil. If you have a Double BOA (2 Dials for upper and lower) they are closer to other lacing systems but still not as good. Both the upper and lower dials adjust the ankle in the same place. This means you don't have complete separation like you do with Speed Lace and most Traditional Lace Boots. The biggest issue with BOA boots is if they break it requires a shop or the manufacturer to fix them. It’s usually not the cable that breaks but the dials. Out of all the boots you can crank a BOA tighter than any other boot which can be a good or bad thing. There have been some complaints that BOA boots can have some pressure points from the cable system when tightened too tight. The bottom line is BOA tech is a cool technological advancement that will work well with many riders and is super easy to adjust. In the end it comes down to personal preference and BOA could be right for you.
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.
