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Vans Andreas Wiig Snowboard Boot Review

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$225
Intermediate to Expert All Mountain Freestyle
Stiffer stronger and better made. Danny had a noodle boot and this is for someone who likes more support and to go big.   The Van's Wiig Boot will work well anywhere on the mountain and there is still something to be said about traditional lace Van's boots.  They have a pressure free forward flex and this boot has little to no heel lift. The sole can also handle alot of shock absorption.  There is nothing fancy here.  No ankle articulation or any real fancy tech to speak of but it just fits very well and comfort is the most important part when it comes to a boot. The only issue is that it's never fun getting that correct fit when using Traditional laces. The biggest issue is the very soft toe.  This can really suck if you ride with over the toe straps because the boot just collapses, makes you crank it down more and cause pressure on your toes.  It can also be tough on bindings because you have to crank the toe down so much. We do love the addition of the flex control system  that is also in the Cirro that allows you to adjust more than just the forward flex.

How It Rides

Flex Soft/Med
Upper Adjustability
Good

Traction Good
Comfort Excellent

Lower Adjustability
Good

Sole Cushioning
Excellent
Heel Hold
Excellent

Response Good

Board/Binding Integration Good

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Company Info

Vans Andreas Wiig 2012

His Viking ancestors who once said "A prudent man wields his power in modest measure" had obviously never met Andreas. This is a boot made for those looking to take their riding to new heights, literally. Straight from the mind and feet of one of the most powerful riders to ever strap in.

- Instep Flex Zone
- Flex Control System
- Pleasure Cuff
- Stainless Steel, Double-Posted, Laser-Etched Hex Hooks
- RECCO Avalanche Rescue System
- Internal Wrap Harness and OTW Lace Lock
- Flex Rating: 5-7 with Flex Control System (1: Most Flex - 10: Least Flex)

Quadfit X Thermal Liner w/ Outlast

V4 Footbed w/ Outlast

OTW Lite Outsole

Instep Flex Zone
Allows for more forgiving medial flex and natural articulation while maintaining lateral support.
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...
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. Keep them both in for maximum support, use just one to provide either increased lateral or medial response, or remove them entirely for a softer flexing boot. Over the course of a season as your boots soften up you can add the tongue stiffeners back in, giving them new life. The Vans Flex Control System is featured on the women’s Veil and the men’s Cirro, Fargo and Andreas Wiig boots.
SUPPORT OPTIONS
LATERAL SUPPORT
FULL SUPPORT
MEDIAL SUPPORT
Stainless Steel, Double-Posted, Laser-Etched Hex 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.
RECCO Avalanche Rescue System
RECCO is an avalanche rescue system utilized by more than 600 rescue organizations worldwide to assist in the efficient location of avalanche victims. RECCO technology enables rapid directional pinpointing of a victim's precise location using harmonic radar. The two-part system consists of a RECCO detector used by organized rescue groups, and RECCO reflectors that are integrated into select boots in the Vans line. The reflector is permanently affixed, requires no training for use, and needs no batteries to function. For more information, visit www.recco.com
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

Vans Andreas Wiig III 2011

When you first put your hands on the new Wiig signature snowboard boot you’ll see right away that the third time is definitely a charm. Andreas designed his boot to be lighter weight and softer flexing than its predecessors, giving it that ready-to-shred, broken-in feel straight out of the box. He finished it off with a new liner, new outsole and new instep lace lock to create a custom-equipped boot, stacked with all the performance features necessary to accommodate one of the most powerful riders to ever strap on a board.

- NEW instep lace lock out
- NEW Pleasure Cuff shell construction
- Double-posted, laser-etched signature stainless steel lace hooks
- Equipped with RECCO Rescue Reflectors
- NEW Internal Wrap Harness and OTW Lace Lock
- NEW QuadFit X Thermal Liner with Outlast
- TPR Series Footbed with Outlast
- NEW OTW Lite Outsole


Vans Andreas Wiig II 2010

ANDREAS WIIG II
For his second signature model, we worked closely with the man behind the madness himself. Building off of the foundation of his first signature style, we refined, honed and tweaked the original design to meet the exacting needs of Andreas and slopestyle slayers everywhere. Additional flex was added strategically throughout the boot, providing the versatility needed for all-mountain exploration.
- Vans Quadfit Asym-X Thermal Liner works with the bone and ligament structure of the ankle and lower leg areas to create an anatomically sound and supportive fit
- Vans Flight Core Air Snowaffle Sole
- RECCO Rescue Reflectors
- TPR footbed
- AB internal support harness with metal D-rings for frictionless closure
- Double-posted, laser-etched, stainless steel Andreas Wiig signature lace hooks
- 3D molded tongue


Pictures

Vans Andreas Wiig 2012

Vans Andreas Wiig III 2011

Vans Andreas Wiig II 2010



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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.

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