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Vans Veil Boot Review

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Vans Veil Boot Review
w-veil
$298
Intermediate to Expert All Mountain
Vans has been around for a long time and has a reputation for not packing out much and lasting for ever. This boot is a testimate to all their knowledge and understanding of Snowboarding. The Veil has a unique modern look and rides that way as well. The biggest issue with the Veil is the very soft toe that lives in 2003.  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 presure on your toes. It's a little better than some of the other vans models but over time we see this collapse.  For 2012 the boot stiffened up a bit in the toe area and it looks like it will hold up to a toe strap longer so this is the call over the previous models. All in all the Veil is a good boa boot that could be a great if they work on the toe.

How It Rides
Flex Med
Upper Adjustability
 Good
Traction Excellent
Comfort Good
Lower Adjustability
 Good
Sole Cushioning
 Excellent
Heel Hold
 Excellent
Response Good
Board/Binding Integration Good

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The Good Ride Take


The Good Ride Take on BOA Boots- BOA boots are incredibly easy to get on, get off and adjust on the fly.  That being said BOA boots don't have the adjustability that Speed Lace or some Traditional Lace Boots do.  Single BOA boots have the least adjustability of any boot.  If you have a Focus BOA (2 Dials for upper and lower) they are closer to other lacing systems in adjustability.  The one problem is 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 been some complaints that BOA boots can have some pressure points from the cable system when tightened too tight.  The biggest issue with BOA boots is they require a shop or the manufacturer to fix them.  The bottom line is BOA tech is a cool technological advancement and will work well with many riders.  In the end it comes down to personal preference and BOA could be right for you.  We just want you to know what you are getting into before you throw down your hard earned cash.

Company Info

Vans Veil 2012

Some women prefer the finer things in life and the new Veil is one of those things. Equipped with the QuadFit Custom X adjustable thermal liner and the new Flex Control System, the Veil offers a combination of custom fit options and tunable flex capabilities, making it the most versatile women's boot available.

- Vans Boa® Focus System
- Pleasure Cuff
- Medial Instep Flex Zone
- Flex Control System
- RECCO Avalanche Rescue System
- Full Liner Harness and OTW Lace Lock
- Flex Rating:5-7 with Flex Control System (1: Most Flex - 10: Least Flex)

QuadFit Custom X Thermal Liner w/ Outlast

V4 Footbed w/ Outlast

OTW Lite Outsole


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.
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
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.
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.
Pro-Flex Outsole
- Progressive flex tread pattern gradually decreases stiffness from heel to toe
- Inverted waffle tread pattern with Vans special tacky rubber blend for all-condition traction
- Lightweight die-cut EVA midsole for skate flex and feel
QUADFIT CUSTOM - X LINER
- Dual-density, heat-moldable core
- Adjustable X-Cage for custom fit
- Exterior overlay support cage
- Direct connect hook-and-loop system prevents liner movement
- 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
V4 FOOTBED
- V-Tech high-rebound EVA foundation
- Injection-molded multi-arch support
- Overmolded cork/recycled EVA heat moldable arch support cradle
- Dual-density metatarsal and heel impact relief gel pads
- Airflow perforations
- Outlast treated topsheet
Vans Veil 2011
Featuring Vans custom-designed Boa Focus System, the Veil returns to the 2010 snowboard boot line as the leader in its class. Zonal closure provided from the Focus System gives you the versatility to adjust to any condition imaginable. Coupled with the
Custom Quadfit Thermal Liner with interchangeable fit-bars, the Veil gives you a true custom fit you never thought possible.

 Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) is a non-profit, youth-focused education, awareness, and fundraising foundation. Their mission is to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection, and the value of an active lifestyle. We all know and love someone who has been affected by this terrible disease. We believe, for the well being of the snowboard community, that our role is to teach positive health practices which assist in detection and prevention of breast cancer. For the 2010 season, we have partnered with B4BC on a special edition Veil, to help raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer. www.b4bc.org
As a brand that has seen a great deal of change over its 43-year history, it isn’t hard for Vans to recognize the potential threat that global climate change presents to the future of snowboarding. In order to help promote awareness of this issue, Vans has proudly partnered with Protect Our Winters, an organization dedicated to reversing the global warming crisis, with a direct focus on the winter sports community. Constructed with eco-friendly materials, proceeds from the Cirro collaboration will go to the POW organization to help fund programs and educate the consumer toward achieving one goal we all share – Protecting Our Winters. www.protectourwinters.org
  • TECHNOLOGY
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  • FOOTBED
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  • LINER
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  • OUTSOLE
- POW collaboration upper pattern constructed with 100% recycled PET textile, 50% recycled PET synthetic, and non-toxic water-based solvents
- Custom Vans BOA tongue guides engineered for
enhanced closure
- Vans Quadfit Custom Thermal Liner with interchangeable fit-bar technology works to customize ankle fit in addition to enhancing comfort and support		 - Vans Flight Core Air Snowaffle Sole
- RECCO Rescue Reflectors
- Vans BOA Focus Closure System provides zonal specific
tightening across three different regions: the upper region, the forefoot region, and the instep region
- 3D molded tongue
- Cork footbed

 

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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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