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K2 Haven Snowboard Boot Review

haven-white
$179
Beginner to Advanced All Mountain
The Haven BOA is a comfortable good entry level BOA Boot that can help you progress. Great for the 5 to 15 day a year rider. K2 is pretty good at eliminating pressure points with single BOA boots and K2 knows how to build a boot around a foot.  This isn't going to blow you away but you get what you pay for and possibly a little more.  If easy in and out is more important than adustability then the Raider might be a good choice.

How It Rides

Flex Soft

Upper Adjustability Average

Traction Good
Comfort Good

Lower Adjustability Average

Sole Cushioning Average
Heel Hold Good

Response Good

Board/Binding Integration Average


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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.

The Good Ride Take on Articulating Cuffs- If you don't know what an articulating cuff is the upper and lower panels of the boot are separate.   The top cuff is only attached at the back and then wraps around the front.   When you flex forward it doesn't stretch out the boot and over time it stays closer to its original shape and stiffness.  It also creates a more natural and comfortable forward flex when riding.  It can be made to be stiff or very soft and is generally more comfortable than a standard boot.  We love this tech!

The Good Ride Take on K2
K2 is a big company and is almost secretive when it comes to trying their gear before you buy it.  So many companies are really proud of their gear and try to do everything they can to get you to ride it.   K2 seems to do the bare minimum and despite its size has the least amount of gear to demo than almost any other company.  Their policy seems to be if you want to try our stuff you have to buy it.  K2 choose Flat Camber and rocker/camber snowboards and hasn’t chosen to work with any hybrid shapes.  Some people love or hate their flat camber but their flat/rocker shapes seem to be some of the best out there and are well liked.  When it comes to Bindings K2 spends a lot of time working on the quick release side of things instead of working on improved board flex and turn initiation like other companies have as of late.  Their boots are well made and pretty comfortable but many don’t have the traditional upper and lower BOA system that others do.  Instead they have an inner and outer lacing system which some like but to us it doesn’t make sense.  Their customer support is not on par with some of the best out there.  There is no customer service phone # on their site to call so you must contact them via email.


Company Info

K2 Haven 2012

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Haven

$179.95

BRINGING THE BEST OF BOA® FIT

The Haven continues to lead the Boa® Coiler market with the Intuition™ liner fit advantage. Hands down the best custom heat moldable liner on the market, Intuition™ foam is the very best in comfort, support and a super plush feel.

Boa Coiler Cable Closure System

Boa Coiler Cable Closure System Boots Technology

the standard in Boa® lacing ease and comfort

The Boa Coiler system automatically retracts loose cable and minimizes closure turns, making it the fastest Boa® ever!

Boa Coiler Cable Closure System Boots Technology

Intuition Control-Foam 3D

Intuition Control-Foam 3D Boots Technology

Superior heel hold and refined comfort

• A blend of high and standard density thermo-forming Ultralon® foam
• Internal/external “J” bars for increased heel hold
• Fast-In™ liner lacing system
• 3D molded EVA insole with HARSHMELLOW pods

Intuition Control-Foam 3D Boots Technology

Intuition Comfort-Foam 3D

Intuition Comfort-Foam 3D Boots Technology

Superior out-of-box fit and lasting comfort

• Thermo-forming Ultralon® standard density foam
• CONDA CLUTCH™ liner lacing system
• Internal “J” bars for heel hold
• Engineered 3D liner bottom designed to work perfectly with any foot shape or insole.

Intuition Comfort-Foam 3D Boots Technology

Boa Partnership

Boa Partnership Boots Technology

10 years of boa® history

K2 introduced Boa® lacing systems to the snowboard market 10 years ago and now, more than ever, K2’s decade of partnership with Boa® is a stand out advantage. For 2011 we continue to lead the charge, featuring our exclusive K2 Boa® CONDA, low-friction, low-profile guides, Boa® H2 reel closures, as well as many other advancements within each Boa®-equipped model. K2 continues to offer the most progressive, comfortable and fastest Boa® systems on the market.

Boa Partnership Boots Technology

Low-Pro Sole

Low-Pro Sole Boots Technology

A lightweight and solid Rubber cupsole that grips, last long and doesn’t break the budget.

Low-Pro Sole Boots Technology

 

 

 

K2 Haven 2010

ALL TERRAIN CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT
Easy-in, easy-out. Go from sneakers to the Haven and back without any fuss or drama. Wear it for a weekend session or a weeklong excursion; your feet will never know the difference. Inspired by the K2 Alliance™.
The Haven combines the Boa® H2 Coiler System with our Control Foam 3D Intuition™ liner with J Bars + our Fast-In™ Liner Lacing System. Translation: quick & easy adjustment, precise and customizable women’s fit, superior support for all day shredding wherever ride.
SIZES
5-10, (1/2 sizes 6, 7, 8)

FLEX INDICATOR

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K2 Haven 2012

K2 Haven 2011

K2 Haven 2010



Compare Laces

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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