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Burton Emerald Boot Review

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Burton Emerald Boot Review

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$199
Intermediate to Expert All Mountain to Mostly Mountain
Speed Lace
The Burton Emerald has been around for a while and has proven its self as a good all mountain boot for most riding levels.  Advanced and Expert riders who ride a medium to stiff board will like this the most because it's a boot that's on the stiffer side of medium. The Emerald has been in Burton's line up for a long time and is the kind of boot that generates very quick turn initiation compared to other boots with a similar support ratings. Every foot is different but Burton makes very comfortable boots that appeases probably the widest varieties of feet. The 2010 model is a little softer than the others and tended to fold at the ankle/flex point of the boot. This can cause pressure points.  The 2011 stiffened back up a little and added a place to put foot warmers in.  The 2012 has a new design to make the comfort factor a little bit better.

How It Rides

Flex Med
Upper Adjustability
Excellent

Traction Excellent
Comfort Excellent

Lower Adjustability
Excellent

Sole Cushioning
Excellent
Heel Hold
Good

Response Excellent

Board/Binding Integration Good

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The Good Ride Take

The Good Ride Take on 3D Molded Tongues vs. Traditional Tongues
A 3D molded tongue is smooth and continuous and is seen on a lot of boots.   It never folds down or bites into the top part of your foot or ankle.   There are traditional tongues that have different names that have a folding point that is usually at the top of the ankle.  We have seen that many people with bumps and issues on the top of their feet seem to have less pressure points with 3D molded tongues.  It really all comes down to personal preference but we hope this breakdown helps.

The Good Ride Take on Burton

Burton is huge. They have developed or acquired most of the technology that we use today. Burton is one of the only companies that can provide you with everything you need to snowboard from boards to beanies.  Burton even owns arguably the best surfboard company Channel Islands because Jake likes to surf.  They are like the Yankees of snowboarding because they can always outspend their competition to win.

The positives- Burton provides more products for each gear/clothing/accessory category than any other company.  Burton has possibly the best customer service in the snowboarding industry.  Burton continuously spends more money than almost any company to develop new tech or just make what they have better.   Burton sponsors more pro’s and get’s more high level user feed back than any other company.  They have some of the best boots, bindings and boards in the industry.  They also have great clothing.
The Negatives- Because Burton spends so much money on sponsorship and tech they have to pass this cost along to the products they sell.   They relentlessly continue to jack up the prices every year.  You are almost always going to get a good product from Burton’s higher end line but some mid to low level products don’t stack up to the competition in the same price range.   Just remember it’s not always good because it hast the Burton label on it.

Company Info

Burton Emerald 2012

Burton 

EMERALD

Rodeo Drive comfort without the ridiculous price tag.


Giving you more boot for less loot, the combination of components locked in the Emerald™ simply can’t be beat. When all day sessions are on the agenda, you’ll love the instant break-in of NEW Total Comfort for a day ten feel on your first day out. Customizing the fit is quick and easy with Speed Zone™ lacing, while the heat-moldable liner can even accommodate disposable toe warmers. Two FREE pairs of Little Hotties® included in case you forget. 

Features

+          Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+          LACING: Speed Zone Lacing System for True Zonal Lacing Control

+          LINER: Imprint™ 2 Liner with Hot Pockets Heated by Little Hotties® Disposable Toe Warmers [Includes Two Pairs]

+          CUSHIONING: Lightweight Outsole with 270º Airbag Cushioning 

+          FLEX AND RESPONSE: Power Spine Backstay and Medium Flex Thin Profile 3D® Molded Tongue

+          COMFORT: NEW Total Comfort Construction, NEW Snow-Proof Internal Gusset, and Level 1 Molded EVA Footbed

Support: 5

Colorways:

Black / Gold

White / Silver

Clover / Aloe

White / Multi

Sizes:

4 

5

5.5

6

6.5

7

7.5

8

8.5

9

9.5

10

 

Burton Emerald 2011

Burton

EMERALD

Get more pleasure with this all-mountain treasure.

Voracious in its versatility, the Emerald™ shines on all terrain. Proven performance meets unparalleled women’s-specific fit—it features the added shock absorption of our oversized 270º Airbag and the customized fit of an even quicker, easier Speed Zone™ lacing system. Cozy looks carry through to the inside where the custom-moldable Imprint™ 2 liner can even accommodate disposable toe warmers. Two free pairs of Little Hotties® included in case you forget.

Features

+          Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+           LACING: Speed Zone Lacing System for True Zonal Lacing Control [Featuring NEW System Upgrades]

+          LINER: Imprint 2 Liner with Hot Pockets

+          CUSHIONING: Lightweight Outsole with 270º Airbag Cushioning

+          FLEX AND RESPONSE: Power Spine™ Backstay and Medium Flex Thin Profile 3D® Molded Tongue

+          COMFORT: Level 1 Molded EVA Footbed, NEW Little Hotties® Toe Warmers Included [Two Pairs]

Support: 5

 

Colorways:

Black / White

White / Silver

Charcoal / Multi [*ShopGirl Inspired Colorway]

White / Multi / Magenta

Sizes: 5-10

 

Burton Emerald 2010

A go-anywhere, rule everything kind of boot, the Emerald™ features mid-range support, slipper-like comfort, and the simplicity and ease of our lightning fast Speed Zone™ lacing. Whether you’re messing around in the park or getting the guts to drop that cliff, going bigger gets even better thanks to the superior cushioning of the NEW oversized 270° Airbag and lightweight outsole.

Flex Response
  • Medium Flex Thin Profile 3D® Molded Tongue

    Adjusting the profile of the tongue’s thickness controls its flex, enhances its ability to wrap the forefoot, and reduces shell/liner stack-up for improved comfort. Offered in soft, medium, and firm flexing options based on the ride style of each boot.

  • Power Spine Backstays

    We use a variety of single and dual-component Power Spine™ backstays throughout the line to fine-tune medial/lateral support, edge-to-edge response, and, most importantly, durability. For ultimate power, check out the NEW Dual-Axis Power Spine backstay on the Driver X™.

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Lacing
  • Speed Zone Lacing

    Speed Zone™ lets you fine-tune your fit quicker and easier than any other lacing system out there. Customize the fit of the upper or lower zone in a matter of seconds—in the lift line, on the lift, or mid-run—without forcing your friends to wait. And because it’s so powerful, you’ll get more out of your boots—more rebound, more wrap, and better response—with less effort.

    Speed Zone Lacing
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Cushioning / Trac
  • 270º Airbag Cushioning

    With more air comes more cushioning and less weight. NEW 270° Cushioning features a 50% larger airbag than 2009 and covers approximately 75% of the midsole for unstoppable impact protection.

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Liner
  • Imprint 2/Women's Imprint 2
    1. 1. Quick-Fit™ Lacing Harness
    2. Lightweight Power Panels
    3. Hot Pockets [WMS Only]
    4. Level 1 Molded EVA Footbed
    5. Heat-Moldable
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Support
  • 5

    Every boot we build rides differently. From the buttery-soft, progressive flex of the Hail™, to the lightning-fast response of the Driver X™, we fine tune the ride of every single boot to provide the widest range of performance in snowboarding.

    We determine a boot’s support rating based primarily on the flex characteristics of the shell, outsole, and liner materials. Additional features like articulating cuffs, strategically placed shell paneling, 3D® molded tongues, and backstay constructions allow us to adjust the overall support. Based only as a comparison between the boots within our line, a rating of one is more relaxed while ten is more responsive.

    Boot Support - 5
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Other Features
  • Level 1 Molded EVA Footbed
  • NEW Lightweight Outsole
  • True Zonal Lacing Control

 

Pictures

Burton Emerald 2012

Burton Emerald 2011

Burton Emerald 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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Average user rating from: 2 user(s)

 

Overall Rating:
 
2.5
 
 

i like :)

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
I just bought the 2012's and I like them. They've been really warm. They were stiff the first or second time I rode with them, but they were super comfy by the third time I wore them. It's really easy to get laced up... like good to go in seconds. My only complaint is the laces can come loose, but I may have not been latching them correctly. Overall, pretty good boot.
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Reviewed by Tovah
November 28, 2011
 
 

emerald :(

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
this boot gets no stars. super stiff... overly bulky. felt like i was riding with my feet in cement blocks. no warmth whatsoever. felt good in the store but once on the hill i have never been so disappointed.
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December 28, 2010