PDF | Print | E-mail

DC Women's Phase Snowboard Boot Review

Women's Boots - Women's Boot Reviews

 
User rating
 
0.0 (0)

DC Women's Phase Snowboard Boot Review

wmns-phase
 $129
Beginner All Mountain Freestyle
This is a decent beginner boot. DC has a very soft forward flex so it can stoke or bum you out.  Usually the more you lean to freestyle side of the mountain the more you will like DC boots.  DC has a great shell but as of late their liners have not been on par with their shell.  It can make for a ride that isn't as comfortable as some boots out there.  The DC Phase is a great way to avoid smelly rental boots.

How It Rides

Flex Noodle
Upper Adjustability
Good

Traction Good
Comfort Average

Lower Adjustability
Good

Sole Cushioning
Average
Heel Hold
Average

Response Average

Board/Binding Integration Average

Compare Prices & Reviews

TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Burton Escapade Bindings Natural White...
$285.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Burton Escapade Bindings Black Widow...
$285.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Burton Lexa Bindings White A Dot...
$250.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Burton Notori Bindings Black Snake...
$216.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Rossignol Circus Bindings Black/Gold...
$216.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Technine T9 Bindings White...
$206.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Flow Flite 2W Bindings White...
$202.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Morrow Lotus Bindings White...
$180.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Ride LXH Bindings White/Blue...
$168.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Morrow Wildflower Bindings White...
$166.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Morrow Wildflower Bindings White...
$161.90Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots w/ Rossignol Hc2Fifty Bindings White/Blue...
$161.90Check Availability
REI.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots - 2011/2012...
$130.00Check Availability
AlsSports.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Men's...
$129.99Check Availability
AlsSports.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Women's...
$129.99Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Red...
$129.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Black...
$129.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Red/Grey...
$129.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black...
$129.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White...
$129.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Grey/Black/Blue...
$129.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black - Women's...
$129.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White - Women's...
$129.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Red - Men's...
$129.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Black - Men's...
$129.95Check Availability
Snowboards.net
DC Phase Snowboard Boots 2012...
$129.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black - Women's...
$129.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White - Women's...
$129.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Red - Men's...
$129.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Black - Men's...
$129.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Red/Grey - Men's...
$129.95Check Availability
evo
DC Phase Snowboard Boots 2012...
$110.50Check Availability
evo
DC Phase Snowboard Boots - Women's 2012...
$110.50Check Availability
Dogfunk.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Women's...
$110.50Check Availability
Dogfunk.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Men's...
$110.50Check Availability
Backcountry.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Women's...
$104.00Check Availability
Backcountry.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Men's...
$104.00Check Availability
Peter Glenn Ski & Sports
DC Phase Snowboard Boots (Men's)...
$99.99Check Availability
Peter Glenn Ski & Sports
DC Phase Snowboard Boot (Men's)...
$99.99Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Gum...
$96.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Black...
$96.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Ltgrey...
$96.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Gum...
$96.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Black...
$96.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Gum...
$96.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Gum - Kid's...
$96.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Ltgrey - Women's...
$96.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Black - Kid's...
$96.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Gum - Women's...
$96.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Gum - Men's...
$96.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Gum - Kid's...
$96.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Ltgrey - Women's...
$96.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Black - Kid's...
$96.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Gum - Women's...
$96.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Gum - Men's...
$96.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Polka Dot...
$90.95Check Availability
TightBoards.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Aqua Blue...
$90.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Aqua Blue - Women's...
$90.95Check Availability
ProBoardShop.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Polka Dot - Women's...
$90.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots White/Aqua Blue - Women's...
$90.95Check Availability
The House
DC Phase Snowboard Boots Black/Polka Dot - Women's...
$90.95Check Availability
Dogfunk.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Women's...
$78.00Check Availability
Backcountry.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Women's...
$78.00Check Availability
AlsSports.com
DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Women's (2011)...
$64.99Check Availability
Snowboards.net
DC Phase Womens Snowboard Boots...
$49.95Check Availability
Snowboards.net
DC Phase Womens Snowboard Boots...
$49.95Check Availability
Skis.com
DC Phase Womens Snowboard Boots...
$49.95Check Availability
Skis.com
DC Phase Womens Snowboard Boots...
$49.95Check Availability
SummitOnline.com
DC Phase Womens Snowboard Boots...
$49.95Check Availability
SummitOnline.com
DC Phase Womens Snowboard Boots...
$49.95Check Availability

The Good Ride Take

The Good Ride Take on DC Snow
DC has been making boots forever and has a very unique take on the snowboard boot world.  DC has a very soft forward flex compared to many other boots out there.  It makes the boot more comfortable and has a good following in the park.  It is a good bet to choose their boots that have been around for a while because sometimes new boots from DC can disappoint. They have recently entered the snowboard making business and have a few Good Wood Awards.   They have a small line of mostly well made freestyle snowboards that have some original tech but mainly just stick with other designs that have worked in the past.  Most of their boards are freestyle focused but a few have an all mountain feel.   DC also has clothing but we can’t speak that much about it. The DC customer service is good but not in the realm of Burton.  They can handle issues and repairs where some companies don’t even have a call center.   All in all DC is a solid choice for boots and could be a good choice for a freestyle focused snowboard.



Company Info


DC Women's Phase 2012
Snowboarding is all about fun, getting out there with your friends and pushing each other. The drop in EVA midsole will provide cushy comfort and the low profile outsole will give you board control that will make your girlfirend jealous. Imported.

DC Women's Phase 2010

LIGHT ON WEIGHT, HEAVY ON FEATURES

The Phase is a great snowboard boot with skate shoe aesthetics that’s been dialed in specifically for women. Learning tricks on boxes, jumps and rails could not be easier with this boot. With its forgiving flex and lo profile outsole board control just comes natural. The rest is up to you.

Colors Available: BLACK/POLKA DOT, TURTLE DOVE, WHT/AEGEAN BLUE

Sizes Available: 5, 6, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10


FLEX RATING
• 5 out of 10 (1 being softest, 10 being stiffest)

UPPER FEATURES
• Designed Specifically For Women's Sizing and Fit
• Water Resistant Synthetic Leather Upper & Pu Coated Mesh
• Traditional Lace

SOLE FEATURES
• Low Profile Rubber Cupsole
• Functional Sole Design

LINER
• Delta

 

Pictures

DC Women's Phase 2012

DC Women's Phase 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.

User reviews

There are no user reviews for this listing.