K2 Maysis Written Review Review by The Good Ride

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Update 2025: The Maysis is pretty much the same boot that it’s been since 2021. There have only been minor tweaks and the overall ride is very similar.

Update 2021: The Maysis shortened the length of the Urethane backstay so the flex retention is slightly less. Other than that cost cutting measure it’s still a very similar boot.

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Days: 5+
Size Tried: 9 (2019 Model) and 8.5 (2018 model)
Riders: James, Jimbo, Mary
Insoles: Footprint Insole Technology Gamechangers
Bindings: Union Atlas, Union Superpro, Union Strata,
Boards: OZ Custom Woody, Lib Tech Box Knife, K2 Manifest

James’ Foot Specs
Foot Size: 9 US
Foot Width: E
Arch Length: Right 9.5 and Left 9
Calves (Top of the boot): 17”
Calves (Bottom of the boot): 12”

Sizing

The K2 Maysis runs about 1/2 size large on the US Brannock Scale so the 8.5 boots fit me perfect and the 9’s felt too big.

Fit

These have an interesting fit.  They are nice and snug around the back of the foot/heel but then widen out a bit as you move towards the middle of the foot which makes these boots fit most mid-width feet as well as those who have narrow feet.

Comfort

These are super comfortable and I really felt they were an almost perfect fit day one. These were not demoed boots but came brand new to me so the comfort factor is high.

Flex

Nice middle ground flex that works with a wide variety of boards/bindings.

Flex Retention

K2 has what they call endo construction, where there is this rubber type of support in the shell that seems to do a good job with flex retention. I haven’t personally ridden a pair for the season, but the demo 8.5s I tried had lots of days on them and still had a very similar flex to the brand-new boots I tried.  They weren’t the same but were really good for the use they had.  The K2 Maysis also seems well built so with good care they should hold up well.

Footprint

As you can see in the pic below the 8.5 Maysis is longer than my 8.5  Adidas Tactical ADV’s from heel to toe but they aren’t as long as they used to be. Also, these Tactical ADVs, in this size, are about as small as boots get footprint-wise. I had to adjust my toe straps to make these fit my bindings, but I saw a lot bigger ones. You also often trade warmth for reduced footprint so if warmth is important to you and you have the right width board for your boot side then these might be a good call.

Turn Initiation

It has nice smooth middle ground turn initiation that can power most boards. Even brand new it works well and it doesn’t overpower your turns or make the ride twitchy.

Shock Absorption

Nothing amazing but nothing bad either.

Heel Hold

This is why so many people love this boot because it’s all about wrapping that ankle up and keeping it in one place.

Adjustability

There is almost no adjustability with the Maysis.  The double BOA has one for the inside around the ankle and the other for the entire shell.  That makes this BOA boot pretty poor if you like upper and lower separation but excellent if you prefer heel hold over all else.

Traction

Great traction and the K2 Maysis rubber holds well.

On & Off Ease

Sooo easy to get on and off.  It’s just two pulls on the Boa’s and you are out of it.  Getting it on takes a bit of twisting but it’s pretty quick and easy without strings everywhere.  The convenience is really nice.

Final Thoughts

So if you can live with the lack of adjustability the K2 Maysis offers up a super comfortable super locked in a boot that’s super easy to get on and off.