K2 Thraxis 2020 - 2010 Review by The Good Ride

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Flex/Response

This is a pretty stiff boot, right up there with any other stiff boot in the industry. The response matches the flex as well and it’s up there. Maybe not a 10 out of 10, but definitely a 9, but it lasts a long time. I will say that boots this responsive just don’t work that well for me because they can overpower boards and make them feel twitchy/hooky. However, if you like tons of responses for demanding boards, this could work.

Flex Retention

While there is minimal ankle articulation, there are other really cool things that make the K2 Thraxis last a long time. They have a pretty burly urethane spine that does not break down, and that, along with good overall construction, makes for a pretty long-lasting ride.

Fit

The K2 Thraxis does a pretty good job fitting my 9 E feet. It’s tighter around the ankle but opens up very well in the toe box to accommodate wider feet. It does run about 1/2 size too big, so I find the 8.5 fit’s a true size 9 E much better.

Heel Hold

If you are worried about heel hold, then the K2 Thraxis will lock in even a smaller heel/ankle and keep you secure. It starts with the BOA system in the liner and then goes to the double boa system that overlaps on the ankle on the outside.  There aren’t many boots that can lock you in like this.

Adjustability

You have about all you can get from BOA here. You have upper/lower separation and then a coil inside to really wrap around your ankle.

On/Off

It’s not quick on but pretty fast off. BOA is just not that fast on, so adding three BOAs to it doesn’t help much.

Traction

No complaints here with the K2 Thraxis. Vibram is just badass and works well anywhere from the parking lot to a rocky frozen peak.

Reduced Footprint

The newer years have done a good job of reducing their footprint. If you compare an 8.5 K2 Thraxis to any 9 Burton, it’s pretty close to Burton.

Shock Absorption

The sole looks like it would be pretty cush but it’s pretty stiff. It is for those that like that skate/surf feel underfoot where you get more board feel/response but less shock absorption.

Conclusion

So