A Breakdown of How the ThirtyTwo Jones TM-2 Snowboard Boot Rides And Who It Is For Review by The Good Ride

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Size: 8.5 & 9
Days: 6+
Conditions:    and an early morning slackountry time with Drift Boards & Union Rovers
Riders: James (Size 9, 5’10” 185-190lbs)
Insoles: Footprint Insole Technology Gamechangers
Bindings:
Union Atlas, Spark Arc
Boards: Jones Mountain Twin Split, Cardiff Powgoda Pro Carbon Split, Drift Boards & Union Rovers
Jacket: Burton AK Gore-Tex Pro 3L Tusk Jacket, Volcom TDF Infuse 3L Gore-Tex Jacket
Pant: Burton AK Gore-Tex Pro 3L Hover Pant, Burton AK Gore-Tex 2L Swash Pant,
Helmet: Smith Maze
Goggle: Smith 4D Mag
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove, Burton AK Clutch Mitt, Burton AK Clutch Glove, CG Habitats Work Glove, Drop Tahoma Mitt,

Similar (but not the same) Boots:  Burton Tourist

James’ Foot Specs
Foot Size: 9 US
Foot Width: E
Arch Length: Right 9.5 and Left 9
Instep: (left and Right) 10.5”
Calf Circumference: Top of boot 17” & Bottom of boot 12”

Fit

The ThirtyTwo Jones TM-2 size 9’s were pretty comfortable and fit true to a touch long. I feel that after a few weeks of riding I’d have to add boot fitting foam to keep em snug. The 8.5’s were too short and narrow to work with my size 9E feet. The 9’s where just barely wide enough and I would love to see them make this in a wide. I wish the toe boxes on these boots were a little wider.

Flex/ Flex Retention/Construction

There is excellent Flex Retention happening here with the ThirtyTwo Jones TM-2. There is a stiff spine and a very well built articulating cuff. The days of ThirtyTwo boots lasting for 32 days is gone. These seem like they can handle 100+ days no problem.

Uphill Travel

Having a touring mode and a stiffer side panel really made uphill travel easier. Especially with my Drift Boards that have little ankle support. Sidehilling was a good bit better with my ThirtyTwo Jones TM-2 vs. my Burton Tourists. The Jones MTB’s are a good bit stiffer than that and have those plastic reinforcers to stiffen up the sides on the up. I love that.

Response

There was pretty quick response but it wasn’t overpowering. I didn’t feel like the board got too twitchy.

Lacing System

The ThirtyTwo Jones TM-2 has excellent adjustability but it is not easy on and off. There are tons of straps and laces so it can be a bit cumbersome getting these on in the morning. Same getting em off.

Shock Absorption

I wish more split oriented boots had this kind of shock absorption that the ThirtyTwo Jones TM-2 has. It is still has a stiffer sole than most ThirtyTwo boots but it is still massively softer and more shock absorbent than most split board boots I’ve tried.

Heel Hold

The heel hold is good with the ThirtyTwo Jones TM-2 and if you need more you have two different thickness inserts to tighten it up.

Traction

Vibram insole…no need to say more.

Reduced Footprint

I was pretty disappointed here. The ThirtyTwo Jones TM-2 was like a full inch plus longer in footprint vs. my Size 9 Vans and Burton boots that I had at the time. I took a pick with the SLX but it was the same with my Kendo’s, Burton Tourists, Vans Baldface and Infuse. All were significantly shorter in footprint.

Conclusion

So other than the large footprint and cluttered lacing these are excellent boots for those that want to split, Driftboard, and Rover around but also want to ride the resorts.

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