Vans Aura 2010-2018 Snowboard Boot Review

Had these new for one week. Freeriding, off piste, icy pistes and fresh powder. Riding Proto 2, burton cartel bindings

Getting used to them, comfortable, warm, could euro carve so good pressure on toe edge

All ok until sliding down the back of an icy mogul, my leading toe edge caught, stopped and boot collapsed tearing my ankle out. I probably didn’t help but I have had some hard hits on my old K2 without problems. I think they are too soft for any black run or hard freeride. 2 weeks later I still can’t walk properly.

I've had these boots for a couple years with not a ton of use but after only 5-10 rides I have to get rid of them.

Pros: I like to dual boa and the speed lace liner. Looks are good. Boots are nice and light.

Cons: They squish my toes and front of my foot down too much. I get a ton of pressure on the ball of my front foot more towards the outside of my foot. It's to the point where long toe side sweeping turns are unbearable. I have to stop or cut heelside for some relief! The boot takes up almost none of the forward lean pressure on toeside turns and it all goes into the front of my foot.

I've talked to multiple shops, switched bindings, adjusted stance width and angles and the problem still persists. I had the boot size double checked by REI after they were broken and they are the correct size.

At the end of the day I think they are just too soft and don't lock your heel in well enough.

Bought these when I went from Beginner - Intermediate riding, and they've served their purpose. Nearing the 100 day mark and it looks like the boot has ran it's course. Starting to get heel lift, and the shell is starting to show flex wrinkles. Can feel my outer legs take a beating when I press, and the response is nowhere near as peppy as when I first got them.

Needless to say, I'm happy overall. They've lasted as long as I was expecting. It's a good looking boot, and the BOA system never gave me any problems, and they've been extremely comfortable on my feet. Felt some cold toes on certain days though, and the toe cap gets wear easily if you rest your board on them. Also the sole gets perforated easily with aggressive stomp pads.

Overall a good boot for an intermediate rider who has a thing for that Van look on their feets. Wouldn't recommend for guys who have breeched into advance riding, if you're a hard charging in these, I doubt they will last too long.