Vans Verse 2020-2025 Snowboard Boot Review

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Vans Verse Snowboard Boot Review: How It Rides And Who It Is For

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How This Review Happened: 1-day demo.

Size:
Days:
Conditions:  an early morning slackountry time with Drift Boards & Union Rovers
Riders: James (Size 9, 5’10”, 185-190lbs)
Insoles: Footprint Insole Technology Gamechangers, Footprint Insole Technology Gamechangers Lite, Footprint Insole Technology Gameghangers Low Profile, Sandsole Custom Insoles
Bindings:
Union Atlas
Boards: Lib-Tech TRS, Gnu RC C3, Gnu Hyper, Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker

Jacket: Jones Mtn Surf Anorak,
Pant: Jones Mountain Surf Bib,
Helmet: Smith Maze
Goggle: Smith 4D Mag
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove,

Similar (but not the same) Boots: Ride Torrent, Ride Fuse, Ride Deadbolt, Vans Infuse

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”

How These Were Tested

I rode these at a demo for the day.

Weight

2.8 lbs – That is very heavy for a boot. Compared to my light Ride Deadbolts at 1.8 lbs, the Verse is 1lb heavier per foot. That is a lot, and I felt the extra weight on my feet.

Fit

This fits my size 9 foot pretty well and seems true to size out of the box. It might pack in a little, but I’m not sure I’d want to size down to an 8.5 as it might not pack out enough.

My E-width feet fit the Vans Verse very well. I usually have to size up to a 10.5 Vans shoe to fit my E-width feet, but with their snowboard boots, the width is pretty good for E and below. It might take a lot of work to get an EE to work with the Verse, but I’m not sure it will, and I think EEE won’t work at all. That being said, it runs a little narrow, so it should fit most feet.

Flex/Response

The flex is adjustable from medium to medium stiff. If you put in both plastic tongue inserts in each foot, it’s medium stiff. You don’t have to put both in, and you can mess around with an asymmetrical flex. The response matches the flex, and it works with a wide variety of bindings/boards without overpowering or underpowering most. There is a medium/stiff lateral flex as well, so this side hills pretty well if you plan to split board.

Flex Retention/Construction

The boot’s very solid construction will allow it to last a long time. It will get softer, but it should hold up well without falling apart or wearing through. The outer shell helps keep water out and also seems to protect the BOAs as well. Everything about this boot construction is well thought out with lots of features but at the cost of being very heavy.

Adjustability/Heel Hold

There is good upper and lower separation, but the lower goes up past your mid-ankle vs. most 2 BOA systems. It does wrap better around your ankle, though, and you can still have separate adjustability for your shin/upper boot. There is very good heel hold, and while it’s slower than other BOA boots on and off, it’s still pretty easy.

Shock Absorption

The Vans Verse has good shock absorption, but it needs the footbed to have it. That is where all the cushioning is vs. the mid-sole. I would much rather change out the insole but I’m forced to keep it to have that cush shock absorption. The thicker sole seems to have a good bit less shock absorption from the metatarsal to the toes for better board feel. This time around I felt their was a little more between my front foot and the gas pedal of the binding which I personally liked.

Traction

There is a very thick rubber sole throughout the Vans Verse bottom that grips well and looks like it will last a very long time.

Reduced Footprint

This 2024 Vans verse seems to have just about the same footprint as Burton size vs. size, which is the industry leader. It’s great for sizing down.

Conclusion

So, despite the Vans Verse being super heavy and having most of its shock absorption in the insole, I like the construction. Adjustability, varied response, and overall versatility.