Everything you should know about your new boots

How to Measure

What do you need?

Blank sheet of paper

Pencil

Ruler / Measuring tape

Solid Object (book)

How to measure your boot size.

1. Place a blank sheet of paper on the floor, with one edge butted up against a wall or solid object.

2. Stand on the sheet of your paper with heel butted up against the wall.

3. Use a solid object (book), align with your foot and mark the distance. Repeat with your other foot.

4. Measure from the edge of the paper to the furthest pencil line in millimetres or inches.

5. Compare the measurement against the table above to establish the approximate shoe size.

How should my new boots fit and feel like?

Step 1:
Put on your boots and tighten them as you normally would. It’s normal that it’s hard to put the boots on the first few times. This will get easier as the boots break in.

Step 2:
Stand up with your legs straight. Your toes should be touching the front of the boots.

Step 3:
Bend your knees. Your heels should slide back and your toes should pull away from the front slightly. This indicates a proper fit.

Step 4:
If the boots still feel too tight and you can’t move your toes with your knees bent, then you may want to try a half a size bigger.

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Breaking-in

Breaking in snowboard boots helps them adapt to your feet, improving comfort and responsiveness. While they’ll naturally break in over time, here are some tips to speed up the process:


Wear Them at Home: Lace up your boots tightly and wear them around the house to help the liners mold to your feet.


Simulate Riding Movements: Stand with knees bent and shift weight from heels to toes, mimicking snowboarding movements.

Get Them Heat-Molded: Visit a professional boot fitter to have your boots heat-molded for a custom fit.


These steps can help prevent discomfort and blisters before hitting the slopes.

Heat-mold your liners

  • Before heat molding remove the liners from the boots and take out the insoles from the liners.

    We recommend having your liners professionally fitted at your local boot fitter, following the specifications outlined above.

  • While there are methods for heat molding your boots at home using an oven, microwave, or hairdryer, we advise against it. These approaches carry the risk of damaging your liners, and any such damage will void the warranty.

Taking good care of your boots after a day of riding is essential for maintaining their performance and longevity.


Be sure to remove the liners and insoles at the end of each day to allow them to dry completely overnight, preventing moisture buildup.

Cleaning your boots is also crucial. We recommend using a soft brush and mild soap for regular cleaning. Never use a washing machine or dryer, as these can damage the materials and affect the fit.

  • The BOA® Fit System

  • The BOA Fit System on snowboard boots is a popular and innovative closure system designed to provide a precise and secure fit with ease of use. It replaces traditional laces with a dial and cable system, allowing riders to quickly adjust the tightness of their boots for better comfort and support.


    
Here’s how it works:

    Dial: A small dial located on the boot allows you to adjust the tightness.

    Cable: The dial is connected to durable cables that run through the boot's eyelets. Turning the dial tightens the cables, securing the boot around your foot.

    Tightening: To tighten, simply turn the dial clockwise. To loosen, pull up on the dial, which releases the tension on the cables for easy adjustment.

    Dual Dial System: Some boots feature two dials, allowing you to independently adjust the upper and lower sections of the boot for a more personalised fit.


This system offers a quick, hassle-free way to adjust your boots for a comfortable, secure fit and eliminates the need for traditional laces. It's also designed for durability, handling cold and wet conditions.

    More info at: boafit.com

Warranty

We stand by our products. Every Bataleon snowboard is handmade, quality checked and backed by a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Register your board to make the warranty process smoother should any issues arise.

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