Nitro Team TLS Snowboard Boot - Men's - 2006 BCS

I would disagree with the previous review in that these Nitro boots are particularly good for someone with narrow ankles and from to heel lift. If you feel the liner inside, there is a tremendous amount of contour in the back above the heel and below the calf, like adding 2-3 layers of foam wrap at the boot fitter. In search of eliminating heel lift, I have owned several pairs of boots. From DC Shoes Radians (too wide), to Salomon Dialogue (better), Synapse (ok), Malamute (good), ThirtyTwo Forecast (good), to the Nitro TLS (best). Since I've owned several Salomon boots, the TLS system is very similar, I do like that it tightens the top and bottom separately, I like to keep the lower laces loose and the upper laces tight. I can definitely tighten up the upper laces (really stiffens up the boot). Boot is good and stiff (not quite as stiff as the Malamutes, but good for freeriding or all mtn freestyle).

The Team TLS is a great boot. I have been riding for about 10 years and was looking to step it up to a boot for more advanced technical freestyle riding. The Team TLS answered that call. When fully tightened the boot is quite stiff, a negative for some, but feels great. If you're looking for a boot to jib in, the Team TLS is proably not the best choice. I still use them on rails, I simply ride the boot a little looser. The TLS lacing system, while a bit confusing out of the box, is easy to get used to and I have found that it is much more versatile in delivering the desired fit you require (as opposed to standard laces). The only negatives are that the Team TLS is very stiff and the lacing system can be difficult for some. Overall the Nitro Team TLS boot is an excellent choice.