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Burton designed the Women's Sapphire Snowboard Boot for all-mountain riders who want a comfortable, boot with skate-influenced performance to tear up the whole mountain. Articulated cuffs allow these boots' upper and lower halves to flex independently and give you a smooth, consistent fit that responds instantly without the pinch. Burton's heat-moldable liner provides a tailored fit, while the 2:1 Power Lacing System locks down your heel with minimal effort. Plush padding and a cushy EVA footbed makes the Sapphire Boot feel as comfortable as your skate shoe. And with street-inspired styles, they'll look as good, too. - Fall 2008.
This was the easiest boot to put on and lace up! I usually struggle getting on my boots and this couldn't have been easier...once on super comfortable on my right (smaller) foot but a little tight on the left foot...hoping it will pack out a bit more and be more comfortable next time
I had to return the sapphires. I got the right size, but these boots were stiff and uncomfortable for me. After a while my feet felt slightly numb, maybe you have to break them in. Anyway, I bought the lodi instead and I like them and they're cheaper. I get a 1/2 size up from my normal shoe size in burton boots, since I wear thick socks.
I'm a beginner snowboarder and have never bought boots before. My normal shoe size is a 6 1/2, but when I rented the first time, they gave me a 6 and it was a brand new boot with the Boa system and my feet fell asleep in less than an hour and I had to rip them off of my feet every hour on the mountain. The second time I rented from the mountain and they also gave me a 6 and they felt like sneakers. I want to buy the Burton Sapphire boots and don't know if I should get the 6 or 6 1/2. The snowboard store measured my feet at a 5 1/2 and a 6. They had the boot in a 7 and my foot felt snug in that around the whole foot, except the heel, where I could lift it up. They had a 6 in their cheaper Casa version and my felt fell asleep almost instantly and they were very tight around the whole top half of my foot and the sides. I'm so confused, what do I buy.Please help me!From, Laura
You hit on it in the text. You've got to try the boots on. A 1/2 size variation between brands and styles is common. I've worn from 10 Salomon to 11.5 Vans in boots. Burton fit me more true, at about 10.5.Lacing is another issue...Some folks like boa since its quick and universally tightens the boot - good if you have an "average" foot. Easy to overtighten if you are starting out though. Locking laces are great if you want part of the boot tighter and part looser. It lets you custom fit the corset to your foot, but they can loosen at times, so you'll be fiddling with them more on the mountain.Still, if you're starting out, don't think about buying a boot that you haven't tried on. Go to the store, try on everything they've got, write it all down, then go online and buy it cheaper.
I just got this boots. It is sooooo nice. I got the same size as my street shoes,and it fits just right. Light and comfort...I got the Patchwork ones, great colors. Can't wait to take them out....
By "other boot" do you mean ski boots? Order snowboard boots .5 or 1 size smaller than your street shoes. If your feet are on the wide side, go with 6.5. If they're on the narrow side, go with 7. This seems backwards, but it's because with ski/snowboard boots, the half sizes tend to be the same length as the whole size, just wider. I wear a 9, but my snowboard boots are 8.5 and ski boots are 7.5. You can also always go to a ski shop, get fitted, find a boot, then come back here and order online to get a better price :-).Milly says: Well considering online pricing for burton and shop pricing are the same, then you can get the same deal where-ever you go. But anyways. I wear a 7 1/2 shoe. I have always gotten the sapphires for 4 years in a 6 1/2 it takes a bit of time, but they pack out. Always a snug fit though. This year I got these in a 7 1/2 and they feel perfect. I will be coaching and on my feet a lot so I chose a larger size so I don't cramp my toes being on my feet in boots all day. If I was not coaching this year I would have gone with a 7 to require less packing out time and just a little less toe crunching fit. This year the liners are already pre wired to for heat. Which was my big concern with smaller boots, lesss circulation. I would say 6 1/2 should be the smallest you go in this boot.
I've always worn (and loved) Burton boots. I have wide feet so they've always been perfect, i wear a 7.5 shoe and i pull a 7.5 boot too just for the width. They'll still feel tight at first, they need to be packed in and form to your foot so wear them several times before riding them or they'll be uncomfortable.
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