The Burton Moto Snowboard Boots
The Burton Moto snowboard boots are one of the most popular snowboard boots ever made. They have sold more numbers than any other boot and because of that popularity, you can pretty much bet they are going to be built for a huge crowd. That can make for a few good points and a few that might not appeal to you quite as much. If you’re looking for a boot within a lower price range, but you’re not willing to go to a sports store brand and sacrifice quality and comfort, the Moto might be a go-to boot for you. Designed by Burton, the boot uses their speed lace technology and is built to the same standards as their other gear. So let’s take a closer look at this boot and see what makes it so popular.
Is it Comfy?
Don’t assume that comfort is trivial when it comes to a snowboarding boot. You’re going to be wearing these things for hours of activity at a time and you definitely want them to fit you perfectly. Rule number one to buying snowboarding boots is to try on a pair before you commit to buying them. While the Motos are praised for being comfortable, they have a tendency to pack out pretty quickly. If they feel a little snug in the shop, or even the first couple days on the mountain, that is perfectly normal and probably preferable for most people. One common complaint about the Motos is the slippage between the inner boot and the outer shell. While it is minimal enough that most riders won’t notice it, many expert riders may. However, the Burton Moto is considered an entry-level boot, so expert riders may not consider it to begin with.
Are they Functional?
Keep in mind that Burton Motos are designed for light use by an entry-level rider and not extensive work for longer periods of time. If you are a more experienced rider, the Moto might not have the precision you’re looking for. For beginners and intermediates, however, the boot does exactly what it sets out to do. The speed zone lacing system that Burton puts on all of its boots allows you to tighten the boot with just one pull. The flex rating for the boot is low. While this makes it unresponsive in deep powder, this boot isn’t made for a rider that would be in those conditions. If you’re improving your riding on groomers or doing some work in the park, the Moto will work well for you. The Moto’s low flex makes it a very forgiving boot for doing jumps and rails in the park. While some response time is lost, it’s not something you’ll really notice unless you’re doing some hard carving.
Everything Else
When it comes to snowboarding gear, you have to talk fashion at least a little. The Moto plays it a little safe when it comes to looks. You can get a standard black or white boot if you’re into plain and simple. You also have a brown and blue option which actually looks pretty good or a black boot with colored stripes. The Moto may not stand out in a crowd, but that isn’t always a bad thing. Its simple style is one reason why it maintains such wide appeal. Something else that you should actually keep in mind is the way Burton always designs its products to work especially well with one another. Rather than a standard generic boot, Burton designed the shell of the Moto with their bindings in mind. The lacing system on the boot and the straps on the binding actually work together in order to lock the boot into place more effectively than with a binding from another company. Whether this is just Burton making their gear compatible with one another or a very clever marketing ploy is up for debate.
Conclusion
The Burton Moto snowboard boot was designed to fit entry-level and beginner boarders and offer them the quality of a big name brand without the price tag. The boot has gained its popularity by doing this extremely well. You can find boots with more technology and more impressive styles, but you can also expect to pay a lot more for them. If you’re a casual boarder who wants a solid, forgiving boot, the Burton Moto snowboard boot is worth checking out.
