Vans Hi-Country & Hell-Bound Lumilautakengät

My name is Sem. I am 185 cm tall and weigh around 78 kilo's. I have been riding Vans boots for the past 4 years and enjoyed all of them. Most of the time i find myself riding rails indoor during summer and ride all mountain in Austria during the winter. For this boot I was looking for a little faster response and stiffness for holding presses. I always ride size 44 with all the Vans boots, but i have found that this boot fits just a tad tighter which fitted my foot even better. I have a fairly normal footshape.

I tested this boot indoor in The Netherlands, mostly riding rails and in Austria mostly in Kitzsteinhorn. I recommend this boot to any intermediate to advanced level rider who is looking for a fast responding boot to ride the whole mountain, including park. If you are looking for a boot to start riding park, hit your first boxes or rails with, I would recommend a softer flex boot. The boot is not very forgiving and will punish you if you make mistakes.

The outer shell is really sturdy and hard which makes the boot last a long time. The power strap makes sure you can crank your boot just that extra bit and because the strap is on the outside you can tighten it on the go. The zipper that goes over the laces makes sure your feet stay dry and prevent your laces from freezing.

When I know I am going to be riding rails all day I remove the insertable strips to make my boot feel a little more softer. When I’m planning on riding the mountain and maybe hit some powder, I put them back in for ultimate response. That’s one of the many reasons why I have been loving this boot compared to any other boots i've tried in the past.

If you want to be riding the way Sam Taxwood does, hit street obstacles but also ripping the whole mountain, then this really is a boot to consider.

Hi there, I was looking for a great all-around boot. I prefer riding in the park, still I love to mess around if there´s pow or just cruise on groomers. I wanted a boot, covering all these aspects.

Vans managed to design a great all-mountain boot. Simple as that. I am super happy with the production quality, too. The balance of comfort and support is next level and I can see why Vans snowboard boots have such a good reputation. I was a bit worried finding the right size. Finally I bought a boot half a size bigger compared to my sneaker size. Still it´s been quite a tight fit. Now the boot got used to my feet and it fits perfectly.

I would recommend this boot to every snowboarder, except you´re 90% of your snowboarding time into big mountain riding. Quality, look and feel is quite convincing.

I was looking for a laced snowboard boot, mainly because of its simplicity and reliability - no more sophisticated speed-lacing systems that have failed me twice before. The simple and beautiful design of the Vans boot caught my attention, and after trying size 46 (I have sneaker size 45), they seemed to fit my feet very nicely.

I took these boots for a week of snowboarding in the Alps, and I fell in love with them. Although the Vans High Standards are officially recommended for the riding style "Freestyle", I've used them in various conditions: carving, freestyle and off-piste freeriding. The boots are very flexible, which means they won't offer a ton of support while carving at high speeds. However, in my opinion they gave me just enough support, because I have a casual & relaxed riding style. They are very forgiving; I've had zero instances of cramps or annoying pressure points.

In conclusion, these are very comfortable boots for a reasonable price. I would especially recommend these for beginner and intermediate riders who just want a reliable pair of boots to ride down the mountains comfortably. And, last but not least: they look very cool :)