Salomon Pledge Snowboard Boots (For Men)

OK - these are stiff for a cross over freestyle all mountain boot, certainly what I wanted but I am not sure if you'd want to hike the pipe in these all day. I plan on spending more time hiking to the steeps and I think they work well there. These are very similar to my Malamutes from a few years ago, with considerable improvements in the lacing system. I am very excited to try them next week and will try to post an update regarding on mountain performance. I can only hope that if they feel so much like my older Salomon boots they end up being fantastic.

These boots were everything advertised. Well worth the price

Previously owned a pair of Salomon Synergy boots that packed out after 10(!) seasons. Did much on-line research and thought the Pledge boots were the best choice. Was not disappointed. Boots broke in easily and quickly. Very stiff to start. Will not put in included ankle shims until they loosen up. Performance of these boots will really ratchet up your game, especially with freeriding/carving. Unbelievably responsive for the advanced rider. But you'd better pay attention as these boots will let you carve like a surgeon and slight weight shifts may cause undesired diggers until you get used to them. Very comfortable and warm; rode all day without issue. Color wasn't important but my kid said I looked like a Storm Trooper from Star Wars... The only drawback with these boots is the lacing system. It holds tight and does not require adjustment, but getting everything tied down is more of a hassle than my old Synergy boots. And the 'paper clip' tightener used to stow the exterior lace is interesting. Not sure yet if it will be a plus/minus. Bottom line: For the price, an advanced rider won't find a better value.

Salomon makes fantastic snowboard boots and these are no exception - in fact they are the best I've had yet. Super plush inside, with a roomy toebox, and the lacing system cannot be beat, allowing you to individually tension the liner, lower boot and upper boot for perfect fit. The included liner inserts allow you to add even more stiffness to the boots if you so desire. I have had Salomon Dialogs, Salomon F24s and now the Pledges and have found that they all run true to size with a single pair of snowboarding socks on. I wear a 10.5 US running shoe and that's what I get in the Salomons - my toe just barely brushes the end of the liner. Awesome!