Summary:
These are the best looking boots on the market and they are comfortable, but be sure to buy them small.
Review:
Riding in these boots over the past few weeks has given me a lot of insight into this product. I have never worn a softer, more comfortable boot. One observation is that they really pack out. They took no breaking in, but I suggest buying them slightly smaller than normal. My foot-room expanded at least a half a size over just a few days of riding.
The way the boot is constructed makes it hard to tighten the outer laces. First of all, the laces are like a satin cord, which is nice because they don't cut your fingers, however, they do not grip and stay in place as well as they should. Secondly, the outer lacing system is somewhat narrow and just isn't designed to tighten around the ankle. That said, the boot liners tighten very effectively, and stay tight. I found that the inner system compensated for the outer.
The major highlights of these boots are their comfort and appearance. Not only are they very cushiony, they are extremely warm. In riding them every day for the past few weeks (in very variable weather) my feet have not been cold once, which earns major brownie points in my book. The Dune colored boot shell is a light brown/ tan with the Burton logo along the sides in a goldish/ rusted-greenish color. They are beauties!!!
This being my first pair of Burtons, I am sold, but, again, I would like to emphasize the point that it would be wise to buy them smaller since they become more roomy with time.
