Forum : Destroyer

Review:
Right out of the box these boots look incredible. Actually, right out of the box these boots smell incredible. I don't even know how to describe it, but it beats the heck out of the normal "new shoes/boots smell". The Forum Destroyer boot is a very high-tech, lightweight, and comfortable boot. It features all of the bells and whistles that you expect from an upper line boot, such as removable thermal liners, an air cushion in the heel, and polyurethane midsole dampeners.

The boot functions well, but there is one major flaw. For some reason they put the liner laces on the side of the liner instead of the normal tongue location. While someone may have thought that it would be a unique and cool place to put the laces, the fact is it compromises the function. I was unable to get the laces to tighten just by pulling on the top lace, which means reaching down and tightening the inner laces one by one. This is a pain-in-the-ass in any boot, even when the laces are on the front, but try it on a boot where your fingers are sandwiched between the liner and the outer shell! It is possible that the laces will wear in eventually and slide well, but even after a few weeks of riding they still require manual tightening. The one thing I do like about the way they did their liners is that the outer boot tongue velcros to the inner liner, which makes the fit even more snug and adds a secure feeling to them.

Aside from my one major complaint, I was very pleased with the way the boot felt while riding. The boot is very responsive, it is a stiffer boot, but I found that it flexes nicely when you want it to. The polyurethane dampeners and the air bag work together to provide an excellent cushion for sucking up hard landings.