Burton Felix Boa
| OVERALL RATING 4/5 | RETAILS FOR $349.95 | SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SNOWBOARD SHOP |
OR BUY THE BURTON FELIX BOA BOOTS USING THE LINKS BELOW & SUPPORT GOLD SNOW.
Burton Felix Boa Boots: Who Might Ride ‘Em
If you’re Burton-curious, or if you’ve ridden Burton women’s boots for years but have an urge to test the waters with a different model, the Burton Felix Boa boots just might be your Cinderella story. No, I’m not advocating for you to wait for some dumb prince to come put these slippers on your feet and save you from yourself. I am, however, asking that you embrace what agency means to you, head to your local shop (or order online if you don’t have one?), and Boa into these boots of your own damn free will. After a little liner surgery (see Final Notes below for further explanation), they’re bound to feel like a transparently supportive pair of glass pumps.
On-Snow Feel
Because all boots break in, I always buy my boots a half or whole size smaller. Once these Burton Felix Boa boots move beyond their break-in point, the comfort level is tops. They also fit superbly on my board, with no heel or toe drag.
While bindings obviously play a role in how a snowboard boot is going to feel and respond in action (I ride these boots with Burton Escapade bindings from 2013), I am fairly certain that the Burton Felix Boa boots would perform well if paired with any ol’ binding.
““...they are responsive without being overly stiff, well-cushioned enough for landings, and come with enough traction to hike whatever it is you want to hike.””
With turn initiation a 3 out of 5 on the Gold Snow rating scale, getting into your turns in these boots isn’t an instantaneous occurrence. Still, they are responsive without being overly stiff, well-cushioned enough for landings, and come with enough traction to hike whatever it is you want to hike. Even if it’s just to the waffle shack come lunchtime.
Why Steer Clear of These Kicks
If you prefer a much softer or much stiffer boot, the Burton Felix Boa boots probably aren’t for you. Their overall flex lies somewhere in the middle, and they seem to have good flex retention. Meaning: they hold their original structure and flex fairly well over time; if you’re looking for a pair of boots that get significantly softer after a few rides, these aren’t them.
While you may or may not have to improvise with a little liner surgery in order to make these boots feel right at home on your feet (again, see Final Notes below), if you don’t want to buy a pair of boots where there’s a 50/50 chance you’ll have to take a knife and needle to the liner, perhaps check out other options from the Burton women’s boot lineup.
Why Pull on These Moonwalkers
““Warm as strawberry pop tarts fresh out of the toaster, excellent in the support department, and pretty great when it comes to comfort, the Burton Felix Boa boots are just shy of heaven for my feet.””
Warm as strawberry pop tarts fresh out of the toaster, excellent in the support department, and pretty great when it comes to comfort, the Burton Felix Boa boots are just shy of heaven for my feet. Really, with all of the injuries I’ve worked through, including two ACL reconstructions and ankle surgery, Burton women’s boots in general are what seem to pair best with my ankles and feet.
Know what else? I love the double BOA system. It’s straight-up easy to dial in, and a breeze to undo at the end of a long, snow-filled day. Bonus: they look hot with all black and purple details.
Final Notes
I used to ride an older model of the Burton Felix Boa boots, and I loved them. While I still love my current pair, Burton must have done a little something to change up the liner, because the most recent liner iteration has these very specific pressure points that push into the sides of my heels. To remedy these pressure points, I took the liners from my previous pair of Burton Felix Boa boots, liners which had no pressure points at all from the beginning, and put them into my current set of Felix Boas. The end result? A great pair of boots I love to ride.
Keep in mind that, perhaps due to my various injuries, I tend to have to do boot liner surgery in many cases. Most boots I try end up feeling too big and uncomfortable. Before committing to these boots (or any boots, for that matter), I would recommend trying different sizes and making sure the liner works for you. Even with the liner issue in these Burton Felix Boa boots, which is obviously operable, I would buy them again for sure.