BURTON · Ion
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21/22 season review
This review does not directly cover the 25/26 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
An all-mountain boot on the stiffer side, though not truly stiff. It leans toward speed and carving without giving up much agility at slow speeds.
It pairs best with boards around 6–8/10 stiffness, and while it isn't cheap, the build justifies it. There's room across the toes but the boot isn't wide overall — a medium to slightly wide fit.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Heel hold
Does your heel lift while riding
Out of the box
Comfortable from the first day
Impact absorption
On landings
Tightening zones
Can you tighten areas separately
Grip
On snow and stairs
Compact outsole
Less toe and heel drag for big feet
How it tightens
Speed lacing
What the review liked
- ✓Supportive at speed and on edge without losing much slow-speed agility
- ✓Room across the toes, so it suits regular to slightly wide feet
- ✓True to size
- ✓Well built
What the review found lacking
- —Expensive
- —A little heavier than average
- —Not the boot if you want a really soft, freestyle feel
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This review does not directly cover the 25/26 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
A high-end boot with unusually quick turn response and a smooth roll onto the inside edge. It breaks in fast, though it doesn't hold its shape as long as older Burton boots did.
The speed lacing means you don't lose time on the small adjustments a dual BOA needs, and it doesn't go slack all at once when you loosen it.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Width
Slightly wide
Sizing
True to size
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
Average
Heel hold
Does your heel lift while riding
Out of the box
Comfortable from the first day
Holds its shape
Does it loosen after a few days
Response
Does it turn as soon as you flex
Impact absorption
On landings
Tightening zones
Can you tighten areas separately
On and off
Grip
On snow and stairs
Warmth
Compact outsole
Less toe and heel drag for big feet
How it tightens
Speed lacing · adjustment: great
Rider levels suggested in the review
Advanced
Suits advanced to expert riders
What the review liked
- ✓Quick turn response and a natural roll onto the inside edge
- ✓Speed lacing is fast to tighten and doesn't go fully slack when released
- ✓Breaks in quickly and settles onto your foot
- ✓Suits regular to wide feet, and it's true to size
- ✓The toe area holds up well against binding toe-cap pressure
What the review found lacking
- —Very expensive
- —Loses its shape sooner than the older construction did
