DC · Phantom BOA
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Phantom BOA
25/26 season
BOA
Expert reviews 1
24/25 season reviewDifferent season, same model
https://snowboardingprofiles.com/dc-phantom-boa-snowboard-boot-reviewA boot that handles speed and hard carving while keeping some forgiveness and slow-speed ability. Reviewers are especially positive about how well it absorbs impact and chatter from the snow. It pairs with boards around 6–9/10 stiffness and suits aggressive intermediates and up. The calf Velcro on the liner accommodates a wide range of leg sizes.
Heel hold
Does your heel lift while riding
4
Out of the box
Comfortable from the first day
4.5
Impact absorption
On landings
4.5
Tightening zones
Can you tighten areas separately
4
Grip
On snow and stairs
4
Compact outsole
Less toe and heel drag for big feet
4
Good
- ✓Supportive at speed and on hard carves
- ✓Absorbs impact and chatter from the snow very well
- ✓Stiff, yet still forgiving at slower speeds
- ✓The calf Velcro holds everything from slim to thick legs
Not so good
- —Too stiff for beginners
- —Fiddly to get in and out of at first — the lower cables don't release easily and you have to pull them by hand
- —The liner's tightening toggle looks cheaply made
