BURTON · Photon BOA
BURTON
Photon BOA
25/26 season
BOA
Colour
BlackBlue
Expert reviews 1
25/26 season review
https://snowboardingprofiles.com/burton-photon-boa-snowboard-boots-reviewAt 6.5/10 it's a notch stiffer than medium — an all-mountain boot that backs you up on carves and at speed without feeling like a handful. Heel hold is good and it's easy to adjust, so it's comfortable to wear every day. It supported the reviewer better than their usual boots, letting them lean further into fast carves. Best matched with boards around 5–7/10 stiffness.
Heel hold
Does your heel lift while riding
4
Out of the box
Comfortable from the first day
4.5
Impact absorption
On landings
3.5
Tightening zones
Can you tighten areas separately
4
Grip
On snow and stairs
3.5
Compact outsole
Less toe and heel drag for big feet
4.5
Who it suits
NewIntermediateAdvanced
Suits intermediate to expert riders
Good
- ✓Supportive on edge, so you can lean further even at speed
- ✓Heel hold is solid
- ✓Easy to adjust and easy to live with day to day
- ✓Stiffer than medium without losing board feel or comfort
- ✓True to size with no noticeable pressure points
Not so good
- —Not for beginners
- —If you want a really soft freestyle feel, look elsewhere
