VANS · Hi-Country

VANS Hi-Country 26/27
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Hi-Country

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Colour
Beige · Black · Grey

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22/23 season review

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A mid-stiff boot whose flex you can change from 5/10 to 8/10 by adding or removing tongue stiffeners. There are four in total, two per boot, so you can tune the inside and outside edges separately.

It balances high-speed stability against manoeuvrability well and still rolls along nicely at slow speeds, which is why it pairs with a wide range of boards from 4–8/10 flex.

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

4/5

Out of the box

Comfortable from the first day

4/5

Impact absorption

On landings

4.5/5

Tightening zones

Can you tighten areas separately

4.5/5

Grip

On snow and stairs

4/5

Compact outsole

Less toe and heel drag for big feet

4.5/5

Rider levels suggested in the review

Intermediate · Advanced

Suits intermediate to expert riders

What the review liked

  • ✓Tongue stiffeners let you change the flex yourself from 5/10 to 8/10
  • ✓You can tune the inside and outside separately for finer control
  • ✓Good balance of high-speed stability and low-speed manoeuvrability
  • ✓Pairs with a wide range of boards from 4–8/10 flex

What the review found lacking

  • —Even with all the stiffeners removed, it's stiff for a beginner

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