VANS · Hi-Country
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VANS
Hi-Country
25/26 season
Laces
Expert reviews 1
22/23 season reviewDifferent season, same model
https://snowboardingprofiles.com/vans-hi-country-hell-bound-reviewA 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.
Heel hold
Does your heel lift while riding
4
Out of the box
Comfortable from the first day
4
Impact absorption
On landings
4.5
Tightening zones
Can you tighten areas separately
4.5
Grip
On snow and stairs
4
Compact outsole
Less toe and heel drag for big feet
4.5
Who it suits
NewIntermediateAdvanced
Suits intermediate to expert riders
Good
- ✓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
Not so good
- —Even with all the stiffeners removed, it's stiff for a beginner
