BURTON · SLX
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SLX
25/26 season
Expert reviews 1
A high-end boot with two BOA dials that let you tighten above and below the ankle completely independently. That freedom — loose up top, tight below — is the whole point of this boot. The trade-off is that J-bars are the only thing wrapping your ankle, so it won't suit you if you have slim ankles and want a snug hold. Over the past few years Burton has leaned toward first-day comfort over durability.
Width
Slightly wide
Sizing
True to size
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
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
Who it suits
Suits advanced to expert riders
Good
- ✓Upper and lower tighten completely separately, so you can dial it in freely
- ✓True to size on the Brannock scale and accommodates regular to wide feet
- ✓You don't have to overtighten — your foot flexes naturally and you keep control of the board
- ✓Durable enough to handle well over 100 days
Not so good
- —J-bars are the only ankle wrap, so slim ankles will feel loose
- —Not as tough as older generations — the price of that first-day comfort
- —Very expensive
