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Hi-Standard OG
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25/26 season review
A soft boot with classic traditional lacing. It lets you fine-tune things like a loose instep with a tight ankle, and unlike BOA there's no cable to snap — with a spare lace you can replace it on the hill.
In exchange, getting in and out takes work, and the laces can loosen mid-run and need redoing. Recommended for ground tricks, jibbing and beginners.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Sizing
True to size
Standard (go with your usual sneaker size or 0.5 cm up)
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
Soft (3/10, as rated by the Japanese source)
Weight
Average (4/10, 10 is heaviest)
How it tightens
Clamping force 5/10
What the review liked
- ✓Lets you fine-tune the tension zone by zone
- ✓Simple construction with little to go wrong, and a snapped lace can be replaced on the hill
- ✓Soft flex, which helps with ground tricks and jibbing
- ✓Classic looks
What the review found lacking
- —Getting in and out takes work, and it's fiddly with thick gloves on a cold day
- —The laces can loosen mid-run and need redoing
- —Soft, so it isn't suited to speed or carving
