Comments on: New Balance x 686 Boots 2009-2010

By: SlopeStylz

SlopeStylz — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:10:49 +0000

Has anybody actually ridden these boots? I prefer a softer boot for park riding (better board feel); like the combo of the Union Contacts with the DC SuperPark boots. I even shaved some of the material off the drop-in soles. The only problem with having so little material in that spot is that I’ve worn through two pairs in two seasons.

I just ordered these 686 x NB. I’ve always bought DC boots but the recession-proof colors they’re producing this year are boring. You can choose between white and black. At least these have some flair in that they look like a regular pair of running shoes.

On the Nikes. I wore a pair last season and I found they were pretty stiff, meaning good for powder days. I also thought the lacing system was pretty trick. Minamalist but it got the job done, really well thought out.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:28:16 +0000

Adrian’s right, I went through 3 pairs of boots last winter, 2 of them were 32 Lashed, and his nikes DID last almost 300 days! Pretty amazing… I would grab a pair of Nikes myself but can’t seem to find a pair that fits me well =/ I wear womens 7 in shoes, nike 7 feels big, 6.5 feels too small… dang!

By: keither

keither — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:16:15 +0000

adrian, sweet, I’ve been waiting to hear if the Nike’s would last. Tried them on last year, they fit awesome, but felt cheap for a $300 boot. But now, I can’t wait to try ’em. Thanks!

By: keither

keither — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:13:34 +0000

Mike, I have a 3E width foot and I rode Celsius Climates last year. 75 days later and they still look new. Best all-around boot I’ve ever ridden. Northwaves are pretty effen’ wide too.

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By: adrian

adrian — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:59:20 +0000

Mike, try nikes they’re comfortable for wide feet and are the most comfortable boot I’ve ever ridden, not to mention they lasted nearly 300 days. I wore lashed last year and each pair lasted less than 50 days (typical life of a boot) if you’re looking for comfort and don’t need a super stiff boot zoomfoce 1 from nike

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:45:08 +0000

Thanks Nony Mouse, currently I’m using Salomon Dialog’s cause they have them in a wide version and it makes a huge huge difference. But its nice to have options

By: A. Nony Mouse

A. Nony Mouse — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:21:49 +0000

mike you should look at celsius boots

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:32:06 +0000

Eli, Yep there is a KR3W Collab you can see some pictures of the outerwear here I'm stoked on the KR3W line, been eying up some of the jackets since Vegas.

By: Eli

Eli — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:10:20 +0000

Wasn’t 686 gonna do a collab with Kr3w this year? Whatever happened to that? I was pretty excited when I heard about a 686xKr3w line.