"When I first saw these boots as a pre-production sample at ISPO (massive snowboard trade show in Germany) I knew we had to stock them. It was obvious that customers with deep pockets would want a pair of these boots the moment they clapped eyes on them - I know I did! As with any new idea, we were nervous about ordering too many, in-case they did not sell. Well, our stock has now arrived and they are totally awesome. As I type this report I have one on my left foot and a Northwave Decade (my previous favourite boots) on the right foot. As much as I love the Decades (my boots of choice for the past 3 seasons) I am definitely switching to the T-Track this year. The Decades are comfy as hell but in comparison, despite being a significantly stiffer boot, the T track is like wearing a pair of slippers. Absolutely no pressure points or tight spots anywhere. I always loosen my boots at lunch time and as soon as I have finished riding but I can see there will be no need with the T Track. I have had them on for 3 hours in the office now and I honestly forgot I was wearing them while I was sitting at my desk. I love the Decade's superlace system; up until know it was the best lacing system on the market by miles. The T-Track however, blows them away. I just timed myself, 8 seconds to put them on - including the inner boot and fine tuning the fit, just 6 seconds to get out of them - and no messy laces to tuck away, all neat and tidy! The cranking mechanism is on the outer ankle of the boot, making them a doddle to adjust whilst riding - zero interference from your bindings. I can not wait to get out on the slopes and give them a real try. I imagine the critical ankle zone is going to feel oh so comfy against any binding's ankle strap." Paul, Customer Services Manager
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How did the T-Tracks feel on the slope? I love northwave boots because of their boots have flex but you don't lose support. I can imagine these are stiffer. But are they stiff in a ski boot/freeride kind of way? From the looks I wouldn't assume that would be the case. It looks like the lacing would keep it firm but the boot construction looks flexible.
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