Vans Hi-Standard Pro Men's Snowboard Boots 2022

The team-inspired Hi-Standard Pro is the perfect choice for riders looking for a high-performance boot that delivers exceptional performance over the whole mountain. Whether you’re lapping the park, charging groomers or hunting out backcountry powder stashes, this stunning boot has all the control, response and feel that you’ll ever need. Utilising a state of the art traditional lace upper, the Hi-Standard Pro’s versatile design ensures that no matter what or where you ride, it’s always going to deliver outstanding performance. Now to ensure that the Hi-Standard delivers a level of fit and comfort that matches its stunning performance, it features the responsive V2 Ultracush liner with Smartwool. This advanced heat-mouldable liner works in perfect harmony with the V2 Harness and V2 Popcush Footbed to lock the foot into the boot and ensure that this is one boot that’s going to feel great all day long.Traditional Lace ClosureTongue Lock DownInstep Flex ZoneV2 Ultracush with Smartwool LinerX-CageV2 Popcush FootbedV2 Wafflepro OutsoleV2 HarnessIn Step Flex ZonePleasurecuffPowercuff StrapHeat Retention 360Stiffness Rating: 6/10Fit Profile: A well balanced overall fit that’s works with most foot shapes. Mid-Width in both the forefoot and the heel ensures that you get a supportive fit with good heel hold. The Ultracush Liner gives a snug fit but doesn’t feel over tight.Hi-Standard Pro Specification:Traditional Lace ClosureAlthough it’s old and slow compared to most modern closure systems, traditional lace closure is still the system to beat. Giving you complete control of the boot tension it’s still the preferred closure system for freestyle snowboarders.Tongue Lock Down The Tongue Lock Down System adds an additional level of heel hold by connecting with your external laces and pulling the boot tongue towards your instep.Instep Flex ZoneThe Instep Flex Zone functions to maintain natural ankle flexion in your boot, whether in or out of your bindings.V2 UltraCush™ with Smartwool LinerThe heat mouldable Ultracush V2 liner combines dual-density foam, neoprene toe box and UltraCush interior cushioning layer to deliver a fully custom mouldable high-quality fit. The addition of SmartWool Merino wool liner and closed seam microsuede cuff and tongue elevate the liner fit and comfort to a whole new level.X-CageThis heel lock component offers an asymmetrical, anatomical shape that fills the space around your ankle bones with a soft durometer eVA foam. Available on the V2 UltraCush Smartwool and V3 UltraCush FlashDry liners, the X-Cage is designed to keep your foot securely in the heel pocket and in constant contact with your snowboard.V2 HarnessCustomise your heel hold with the V2 Harness as it works in tandem with the V2 liner to provide enhanced support and personalised fit.Powercuff StrapPower is the operative word with the PowerCuff strap. It provides extra support at the top of the boot for increased stability and response. Its configuration gives riders customisable levels of engagement and the option of wrapping the strap around the internal liner or exterior tongue.Pleasurecuff The supple elasticity of the PleasureCuff delivers a cushioned, comfortable fit that keeps your calves supported.V2 Waffleflex OutsoleThe WaffleFlex is a lightweight and flexible outsole that combines Vans weight reducing Ultra-Cush midsole with metatarsal flex grooves, designed to improve board feel and natural flex.V2 PopCush™ FootbedDual-density POPCush™ construction / TPU arch support heel clip provides stability while allowing torsional flex/ Advanced 3D-molded anatomical shape / Anti-Fatigue coring design/ Airflow perforations / Nylex moisture-wicking top sheet.Heat Retention 360All Vans snowboard boots feature a newly improved thermal retention layer that provides a 360° wrap of the toe box and between the outsole and the liner. This essential layer keeps heat in and cold out, ensuring all-day warmth and comfort.