Thirtytwo: Women's Lock Boa '09 Snowboard Boots

Excellent for all-mountain versatility, the ThirtyTwo Lock Boa boot gives women a better balance of performance-oriented flex with exceptional fit features and plenty of customizable options. This season the Lock Boa is a lighter boot with extra of impact-absorbing potential thanks to the STI Evolution Foam along the midsole and outsole. The STI foam weight savings compared to other ThirtyTwo boots from previous seasons ranges between 15% to 40% depending on the boot model. Despite the minimized ounces, STI Evolution Foam remains dense enough to absorb the shocks and vibrations associated with big air landings and high-speed chatter on hardpack snow. Up front you'll find a distinct 3-D molded tongue that wraps the front of your foot in ergonomic support and helps optimize the boot fit and lacing convenience. ThirtyTwo customizes the stiffness of their 3-D molded tongues to match individual model flex ratings, so if you own an older ThirtyTwo snowboard boot with a lower (looser) flex rating, you might notice that the Lock Boa feels a bit stiffer in the front of your foot for improved response.

• Sole Tech "Flex" rating: 5 on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 is the stiffest)
• Boa lacing system with Coiler Reel to take up any excess slack
• Impact absorbing STI Evolution Foam along midsole and outsole
• Tongue Tension System for leverage, easy lacing and improved heel hold
• Articulated cuff for improved fit, heel hold and smooth flex
• Ergonomic 3-D molded tongue for easy lacing and excellent fit