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Burton Ruler Step On Snowboard Boot - Men's
Closure: Boa Coiler, Sequence technology, powered by New England Ropes
Liner: Imprint 2, 3M Thinsulate
Thermo-moldable Liner: yes
Flex: medium
Sole: Step On EST
It's no secret that Burton's Ruler is one of the most iconic boots of all time, providing the supportive, mid-level flex that's perfect for conquering everything from pillow lines in the backcountry to park jumps at the resort. New for this season, the Burton Ruler Step On Snowboard Boot gets Burton's newest Step On technology, which aims to make strapping in as effortless as possible, but without sacrificing one bit of support for charging the mountain. Step On technology pairs with Burton's Step On Bindings (both Ruler and Photon Step On Bindings), engaging quickly and securely to prevent energy loss through toe and heel lift. It's surprisingly simple and intuitive to click in, requiring you to step into the binding without messing with pesky binding straps. The toe cleats engage into the front to lock-down the toe from lifting, while the rear cleat engages the heel with its self-tightening teeth. Overall, the system's simplicity is its biggest strength, allowing you to drastically reduce the time spent getting into your bindings, so you can spend more time doing what you lovea"shredding the mountain's fresh powder, groomed corduroy, and dialed terrain parks. Because the Step On system forgoes binding straps, you'll find the boot compensates with a Dual Zone Boa system for a secure, locked-down feel without any heel lift sapping your energy transmission. The tongue-mounted Boa dial tightens the boot's outer shell, much like you'd experience with a traditional Boa system. Where it differs from traditional Boa systems lies in the lower ankle zone, which features a reinforced strap with an adjustable dial attached to the back end of the boot. This allows you to crank down support over your ankle for security when you're charging at high speeds, laying out carves, and hitting bigger jumps.