thirty-two lashed boots

Posted: 17 November 2009 03:08 AM

im looking at the lashed boot made by thirty two.  has anyone ever had a pair? and would they make a good coupling with the salomon relay pro bindings?

Posted: 17 November 2009 03:18 PM

Tom should get back to you regarding the lashed… he rode a pair for a season. I’ve had a pair of 32 team twos a couple of years ago, they were the best boots I’d ever ridden (post Northwave) until I got my first set of Vans which blew them completely put of the water. 32s are really light and quite minimal as a result, the fit I got from Vans was a lot more supportive and responsive, even though I felt like I was putting on a set of slippers. Essentially the best option is to try a number of brands on and go for the best fit and the response range you want. Rails 2-4/10, Park 5-6/10, Pipe 6-7/10, Freeride 7+/10. Don’t let snazzy designs and marketing bull persuade you, unless of course 32 release those Timberland style boots again, those were dope! Regarding the Salomon Relay bindings I rode some out in Austria this winter, for me they were far too soft and I didn’t get the instant response I like out of a binding, but bindings are soooo opinionated, and to get the best out of a binding like the relay you need to spend time customising the fit.. it’s not a straight out the box job.

Posted: 19 November 2009 12:49 AM

thanks for the reply. Im gonna shop around for a bit before i drop the coin, there are so many options to choose from. tuff decision.  I appreciate the input tho and would like to hear anyone’s opinions on boot brands and styles.

Posted: 19 November 2009 12:55 AM

Just some quick pointers by brand:

-Northwave are quite wide.
-Vans are medium narrow, and like their shoes tend to be a little bigger than a standard size, only a fraction but it’s noticeable.
-32 are pretty standard fit.
-Salomon are supposed to be really narrow

That’s my knowledge of boot brands.

Posted: 19 November 2009 01:06 AM

Nitro’s are a bit bigger than regular boots, as well. They are well-cushioned which not only means comfort but they are also getting wider after some time riding them. TLS works quite fine.

Posted: 24 November 2009 08:10 AM

Alright there. I don’t know if this hepls, but I bought a pair of 32 lashed boot in the 2007/8 season. They’re realy light and the in-sole was heat molded in the shop for me. They fitted pretty snugly and I was able to ride straight away with no dramas. However, I found that after a few runs the insole became all twisted around the inner tongue area and a bit of a pain in the arse. Also, a lot of the stitching was already coming loose and that was well before the end of the season. Maybe it was just a duff pair, but I won’t be buying 32 again. I guess the best thing to do is try as many pairs on and see which ones you like the feel of. If you’re a beginner, get entry level gear, as it will be more forgiving and make it easier for you to progress and most importantly have fun :) Hope it helps…

Posted: 24 November 2009 01:45 PM

Yeah I owned a pair of 32 Lashed about 5 years ago and to be honest they were the most uncomfortable boots I’ve ever worn. That said, I’ve got really narrow, boney feet and I’m sure that their boots have changed a lot in 5 years. What I have found from a lot of 32 wearers is that because the boots are made of such light materials they don’t seem to last as long and wear and tear starts to set in after the first couple of weeks.

In fairness though you should buy boots are the most comfortable for your feet, if the 32’s you’ve tried are more comfortable than any of the other brands just buy the 32’s. A lot of people with slightly wider feet swear by them….....nothing that any of us say is gospel as we’re just drawing on our own experiences.