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Vans Tara Dakides III Snowboard Boot - Women's
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Since 1966 Vans has been putting shoes on the feet of skaters and surfers. Their canvas shoes with gum rubber soles gripped onto slick piers and skinny skate decks like nothing else before it. In short time their waffle pattern sole and colorful uppers became synonymous with southern California board riding culture. Throughout the '70s and '80s skatedecks grew bigger, surfboards got smaller, and music got louder. It was during these fast times that Vans solidified their reputation with legendary skateboarders and original punk rockers, Tony Alva and Steve Caballero. To this day, Vans shoes have been worn to more skate missions, mosh pits and surf breaks than any other.
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Description of Vans Tara Dakides III Snowboard Boot - Women's:
The third signature all-mountain freestyle boot from one of the most recognized ladies in pro snowboarding, the Vans Tara Dakides III Snowboard Boot for women brings hipster style and cutting-edge performance to the mountain. The Tara Dakides III is stiffer than the Vans Women's Encore boot, due in part to a built-in internal support harness. An updated thermal Trifit liner features an exterior support cage and backstay and breathable wicking mesh. TPR footbeds provide antimicrobial protection, integrated arch support, impact-relief pads, and an overmolded support cage. Vans' Flight Core Snowaffle Air Outsole increases sensitivity and provides better sole-edge traction. Forefoot gel cassettes provide lightweight cushioning and zone-specific shock absorption. Dual heel gel-pads enhance stability and disperse impact, while a TPU arch-stability platform and full-wrap heel cradle provide excellent support and response. The vintage-style upper is equipped with a Recco reflector that could help rescuers locate you in event of an avalanche.

Bottom Line: Tara Dakides keeps making her pro-model boots better, so you know this one must kick serious ass.

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They weren't kidding when they said stiffer.   01-07-08
aerosecret8727 (10): rank
I wanted a stiffer boot, and man did I get it. They do loosen up a bit after a few days on the slopes, but not by much. Still, I like them. The lining is nice and warm, and comfy too. They put the good Velcro (the kind that actually lasts) on the top so that the tongue of the lining doesn’t slip down. They also don't reek after spending a day or four in them, always a plus. The ‘harness’ is a looped string with a tab that you can easily pull to tighten your boots while riding if they feel a bit too loose. My other boots never had a ‘harness’ so I wondered what that was exactly. If you don’t like the harness, just take the strings out. Great boot for the money.

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not impressed   01-15-08
gearjunkie (2): rank
The positives about this boot is that it fits my foot very well. I've got a narrow heel and a wide toes. The toe box is very roomy. My biggest complaint about these boots is that the inner lining only cinches up 2/3 of the way. They leave a 1" x 1" square of fastener to secure the top portion of the inner liner. For me, this is not close to enough holding power. My boots constantly (about every two runs)loosen up. I've ridden on them about 10 days hoping that breaking them in would reduce the loosening factor with no luck. If these boots are stiff I wouldn't know it. Some other negatives include that the outer laces started fraying at the top on ride 3 and the tweed material on the outside likes to collect snow, making these boots heavier that they could be.

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Material: Synthetic patent leather, textile, EVA , PU
Lacing System: Standard lacing
Removable Liner: Yes, Trifit
Recommended Use: Aggressive pipe and all-mountain freestyle
Warranty: 1 Year

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