BOA Lacing System for Boots

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bugsinmyteeth

Discussion Starter · 11 mo ago

What can you tell me about long term use of the BOA system and your likes and dislikes?

I am looking to buy some motorcycle boots that use the BOA lacing system. I am interested to know what experience you have had with this system long term. It seems like a breeze to use. When I mentioned to a Cyclegear employee what boots I was looking at he said that they use the Boa lacing system and after a while you won't like it. He said that the laces will get bent at the places where they normally sit and then they will only sit well at that spot. In other words, if you wear a thick sock one day, and a thinner sock another day, you will not be able to adjust the Boa laces to accommodate the difference.

Thanks for your responses.

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Big Boy

· #2 · 11 mo ago

For the uninitiated out there: Define BOA Lacing System

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LV Strom1k

· #3 · 11 mo ago

Had them on my snowboard boots for several years - they work well. Super quick in and out and can put as much tension as you like easily - only downside is once tightened there is lots of extra lace to tuck somewhere.
That CycleGear employees comment really doesn’t make any sense - BOA laces are very thin (and strong) and in my experience didn’t have any “memory” where they retained kinks or bends.

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Dado8

· #4 · 11 mo ago

LV Strom1k said:
- only downside is once tightened there is lots of extra lace to tuck somewhere.

Avoid laces on motorcycles, sometimes they get tangled around things... think John Candy driving on the highway with both jacket sleeves stuck behind the seat

realshelby

· #5 · 11 mo ago

I have a set. Couple years old. Surprised at how much I like them. Surprised at how quick they are to use. No evidence of them having a memory or becoming harder to tighten/loosen. FYI, these don't have laces flying everywhere. They wind up inside the mechanism. Would buy them over over types next time.

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jathkajoe

· #6 · 11 mo ago

And here I was envisioning little skinny boa constrictor snakes holding the boots closed.

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LV Strom1k

· #7 · 11 mo ago

Damirio said:
Avoid laces on motorcycles, sometimes they get tangled around things... think John Candy driving on the highway with both jacket sleeves stuck behind the seat

Good point.
And I do (avoid laces on motorcycles)

assuming if they are designed as motorcycle boots they would have a flap that completely covers the lace system and velcros down.

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Nicad

· #8 · 11 mo ago (Edited)

I have Boa system Knox gloves. They work excellent and seem durable.

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Macdoc

· #9 · 11 mo ago

Not sure the tech is useful in motorcycling

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More oriented to sports where the foot is integral to the sport and a very even lace and even fit is important and the foot is in motion all the time.
Kid had a similar system for his gloves and the wore out.
I have like this style on my Salomon runners as can tighten and loose with one hand,

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Don't see the point for mycle - lace them once then use the side zipper ( Milkwaukee Trooper )
Bicyclist seem to like the the Boa I suspect due to the flex when riding lets boot constantly adjust to the motion of the foot as it would on other footwear where the is constant change and keeps the boot and foot held together.
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Inpitt/Mac50

· #10 · 11 mo ago

Been wearing the Revit Pioneer for 5 years. No issues whatsoever. Tightens boot all around and easy to tighten and to loosen without issue. Contrary to your supplier's opinion, the laces don.t get bent and create memory spots. Highly recommend this boot for fit and comfort. They also have a higher

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Kevin R

· #11 · 11 mo ago (Edited)

I have a pair of these - Ikon Stormhawks. Lacing system works great. I've had them for about two years, no lacing issues at all.

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stickerbush

· #12 · 11 mo ago

I also have a pair of Ikon boots with the boa lacing system. I like them, have had them about four years.

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bugsinmyteeth

Discussion Starter · #13 · 11 mo ago

LV Strom1k said:
Had them on my snowboard boots for several years - they work well. Super quick in and out and can put as much tension as you like easily - only downside is once tightened there is lots of extra lace to tuck somewhere.
That CycleGear employees comment really doesn’t make any sense - BOA laces are very thin (and strong) and in my experience didn’t have any “memory” where they retained kinks or bends.

Thank for the useful information.

bugsinmyteeth

Discussion Starter · #14 · 11 mo ago

realshelby said:
I have a set. Couple years old. Surprised at how much I like them. Surprised at how quick they are to use. No evidence of them having a memory or becoming harder to tighten/loosen. FYI, these don't have laces flying everywhere. They wind up inside the mechanism. Would buy them over over types next time.

Helpful info. Thanks.

bugsinmyteeth

Discussion Starter · #15 · 11 mo ago

Inpitt/Mac50 said:
Been wearing the Revit Pioneer for 5 years. No issues whatsoever. Tightens boot all around and easy to tighten and to loosen without issue. Contrary to your supplier's opinion, the laces don.t get bent and create memory spots. Highly recommend this boot for fit and comfort. They also have a higher View attachment 305365
boot which I never tried.

This kind of experience is what I was looking for. It works very slick. Easy to tighten and to loosen and get out of. I didn't know of long-term issues or hidden issues. Your reply answers these concerns.

Kevin R said:
I have a pair of these - Ikon Stormhawks. Lacing system works great. I've had them for about two years, no lacing issues at all.

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That is the boot I am looking at in black. I actually ordered that boot in my size but it is too tight. It was long enough, but didn't have enough height from the sole to the top of my foot. So I had a half size larger sent to a Cycle gear store so I can try it on before taking. It's good to know the BOA lacing system still works well after two years. Thanks.

bugsinmyteeth

Discussion Starter · #16 · 11 mo ago

Big Boy said:
For the uninitiated out there: Define BOA Lacing System

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LV Strom1k

· #17 · 11 mo ago

Nicad said:
I have Boa system Knox gloves. They work excellent and seem durable.

Tried on a pair of these in a CycleGear store - no tag.

I was like "man these are the coolest, best fitting, most protective gloves I've ever tried on!"

So I went to the counter and asked how much they were....

"Sir those are $299.99 plus tax - will that be cash or charge?"

Me: "uh....... just looking...."

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Nicad

· #18 · 11 mo ago (Edited)

LV Strom1k said:
Tried on a pair of these in a CycleGear store - no tag.

I was like "man these are the coolest, best fitting, most protective gloves I've ever tried on!"

So I went to the counter and asked how much they were....

"Sir those are $299.99 plus tax - will that be cash or charge?"

Bought mine out of the UK for about half that. Quick shipping. Also my main jacket is now a Knox mesh riding shirt.The reason I went with these gloves is the plastic sliders on the wrists. Just received a set of their mesh gloves from Germany with these same sliders . Supposedly this reduces the chance of your shoulder buckling when you put that hand down in a wipeout.. Motoin.de seems to have the best pricing. Very quick shipping to Canada.

thirdofthree

· #19 · 11 mo ago

I like the BOA system a lot, both on my snowboarding boots and my old Knox gloves.

But I need a dual fit system, i.e. a BOA for the upper, and a separate BOA for the lower, and I've not seen many m/c boot offering the option.

I have skinny little chicken legs and a high instep, so with a single BOA for the whole boot, I can't get the boot snug enough around my calf without introducing significant pain and discomfort on my instep. The dual fit option allows me to control tightness for foot and ankle / calf separately. Dual fit BOA provides a better, well...fit. Something to consider as you evaluate your options.

217356

· #20 · 11 mo ago

I have the Klim Outlander GTX boots with the boa system and I was skeptical about it at first but it works great- total even support all around my foot and ankle and infinitely adjustable unlike laces or buckles. They were super comfortable right out of the box and good for hiking around when off the bike. Would not use them for any heavy duty riding - if I'm going on a longer or more risky trip I wear my AlpineStars Toucans. Everything's a trade-off - even on a short casual ride you just never know what's going to happen but I have found the Klims to be a happy medium and like I said super comfy on or off the bike as well as being relatively protective. I'm a huge fan of the boa system though, I love it and I've never had any problem with it. Also people should not get it mixed up with laces - these are coated steel cables with special routing (not just criss crossed) and it all lays completely flat except for the adjuster knob.

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