The liner features independant lacing, including a power strap to keep the whole unit flush to your shin to eliminate rub. There’s nothing quite like an uncomfortable boot, especially when you have to break it in on the hill, so make the most of this and get them custom fitted to your feet to get rid of that day 1 ache. The liner itself is moisture wicking drawing the sweat from inside the boot and allowing it to evaporate, filtering out into waterproof, breathable valves to keep you from getting swamp foot (not nice, trust us on that one) during long days hiking features.Īs standard these days, the liner is fully heat moldable. This is tricked out with all the premium tech and materials for long lasting durability and comfort. “Like Monsieur Longo himself, the Infuse employs a ‘best of both worlds’ approach in many regards, one such feature is the lacing”Īs you’d expect from their top of the line, flagship boot, Vans use their V3 Ultracush liner. Turn the dial to 10 when you’re charging, or mellow them out to really tweak out your next method. You’ll find two thermoplastic tongue stiffeners on the inside of the tongue, one on that lateral and medial side respectively, play around with the placement of them to fine tune your response. The flex rating isn’t a typo by the way, Vans have kitted out the Infuse’s with their Flex Control System which uses removable tongue stiffeners allowing you to customise the flex of the boot. The waterproof shroud over the bottom of the laces isn’t just for aesthetic purposes either, it keeps water and ice from building up over the bottom of the tongue, a nice touch if you’re planning on bootpacking. Just take a gander at that sole unit, nice deep tread for grip and using All-Trac rubberised compound for durability in the cold weather. Just look at these bad boys, they’re pretty damn rugged, eh? Sure, the Infuse isn’t the lightest boot by any stretch of the imagination, but they’re built to last. There’s nothing quite like it for really being able to tweak the tightness where you really need it, but it’s not the quickest and for some riders it can leave a bit to be desired in terms of heel lift, as such Van’s side boa locks in over this essential zone to stop movement in the ankle when going edge to edge. Traditional lacing is, in our humble opinion, the best option when it comes to fit. Vans use a traditional lace for the most part, but add a little spice with a side boa to lock in your heel.
Like Longo himself, the Infuse employs a ‘best of both worlds’ approach in many regards, one such feature is the lacing.
You want the best, and you’re not afraid to spend a bit of cash to get it. Skilled riders who want something that’s as performance oriented as it is comfy. “You’ll find two thermoplastic tongue stiffeners on the inside of the tongue, one on the lateral and medial side respectively”Ĭhannel your inner Longo* (*sidehits not included)
They’ve scoured the top shelf for all the very best tech and materials they have to offer and squashed it all into one top of the line boot. Is he a resort rider? A park rat? A powder hound? His experimental style and creative outlook requires a boot that can do it all, and the Vans Infuse does precisely that. Why We Chose The Vans Infuse Arthur Longo: Vans have thrown everything in their locker into the Infuse, and pardon the hackneyed platitude, but if it’s good enough for Arthur Longo it’s good enough for us.Īrthur Longo’s riding can’t really be put into words.
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