The Forum Mist Revisited “After”

Must Have Monday

I survived my first snowboard outing in my new Forum boots with a sore bum and some insights.

First and most important, my new Forum Mist boots performed beautifully. As a newbie to snowboarding, I expected the boots to feel stiff and awkward. I was barely aware of my boots! They fit great and they are incredibly light weight. At no point did they dig or pinch me, despite the fact I gave them every opportunity to do so as I had my legs and body heading in unfamiliar and sometimes unintended directions. They are easy to get in and out of with their speed lacing and locking system. I was able to get them in and out of my board bindings easily as well. I noticed that my feet stayed at an even comfortable temperature but I will give some of that credit to my awesome Thor-lo socks. Each time I was upright in my boots I felt supported and comfortable. The gal that rented out the snowboard even commented on how nice and light my boots were.

The only way that these Forum Mist boots wouldn't be the perfect boot for you is if you buy them in the wrong size or you have an extremely narrow foot. The speed lacing system is nifty but does not offer as much adjustment, most needed by narrow feet, as a boot with traditional lacing. When it comes to sizing, it turns out that it is imperative to have a snug fit within your boot. Your toes should not be cramped but should just touch the end of the boot. I do recommend this close fit for snowboard boots... but the moment you are out of your boots—give your toes lots of space! Do not become accustomed to this tight, short fit in your everyday shoes or you will suffer many foot woes. In my case, the boots fit perfect and I only have the sore bum woes of a newbie.

I landed on my butt quite a bit and bruised my lil' tail bone. I have been told this goes with the territory of a beginner. The funny thing is, I am looking forward to another shot at snowboarding. I love my boots and want to use them again. For now, I will focus on healing and look forward to a powder day...for better boarding and softer snow to land on;)

You can still get the Forum Mist Boot at your local board shop or at peterglenn.com and altrec.com--but do hurry--they won't last long!