2024 Burton Felix Step On Snowboard Boots Review

The Lowdown

I tested the Burton Felix Step On Snowboard Boots after a heavy concrete dump at Mount Baker. I’m generally happy if a boot can offer sufficient response, heel hold, and doesn’t require constant retightening at the top of the run. My feet were a little cold but that’s par for the course, and the Felix Boot checked every other box. I barely registered the boots most of the day, and if I don’t have to use brain power fiddling with my gear then I consider that a win.

Ride Impressions

I’d heard that the Felix Boots have a little bit of wiggle room in the heel, and I noticed this when I first put them on. I generally have issues finding boots with enough heel hold, but my heels sank into the pockets once I started riding and didn’t lift again. My forefoot is a little on the wider side of average and the boots felt comfortably snug.

The Felix boots have a medium-stiff flex that was great on the steep, off-piste terrain at Mt. Baker. It's worth noting that Burton also offers a more forgiving soft-flex variant with their Felix Step On Soft Boots, but I prefer a stiffer boot, and the standard version was responsive enough to maneuver around tracked out snow at speed but forgiving enough to reduce chatter in the chunder. The soles are a significant upgrade to my K2 Contours, with a grippy Vibram rubber and deep lugs that have excellent traction. I opted out of hiking into the fog at Baker, but the grip would be great for bootpacking up Baldy back at Snowbird.

My feet do get very cold, however, and I generally have to ride with heated socks to prevent further damage on a few of my toes. These boots were not warm enough for someone with a bad case of cold feet, despite the reflective foil inside, but it’s worth mentioning that my K2 Contours are not warm enough either and I think frozen toes is just the reality of the sport.

My bibs are also somewhat short so they didn’t stay well in the back clip. The clip isn’t a huge selling point for me but riders with longer pants may appreciate keeping their hems in place.

I had a few complaints about the Step On system in my review of the Step On bindings and those generally apply here as well. The click in motion is a little counterintuitive and can jam up in very wet snow. The system is also a little futile unless you ride with skiers or other Burton Step On fans, as you’ll just be waiting around for your strap buddies. None of those are deal breakers and it’s still a faster system than traditional straps, so riders aiming to maximize time will appreciate the convenience.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Who Is It For?

The Burton Felix Step On Boots are perfect for anyone who values comfort and convenience. The Step On System is quick and generally pretty seamless, and the boot is a comfortable medium flex that will appeal to a broad range of riders. Those who are looking to push their riding into the sidecountry will appreciate the walkability and traction of the Felix boots as well.

While researching the bindings, I found a review that emphasized that the Step Ons are also great for riders with upper limb disabilities. This is an excellent point, and I think it applies to riders with broader mobility limitations too. Burton was likely more focused on convenience than inclusivity while designing the Step Ons, but they created a system that supports those with physical disabilities too, which is awesome!