Strengths: plynch here, unable to log in so I guess this update will be anonymous. Anyway, I've ridden the boots enough now to give a decent review. So far, I think they are outstanding. Currently, I am riding them on a Burton Custom with Burton Cartel bindings. Marketed as a freestyle boot, I thought they might be a little soft for freeriding but they have work well for me so far in all conditions. Haven't felt that they didn't have enough to hold up to some hard carving. In the park & pipe they have worked equally well, didn't feel bound up at all. Perhaps I just like a softer boot and for a serious carver these might be too soft but if you do a variety of riding, they are worth checking out.

Weaknesses: One of the shell lacings has started to fray a little but no functionality issues yet. I suppose if it goes I'll try to get Ride to replace it. Other then the earlier strap issue, no other problems.

Strengths: OK, I haven't ridden them yet but I've been wearing them to do some early break-in. So far, boots seems very comforatable and seem to hold my heel in tight (problem with my last set of boots). Quality seems good overall (See weaknesses). Will re-review after I've had a good season on them.

Weaknesses: They have a shell strap to hold onto as you wiggle your foot in to assist getting into the boot. Perhaps I'm just an animal but the strap began to tear out after 2 or 3 uses. I don't use it any more.