Details Equally inspired by the terrain-transition riding of Vans snow team rider Sam Taxwood and the Hank Williams, Jr. classic outlaw country song "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound", the all-new, ground-up build of the Hi-Country & Hell-Bound snowboard boot is designed to help you take your lace closure-preferred shred game to the next level. Complete with a Vans x The North Face V3 UltraCush FlashDry liner, a V3 PopCush footbed, a V3 UltimateWaffle outsole, the Vans Flex Control System for custom flex tuning, a waterproof zipper shroud + D-ring, and one-way, breathable valves to help control temperature and moisture inside your boot, the Hi-Country will not only get you there, but take you further. The Hell-Bound part, well, that's up to you. Support Rating (1 = Most Flex, 10 = Most Support) 5-9 Liner Vans x The North Face V3 UltraCush FlashDry: UltraCush interior cushioning layer The North Face FlashDry materialization Expanded Comfort Flex neoprene forefoot Updated X-Cage for superior heel hold Dual-density, heat-moldable core Closed-seam microsuede cuff and tongue UltraCush®: UltraCush® is a performance foam compound developed by Vans for enhanced comfort and reduced weight. X-Cage: This heel lock component offers an asymmetrical, anatomical shape that fills the space around your ankle bones with a soft durometer EVA foam. Available on the V2 UltraCush Smartwool and V3 UltraCush FlashDry liners, the X-Cage is designed to keep your foot securely in the heel pocket and in constant contact with your snowboard. Construction Heat Retention 360°: All Vans snowboard boots feature a newly improved thermal retention layer that provides a 360° wrap of the toe box and between the outsole and the liner. This essential layer keeps heat in and cold out, ensuring all-day warmth and comfort. Vans Flex Control System: The Vans removable, high-rebound Hytrel® tongue stiffeners enable riders to custom-tune their boot flex. Keep both in for maximum support, use just one for increased lateral or medial response, or take them both out for a softer-flexing boot. As your boots soften up over time, add the tongue stiffeners back in to extend the life of your boots Instep Flex Zone: The Instep Flex Zone functions to maintain natural ankle flexion in your boot, whether in or out of your bindings. Waterproof, breathable valves Waterproof Zipper Shroud and D-Ring Lacing Traditional lacing system PowerCuff Strap: Power is the operative word with the PowerCuff Strap. It provides extra support at the top of the boot for increased stability and response. Its configuration gives riders customizable levels of engagement and the option of wrapping the strap around the internal liner or the exterior tongue. V3 Harness: This advanced support harness delivers their highest level of support to the ankle and instep, keeping the V3 liner and boot shell locked in and connected. Footbed Vans V3 PopCush™: Tri-density PopCush™ construction OrthoLite® open-cell foam top layer TPU arch support heel clip provides stability while allowing torsional flex Advanced 3D-molded anatomical shape Anti-fatigue coring design Airflow perforations Nylex moisture-wicking top sheet PopCush™: Won't pack. Pops back. Vans' highest level of impact cushioning coupled with a custom-tuned energy return for snowboarding, skateboarding, or BMX. Midsole N/A Outsole V3 Ultimate Waffle: The UltimateWaffle represents Vans most progressive thinking in outsole technology. Loaded with features, it is found only on their top-shelf product and offers the widest range of versatility. From stomping a big landing to side-hilling a hike (and even traction on your sled) you can count on the UltimateWaffle. Weight N/A Vans Hi-Country & Hell-Bound Snowboard Boot 2021