Liner

Naturally it’s the outside of each Burton Step On boot that makes it stand apart from its traditional equivalents, what with all the cleats and clicky bits and whatnot. Beneath the shell, even the most vehement Step On skeptic will find themselves in their comfort zone – literally. Burton employs its Imprint 3 liner here, the very same one you’ll find on the classic Photon. It’s absolutely bursting with features, including slightly stiffer panels on each side that give you more support and response without compromising comfort.

Speaking of which, top-quality moisture-wicking material helps to banish sweat, and extra grippy material right at the heel attaches to your sock to help keep your foot where it’s supposed to be. The cuff does its part too, supporting the lower leg to reduce the change of calf bite.

“The cuff does its part too, supporting the lower leg to reduce the change of calf bite”

Roundup

We’ve gone over a lot of the features, but if we had to boil it all down to a rich jus of only three words, they’d be ‘comfort, performance, longevity’. For something that is clearly built to last, the Photon feels great from day one, and the Boa laces can be set to your exact preference with ease.

In the space of a single day we’ve ridden a pair of these at Mach 10 on fresh groomers, and taken a dialled-back cruise through the park. In both scenarios (and for everything in between) they ticked all the right boxes. Take our advice, and get your foot in the Photon.