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	HardBoot Insoles - High Arch for Hockey, Ski, Skate, Hiking, Hunting List Price: $59.95
	Description For Ski boots, Snowboarding, Skates (ice and inline) FootDisc insoles were rated #1 by "Running Fitness" magazine! German-engineered. Foot approved.

	HardBoot Insoles -Medium Arch for Hockey, Ski, Skate, Hiking, Hunting List Price: $59.95
	Description For Ski boots, Snowboarding, Skates (ice and inline) FootDisc insoles were rated #1 by "Running Fitness" magazine! German-engineered. Foot approved.

	HardBoot Insoles - Low Arch for Hockey, Ski, Skate, Hiking, Hunting List Price: $59.95
	Description For Ski boots, Snowboarding, Skates (ice and inline) FootDisc insoles were rated #1 by "Running Fitness" magazine! German-engineered. Foot approved.

	Columbia Titanium Bugaboot XTM Omni-Tech Winter Men's Boots - Size 11 - Espresso / Gold Rush - Nubuck and split-suede leather upper - Omni-Tech membrane List Price: $129.99
	Description Columbia Titanium Bugaboot XTM Omni-Tech Winter Men's Boots - Size 11 - Nubuck and split-suede leather upper - Omni-Tech membrane

	Vagden Quick Dry Coolmax Military Combat Boot Liner Socks (6 Pairs)
	Description These are a soft lightweight military boot sock designed to keep your feet comfortable in the harshest conditions. Can be used as a skate/ski liner worn under a thermal wool sock for added blister protection, freshness, and warmth...

	Darn Tough Vermont Merino Wool 1/4 Cushion Sock List Price: $17.00
	Description   There are socks, and then there’s the Darn Tough ¼ Cushion Socks. These aren’t disposable socks that are going to get an uncomfortable hole halfway through a run or rub your toes the wrong way on a ride...

	J.B. Expedition Adventure Travel Quick Dry Socks (2 Pairs)
	Description The J.B. Field's Expedition Adventure Travel Socks are a lightweight fast drying sock designed to keep your feet dry, warm and blister free. Two pairs are all you need to travel the world - wash them in a sink in the evening, wring in a towel, and they`ll be dry for morning...

HMK Voyager Boa Motorcycle Boots List Price: $249.95

Description The HMK Voyager Boot sets the Highmark for performance footwear! Truck, Trail, Track and Backcountry- this is the boot that does it all. A Sympatex waterproof barrier inside the full grain leather upper to keep you dry and provide the utmost support, extraordinary fit and warmth from the integrated Intuition Liner, BOA lacing system that can be adjusted with the turn of a dial for that customized fit, ?Keep it Fresh Technology from Aegis and an ultra-durable outsole for traction and stability make this one extremely versatile snowmobile boot and more...

HMK Team Boa Focus Motorcycle Boots List Price: $379.95

Description The Worlds Best? has gone where no one has gone before! An entirely new HMK designed Snowmobile boot and construction process using the most progressive and technical components available to mankind. A Sympatex waterproof barrier inside the full grain leather upper to keep you dry and provide the utmost support, extraordinary fit and warmth from the custom moldable Intuition Liners, remarkable performance of the Vibram outsole with its integrated air bag in the heel for dampening, BOA Focus zonal lacing control with micro-adjustability allows the rider to get the exact fit of the upper and lower zones every time and undeniable HMK style surpass the demands of the professional Snocross racers on the track, boondockers in the backcountry, and freestyle athletes in the air...

	Snowboard Gear Buyers Guide List Price: $2.99
	Description MaxSnowboard.com put together a snowboard buyers guide to get you comfortable learning about snowboarding. Areas covered are boots, boards, bindings, jackets, gloves, hats and helmets.About the Author:Winter is Sherry Popper's favorite time of the year...

	DC Men's Phase 2012 Performance Snowboard Boot List Price: $130.00
	Description Hit the slopes in DC's Phase 2012 boot perfect for carving it up in extreme style. A synthetic upper offers lightweight durability to the lace-up design for premium fit. A rubber sole lends grip so you're as sure footed as you are cool in Phase 2012.

DC Men's Scout 2012 Performance Snowboard Boot List Price: $170.00

Description If you're the kind of guy who's willing to get up early, hit the lift first, and make park laps before most people finish breakfast, then you'll probably love the DC Men's Scout Snowboard Boot. Why? Because the Scout's easy-in, easy-out cable system, medium flex, and low price tag leave you more time to shred, more room to express your style, and more extra cashola to spend on a board upgrade...

	HeatMax ToastiToes Air Activated Foot Warmers With Adhesive(Pack of 40) List Price: $35.39 Sale Price: $32.43 You save: $2.96 (8%)
	Description Perfect for skates, ski boots, or shoes, the Heatmax Toasti Toes Foot Warmers are air-activated toe warmers with full adhesive on one side that sticks to your socks and helps them to stay firmly in place...

Buying Snowboard Boots That Are Manufactured With Sustainability In Mind Makes You Feel Good About The Purchase

There are a lot of factors that weigh in when you decide to make a new purchase. In the case of a snowboard boot, fit and cost are the probably the biggest factors. Well I suppose to some it is the style and hipness of the boot that might override the comfort and cost of the boot.  Nonetheless, if the boot doesn’t mould around your foot like butter there isn’t much you can do but keeping looking and trying on different boot brands and models. But let’s say you did find two or three boots that were within your price range and all felt really good on your feet. All the said boots locked your heel into place, fit snugly around your toes without cramping, had the perfect amount of support for your arch and sported a quick lacing system that got you out of the parking lot and to the lift while your friends still fumbled to boot up. What would tip the scale in favor of one boot or another?

The small things can sometimes be the ones that make or break a deal. So what if one boot company showed a greater commitment to the environment and sustainable boot design than the rest? Feeling good about supporting a company that does its part to create products with low impact on the environment might the tipping point. Here we’ll look at Vans and how Vans Snowboard Boots are working to minimize the impact they make on the environment.

Let’s take a step back and look at how Vans get started. If you aren’t old enough to be able to say you were a proud owner of the famous checkered Vans kicks back in the day then here is some history. Paul Van Doren is the main man behind Vans and decided to start up his own business after having worked in the industry during the early 60’s on the east coast. He teamed up with and investor named Serge D'Elia and another guy with show manufacturing experience named Gordy Lee. They opened up shop in Anaheim in 1966 and started the Van Doren Rubber Company.

Vans really got its first spike in popularity when skateboarding was emerging as a widely adopted sport in the early 70’s. Vans worked with pro skater to make shoes that were colorful and bold. They came out with the slip on in 1979 and that took California by storm. Vans also started penetrating the BMX scene around this time and positioning itself as the hip shoe in the actions sports scene. When Fast Times at Ridgemont High came out and Spicoli sported the checkered Vans the popularity of the shoe picked up again.

If we are going to talk about determination and a “failure is not an option” attitude, then Vans is strong contender for the “resiliency” title. They went through a rocky beginning including Bankruptcy in 1984, deportation of its illegal workers, and competition from knock off companies and slipping sales due to recession. One thing to note is that the company initially really tried to keep production on US soil until it just wasn’t viable anymore based on their competitors all going overseas.

Where Vans Snowboard Boots comes into the picture is the introduction of the boot line 1995 when the line brought the company to profitability within a short one year’s time.  Vans has been a staple in snowboard boots every since. But what exactly does the company currently do on the GREEN front?  Let’s have a look at some the companies’ current efforts to go green.

The most notable things Vans is doing is attempting to cut down on waste in the manufacturing process and also using materials that produce less toxic byproducts and are more easily recycled.  Vans recently partnered with Protect Our Winters (POW) to design the new Men’s Cirro and Women’s Veil boots with more sustainable materials. “The boot uppers are constructed using 100% recycled PET textile, 50% recycled PET synthetic and nontoxic water-based solvents,” says Jared Bevens of Vans. PET stands for Polyethylene Therephthalate. This material is used a lot in beverage packaging but is making its way into other products. What makes this material so desirable is how well it recycles. So when you purchase the Cirro or Veil you are not only getting exceptional performance in a snowboard boot, but also an eco-friendly boot.

Aside from these efforts in manufacturing of the Cirro and Veil, Vans is also donating part of the proceeds from these boots to POW. POW was formed in 2007 and is the brainchild of veteran snowboarder and legend Jeremy Jones.  It is a tax exempt, non-profit organization that is working to reverse the global warming crisis by getting the winter sports community together with that goal in mind.

So there are a few notable things Vans snowboard bootsis doing to promote sustainability and eco-friendly boot design. If in the near future you find yourself on the sales floor with a stack of snowboard boots candidates, remember that Vans has your back when it comes to the environment.

Look at our full selection of Vans snowboard boots here.

For more information on POW please visit www.protectourwinters.org.
For more information on the Vans company history please visit www.answers.com/topic/vans-inc.

About the Author

Matt Banks snowboards and surfs in North County, S.D. and writes for BoardRiderLounge. Visit the Lounge to find great deals on vans snowboard boots and vans snowboarding gear.