you are the first to review them as far as I can see on youtube. well done!

that’s awesome well said good info

I have burton rulers and I’m looking into step ons 🙌🏼 great video

I commented on another video that the "standard" Step On bindings arrived a few days ago. I actually looked at the Photon Soft boots but decided on the "standard" Photon Wide Step Ons for my very first set up mainly because I need the extra width to keep my feet comfortable. The boots will arrive in a couple of days. 😎👊 I have no doubt that they will have more than enough adjustment to keep me happy when I go in the park. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this video. Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤️🏂 Randy

I might see if I can buy some new clips. I often find my pants have wiggled out of the current clips from normal riding. I think the deep squats pull them up 😀

Mine just came in! Got the soft boot and still feels stiff I can’t imagine the regular one 😂 going to the mountain this weekend so it’ll be my first time with step ons!

Bought the swath and thought it was too soft. Ordered the photon that should be here this week but now wondering if maybe the photon soft would be a good choice. Long time skier turned snowboarder so maybe I’m just used to the firm boot. Felt like the swath flexed forward too much on toe edge turns.

Great review. I just commented on your binding review asking about the concern I had with boot stiffness. I’m like you….I don’t like an extra stiff boot after 30 years of soft boot riding, but I am over the strap bindings especially riding goofy and tendinitis in my left wrist. I need to research the Burton Women’s Felix. Thanks again for the great reviews. 🏂

I love your videos 😊

Hey there, thanks so much for the review. I have the softs and I like them but am wondering how the softs compare to the regular photons regarding stiffness. I know you’ve ridden both. Are the softs just a little softer or are the normal photons way stiffer than the softs? Thanks for your response. Great channel! Keep it up :)

I have the 2024 Photon Soft Step On with the new metal pants clip. After 2 weeks, the metal on the left side simply broke through due to material fatigue.

Would you be able to comment on how the following StepOn boots compare in stiffness/tightness? I can't seem to find much brand to brand commentary, only within individual brands. I currently have the Kendos and want something stiffer as I do very little park/freestyle and lean more towards the natural terrain/freeriding side of all-mountain. I just spent a week riding all over Snowbird UT and found myself wanting to adjust multiple times throughout the day, so I also am not liking the traditional laces. Thanks! Burton Kendo Burton Photon Soft Burton Photon Burton Ion DC Control DC Judge Nitro Profile TLS

Hey man, I know this is random, but I was just wondering if you could help me out. I'm looking for some new bindings, and the step ins really intrigue me. I found the Clew's, and am really leaning towards those however I have heard that they seem to be quite heavy especially when riding. Should I go ahead and pre-order them, or maybe look somewhere else like the burton step on's?

I have the swaths and I like them however…when doing certain tricks I’m getting a lot of play in the heel area. I’ve tried j bars and they are super uncomfortable. It’s gotten so bad that I’m actually using some old Burton custom traditional bindings. Those bindings make my feet feel secure however…straps suck! Not only do I find them annoying to get into but I’m constantly having to ratchet them down (the bindings are in like new condition). So my question is, does the strap on the photon boots help keep the foot more secure? Also, in terms of feel, flexiness, and comfort, how does the photon soft compare to the swath? Thanks!

Any update on the duration of Photon soft after couple months? Just making sure that they are as durable as others in the category

I’ve read a lot of reviews saying the regular photons get soft after they break in. I want a boot that I can wear both in and out of the park that will last me several seasons. Do you think the flex in these will hold up, or would it be safer to go with the regular photons?

any idea when they will be back in stock. I live in Europe idk if they still have them in the US but id really like to get them before going

I've heard that Burton boots run on the small side. Just curious if you went with your shoe size for the Photon Soft boots or if you went one half-step up. Thanks!

I can't decide if the Photon Soft or the Swath is better

how much stiffer would you say they are compared to the rulers? normal photons felt just a touch too stiff while the rulers felt completely foldable with them on. it hopefully looks like these aren't quite as stiff as the photons while still giving *some* sort of support

I'm not a fan of BOAs. I wished that the SO Ion's came in 14W. With the pants clip, I have a 34" inseam and even w/ the pants touching the ground, the old clips didn't stay in. Your leg when skating can really extend or something. The new clips work w/ my Burton AK bibs, but not Dead Bird Sabre pants. It might depend where the extra re-inforcement material is placed (Skiing pants are more on the side not back).

Entire toe box seam failed on both 2022 photons... So yeah was obvious that they were too rigid and transferred all forces to that weak toe seam... both twisting on the toe, and lifting when heel side. This addition of a flexy section would take some pressure off them but I suspect still too much stress on that seam in heel side or twist, but maybe they did some work on the toe seam too.... I was so happy to start with on these, but yeah by day 70 these were junk. I'll see how they evolve over the next few seasons. Wouldn't take much to make them work, but they can't be built like normal snowboard boots and survive my riding - last season showed that.