Dude you were the main reason I was confident enough to buy my step ons last season. So glad I did! Thanks for all the extensive, in depth reviews man!!

Great content, informative, not biased. Tested well, i am happy you do what you do, please continue.

Good for you bro. Glad u enjoying making the videos we all appreciate!!! Keep it up man🤟🏼👍🏼

You're a solid DUDE! Thanks for your honest and detailed review! Happy Holidays Brotha!

Another great vid, loving the channel. Bought some step ons finally after your reviews, getting them in the uk is like finding gold. I wanted the swath boots but can’t get those until after my holiday so went for the photon. Can’t wait until they arrive. Thanks again

Great vid as always Jimmy, thanks for taking the time and for providing excellent informative content. Based partly on your reviews I took the plunge and ordered a set of Genesis step on with Swath boots. 👍

I talked to Scott today and he was very helpful. Planning on visiting the Chicago Burton this week. Great review!

Just got mine the other day. Very nice feeling to just get out of the lift, stomp your foot down on the binding and just ride back down. Very cool!

I just bought the step on x 2022 bindings and OH MY GOD, they are great!

Finally was able to find these in stock right now. Bought a set and plan to put these on my softer board. Thank you for the videos! Been riding step on for 2 seasons (before this one) and can't see myself going back to regular bindings anymore

Great review chief! I think you are correct that the hammock eliminates fatigue, but they are supposed to do two other things. The first is they should offer the same response edge to edge, but allow for more smooth tip to tail movement. For me this makes them feel more cruisey and fluid, but bite when you need them to. The second thing is more relevant to the strap versions - the soft hammock material grips the boot, so you don't have to tighten the straps down so hard and you won't get heel lift, also adding to the comfortable and cruisey feel. All the best, Rich in Sweden.

love that review of yours, gettin' my first snowboard + binding + boots this year and I am still considering whether to buy the regulars or the genesis. Gave me a good idea whether they are worth it for me, so thank you very much, ride on 🤙

I finally got 4 days on mine... I left the levers as-is on the first day and it felt way further down than I kept trying to reach for and missed. I moved the levers before the 2nd day and it was so much easier to visually find and use. I ended up using my back arm to do it. I got to ride in some wet/heavy pow and didn't have problems. I'd clear the base before stepping in and have to clear where the lever was to eject. I can strap in standing up anyway, but the process seemed faster overall. I need to work on my in-motion unstrapping and I never tried to step in while moving. There is a learning curve. I had problems w/ the clips not holding my pants and just resorted to lifting the pants up when stepping in. I kinda needed to butter to get my back pinkie toe clicked the first 3 days, but the 4th day it just clicked in. I had one incident where I thought I heard clicks, but when I started moving, the heel wasn't in. I told a guy w/ Step Ons and he told me to jump in place to make sure that everything is in. The Photons boots were the only ones that came in 14 Wide. I had a rough go at adjusting them w/ my wide feet/skinny ankles. They were either too tight or too lose. I have the non-Step On Photons and they just seemed easier to get right w/ the separate top/lower adjustment. The Step-On top adjustment still seems to tighten everything. Needing a long #2 screwdriver to adjust forward-lean kinda sucked. When I last had Burton Bindings, I was used to F4, so I started at F3 and thought they were really responsive. I liked it but wanted to see F2. The resort's tool table was missing the #2. So on the second day, I tried F2 and it was "fine", but I ended up going back to F3 for days 3 and 4.

awesome, thanks for the review!

Great video! I don’t have the genesis binding but I do have both the old version and the version of the regular step ons and I love them. They are the most responsive and comfortable binding I’ve rode. Keep up the great work. 😀👍 Next thing I would like to get my hands on are the new laced step on compatible boots.

Good video keep up the good work

I'm getting mine Genesis tomorrow and will ride them over weekend. I ordered regular bindings but the store had run out them and as apology they offered me Genesis at extra discount. I made a quick decision but was not 100% sure bc earlier I tested regulars for 1 day. Your video gave me confidence, that I made a right choice. P.S. I went with Ion boots, bc I'm used to ride stiff boots and I'm into carving, mine previous ones were Driver X. I tried Photons but for me they were too soft. Can't wait to see how these bindings and boots will work together, hope for even better experience with Genesis.

Thanks for making vid, I'm committed..

Great review. I got the genesis step on with the photon boot. Super comfortable and responsive. Best of both worlds. I did the mod you recommended in another video to change the release to the inside and at 6’3” it saves my back. Only question. I dialed the forward lean to none and it’s easier to get in. I didn’t see any loss of heel side performance. So could we take the high back off completely ? Your mod proves we really only need the heel cup with the clicker part. I feel like in these my toe connection engages way before the high back on a heel side turn.

Dude. Great channel. Best review of the Burton step ins One more step for you is upgrade audio. Reverb/echo is going on. Video is tops

I’ve been boarding since 92 and remember the troubles I had with the first generation step-in bindings. Really excited about these bindings, but it’s the boot comfort I’m concerned with. I LOVE the comfort of my current soft boot and hear the Photon boot (even in wide) is really stiff, which concerns me. Any feedback you have on the boot is really appreciated. BTW…been watching a ton of reviews and yours was the most helpful by far. Thanks!

I’m looking into getting the step on but I’m stuck on ether getting the x or Genesis, I love jumping, carving, tricks, etc. and at the same time I love just cruising around

I watched this video when you first posted it because I was looking for some "real world" comments and feedback on the Burton Step On system. I didn't invest in them at the time, I couldn't justify the cost and my current boot/binding system is working well. I am just now watching the video again trying to pick up a bit more information on the overall system. I still can't really justify the cost but, based on what I am hearing/reading, the Step Ons have come a long way even since last season. I was able to find a set of the "standard" '22-'23 Step Ons at a good discount and looking to go with the Photon Wide boots. I ride the whole mountain and that setup looks as though it will "compliment" my riding style. At 57 years young not having to bend over to strap in will be a big plus..... not that I can't but, the body hurts a lot more than it used to. 😉 Thanks for posting up straightforward content, I subbed ya' this time. 😁 Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤️🏂 Randy

Taking out my Escapade Step Ons for the first time this season tomorrow! So stoked! And yes, you read that correctly, I ride the Escapades cuz I have really small feet mens shoes don’t fit me at all!

Thanks for the informative video! Is there a chance the heel cleat will get stuck behind the hammock when stepping on? And does the hammock influence the ease of stepping on when compared to the regular model?

I’m excited to cop the 2.0v. Since they claim they resolve the hotspot/pressure spots on the front of the boots. I have the 1st gen and I get those issues from time to time. I’ll let you know if they really did fix it when I get one. Great bidding regardless and are happy with my step ons..Thanks for the vids!

I finally got mine!

Finally ordered the black/white Genesis Step on and it is arriving this week, right before my Colorado trip next week. So I guess I am in the same situation as you were lol. As always love your content, I also live in Chicago so maybe we can shred together sometimes?

I’m 68 and these bindings on a Hometown Hero is going to be my last snowboard purchase. I have a 3-D Fish with 2020 Step Ons for Pow.

Thanks for the review! Managed to buy a pair in white on Black Friday from the Burton site. Pairing with a new left over custom v from last year and I'm between the Swath and the Photon boots...any thoughts? I ride all mountain with a focus on butters.

I really like your content. I wonder if you can get the Genesis Hibacks and put them on older Step Ons?

Hi Jimmy. I’ve been ridding the regular Step On (wide photon version) for three years now, and I’ve ridden normal straps forever. The only “issue” with my Step On is that I can only forward lean to F3, instead of “my” normal F6 on the regular strap. My question is: Can you forward lean the Genesis beyond F3 (and does it come in a wide version). Thanks dude.

Damn Jimmy, Burton should sponsor you or pay you for these great comparison reviews!

Hey Jimmy, great review man, one question though is the step on genesis better for buttering than the other two step on models?

Diggin that blue AK jacket

Hey man, really appreciate your videos on the step ons. I just bought the genesis based on your videos. I still haven’t got boots yet but from what I saw on your comparison vid, as a beginner rider, I think the swath might be the best as they aren’t too stiff and also allow that dual boa control. Is this a good choice? My main question however is, I know the 2021 or 2020 model boots fit on the 2022 bindings, but do they also work to not make the chatter noise everyone complained about on the 2021 and before models. Also, is the difference with the 2022 and 2021 boots only the colour design ? Cheers

Do you normally ride with the forward lean at F3? Curious if you would've found the binding to be as responsive as your regular Step-Ons at the same forward lean.

How is the forward lean (between none and f2/f4 (you mentioned in video your adjustment) on this binding working?

u should review CLEW - most innovative step-in binding on the planet. If u like Stepon u will love Step-in :)

Thank you for posting this video dude I love it!! Im going to get the step ons either way but Im at a rock in a hard place on what version to choose. It's between the reflex x or genesis reflex. Im leaning towards the genesis. I had a question for you when say responsive what do you mean? Is it easier to whip turns on your toe and heel edge as well as stop and start on a dime when using the Genesis reflex or reflex x? What binding do you think will be better when doing these two things?

@midwestshredder , Jimmy are the genesis the new version of step on bindings?(no clicking). or there is a new version of the base step on binding!(no clicking). if so how would i know if im getting the new version? thank you for your content. i wish you more subscribers because you are able to answer most, if not all questions with step ons. we appreciate it a lot

Thanks for the video! Do you think the step on genesis would pair well with q Korua dart (stiff board) or I should get the normal step on?

im thinkin for years to get step ons but i´m one of those "classic is classic" guys, since its "new" tech on market was bit scared to buy the first gen, then after all the reviews i saw on YT and problems with clicking noise and that front lift up play , decided not to buy, but this version looks more promising. Change my mind mate. On a scale 1 to 10 , how much better is this version then the previous one ? Great vid btw

The XL ones only come in normal step-ons or I might have gotten the Genesis for the hammock.

I’m thinking about getting the photon boot but debating to get step on or not as I need new bindings anyway. What would you recommend? I mainly do carving and groomers here in the Illinois area

Hey man question for anyone, I had to get the Photon because I needed a wide boot so that's what I went with and I also ride a Capita Mercury what binding would you suggest? I'm guessing the Genesis is softer or maybe about the same stiffness then the regular step on binging and the step on X is the stiffest but with the step on system already being highly reactive could I get buy with the Genesis or the regular step on binging while having the Photon boot and a stiffer board like I ride the Capita Mercury? Thanks in advance.

Hey Jimmy, after watching you reviews on these I went and bough the Genesis and Photon boots. Originally I had a UK 10.5 and the boot was sweet in the binding, however the boot was too big and I got this swapped for a UK10. Since getting the smaller boot (still with the correct L size binding) I am getting a heel clicking and a very small amount of play on the heel catch. This never happened with the UK 10.5 boot. Has this happened to you at all? I've seen a number of videos of people complaining about this. Speaking to my local Burton dealer they aren't at all helpful.

Hey man, i am watching all your videos and you are doing great job. I have one question, did you tryed this genesis on warpig?

I remember hearing a rep say the first Step On was designed to have some play in the front to mimic the feel of a strap binding, but then everyone complained about the sound. I wonder if getting rid of the play in the front means it no longer feels the same as a traditional strap binding?

A friend of mine suggested not getting these because they accumulate snow on the foot pads. Did you experience that at all and was it a problem?

not sure you ever experienced the pressure points on the sides of your feet at the toe cleets (i have wide feet)..can you comment on that? does it feel the same as the old bindings?

Does anyone know if it would be possible to combine the high back of the genesis with the bottom of the x?

New to riding and buying a board should i go with camber or flying v??

Can you answer me please😢 in your personal opinion wich boots you prefer between ruler or swath? Pleasee

I want go to step on for the first time.I am in doubt between burton x and burton genesis,what do you think?Bye from Italy

WR!❤❤

I got the white Genesis binding, it looks great and feels good. However my mesh hammock broke off on the first day, it just disappeared. I assumed it came off when I unlatched... The Mesh is held on by a single flimsy rivet and the boot latch can catch and break it off without you knowing. The biggest problem when I contacted burton is that they don’t hold white spare parts so they were going to replace the whole Hi-back with a black one so I will have mis-match blinding. Later I was told they didn’t even have a spare Gensis Hi-back so they can’t help me. They offered a refund but I was on the mountain and no local shop sells the genesis so I was stuck with a broken binding for the rest of the trip. Without the mesh, the boot latch gets caught in the hi-back hole so you can’t easily step into the binding. This really wrecked my holiday and was not impressed with how the burton warranty department handle this…. One would expect more from such an expensive binding…

Yo nice Video , thx for the testing...is there any chance u know the name of the song at 01:19 ? @The Midwest Shredder

Is the high back clicking when you engage them after the toe side normal? Can you even hear it when riding? Just got them 👍🏻

What about the Heel Lift Issue? I want to buy another pair for my other Board but I heard that there’s a problem with Heel Lift.

I was able to find regular but couldn't find the Genesis I wanted. Is there a stiffness difference between regular and genesis?

How’s the ride on the show stopper?

Couple weeks ago I broke my toe hooks and step ons 2022 using it normally. Did it happen to you or do you know someone in same situation as me?

Have you noticed lots of wear and tear on the heel latch where the cleat clicks in to. Mine are starting to shave off quite a bit. Burton directed me to their replacement parts section of website but I only saw the cleats for sale, not the actual latch that goes on the binding. Kinda sucks.

Ive heard rumors the hammock part can be fragile. (And a point of frustration.) Any truth to that?

Would you say these bindings are the best in the game? They seem like the most comfortable.

Dude try the Clew bindings , will be great if you can make review ....

What boots do you have?

X or genesis?

Real boarders don't ride step ons!!!!!! Facts!!!!!!!