This is a review of the Thirtytwo snowboard boot TM 3 model. Push play on the video to learn more.
It’s a pricey boot. My previous boots were old Burton Driver boots and these ones sounded good so I went with these.
They are rated a 4-6 boot in stiffness. And I thought they felt super stiff when I first rode them. In fact I only rode them for 2 days.
Why only 2 days?
Because they expanded a bit and started to feel loose. So I want to get the shorter size. Last boots were a 9.5 and these were a 9, but actually I want to get the 8.5.
Watch the video for more details.
Features:
- Recoil flex control
- True half sizes
- Performance Rubber Outsole
- Performance backstay
- 3D Molded Tongue
- Elite Internal Harness
- Tongue Tension
- Articulated Cuff …
- INTUITION FOAM LINER
- 100% Heat Moldable
- STI ENERGY FOAM
- High Rebound Cushioning
- PRESSURE PAD
- Alleviates Internal Lace Bite
- HEAT VENT
- Breathable Shell
- ADAPTIVE ARCH SUPPORT
- Interchangeable Arch (see below for more)
- HEEL HOLD SYSTEM
- Customizable Fit
- POWER CUFF
- Adjustable Support
Pros and cons
- Pro-customizable
- Pro-seem fairly durable
- Pro-stiffness is good and customizable
- Pro-responsive
- Con-heavy
- Con-bulky
- Con-pricey
Probably fits normal to thicker ankles and feet better
If you have skinny ankles and calves you might not want this liner or boot. Here’s why…
- The eyelets around the ankle have frayed on my boots because I am pulling them to the max so they are touching and getting stretched.
- The liner and the velcro at the top is maxxed out on one foot so it’s not sticking to anything
- Despite my toes being slammed into the front there is excess space around the foot in places.
…Update 2023 on the TM-3 and why I won’t buy it again
So at this point I’ve put around 130 days on them and I can say that they have held up well. There is some fraying of stitches near where I rest my board on my left foot and they eyelets around the ankle are fraying and I put some ducktape on that.
But I wouldn’t buy these again. Over the year or so I’ve had foot pain, bruised and black toes. The 9 was too big and the 8.5 is incredibly toe jammed yet still had excess space around the foot especially above the forefoot. I have skinny ankles/calves and one boot liner I couldn’t tighten enough with the velcro on the top of the Elite liner.
If you have thicker ankles feet then these might fit you better.
Currently I am considering a TM-2. That’s got a different liner and is more popular and cheaper than the TM-3.
Learn more about the TM-2.