BURTON Mens Ruler Boots 2010 - Rule the slopes in 2010 and beyond.

For more than a decade the Ruler™ has been pushing the standard of what’s expected from an all-mountain boot. With the reduced weight and smaller footprint of Shrinkage™, the lightning fast, bomber reliability of Speed Zone™ lacing, and the extra large 270º Airbag, it’s pretty safe to say the Ruler’s legacy has just begun. Need proof? Witness any of Danny Davis’ exploits and get enlightened.

Comfort

• Shrinkage Footprint Reduction Technology - Shrinkage™ reduces the boot’s overall footprint one full size, meaning a size 10 boot fits like a size 10, but has the footprint of a typical size 9. Shorter, lighter, and less bulky, with Shrinkage you can finally ride the board of your dreams.

• Flex Response - Medium Flex Thin Profile 3D® Molded Tongue. Adjusting the profile of the tongue’s thickness controls its flex, enhances its ability to wrap the forefoot, and reduces shell/liner stack-up for improved comfort. Offered in soft, medium, and firm flexing options based on the ride style of each boot.

• Power Spine Backstays - Burton use a variety of single and dual-component Power Spine™ backstays throughout the line to fine-tune medial/lateral support, edge-to-edge response, and, most importantly, durability.
   

Lacing

• Speed Zone Lacing - Speed Zone™ lets you fine-tune your fit quicker and easier than any other lacing system out there. Customize the fitof the upper or lower zone in a matter of seconds—in the lift line, on the lift, or mid-run—without forcing your friends to wait. And because it’s so powerful, you’ll get more out of your boots—more rebound, more wrap, and better response—withless effort.
   

Cushioning / Traction

• 270º Airbag Cushioning - With more air comes more cushioning and less weight. NEW 270° Cushioning features a 50% larger airbag than 2009 and covers approximately 75% of the midsole for unstoppable impact protection.
   

Liner

• Imprint™ 2

1. Quick-Fit™ Lacing Harness
2. Lightweight Power Panels
3. Level 1 Molded EVA Footbed
4. Heat-Moldable
    

Support

• Boot Support - 6

Every boot Burton build’s rides differently. From the buttery-soft, progressive flex of the Hail™, to the lightning-fast response of the Driver X™, they fine tune the ride of every single boot to provide the widest range of performance in snowboarding.

Burton determine a boot’s support rating based primarily on the flex characteristics of the shell, outsole, and liner materials. Additional features like articulating cuffs, strategically placed shell paneling, 3D® molded tongues, and backstay constructions allow them to adjust the overall support. Based only as a comparison between the boots within the Burton line, a rating of one is more relaxed while ten is more responsive.
 

Other Features

• Level 1 Molded EVA Footbed
• True Zonal Lacing Control