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Hello and welcome to my Adidas Tactical ADV review.
In this review I will take a look at the Tactical ADV as all-mountain snowboard boots.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Tactical ADV a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how they compare with other all-mountain boots.
NOTE: The 2022 model was the last model of this boot, so, naturally, this review has not been updated beyond the 2022 model.
Overall Rating
Boots: Adidas Tactical ADV
Price: $350 (USD recommended retail)
Style: All-Mountain
Flex Rating: Medium (6/10)
Flex Feel: Medium (6/10)
Rating Score: 93.5/100
Compared to other All-Mountain Boots
Out of the 35 all-mountain boots that I rated:
Overview of the Tactical ADV’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Tactical ADV's specs and available sizes.
Specs
Style: | All-Mountain |
Price: | $350 |
Ability Level: |  |
Flex: |  |
Edge-to-edge: | Medium-Fast |
Weight: | Normal |
Lacing System: | Traditional Lacing |
Who are the Tactical ADV Most Suited to?
The Tactical ADV is a great option for anyone looking for a mid-flexing boot for a varied riding style. Even more suitable for anyone looking for something low profile. The Tactical ADV is the most low profile boot I've measured - and I found it fits half a size smaller, so you get an even shorter outersole on your boot to fit on narrower boards.
Not fully beginner friendly, but certainly anyone from low-intermediate and up.
The Tactical ADV in More Detail
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Tactical ADV are capable of.
Demo Info
Boots: Adidas Tactical ADV
Size: 9.5 (US Men's Sizing)
Date: February 7, 2020
Conditions: Mix of snow and rain, but snow for the most part all be it wet snow.
Had snowed overnight a little but nothing epic
Groomer was soft packed and mildly slushy in parts. Off groomer was very similar- soft but not deep fresh
Temperature was around 0 degrees. A bit of wind but only noticeable on lift
Bindings angles: +15/-15
Board Demoed With: Rossignol One LF 2018
Bindings Demoed With: Burton Malavita 2017
Outersole Length: 29.3cm (mondo 27.5cm)
Difference between Mondo & Outersole: 1.8cm (the lowest I've measured of any other boot - except the Adidas Acerra, which I measured at a mere 1.5cm more on the outersole vs the mondo.
Backstay Height: 28.5cm
Weight: 1080 grams*
* Average of a sample of boots I weighed was 1006 grams, so a just a little heavier than the average, but pretty close to average. Heaviest were 1320 grams and lightest were 740 grams.
Fit
Width: Like most Adidas boots, the Tactical ADV have a wide toe box. I don't have wide feet but I've heard from a lot of wide footed riders that these are great for wide feet. But even without wide feet, they fit really well, so not an issue for non-wide footers. Overall plenty of wiggle room for toes (length, width and on top), without being loose.
True to Size?: The Tactical ADVs run half a size large for me. So, that means, if you usually ride a 10, then this works best in a 9.5. i.e. going for a half size down than what you'd normally ride in. So, already being low profile, this makes them even smaller - so if you're looking to get on a narrower board and want boots that allow that, these are pretty much the best option by a good margin, IMO.
High or Low Arch: Felt about average to me. I have a flat left foot, and a normal to low arched right foot. I had no issues with the top of my right foot in this boot.
Responsiveness
Nice and responsive for their flex. I found I had the perfect snug but comfortable fit in the 9.5, with good heel hold. All of which helped with the response. But at around that 6/10 flex, they strike a really good balance between being easy to maneuver at slower speeds, but still being able to get quite deep on carves at speed.
Heel Hold
The heel hold was actually pretty decent - better than a lot of traditional laced boots I've tested. This of course comes somewhat down to getting the right fit, but with the right size/fit, they have good heel hold.
Adjustability
Being traditional lace, you have a lot of control over adjusting different sections of the boot independently. So good adjustability in that sense. There isn't anything extra (like heel hold kits, tongue stiffeners, or like an internal boa that allows you to adjust the liner on the fly) - just the laces, plus standard internal lacing and velcro on the sides of the top of the liner - but it works well and just having that trad lacing gives you plenty of adjustability.
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Comfort
If found these boots super comfortable from the moment I put them on. After heat molding things got even more comfortable. They provided a really snug feeling, with no pressure points, no cramping - just the perfect fit and nice and comfortable from the start.
Shock Absorption
This is the best boot I've ridden in terms of shock absorption. Adidas use their boost technology on these and they stand out above every other boot I've tested, and there is a good range in shock absorption in boots - so it's no mean feat to be the best here.
Board Feel
Given all that shock absorption, I thought he board feel would be worse. It's not the ultimate in board feel for sure, but it's not terrible either. I would say 3.5/5.
Traction
These boots have decent traction without being anything epic.
Reduced Footprint
The best in the business, IMO. They fit best half a size down, which helps straight away, but on top of that they're the lowest profile boot I've measured (along with the Adidas Acerra). It's basically like going from riding a size 10 boot, to riding a boot with the outersole of the average 8.5. So you really can go narrower. It was very obvious strapping in, even without measuring, that these boots were heavily reduced in outersole footprint.
Entry/Exit
Not the easiest to get in and out of, just in terms of the traditional lacing, but was easy enough getting the foot in and out of - just that there's the extra time to do the laces vs something like Boa or Speed Lace. But not a big factor, IMO, espcially when everything else is so good.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 15/15 |
TRACTION | 3.5 | 7/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.5/100 |
The Tactical ADVs are probably the best boot I've ridden. Certainly the best mid-flexing boot. If you're looking for something mid-flexing with great comfort, next level shock absorption and need a boot that's low profile, the Tactical ADV should be high on your list.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you’re interested in learning more about the Tactical ADV, are ready to buy or want to research current prices and sizing availability, check out the links below.
If you want to see how the Tactical ADV compared to other all-mountain boots, or want to check out some other options, check out the link below.
Hi thanks for the awesome review! My feet are measured to be US 9, and I wear 9 in my burton Photon and burton Ion. I bought a pair of these tactical adv in 8.5 (following the size down 1/2 suggestion) and I think they fit pretty well. However, when I rode them for the first time, I felt a decent amount of pain on my heel, especially when I’m on my toe edge. That pain became not doable after a few runs. Should I get size 9 instead? I really love the boots and they fit so well.
Hi Peter
Thanks for your message.
That’s a strange one. I haven’t experienced heel pain in snowboard boots before, so I’m not sure I can be that much help here. And I’ve ridden quite a few boots that I’ve felt are too small for me – and sometimes they break in and feel good and sometimes they remain feeling too small. But I’ve never experienced heel pain from them being too small. For me it’s typically toes, top of foot or ankle. Is it the back of your heel – like under the achilles or is it on the heel on the bottom of the foot? Or like the sides of the heel under the ankle? I feel like if it’s on the bottom of the foot, then I can’t think how it would be due to being too small. Not sure what could be causing it, in that case. If they otherwise fit well, I’m not sure that going bigger in size will help or not but it’s hard to say.
I have a buddy who got this years capita bsod and is trying to figure out if these boots would work well. I thought I’d give you a quick ask on your thoughts?
Hey Max
Thanks for your message.
They would do the job for sure. Ideally I’d go with something a little stiffer though.
Hope this helps
Hi nate,
I would like to buy these boots because I found them at a good price online. Is the boot size true to adidas shoe size? because I have a lot of adidas shoes and I would like to know if you could make this comparison.
Now i’m riding DC Mutiny 2016 and they are 9.5 but i use 8.5 for my adidas shoes.
Thanks!
Hi Simone
Thanks for your message.
From personal experience, I am usually good in a 9.5 Adidas shoe and for my snowboard boots. So to me they are sized the same. No guarantees, it would be the same for you, but that’s been my experience.
Ok perfect, thanks!
i have found a near shop where i can try these. What about these Adidas VS Vans implant pro? Adidas will cost 50€ over vans.
Hi Simone
First and foremost, you want to go off what’s going to fit best. Then the next thing I would think about is flex. Which largely, IMO, assuming you have the right board, comes down to matching with the board and you’re riding style.
I didn’t ride the Implant Pro, but it’s pretty much still in the Vans line in form of the Invado Pro.
Both the Tactical ADV and Invado Pro are a very similar flex (around that 6/10 flex feel, by my feel), so assuming that’s appropriate for you, then I would go with whichever fits your foot the best. But some other things to consider, in case they fit equally well:
– Tactical ADV has better shock absorption (this is the case vs pretty much all boots though)
– I found the Tactical ADV more comfortable but there is some subjectivity in that
– Tactical ADV is a lower profile boot, though that said the Invado Pro is still pretty low profile
Hope this gives you more to go off for your decision
Hi Nate
Bought the 2022 versions and I don’t fit the 10.5us anymore! I’m still 11.5us in burton but now 11us in adidas They seem to be more true to size. I’m sure the 11us adidas will still have a smaller foot print than a 11us burton?
Hi Tim
Yeah, I would say the 11 Adidas would still have a smaller footprint than an 11US Burton. Probably closer than it looks though. In terms of pure length of the sole, there’s a noticeable difference, I’ve found. Average difference to Mondo for Burton boots, I’ve found to be 2.5cm. For Adidas average of 2cm. And for the Tactical ADVs average of 1.75cm difference. But Burton boots have a higher toe bevel on them. E.g. average height of “toe above the ground” (which isn’t a super accurate measurement, but one where I find the location that looks like it would be the first to hit the snow when leaning into a deep carve) for Burton boots I’ve measured is 3.2cm, compared to Adidas at an average of 2cm. So that extra clearance off the ground does help increase the amount of angle you’ve got to work with on deep carves.
Still overall, I imagine an 11 Tactical ADV would be lower profile overall, even taken the boot bevel into account versus a Burton 11, but just not as much difference as purely measuring length looks like.
Hope this helps (and sorry it was probably way more info than you needed!)
Haha no worries. I’m just in limbo between size 11 ride fuse, 11.5us burton slx or going to adidas tactical size 11. I’m leaning more towards the fuse or slx but I know I’d miss the adidas boost.
Pricing wise it goes SLX by a long shot (real nicely made boots though) ride fuse with great features like the liner and the boa heel and shin strap thing. Great build too.
Then adidas. I think they will all have a pretty similar footprint. The slx is very reduced too.
What would you go?
Hi Tim
I haven’t actually ridden the SLX or Fuse (I have a Fuse on order, so will be testing it this month, hopefully). The SLX’s price has always stopped me from testing it (with boards and bindings, I borrow them from reps, but with boots, I have to buy, test, then on-sell, so it’s harder to do with a boot like the SLX – will hopefully get the courage someday soon to do it!).
What board/boards would you be riding the boots on?
Mainly medium- medium stiff boards. I’m trying to break in my 2022 tacticals but i think they are a tad bit small. I think I’ll just get them in 11s. Hopefully it doesn’t void my mega merc being too narrow. I should mention I’ve had the lexicon 2020 and the 2021 lexicon and both have a issue where the stitching comes out where the bottom of the tongue meets the boot. Basically making the flex of the boot shot. Otherwise I’d be buying them again but I don’t want to risk it.
Hey Tim
Between the Fuse and SLX, I’d probably be leaning Fuse, mostly because it’s stiffer and will handle your stiffer boards better. And should still be fine on the medium flexing boards. The SLX, as I understand it is supposed to be softer, but it’s hard to say how it compares, having not tested them – they might be a little softer than the Tactical ADV or about the same. The Tactical ADV is a 6/10 by my feel. The Fuse is rated 8/10, but I get the feeling it will be closer to 7/10 (my Fuse just arrived yesterday but waiting to get a little more snow where I am, before I test them).
Fair enough not wanting to risk it with the Lexicon. To note, that I haven’t had that issue with the Tactical ADV (non lexicon) after around 35 days on them.
Hi Nate,
I was hoping to get your recommendation on what would be a good new pair of boots to get for this upcoming season. Boots like these Adidas tactical ADV seem really sick, but not sure if they’re in my price range. I’m hoping to only spend around $200-250. Here’s some more info:
I currently have a pair of thirtytwo light JP boots from 2019. I got them last year for a really good deal. The main issue I have is that now they’ve broken in more they’re definitely a bit too big. (I think they’re around a 4/10 on the stiffness scale).
I ride a lago double barrel with Ride A-6 bindings. I’d say I like to ride pretty aggressive, all mtn with a freestyle emphasis. I’m around the high intermediate level. Comfortable in the park with a lot of basic tricks (jumps and a fair amount of rails), comfortable in most terrain, and I’d say my I can ride switch around a blue run level comfortably.
My plan is to go to a local shop and try on some boots with a boot fitter to get the best fit. But I was wondering if you could point me to a few recommendations. Like I said I am hoping to stay around the $250 price range, because I’m on a bit of a budget as a college student.
I was looking at the vans hi standard OG boots. But after reading about them I’m worried they may be a bit too soft/unresponsive for the all mtn purpose. I like lace up boots because of the extra ability to tighten in certain areas. I was hoping to get your advice on if getting a bit stiffer boots (like around 6/10) would be beneficial.
Do you have any recommendations?
Sorry this was a lot of random info.
Thanks!
– Jared
Hi Jared
Thanks for your message – and I like the details – it makes it easier to find what I consider to be the best options.
I think you’ll want to go stiffer than the Hi Standard OG and the 32 Light’s. Because you’re jibbing quite a bit, I wouldn’t go too stiff, but you’ll want to go at least 5/10 and ideally 6/10, IMO.
I haven’t ridden the Lago Double Barrel but from the info I could find it sounds like it’s mid-flexing – and the A-6 are mid-flexing too (6/10 by my feel), so I’d try not to go softer than the rest of your setup.
The tricky part is cost, as stiffer usually means more expensive. If you can find something from last season that’s in your size and fits well, that would be ideal. Depending on the time of year and sales on you should be able to get past season’s boots for anywhere from 15% to 40% cheaper. So should be able to get a $300 boot or even up to $400 boot for around $250. The part that’s in your favor is that traditional laced boots do tend to be a little cheaper than boa/speed lace.
That said, here are some cheaper options (traditional lace or lace/boa hybrid) with at least a 5/10 flex (with their flex and full price in brakcets):
– Thirty Two Lashed (6/10 flex, $249)
– Vans Invado Pro (6/10 flex, $269)
– Ride Anchor (6/10 flex, $299)
– Salomon Dialogue Lace SJ Boa (6/10 flex, $329)
– Burton Kendo (6/10 flex, $334)
– K2 Ender (6/10 flex, $359)
I know most of those will be out of your price range at full price, but if you can find a past season’s model, might be doable.
And some 5/10 flex options:
– Vans Hi Standard Pro (5/10 flex, $259)
– Salomon Launch Lace SJ Boa (5/10 flex, $269)
– Adidas Samba ADV (5/10 flex, $260)
Hopefully that gives you some good options to get you started when trying on.
Hi Nate,
I’m having a dilemma between getting the discontinued Tactical or the Vans Infuse and was hoping you could help me out. I was set on the infuse until I recently found out Adidas Snow has been discontinued, and now I’m in fear of missing out before it’s gone forever… Is it worth the hype?
Based on your reviews and scoring, it seems like they’re similar overall, and where they diverge is between the midsole and the stiffness adjustability. Personally, I think adjustability would be more useful. But then again, I don’t really have the experience to refer to and understand how important shock absorption is. Plus the boost thing is totally unique, so I’m wondering whether it’s worth the hype.
How would you weigh that feature against something like responsiveness and adjustability?
Also, could you please describe the experience of the boost midsole? Does it significantly affect the feel of riding and jumps? How noticeable is it?
For running shoes the difference is pretty drastic, but with boots, I don’t really know.
I’ve always rode pretty aggressive all mtn, side hits, carving. But this season will mostly be working on my freestyle game, and planning to get last season’s Yes greats and Malavitas to complement my Jones Aviator. For the boots, I’ve already tried on both models from 2020.
Hi David
Thanks for your message.
I definitely notice the difference of the boost. All other boots I test against don’t have the same shock absorption qualities of the Tactical ADV. That’s not to say it’s entirely necessary, but it is a nice to have. The shock absorbing qualities of the Infuse aren’t bad either though. They’re not up to the Tactical ADV level, but still really good – and nothing else I’ve ridden is up to the Tactical ADV level! You do sacrifice a little in board feel to get that shock absorption. But I think you’d be OK there, with Malavitas, which have good board feel.
Where you notice it the most is when you have flat landings or hit the knuckle and that kind of thing. When you land a jump smoothly on a nice slope you hardly feel it right, so it doesn’t make a difference there. It’s on those flatter landings and bad landings that you notice it the most.
I would say, after fit, response and flex feel are the most important thing. And there’s not really a particular response or flex that’s better than another – it’s more what suits you. I find a lot of really stiff boots are awesome when it comes to riding fast and doing big carves and all that. But they don’t tend to be as good for riding slowly/playfully. So I think getting the balance of what’s right for you in that sense is the next most important thing to fit. How important shock absorption is, also depends on what you’re looking for. I think if you’re never really getting off the snow, then it’s less important – it still helps in terms of chatter, but less important if you’re not jumping or anything. So, in your case I think it’s important if you’re going to be focusing on freestyle.
Adjustability is important too. I think it depends on a few things. Firstly, how well the boot fits you. If it fits beautifully with one BOA, for example and you don’t need any separate tightening of upper and lower and it just fits perfectly regardless, then it’s less important from a fit standpoint. Though, in reality, haven’t those independent adjustments are usually necessary or at least make the board more comfortable and fit better. Something like flex adjustability, like with the Infuse really depends. If you’re looking for one boot for multiple boards of varying flex, then it’s quite advantageous. If one day you want to go out ride playfully on a softer flexing board, you can take out the tongue stiffeners and have a softer boot. Then on another day you might be riding more aggressively on a stiffer board, in which case you can put them back in. You could have 2 pairs of boots for that, but if you want one pair of boots to use across your quiver, it’s very useful to have. Of course you can do that with one pair of boots that doesn’t have that adjustability, but just less optimal if you’ve got that softer boot on a stiffer board or visa versa.
One more thing to note, which might be useful, is that the Tactical ADV, to me anyway and others I’ve talked to, feels comfortable from day one. The Infuse I found took longer to break in and feel comfortable. When it eventually did, it was fine, but takes longer.
Also, and you may have experienced this when you tried on, I find the Tactical ADV fits me best in a 9.5 and the Infuse in a 10 and I reckon I could potentially even ride the Infuse in a 10.5, particularly if it was for a one off demo.
Hope this helps with your decision
Awesome, thanks for your response. There’s a lot to digest and think about.
So shock absorption will be important for freestyle riding, and helps dampen chatter at the expense of board feel. Did you feel like the plushness of the boost affected the responsiveness on the ADVs?
The realist in me is saying get the infuse. Better adjustability, versatility, durability, but longer break in time. But then I just feel like it would be so nice to have some squish beneath my feet. I do a lot of running and a soft midsole really helps with foot fatigue.
I remember trying Now Drives bindings, and there was so little chatter compared to my Flux XFs where I felt every vibration. Also nice to have the experience of trying a wider range of gear to know which features to prioritize.
I definitely can say the chatter reduction like I felt on the Nows will be a huge priority on my next binding purchase because of quality of the ride and less fatigue from chatter. What did you think about shock/chatter absorption on the Malativas?
Overall, I feel like the ADVs would be a huge quality of life improvement, where as with the Infuse, less fun and damp, but much more practical and performance. Or to compare to bindings, ADV = Now Drives; Infuse = Flux XF. Maybe not the most accurate analogy, but that’s the only experience I can refer to.
Hi David
I like the analogy. And yeah big difference in shock/chatter absorption between Flux and NOW – like opposite ends of the scale in that department! I’d say the analogy isn’t quite the same though, just because the Infuse actually have pretty good shock absorption. So it’s like looking at the very dampest boots on the scale versus above average shock absorption boots, versus the NOW/Flux comparison, being a comparison between the most shock absorbing versus the least shock absorbing.
I ride the Tactical ADV as my control boots at the moment (last season and will do the same this season and then likely change the next season – like to have my control boots, so they’re not too old before I change them) – and I love em – when you ride a lot, it is nice to have that extra cush. I think even just standing in the car park switching over bindings, which I’m doing a lot when testing boards or bindings, it’s nice to be standing on that extra cush, just being on the feet all day (when not sitting on the lift of course!). I find the response is still really good on them. I find that sole affects board feel more than it does response.
Shock absorption really good on the Malavitas. Not to the same extent as NOW bindings. But it’s the same when talking about the Tactical ADVs – when comparing to NOW’s it’s a bit unfair because they’re next level shock absorbing.
Hi Nate,
So I decided to take my mind off this for a bit because that usually helps me make a clearer decision. I’m going with the Infuse because it’s just overall more practical and durable. Adjustability, fit, flex, compatibility for diff boards are all super important. The shock absorption would have been really cool but the infuse and malavita combo will still be awesome. Plus I tend to ride my gear until it basically disintegrates so I think the infuse will be a sound investment.
Really appreciate the discussion. Your advice and experience has always been a huge help! Thanks for sharing!
Just oneee more question lol
Its about the 2021 Yes Greats. It’s pretty wide, esp at the contact points, and I was wondering what effects that has on the ride. Did you have to adjust yourself to a different feeling board? Is it less forgiving on butters or catching your edge on landings?
Hi David
You’re very welcome and I think that’s going to be a really good setup for you.
I have always found the Greats to be easier to butter than you would think for the flex. So it’s quite forgiving for butters in my experience. But then when you go to lay out a carve, it’s still got enough stiffness to let you really lay into the carve. I’ve never had issues catching my edges on landings.
I think with every board you’ve got to make little adjustments. I didn’t find that the Greats took me any longer to adjust to than the average board. I got comfortable on it very quickly the first time I rode it, in it’s current form. But take into account that I typically ride 50+ boards every season, so I might adjust to new boards a little quicker than average.
Got the board! Waiting until the weekend to get the boots. So stoked for the season!
Nice! Stoke for the season is definitely building now! If you think of it at the time, let me know how you get on, once you’ve had the chance to get your new setup out on snow
there is something I don’t understand or what is written is wrong.
You tried Size: 10 (US Men’s Sizing), then you write; Outersole Length: 29.3cm (mondo 27.5cm).
Mondo 27.5 (ADIDAS boots would be 27.6) correspond 10.5 US on the Adidas size conversion chart.
Hi J.p
My apologies, I had the US10 wrong. It should be US9.5. I have corrected that now. 27.5 Mondo corresponds to men’s US9.5 or women’s US10.5.
Hello Friend
I don’t want to make a useless controversy but what you write is incorrect.
the label of my adidas tactical boots says US11- FR45 1/3 CHN 280
therefore 10.5 corresponds to 27.6
On the official adidas website (snowboard boots page) the following table is placed; 27.6cm – US man 10.5 – US woman 11.5, UK 10, EU 44 2/3.
I have noticed that some popular internet retailers have wrong tables
Hi J.p
I see where you’re coming from there now, in terms of the Adidas website. It’s a little confusing, because it’s not stated as Mondo. Mondo is pretty much always the same conversion to US size, so I’m not sure why they’ve done it that way. But I get where you’re getting that from now. But I still don’t see it as that useful in that sense, because I have 27.3cm left foot, which according to their sizing, would put me in a 10.5. A 10.5 would be way too big for me. The 9.5 fits perfectly and actually has plenty of room.
But yeah, if you correspond a 10.5 to 27.6cm, then the outersole would be more like 30.3 on that and then you could argue that the outersole is actually 2.7cm longer (which is still pretty low profile). But it’s not that useful in reality if the 10.5 isn’t actually a good fit for someone with a 27.6cm foot.
Definitely get where you’re coming from now and not sure why Adidas do their Mondo (or “heel to toe”) conversion into sizing differently to every single other brand, it’s kind of weird. But in reality they’re “mondo” of 26.7cm in a US9.5 doesn’t represent reality, IMO.
Hi! I have a mondo of 27.6 and I have a very thin board of 24.6. I looking for some boots with medium flex and very low profile so this modes looks like fit perfectly. According my mondo should I go for a 9.5US? (unfortunately I can’t test them by my own because Adidas do not sell snowboard boots in my country).
Thank you very much!
Cheers
Hi Marcelo
Thanks for your message.
These are very low profile, so a good choice, IMO. I would say you’ll probably fit best in the US9.5. Hard to say for sure without trying them on, but I think that’s the most likely fit for in the Tactical ADV with a 27.6cm mondo. For most brands I would say you’re more likely to be in a US10, but the Tactical ADV typically fits a half size less (technically making them even more low profile!).
Hope this helps
Thank you Nat!
Awesome review and also very satisfying with your answer!
Did you test Adidas Lexicon? Does it have the same difference between Mondo and Outersole as Tactical ADV?
Thank you very much!
Regards
Hi Marcelo
Haven’t tested the Tactical Lexicon but I would be surprised if it was much difference in terms of how low profile it is, given how similar it is to the Tactical ADV. And Adidas boots in general tend to be low profile. From what I’ve measured the Tactical ADV and Acerra are the most low profile, but the others are all really low profile too – and the Lexicon being so similar to the Tactical ADV, I would say it’s close or the same as the Tactical ADV
Hi Nate,
reading our website looking for advice on purchase new pair of boots. My mondopoint is 28 (still want to double check in shop) US 10. I guess I say I’m a low to mid intermediate level, only started snowboarding last winter but manage after 1 week manage to do S turn easily and spend most of my times going red slopes as they were the more fun than the blue ones.
Moving to a town with an indoor slope so I’m planning snowboarding every week for the next months.
After reading a lot I made this short list:
Ride Fuse
Vans Infused
Adidas tactical adv
I want to try them on in the shop first of course but nevertheless what is our opinion, which should focus on?
Hi tavaruapt
Thanks for your message.
Certainly if you feel like you’re ready to go to a 6/10 flex (and for boots you can go stiffer sooner than for board/bindings, IMO), then the Tactical ADV and Infuse are good options flex-wise. The Fuse are a little stiffer and maybe a little too stiff, particularly if you’re going to be riding indoors a lot. So in that sense, I would be leaning more Tactical ADV or Infused. Good that you’ll be trying on in store as you’ll be able to get a feel. I would go with the one that fits best for your feet.
Note that the Tactical ADV will probably fit best 1/2 size smaller than the Infuse. Adidas boots tend to fit that way. I would suspect, with mondo 28 (and yeah I agree, get that confirmed in store), that you’ll likely fit the Infused best in a 10.5 and the Tactical ADV in a 10. But still try on multiple sizes, to see which feels best.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
My left foot is 269mm and right is 268mm that makes me a Mondopoint of 27 (US 9)
with my width up to 101/102mm – an ‘E’ width.
I’ve tried (barefoot) 2 adidas regular shoes at US9.5 (and push my feet all the way forward, i can slide my index finger (snugly) at my heel area. Do you recommend me getting this adidas tactical advs at US9 or US9.5?
Thank you!
Hi Daryl
Thanks for your message (I deleted your other response – each comment is moderated before being published, which is why you couldn’t see this message show up initially).
Hard to say for sure without trying on in person, but I can give you my experience and that might help.
I have a left foot 27.3cm and a right foot of 27cm. I usually ride 10s for snowboard boots. For most brands that’s what fits me best. For Adidas however, I find 1/2 a size down fits perfectly. So, for Adidas I ride a 9.5. Based on that I would predict that a US9 would be the best fit for your feet.
However, like I say it’s always hard to tell with feet. With all different shapes etc, it doesn’t always hold true just on length of foot. Also to note that I have regular (medium) width feet, so I don’t know if having wide feet will affect which size to go with. Adidas boots are wide in the toe box – certainly the Tactical ADV, so that’s in your favor with E width feet.
Hopefully that helps with your decision
Hi Nate
Have you had any experience with the thirty two tm 2 (Stevens)?
How would you compare them to the adidas tactical adv ?
Thank you
John
Hi John
Thanks for your message.
Yes, I’ve ridden the TM-TWO. I would say:
– TM-TWO is a little stiffer (7/10 by my feel)
– TM-TWO is about the same in terms of response
– TM-TWO has a little better heel hold
– Tactical ADV is more comfortable, IMO (though this is quite subjective when it comes to boots)
– Tactical ADV has better shock absorption, but the TM-TWO isn’t bad, just that the Tactical ADV is the best I’ve tried in that area
– Tactical ADV has a lower profile outersole. This may or may not come into play depending on your specs and your board etc
I prefer the Tactical ADV overall, but the TM-TWO are good boots too.
Hope this gives you more to go off