Do Boots Really Make A Difference. Running shoes might make a difference, but only if you're a good consumer. The first board that really turned me on was the omatic awesome because it was the first I rode.
But I want to focus on how one person can really make a difference by influencing thousands of people or even an entire industry. In your opinion do boots make a difference to how you play?. I still played well despite the odd pain though and it didn't affect that.
The only time I really notice the length is if I'm on a long, stiff board and I get into tight glades or moguls.
A good boot fitter can stretch, grind, punch or otherwise enlarge a good quality boot by up to one full size.
Not as good as full racing boots but there's a limit to how much I'll put up with for safety gear. I tend to like a lower on the calf boot with a wider fit. Running shoes might make a difference, but only if you're a good consumer.