K2 Darko Snowboard Boots

Rated: 5 by 5 reviews.

ProBoardShop.com

Super smooth flex and supportive comfort, the K2 Darko boot offers everything you need for freestyle domination anywhere you want to go. The Darko's control foam 3D intution liner with micro articulating cuff combines uncompromised comfort and support with explosive mobility. New vibram super light sole with KGB technology helps cushion those hard landings while our new fast-in liner lacing system makes for super quick, easy adjustment.

Features:

  • Control-Foam 3D Liner: Superior heel hold and refined comfort / Intuition stitched EVA construction / thermo-forming ultralon combined high density and soft density / fast-in lacing / 3D molding EVA insole is added for supportive control
  • Details: Microarticulating cuff, 3D formed tongue and modern amusement collaboration
  • Footbed: 3D molded liner bottom with 3D formed EVA inside
  • Liner Fit: Internal/External J bars, intuition high density and super soft foam combination
  • New Vibram Super-Light Sole with KGB Technology: 30% lighter than previous offerings that still maintains superior on snow performance. The tread pattern design helps reduce the rubber coverage while offering superb traction and durability where you need it most
  • New fast-in single pull system with harness liner lacing: One handed self locking system / comfortable textile pull handle / single pull locking system; locks and stays lock / single pull locking system; locks and stays locked / Easy to release
  • Shell Lacing: K2 speed hooks

This description was also provided by: The House

Evogear (2009)

K2 Darko Snowboard Boots 2009 - Super smooth flex and supportive comfort, the K2 Darko Snowboard Boots offer everything you need for freestyle domination anywhere you want to go. The Darko’s Intuition™ liner and Micro Articulating Cuff combine uncompromised comfort and support with unfettered mobility. Vibram Super Light Sole with Harshmellow helps cushion those hard landings while K2’s New for 2009! Fast-In™ Liner Lacing System which makes for super quick, easy adjustment. The K2 Darko Snowboard Boots will keep you stylish with simplicity.

Features:

  • Details: Micro articulating cuff, 3D formed tongue PU leather construction
  • Liner Lacing: Fast-In™ Single Pull System with Harness Footbed: 3D formed EVA Insole
  • Liner: Control-Foam 3D Intuition™: Thermo-form EVA liner, Aegis Anti Microbia Liner Fit: Internal/External J bars
  • Sole: NEW! Light Sole with Harshmellow Technology Shell Lacing: Traditional lace-up with K2 Speed Hooks

Evogear (2010)

The K2 Darko Snowboard Boots are the complete embodiment of freestyle domination. Super smooth flex and supportive comfort are provided by the Darko’s Intuition liner and Micro Articulating Cuff so that by the time the lifts shut down you’ll be wondering why your feet feel like they just got a deep tissue message.

Features:

  • Construction - 3D formed footbeds and outsoles with integrated Harshmellow cushion every stomp to peaceful perfection.
  • Flex Rating and Fit - Flex Rating: 3 (1 Softest - 5 Stiffest). Soft, comfy flex with a naturally loose fit.
  • Liner and Lacing - Fast-In Single Pull lacing provides fast, accurate liner lacing while traditional laces take care of the rest.

PeterGlenn

The K2 Darko mens snowboard boots are a freestyle rulers dream. Theyre lightweight, supportive, and offer a full range of mobility. The Control-Foam 3D Intuition liner is thermo-formable, so you get your own customized fit, and it has J Bars for heel hold and Fast-In single-pull liner lacing as well. Traditional lacing keeps things simple. The Vibram Super Light sole with KGB technology protects you from harsh landings and cushions your ride, fending off fatigue.

Features:

  • 3D formed tongue, micro-articulating cuff
  • Liner has antimicrobial coating, internal and external J Bars for heel holdSD molded liner bottom with 3D formed EVA insole
  • Modern Amusement collaboration

Backcountry.com Outlet

The K2 Men’s Darko Snowboard Boots give you smooth flex and support, so you can dominate anywhere on the mountain. K2’s Intuition liner features a pull-lace for easy adjusting, and J Bars on the lateral and medial side of the ankle give you exceptional heel hold. The Darko shell’s articulating cuff lets the boot move with you when you bend so you don’t lose any energy going into your turns. A grippy Vibram sole with Harshmellow cushioning dampens vibrations and absorbs the shock from your landings.


Dogfunk

Designed in the lab for freestyle domination, the K2 Men's Darko Snowboard Boot delivers a mid-flex profile, the comfort and support of an Intuition liner, and a shock-absorbing Harshmellow sole and footbed. When you duck into the park midway through your run, the Darko's responsive mid-flex helps you control your airs and add some extra tweak into your tricks. K2 gave the Darko a Fast-In Single Pull System so you can get your laces dialed in time for pre-drop paper-rock-scissors.

This description was also provided by: Backcountry.com

Ability Level:Intermediate - Advanced
Flex:Medium (3 out of 5 on the K2 scale)
Lacing System:Traditional, forefoot strap
Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Material:[Upper] synthetic leather; [Sole] Gum rubber
Recommended Use:Freestyle all-mountain snowboarding
Removable Liner:Yes, moldable
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K2 Darko Snowboard Boots Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

great boot

Rating:*****

dude i must have tried on 20 boots at the store and this was the perfect fit. if anybody out their who's front of their foot is wide and u have chicken legs. this boots for you. a lot of room by the toes so u don't get that pressure point on ur pinkie toe and that side of your foot, and a lot of support around the heel. i bought heel inserts just to feel extra better. the 3d form insert feels like the boot almost conforms around you foot every time u up it on. the bottom of the boot almost feels like that Swedish temperpedic bed, so their no that much shock when you land hard. totally recommend it.

chris at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/14/2008

great boot

Rating:****

These boots are very comfortable and have great heel hold. I have last years and got this years because they are even better. The harshmellow in the soles is amazing for killing shock from rough terrain and big jumps. Not only do they perform well they also look cool.

SB4EVR at Backcountry.com Outlet on 11/03/2008

wow

Rating:*****
havn't ride yet...
feels great!!! and look awesome!!!!
pakoga at Evogear (2009) on 01/01/2010

Negative Reviews:

Unusually Large Toe Box

Rating:**

When I put my order down on these Darko's I was stoked. A stiff, all-mountain boot, with quality features like intuition liners and Vibram soles for under 190?! After trying them on in a local shop I bought them on Dogfunk. Although they felt perfect in the shop, I found that, when riding, the toe box was much too large, even after heat molding. My heel would stay firmly in the heelcup, but the front of my foot would slop from side to side in the boot causing some pretty ugly foot pain. The other reviewer's were not lying when they said you should have chicken legs/feet to rock these. Although I am stoked on the materials/technology in this boot, I definitely wouldn't recommend them to anyone who can't accommodate this unusually large toe box.

Gregory Schill at Backcountry.com Outlet on 04/02/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Darko after 15 trips to the mtn.

Rating:***

Value: 4/5 Durability: 2/5 Style: 4/5 Flexibility: 4/5 After 15 trips to the mountain the Darko's definitely show more then a little wear and tear. On both boots the inside to the metal lace hooks is beginning to wear through the tongue. I have avoided further wear by putting a piece of duck tape over the metal and putting vaseline on the leather. The boot does have articulated cuffs which allow the boot to flex forward with relative ease. At the same time it reduces pressure and hot spots on the top of the foot. As others have mentioned, the boot runs wide in the toe box (fits my bunions) and snug in the heel. They are very comfortable to walk around in. When I bought these, the salesperson really sold me on how soft the sole was, almost like a temperpudic bed, keep in mind when it is cold this material gets hard. The liners are removable and heat moldable. Unfortunately, the liner fabric is already coming unglued in one of the boots. Another concern for the future is the stitching on top of the toe is at a spot that get excessive wear. Again, I plan on applying ducktape on my next trip to the mountain. Overall, I would recommend these boots for the fit and comfort. Just plan on getting one season (50+ 8 hour days) out of them. Mahalo, Sumo

Sumner Ohye at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/28/2009