This boot has history. Before my time in snowboarding, Burton made a two-tongue boot that’s said to be the secret to some of Brushie’s tweaks. 25+ years later and Jake, being the innovator, wanted to revisit the concept because it was so good. Like Jake, I’m a big Speed Zone fan, and moving the laces to the side not only creates a more adjustable side-to-side flex for tweaking but alleviates top foot pressure with less materials between your strap and foot. The two-tongue design provides noticeably more heel hold than most boots I’ve ridden; it also feels really lightweight and fits like a sock. But this boot is extra special because Jake was so passionate about seeing this idea through. Like damn near every product at Burton, Jake was hell-bent on constantly improving the ride. Words by Danny Davis