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The Vans Verse Blackout Black is a high-performance all-mountain boot engineered for advanced riders who refuse to be boxed into one terrain. Whether you're threading tight trees, charging resort groomers, or venturing into the backcountry, this boot is built to handle the full spectrum of riding conditions with precision and confidence.
Available in sizes 8.5-12 US/CM, the Verse offers a flex rating of 6 to 9 out of 10, making it one of the more adjustable performance boots in its class. Lacing is handled by a BOA® Fit System combined with Vans' Hybrid Custom Slide Guide, pairing dialed instep closure with traditional lace-style control at the ankle. Inside, the V3 UltraCush™ liner — treated with The North Face FlashDry™ technology — delivers moisture management and targeted structure with a neoprene forefoot and an updated X-cage heel hold system.
This boot is made for advanced riders who push into serious terrain and expect their gear to keep up. The asymmetrical flex zone and instep flex zone give you the kind of precise carving control and natural knee tracking that intermediate boots simply can't deliver. If you're regularly riding steep, deep, or out-of-bounds terrain, the Verse's waterproof construction, 360° heat retention, and Superenduro Waffle Outsole make it a legitimate quiver-of-one option.
| Riding Level | advanced |
| Flex | Medium-Stiff |
| Lacing System | BOA® Fit System with Vans Hybrid Custom Slide Guide merges traditional lacing with the power of the BOA Fit System at the instep and the adjustable flex control of the Custom Slide Guide for secure, targeted heel hold and a true custom fit |
| Liner | V3 UltraCush™ The North Face FlashDry™ liner is enhanced with The North Face FlashDry materialization, a neoprene forefoot, an updated X-cage for superior heel hold, and a soft microsuede cuff and tongue |
| Outsole | V3 Superenduro Waffle Outsole is inspired by moto endurance racing with a multi-directional tread design, surface-level texturing, and a TPU toe pick for added traction and snow tread |
| Footbed | V3 PopCush™ Footbed features a 3D molded anatomical shape, TPU arch support heel clip, an OrthoLite® top layer, and airflow perforations for breathability |
| Features | Waterproof Zipper Shroud + D Ring is a durable, weatherproof fabric shield blocks moisture out of your boot. It also features a metal D-ring for securely fastening your pant gaiters to lock out snow |
| Exocap Molded Toe Protection provides maximum protection and extra space in the toe box to keep your toes warm | |
| Vans Flex Control System uses high-rebound Hytrel tongue stiffeners for boot flex adjustability. As your boots soften up over time, add the tongue stiffeners back in to extend the life of your boots. | |
| Waterproof, Breathable Valves ensure breathability and thermal regulation by transporting moisture away from your feet | |
| Asymmetrical Flex Zone allows your knees to flex in a more natural way with larger flex zones on the inside of the foot for precise control while carving | |
| Instep Flex Zone maintains natural ankle flexion in your boot, even strapped into your bindings | |
| Powercuff Strap for extra support at the top of the boot for increased stability and response | |
| Heat Retention 360° uses a layer of 200g insulation over the toes so they stay warm during the coldest temps. With a liner material of neoprene and EVA, moisture is wicked away from the foot. | |
| V3 Superenduro Waffle Outsole is inspired by moto endurance racing with a multi-directional tread design, surface-level texturing, and a TPU toe pick for added traction and snow tread |
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