Gliding down the bunny hill and linking a few first turns goes better when getting boots on takes seconds, and the Kids BOA Snowboard Boot keeps that part simple with a single dial and no laces. Turning the dial tightens the closure on a young rider's foot, so a parent can check the fit without a lacing session. The soft flex keeps these kids' snowboard boots easygoing through early turns, which suits a first season on a board. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"My kid turned the dial alone by the second weekend of lessons, so I quit kneeling on the floor to lace boots before every session. The fit stayed snug through each session, which is why the dial is what I tell other parents about first."