How to Replace a Snowboard Boot Lace Lock

It doesn’t happen often, but in the event that you need to replace a snowboard boot lace lock or inner lace on your Burton snowboard boots, here’s everything you need to know to get back out on the mountain. Basically, there are two main options when it comes to replacing a snowboard boot lace lock: shop repair and DIY.

Replace a Snowboard Boot Lace Lock at a Shop

If you’re in a hurry and are located near a Burton Flagship Store (or any other authorized Burton retailer), drop in and visit the friendly staff to see if they can get you fixed up. In most situations, shops can quickly replace lace locks and inner laces for a small cost.

Pro tip: Give your local shop a quick call first before heading over to make sure they have the parts and the time for repairs.

DIY: Replace a Snowboard Boot Lace Lock at Home

DIY repairs are generally recommended for a few reasons.

• DIY reduces your carbon footprint: Completing a repair at home eliminates two shipments (you sending your boots to Burton and Burton sending your boots back to you).
• DIY is much faster: If you need to send an item in for repair, we guarantee to assess that item within 48 hours of receiving it to determine warranty coverage. But after that, the item is added to the back of the repair queue and will typically be completed in 3-4 weeks (and up to 8 weeks during peak winter season).
• Repair work creates a sense of pride: People who tackle this project at home report feeling a sense of personal accomplishment.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Replace a Snowboard Boot Lace Lock

Replacing a snowboard boot inner lace lock is a fairly straightforward process that can be completed in less than 30 minutes.

Pro tip: If you need to replace the lace lock on both of your boots, perform this task on one boot at a time so you have something to refer to.

1. Get a replacement lace lock and inner lace. Visit the Spare Parts & Accessories page on burton.com to find the part you need. Note that if your boots are under warranty, you may be able to get replacement parts at no cost. Please reach out to the Burton Guides for more information.
2. Once you have the replacement lace lock and lace, do NOT put it together; it should remain in two pieces as part of the replacement process (the lower lace lock is usually red, and the upper lace lock is usually gray and features a pull loop).
3. Loosen the snowboard boot’s shell as much as possible and remove the liner from the shell.
4. Remove the damaged lace and old lace lock. This is easiest if you separate the lower and upper lace lock from each other before sliding the lace through. Squeeze the thin sides of the lower lace lock to allow the upper lace lock to slide out of the lower part.
5. Lace the new inner lace through the inner cuff or liner harness.
6. Feed both ends of the new lace from the bottom up on the lower lace lock.
7. Holding the upper lace lock by the loop, feed the lace through the lower holes from inside to outside, then feed the lace through the exit holes near the top by the loop.
8. Press the upper lace lock inside the lower lace lock.
9. Thread the lace through the black pull handle and tie it off to complete your replacement.
10. Replace the liner and test the lace lock.
11. Go shred!