HL Defacto vs Team x HL bindings

[granddaddy55]

i have a warranty claim on my Team x 11/12 size bindings. i luved these bindings for snug fit and snug heal fit when properly lace tightened, super comfy with that heal grab

i can wait and get them again in may or HL offered 2019 Defacto bindings now that are very similar but higher priced item with “improved materials and foot bed( eva injected top of foot bed)” but very similar closed toe design, more size specific like 11 or 12 instead of 11/12 team x cones in. it also has a velcro high ankle strap team x doesn’t have

any thoughts, i can have a same year more expensive similar boot now or wait for the one i am familiar with and like.  my currrnt bnding is ridable till replacement

Thoughts??

Edited February 7, 2020 by granddaddy55

[granddaddy55]

thx to @MTH7 for real life feedback on the defacto boots,  allowed me to change with confidence to the defacto,  hit him up for boards, bindings snd more as he is a dealer.

he answered all of my questions and many new ones that came up in pm’s