Ive owned both (on PBs now, D2s were very recent too), personally the D2s are softer due to the elastic in them but I cant stand boots that are that tall. I switched to the PBs and they are the best thing ever. I like stiff and lower cut, definately a very responsive boot. I wear a 10.5 and got 11s in both. The 11 in the PB was definately a lil smaller than in the d2. So in your case go with the 12s for sure. I would definately heat mold them, but instead of 200 for 10-15 mins (tried it the first time and didnt do much) I did 15 mins at 215 and watched them closely. Its crazy how molded they are! And definately do one boot at a time letting each one cool at least 15 mins. As for what Paul said, the 09 PBs are softer b/c they added the elastic like the d2s from 08. Like I said I have owned both, and the 08PBs are stiffer but lower cut. Can still bone out grabs like crazy, I just thought they were more responsive. }
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