Snowboard Boot Reviews | The Best Snowboard Boots 2025

Picking the right pair of snowboard boots is probably the most important choice you can make when buying snowboard kit. Most people will obsess over choosing the perfect board, whether that's a go anywhere, ride anything all mountain snowboard, a freestyle model or a specialist freeride board. But boots are arguably more important. 

Pick the right pair and you'll probably be able to ride most rental boards pretty comfortably. Pick the wrong pair, and you're potentially opening yourself up to a world of pain, with ill-fitting inners that hurt your feet. 

How we selected the best snowboard boots

This winter, we worked closely with our sister title Whitelines—the UK's oldest dedicated snowboard magazine—to test the best new models. Our joint test team, consisted of riders based in the Italian Dolomites, Fernie in Canada, Wanaka in New Zealand and Helsinki in Finland. Between them, they have over 200 years of snowboarding experience and tested well over 100 bits of snowboard kit, including snowboard bindings, gloves, men's jackets, women's jackets, all mountain snowboards, freeride and all mountain boards. 

"Picking the right boots is arguably more important than choosing the right board"

For this run-down we've selected a variety of men's snowboard boots and women's snowboard boots to suit a broad range of riding styles. Obviously with only 14 models selected, this list is far from exhaustive. If need more detail on Whitelines picks (some of which didn't make this shorter list) check out their Whitelines 100. But having tested many different boots down the years, our experts were happy recommending these as the very best snowboard boots on the market this winter.

Check out our snowboard boots buyers' guide at the bottom of this post for info on what to look out for in terms of flex, fit and features. 

Best Snowboard Boots 2025

Bataleon Mosh Boa Snowboard Boots

Bataleon are known for their brilliant Triple Base Technology snowboards which inspire cult-like devotion among their fans. This is the first winter they've launched boots, however.

The brand has carried over their signature bold fonts and bright colours into the new line, as seen in this Mosh Boa model—this colour is called Virtual Grape. It features a dual Boa system which makes tweaking the fit easy on the go, and a new technology that Bataleon call “Future Flex”, which helps the boot maintain its responsiveness for longer. 

We’d need to test them over several seasons to find out if that works, but our team were impressed right off the bat with these boots’ comfort and versatility.

Women's boot
RRP £320
Flex 6

Buy Bataleon Mosh Boa Snowboard Boots: £320 at absolute-snow.co.uk

Burton Felix Boa Snowboard Boots

Aside from some cool new colours, Burton’s Felix Boa boots haven’t changed since last season. But as the old adage goes, if it ain’t broke, why fix it? These high end boots have proved incredibly popular, thanks to their combination of a mid-stiff flex that will suit most intermediate to advanced riders, and a lacing system, which uses two boa wheels for maximum adjustability.

Burton’s heat moldable Imprint 3 liner means the inners are super comfy, while the outers offer plenty of support. 

Women's boot
RRP £400
Flex 6

Buy Burton Felix Boa Boots: £170 at burton.com

Burton Ruler Boa Snowboard Boots

An absolute classic of Burton’s men’s line, the Ruler has taken countless snowboarders from near-beginner through to bigger and better riding. Available with various different lacing systems, it's been improved once again for this season, utilising Burton’s proprietary tech from previous, more expensive models.

The dual boa system on the model we've selected here allow for a super a precise, fit and the medium flex will suit all mountain riders. Reliably one of the best snowboard boots on the market every year, the Burton Ruler Boa 2025 doesn't disappoint. It is available in more sober colourways, but our test team thought this yellow option was particularly fly. 

Men's boot
RRP £320
Flex 6

Buy Burton Ruler Boots: £320 from Burton.com

DC Phase Snowboard Boots

With a simple design, DC’s Phase are old school, lace up boots without a Boa in sight. They’re built to a budget but perform well for the price, still offering decent comfort, fit, and performance from a memory foam liner and impact resistant sole.

They’re soft flexing, which is perfect for both beginners and more playful freestyle riders. They also have the durability to stand up to hard abuse, and they’re available in a range of unisex sizes and colours — this tan colourway for 2025 reminds us of classic desert boots. 

Unisex boot
RRP £180
Flex 5

Buy DC Phase Snowboard Boots: £180 at absolute-snow.co.uk

Deeluxe DNA Pro Snowboard Boots

If you favour a softer boot, then it’s always a good idea to go with one that lets you fine-tune the fit and flex. With its combination of traditional lace on the outside, a Boa dial to lock down the heel on the inside, and a powerstrap over the tongue, the Deeluxe DNA Pro definitely falls into this category. 

This unisex model is primarily designed for the park and streets, with each component designed to accommodate jibs, butters and heavy landings. New for 2024-2025 is the ‘Quantum’ sole, which is hard-wearing enough to hike stairsets, and can also absorb most of the chatter you encounter in general riding. 

Unisex boot
RRP £260
Flex 4

Buy Deeluxe DNA Pro Snowboard Boots: £178 at snowboard-asylum.com

K2 Contour Snowboard Boots

Stiff, and designed primarily with hard-charging female riders in mind, the K2 Contour is nonetheless incredibly comfortable. There's a dual boa lacing system on the outer, and the boa conda liner lacing system inside too, allowing you to adjust the fit very precisely.

The relatively rigid flex means these will help you with high speed edge to edge carving, and they offer an incredible amount of support to help you power through chopped up snow, or land heavy jumps. If you're an advanced rider looking to take the next step up, the K2 Contours are a great option.

Women's boot
RRP £360
Flex 8

Nidecker - Kita E Jack Snowboard Boots

Lots has changed since a young Swiss craftsman called Henri Nidecker founded his eponymous company in 1887, making cartwheels. But five generations later, his brand is still family-owned, and its reputation for making quality goods remains intact. These snowboard boots are a case in point. 

The flex is super stiff, which means they’re definitely not suitable for beginners, but are great for hard-charging freeriders, or splitboarders, who tend to go through boots quickly.

There’s a double Boa system for infinite adjustment, and a stiff backstay which offers plenty of support. The E Jack colourway shown here is named after backcountry pro rider Eric Jackson, who wears these. 

Men’s boot
RRP £400
Flex 9

Buy Nidecker Kita E Jack Snowboard Boots: £399 at nidecker.com

Northwave Decade Snowboard Boots

Northwave’s flagship model has been keeping riders’ feet happy since the noughties. That’s partially down to its wide catchment area—boasting a medium flex and mid-level tech, it’s in the Goldilocks zone for a lot of riders. It also gets regular upgrades and refreshes, and the 2025 season is no exception. 

The tongue, for example, has been redesigned to evenly distribute pressure across the front when you tighten the boot, and it’s more cold-resistant than ever. This version features the brand's trademark SLS, or "snowboard lacing system", for an easily adjustable fit. Our tester’s verdict? “Probably the most comfortable snowboard boots I’ve ever worn.” 

Men's boot
RRP £300
Flex 5

Buy Northwave Decade Snowboard Boots: £300 snowboard-asylum.com

Ride Lasso Pro Snowboard Boots

Designed to hold your foot with even pressure across its surface, Ride’s Lasso Pro—available in both men’s and women’s sizes—is stiff and responsive, but puts comfort at the fore. A cushy sole absorbs impact and gives plenty of bounce back, and Michelin rubber provides excellent traction on all surfaces.

The bamboo charcoal-infused liner eliminates pongs and a heat reflective foil under the foot keeps your toes toasty on cold days. These are ideal for advanced riders.

Unisex boot
RRP £390
Flex 8

Salomon Dialogue Snowboard Boots

Combining the aesthetics of traditional lace with the performance of boa, the Dialogue is a men’s model that will appeal to freestylers and those that prefer a softer, more playful boot. Internally, a lace shell with speed lace system wraps neatly around the foot while the STR8JKT boa, exclusive to Salomon, locks in the heel. Lacing on the outer gives the look, while being easier to replace and tweak than boa 

Men's boot
RRP £375 
Flex 6

Buy Salomon Dialogue Boots: £350 from Salomon.com

ThirtyTwo Lashed Double Boa Snowboard Boots

The Lashed is an absolute classic in the ThirtyTwo line, having won many awards down the years. The dual boa system on this version of enables zoned control across the foot for genuine all mountain riding performance. ThirtyTwo offer true half sizing, which essentially means the shell is sized as well as the liner, so you should be able to get the ideal fit too.

The Lashed is available in men’s and women’s colourways and with different lacing systems too. Down the years, it's developed a reputation for comfort, and its all-rounder, mid-stiff flex, reflects this.

Unisex boot
RRP £365 
Flex 7

Buy ThirtyTwo Lashed Double Boa W Boots: £337.86 at Amazon (UK)

ThirtyTwo TM2 Double Boa Snowboard Boots

The original, go-anywhere, do-anything boot from ThirtyTwo, the TM-Two is a perennially popular model with pros and average Joes alike. It boasts a flex pattern that’s stiff enough to charge with, but flexible enough to have fun with. The additional padding in the heel will please the park rats, while everyone can enjoy the targeted reinforcement on the liner that keeps heel-lift at bay.

Like almost all of ThirtyTwo’s boots for 2024/25, it now features a power strap across the front of the liner to give you more options for getting the fit and support just right. Our tester absolutely rinsed these, and found that the flex held up all season long. 

Unisex boot
RRP £360
Flex 6

Buy ThirtyTwo TM2 Double Boa Snowboard Boots: £265 at absolute-snow.co.uk

Vans Aura OG Boa Snowboard Boots

Vans’ signature look is strong on the men’s Aura OG, even in the liner, which sports a retro black and white check pattern. A soft-flexing, freestyle-focussed boot, the Aura offers a precise fit thanks to a full boa system and speed lacing in the shell.

Vans’ Popcush midsole is tuned for cushioning and impact protection, and the All-Trac rubber compound on the waffle outsole delivers excellent all weather grip.

Men's boot
RRP £235
Flex 5

Buy Vans Aura OG Boa Boots: £234.95 at Absolute Snow

Vans Infuse Boa Snowboard Boots

At the other end of the Vans line from the easy-flexing Aura OGs, the Vans Infuse are super-stiff and super-responsive. They're designed for freeriders who need that precision edge control when operating in sketchy, exposed situations. They'd also be ideal if you wanted to drop cliffs, or hit the biggest kicker lines in the snow park offering tons of support to help you hold onto bumpy landings.

You can add optional stiffeners into the tongue (these come supplied) to adjust the flex to the terrain you're riding—a nice touch which makes these multi-functional. They're not cheap, but if you're after high-performance, these are highly recommended.

Snow's editor has been wearing the 2019 model of the Infuse Boa for four years, and tested them extensively—including when splitboarding on the 6-day hut-to-hut ski-mountaineering itinerary known as the Haute Route. They've passed every test with flying colours.

Men's boot
RRP £410 
Flex9

Buy Vans Infuse Boa Boots: £414.95 at Absolute Snow

What to look for when you buy snowboard boots

The good news is that, as a rule, snowboard boots are far more comfortable than ski boots, due to their soft-shell outers. They also take less time to break in. However, they can still be rubbish if you buy the wrong types of boots for your foot shape or riding style. There are three main things to consider when choosing: Fit, flex, and features

Fit:

This is pretty obvious—like buying a pair of walking boots or running shoes, you need to make sure you get the right size, so you don't rub blisters.

It's worth remembering that different brands use different 'lasts' (the artificial feet around which boots are moulded) to build their boots. These days, all decent snowboard boots will have heat-mouldable liners, which shape to your feet over time. But some brands’ boots will still just fit you better than others. It’s an excellent idea to head to your nearest retailer to try a few pairs to get a feel for what works for you, and of course to get some advice from an expert boot fitter. 

Flex:

Manufacturers will give their boots a flex rating, usually between 1 (the softest) and 10 (the stiffest). The more flexible a boot is, the more forgiving it is. As a rule, more flexible boots are easier to manipulate into turns, butters, rail tricks, and lower-speed manoeuvres. But more flexible boots offer less support than stiffer models, and are, by definition, less responsive.

"There are three main things to consider when choosing snowboard boots: Fit, flex, and features"

For this reason, most boots aimed at beginners and rail riders tend to be softer, whereas those who are riding faster—whether that's freeriding or hitting bigger park obstacles—will often opt for more responsive, and supportive boots.

Features:

Choosing the best snowboard boots also involves picking a pair with features that will suit you. Arguably the most important of these features is the lacing system, which is a matter of personal preference. Some people swear by the convenience or boa lacing systems, others prefer the infinite adjustability of traditional laces, and then there are those who love Burton's innovative speed zone lacing system.

These days, many boots offer a combination of two different lacing systems. Other features to look out for include the internal heel harness, which holds the inner liner in place, whether the boot has a power strap, and whether it allows you to add tongue stiffeners for extra response.