Our top ten best snowboard boots

Every foot is unique and finding the right boot isn’t easy. Manufacturers outdo each other with clever designs and offer every year an increasing number of models. Glisshop offers a very broad selection of boots from the best brands in snowboarding. With so many options, you may feel overwhelmed. Don’t worry, to help you out, we’ve prepared a list of the best boots of the season. If you’re not down to spend hours looking for the perfect boot, you can pick one of the models presented here, your feet will be glad you did. Dropping in!

Nitro Team Pro: the best of the best… of the best

When it comes to making great boots, Nitro is a repeat offender. The brand has established itself as a benchmark for quality, high-performance snowboarding gear. In the brand’s boot range, everybody knows the Team, the flagship model. Well, here it is in a pro version. This is the model ridden by no other than Marcus Kleveland. A juiced-up boot with a medium flex that offers lots of support and is ready to ride anything. Regarding comfort, expect the best. Between the firm and reliable support of the liner that is also as comfy as your slippers, and the TLS5 speed lace system, known for its practicality, the Nitro Team Pro will seduce you. Ideal for every rider, from the terrain park to powder spots, a boot we recommend warmly to those seeking the best for their feet.

Main features:

Closure system:	TLS 5
Flex:	Medium
Foot width:	Average

Strengths:

Versatile
Comfortable
High-performance

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Burton Photon: let there be light

Another classic but this time from Burton, the Photon. No need to introduce the brand that stands as an icon in the snowboard world. The Photon is a high-end boot from Burton. To make things even better, it’s good looking, and is packed with details as Burton knows to do so well. Regarding performance, this model is very versatile, with a medium flex that offers responsiveness in freeride or carving but is soft enough for park sessions. You also get a double Boa closure system, two dials to adjust the top and bottom independently and an Imprint 3 liner (heat mouldable) that will heat up to your body temperature and contour your foot. Needless to say, this is as good as it gets when it comes to comfort. We love the boot’s versatility.

Main features:

Closure system:	Double Boa
Flex:	Medium
Foot width:	Wide

Strengths:

Responsiveness
Versatility
Comfort

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Nidecker Kita: no boundaries

Still a high-end model but from Nidecker, here’ the Kita, a weapon of choice for riders eager to shred hard on the entire mountain. Featuring the brand’s best liner, the Kita stands out for its new heel lock system. By adjusting the dial that tensions the top of the boot, you also adjust the heel retention, for impeccable support and great comfort. The Kita has a medium flex as well, making it ultra-versatile without limiting the feeling of power it provides on big powder slashes. We really love the comfort and precision it provides, a choice you won’t regret.

Main features:

Closure system:	Double Boa
Flex:	Medium
Foot width:	Average

Strengths:

Power
Support
Responsiveness

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DC Phantom: hard to believe

The DC Phantom is more than a mere snowboard boot, it’s a reinvented legend. A perfect fusion of DC’s heritage and innovation, it offers an unrivalled fit thanks to the Dual BOA® Fit System, while guarantees comfort and warmth with its PrimaLoft® insulation paired to the best liner ever produced by the brand. The Vibram® outsole provides exceptional grip and globally, the Phantom offers great cushioning. Whether it’s riding down a powder-filled run or hitting the terrain park, the Phantom is up for anything. An obvious option for serious riders. We love the skate shoe-inspired design of the boot.

Main features:

Closure system:	Double Boa
Flex:	Stiff
Foot width:	Wide

Strengths:

Precision
Control
Comfort for wide feet

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Salomon Echo Dual Boa: all-mountain excellence

Let’s head over to Salomon to discover the beautiful Echo Dual Boa, a newcomer that find its place easily thanks to its performance. We particularly love the fit offered by this boot, more precisely its liner. Ultra-comfortable, you can always feel the well-balanced support, for unmatched comfort. Yet, this is a stiff boot that speed freaks will want in their kit. Powerful, precise and comfortable, it truly deserves to be in this top.

Main features:

Closure system:	Double Boa
Flex:	Stiff
Foot width:	Average

Strengths:

Support
Comfort
Versatility

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DC Phase Boa Pro: great pricing meets high-quality

This boot with a rather wide fit deserves a spot in this top for multiple reasons, the main being its value for money. While the price may indicate an entry level or mid-range model, this boot boasts high-end technologies. Such is the case of the double Boa system, with its two dials that enable to quickly adjust the top and bottom parts as you wish. This is a very versatile boot, with a medium flex that will satisfy both freestylers seeking flexibility and riders looking for some responsiveness on groomers or in powder. Genuinely the type of boot that can last you years and follow you as you progress. In short, with the Phase Boa Pro, the entire mountain opens to you, for a very reasonable price.

Main features:

Closure system:	Double Boa
Flex:	Medium
Foot width:	Wide

Strengths:

Value for money
Comfortable
Evolutive

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K2 Raider: get off the right foot

The Raider will take you further. These K2 boots are aimed both at beginners looking to invest in the right first pair of boots and more experienced riders looking for a quality model without breaking the bank. The Raider is a comfortable boot, just like we like them, its liner guarantees the support and insulation you expect. It features technologies that wouldn’t be out of place on higher-end models. You get a Boa fast closure system and even J-bars on the ankle for better responsiveness. The Raider is a real bargain!

Main features:

Closure system:	Boa
Flex:	Medium
Foot width:	Average

Strengths:

Comfortable
Evolutive
Quick closure system

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Ride Lasso Pro: for the mountain cowboy in you

Let’s make a stop at Ride’s. Here’s the Lasso Pro, a boot that’ll leave you speechless. The budget is bigger for this model aimed at more demanding and powerful riders. This pretty stiff boot is ready to shred. It comes as no surprise that you find the best in terms of closure system on a product of this level, namely a double Boa, quick and precise but let’s not forget the comfort, support and performanceof the boot. Immediately after slipping your feet in, you’ll feel like anything is possible. Steep powder runs, black lines in the park, high-speed carving, unstoppable!

Main features:

Closure system:	Double Boa
Flex:	Stiff
Foot width:	Average

Strengths:

Responsiveness
Precision
High-quality

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Burton Ruler Boa: set the rules

It’s impossible not to mention the Burton Ruler in a list of the best snowboard boots. This is quite simply the bestselling snowboard boot in the world, and you don’t become n°1 without any talent. If the Ruler rules over the market, it’s because, behind an affordable price, Burton goes all in with the best features and best technologies available. Double Boa closure system Imprint 2 liner for comfort and insulation, everything to spend a good session. Its medium flex, average width, and incredible fit make it an ideal option for most riders seeking something effective, comfortable, and affordable that performs well. You can’t go wrong with the Ruler Boa.

Main features:

Closure system:	Double Boa
Flex:	Medium
Foot width:	Average

Strengths:

Support
Warmth and comfort
Versatility

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Salomon Launch Boa: ready for take off

Without listing all the technologies featured on the Launch, what you need to know is we’re dealing with comfort out of this world. The combination of the heat sensitive liner and Ortholite insole turns this boot into a slipper that wraps your foot in a cocoon of plushness. The fit is absolutely perfect, and you won’t feel like taking the boots off at the end of the day. When it comes to riding, this boot can do it all, medium flex, average width, Salomon is all about versatility with the Launch, enabling you to ride any terrain you want, true freedom. Finally, you get a double Boa system, a high-end option, to make things even better.

Main features:

Closure system:	Double Boa
Flex:	Medium
Foot width:	Average

Strengths:

Performance
Comfort
Quick and precise closure system

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The best snowboard boots are available at Glisshop

Freestyle, freeride, all-mountain, Boa closure, standard laces, speed lacing, the best snowboard boots can be found at Glisshop. We hope this list helped you in your choice, we genuinely think these models are great, we’ve field tested them for you! If you need advice feel free to contact our experts or stop by the shop!

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