By: Landon Harmon: Data Specialist | October 02, 2023
Whether you like your boots firm or soft, lace or boa, built for hiking the sidecountry or just lapping the park, evo has the lowdown on the best snowboard boots for this winter season. These 10 snowboard boots models feature legacy profiles that have proven themselves year after year, as well as new innovations from some of the most respected companies in the game. Whether it’s a spring day with your squad, a solo pow mission, or anything in between, this list will help make sure you’re dialed in to make the most out of your days on hill. Key features to focus on when choosing snowboard boots include preferred lacing system, outsole composition, and overall responsiveness.
The 2024 roster of snowboard boots is studded with fresh arrivals, including the innovative 'One & Done' models from Vans, new offerings from K2, and the remarkable 32 Powell Pro model. These introductions encapsulate a blend of style, functionality, and comfort, catering to a spectrum of riders, whether they are hitting the backcountry or the groomed trails. The diverse range in the 2024 lineup is an invitation to riders to find the perfect pair that resonates with their boarding style, ensuring every descent is as enjoyable as it is thrilling.
The Burton Moto Boa Snowboard Boots have been in the Burton lineup for 17 years. With over a decade under its belt, the careful refinement of these legendary boots have made them a must for any novice to experienced shredder who needs the best soft flex boot on the mountain. Stay warm and dry while you carve some surfy lines without any toe drag thanks to the Shrinkage™ footprint reduction technology. Ultimate comfort and an easy-to-use Boa® Coiler™ lacing system make the Burton Moto Boa Snowboard Boots a must for creative riding and park tweaks.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
3/10 | Boa® | $259.95 |
The Burton Ruler Step On Snowboard Boots are the kings of the hill when it comes to comfort and ease of use. They feature an Imprint 2 heat moldable liner to get the fit the just right, and a Sequence Boa system to keep you locked and loaded. The medium flex is comfy and freestyle-ready, and best of all, the Rulers are part of Burton's Step On system, which means they're made to be paired with strapless and simple Step On bindings for impossibly easy on-the-fly use. Welcome to the future, my dudes.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
6/10 | Boa® | $349.95 |
The Salomon Dialogue Dual Boa Snowboard Boots feature a forgiving, progressive flex with a responsive, snug fit that's made for freestyle expression. The heel cage is a Dialogue-exclusive that eliminates pesky heel lift forever and the dual Boa® coilers let you lock in your foot without sacrificing upper customization. The heat-moldable liner levels up the comfort so you can shred first chair to last from opening day.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Medium Flex | Boa® | $389.95 |
When you're lacing turns down no zones for breakfast and hucking the pro line for lunch, you need a boot that can hang with the best. The Vans Infuse Snowboard Boots are jam-packed with performance focused features to recaliberate your expecations of what a snowboard boot should be. This one combines a medium stiff flex with Vans' top-end V3 construction and a hybrid traditional and BOA® lace system for a "best of all worlds" locked-in fit. Outstanding.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
5 - 9/10 | Traditional, Boa® | $419.99 |
Judge Dredd, Judge Judy, Judge Step On Boots. The biggest baddies always seem to have their judicial qualifications in order. The DC Judge Step On Snowboard Boots blend cutting edge technology with the effortless convenience and performance of the Step On interface. Their impeccable balance of precision, responsiveness, and smooth flex has made them a favorite of DC's roster of team riders, ready to pass judgment upon any line that stands in its way.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
6/10 | Boa® | $429.95 |
The K2 Overdraft Snowboard Boots are an all new offering with their sights set firmly on the park. Traditional lacing combines with a Boa powered Intuition™ Comfort Foam 3D Liner, a vibration damping Harshmellow™ footbed, and a medium-soft flex that won't hinder you while you contort yourself in the air. No need to worry about late fees, the K2 Overdraft Snowboard Boots are here to shred, no strings attached.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
5/10 | Traditional, Boa® | $279.95 |
The thirtytwo Lashed Powell Snowboard Boots aren't quite a foot massage, but they're pretty close. They keep your dogs singing on the slopes with a smooth medium flex that hits the spot for all mountain riding. A traditional laced fit keeps things nice and simple, and allows you to dial your fit to perfection every time. Send it!
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
6/10 | Traditional | $299.95 |
Introducing the Vans One & Done Danny Kass Snowboard Boots: a tribute to the living legend himself, Danny Kass. From the East Coast's icy slopes to podiums around the world, Danny's journey reads like a blockbuster script. Now, he returns to Vans after 10 years, for a classic zip-front collab boot that features a Smartwool Liner and tweakable medium flex. Welcome home, Danny Kass.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
5 - 8/10 | Boa® | $350.00 |
Your boy Scotty Stevens has standards – that's why he treats his feet to the thirtytwo TM-Two Stevens Snowboard Boots. They have a great fit out of the box, and it only gets better when you heat mold those Performance Liners for a comfy, locked in fit that keeps your heel exactly where it should be. Tough, durable construction and traditional laces round out a package you can rep anywhere on the mountain.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
7/10 | Traditional | $379.95 |
The K2 Evasion Snowboard Boots may look like Marty McFly's shoes in Back to the Future II, but they're a whole different animal. These puppies are back FROM the future to set a new benchmark for all mountain freestyle performance. The package includes K2's premium Endo™ 2.0 construction, heat moldable Intuition® Pro Foam 3D Liners, and chatter absorbing Harshmellow™ Plus footbeds to soak it all up. These are the next big thing for advanced riders looking to stay one step ahead.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
7/10 | Traditional, Boa® | $379.95 |
Our snowboard buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things snowboarding stemming from years of experience in the snowboard industry in tandem with their countless hours spent on slopes everywhere from groomers to the remote backcountry around the world. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.