By: Stew Langner: Snowboard Buyer | September 14, 2022
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 the 2022-2023 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.
Trends this year center around ultimate comfort with a locked-down fit, thanks to BOA systems. A variety of configurations allow BOA to fully lock you in place or complement your laces with a targeted hold for ultra-response and comfort.
Simple, lightweight, and effective. The Vans Aura OG Snowboard Boots provide the durability and performance you need out of an all-mountain boot, but with a pared-down design that doesn't distract itself with all of the bells and whistles. The single Boa system will have you dialed in for a good time, and a forgiving flex and super comfortable liner will help you get the most out of any style of riding.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Medium | Boa® | $229.99 |
All mountain performance, classic style: the DC Transcend Snowboard Boots are a stiff and performance-oriented boot for everyone ready to get out there and send it. The Transcend features a Response III Liner with Thinsulate insulation for warmth and security, and a Dual BOA® Fit System so you can stay locked in. Aerotech ventilation helps wick away sweat on pow days, and a zip-up storm flap prevents slush from seeping in. The DC Transcend Snowboard boots are truly out of this world.
Responsive as the day is long, if you’re a rider who charges the whole mountain and demands performance out of your boots, the DC Transcend snowboard boots are going to keep the stoke high all season long.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Stiff | Double Boa® | $399.95 |
The Ride Jackson Snowboard Boots pair all mountain capability with everyday comfort that won't leave you hobbling at the end of the day. The heat moldable Intuition™ Support Liner ensures a close, personalized fit, while the fast and easy Boa® closure makes hopping in and out second nature. Complete with Flex Lite 2.0 Soles and both internal and external J bars, the Ride Jackson Snowboard boots take your riding from the steep and deep to pak laps and groomer zoomers with ease.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Medium | Boa® | $279.95 |
The K2 Maysis Snowboard Boots are K2's best-selling option for good reason. They're crazy comfortable, easy to adjust, and provide dialed, predictable performance. Built around the power of the Boa lacing system, these boots have one coiler for the outside and another for the liner, letting you get your foot snugly locked in and your fit completely customized. To add in some extra comfort, they come pre-equipped with Intuition liners and vibration-dampening Harshmellow midsoles, making this sweet all-mountain boot just about as value-packed as you could ask for.
One of the best bang-for-your-buck snowboard boots available, the K2 Maysis packs a heavy punch of responsive comfort thanks to Intuition™ Control Foam 3D Liners and TX3 Boa® Laces. If you’re looking to charge groomers, boost side-hits and slash apart the whiteroom, the K2 Maysis has your back.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Stiff | Double Boa® | $329.95 |
Do you love the fit and feel of the Lassos but wish they had a little more juice? A little more oomph? The Ride Lasso Pro Snowboard Boots have exactly what you're looking for, serving up a stiffer flex on the same fit you know and love. They feature an Intuition™ wrap liner and H4 Boa® Coiler Fit System for real-time response, and Ride's all-new Impacto™ Elite Insole to absorb big hits and chattery snow. From the steeps to the half pipe, the Lasso Pro delivers the goods.
Ride’s IN2GRATED™ Construction results in an ultra-light silhouette with a small footprint. If you’re looking for maximum response and a boot that is going to keep your feet warm all day long, these techy liners and Heat Reflective Foil are the answer.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Stiff | Double Boa® | $399.95 |
If you're on the hunt for new boots, you might as well help the planet out too. The Salomon Echo Dual Boa® Snowboard Boots are made for all-around versatility with eco-friendly materials from the inside out. The dual Boa® system is extra supportive and easy to use, and the fully heat-moldable liner provides the most dialed fit of any boot around. The MTN GOAT and Contagrip® outsoles provide long-lasting durability and traction too, so you can keep these boots out of the landfill for many seasons to come. Durability meets eco-friendly design in the Salomon Echo Boots. With Fit-to-Ride construction, the Echo boots will provide the perfect, comfortable fit right out of the box in a lighter and more compact footprint.
Kevin, Outerwear & Bags Buyer: "The Echo is the boot for the all mountain rider that doesn’t want to think about their feet hurting or their boot falling apart. No compromise in material or construction. A perfect medium flex that will support you across the whole mountain."
Read Salomon Echo Dual Boa In-Depth Review
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Stiff | Double Boa® | $429.95 |
Pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone has never felt so comfortable. The K2 Boundary Snowboard Boots are dependable all-mountain boots with a medium flex and a ton of features to help you stay in control while you explore the wilder sides of the mountain. The Intuition Control Foam liner is as comfortable as they come, and the Boa coiler keeps your foot locked in for extra performance. Topped off with Harshmellow midsoles for shock absorbing powers, these boots will have you crushing it harder than ever before.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Medium | Boa® | $299.95 |
Looking for a light, streamlined, and versatile lace-up boot? The Burton SLX Snowboard Boots combine Burton's top tech and best materials in a design that's led the industry for a while, and won't quit any time soon. You get the superior LIFE+ Liner, classic Speed Zone lacing, and top-shelf fit and response in a sleek package that's right for any day on the mountain.
The Ferrari of snowboard boots, the Burton SLX comes revved up with Speed Zone lacing for quick and easy adjustability on hill. ReBounce Cushioning dampens impact, while the Vibram® XWing Outsole maximizes traction and board feel for advanced to expert riders who demand responsiveness and quick control.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Stiff | Quick-Pull | $669.95 |
A new split-friendly design for riders who don't always straightline 60-degree spines, as well as more playful sorts and those with smaller frames, the thirtytwo TM-Two Jones Snowboard Boots are based on the tried-and-true TM-Two boot with a flex of 7 out of 10 (the MTB is a 10). A walk mode collar and grippy Vibram® sole make getting to the goods a reality rather than a hope, and a smooth zip-up gaiter keeps the front of the boot clear of snow and ice. Get it so you can get there.
The all-new thirtytwo TM-Two Jones Snowboard Boots are the perfect option for advanced to expert riders looking to expand their mountain exploration. The full-length gaiter keeps snow out, and the Vibram Outsole keeps you grounded the whole way up.
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Stiff | Traditional Lace | $424.95 |
The K2 Hanford Snowboard Boots are all about solid, all-mountain performance. They accomplish this task with a mid-stiff flex pattern, customizable fit, and top-notch heel hold. The boot uses a double reel Boa system on the outside and a quick-pull harness on the liner to keep your feet locked in place, letting you pressure your edges harder and lay out your carves deeper than ever before. The K2 Hanford Snowboard Boots are the perfect blend of a freestyle feel in a stiffer silhouette. With the free flex of TX3 Boa® and K2’s Harshmellow™ dampening, these boots are a perfect balance for all-mountain ripping.
Tommy, IT Support Technician: "Although it might not be the stiffest boot on the K2 line up, this boot isn’t afraid to show off its playful feel. When put to the test, it can really press onto the edges of any board, and the response you get when snapping from edge to edge makes connecting turns and bobbing through tree runs feel like second nature."
Read K2 Hanford In-Depth Review
Flex | Lacing System | Original Price |
Stiff | Double Boa® | $359.95 |
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.