Are you looking for good snowboard boots? Then we would like to give you some extra information to make your choice easier. There are a few things you should know when making your choice. 

Snowboard boots are the most important part of your set up. Good boots make sure you can really enjoy your snowboard trip. Nothing more annoying than sore or cold, wet feet on the slopes. They should also fit perfectly with the rest of your set up (snowboard and bindings). This is the only way to get the most out of your equipment. So it's best not to take any chances (pun intended). 

All our snowboard boots are tested and approved by us. here. Our range of snowboard boots guarantees comfort and performance. Snowboard boots are the part of your set up to invest in good gear. They are well worth spending a little more money and time to find that perfect match. 

 

 

Which snowboard boots do I need?

There are different types of boots on the market, hard and soft boots. Hard boots are similar to ski boots. Having tested both extensively, we only sell soft boots. These ensure that you have a direct contact with your snowboard and can optimally transfer your supplied power to your snowboard. 

Within the category soft boots, there are also different types of closure systems. The closure systems all work very well , they all have their own advantages and disadvantages. 

• Boots with classic laces: You have more choice of where to tighten your laces harder/tighter. Tightening is very important and sometimes requires some extra effort and time. Throughout the day you sometimes have to re-tighten or re-tighten the classic laces. Nevertheless, many snowboarders stick to this classic system because you can replace broken laces very easily and because of the customized fit. Also within Stoked many team members ride with these snowboard boots.

• Boots with a Quick-Pull system: This is a little faster than the classic laces. Many Quick-Pull systems also allow you to tighten the forefoot on the one hand and your ankle/lower leg on the other independently. Unlike classic laces, you don't have to take off your gloves to do this. These systems may vary slightly from brand to brand but the basic principle always remains the same.
  Nitro patented their own double lacing system, the TLC Lacing system. 

• Boots with a single BOA system: Thanks to this system, putting on and taking off your snowboard boots is significantly faster. The ordinary laces were replaced here by a stainless steel wire. This steel wire is connected to a mechanical knob that allows you to tighten, snap on and loosen the boot. Boats with a BOA system tend to be a bit more expensive but you get extra convenience in return. Throughout the day you can easily make mini adjustments making the fitting of your boat very personalized. The dial can be easily handled with one hand, you also do not have to take off your gloves. 

• Boots with not one, but two or three BOA systems: In these boots, there is a BOA system on the front as well as on the side of the boot. One button controls the tightness of your forefoot, the other buttons control the tightening of your ankle/lower leg. This allows you to personalize the tightening of your boot even more. These boots logically belong to the more expensive segment.

 

Both snowboards, bindings and boots have a certain stiffness or flex. So it's not unimportant to match these 3 components to get the most out of this feature. The flex of your boats together with the closure system and the liner determine the price category. This stiffness is best matched to your favorite snowboarding discipline:

• Soft Flex Boots: Are you a beginner to intermediate level snowboarder, only ride on the slopes and like to keep it a little budget-friendly? Then you can opt for these slightly smoother boots. These are very forgiving and ideal for riding on the slopes. They are also ideal for rails and jibbing. 

• Medium Flex Boots: Do you like to go fast on and off piste? Do you want to ride jumps, rails and boxes in the snowpark? Do you want to enjoy direct transmission of power? Then a medium flex snowboard boot is ideal for you. These boots are among the most all-round type of boots we offer a very wide range of at Stoked.

• Stoked Flex Boots: These boots are extra stiff for optimal support. Ideal when you like to ride backcountry and in powder. These boots have very direct power transmission. 

*Jibbing is a term used in snowboarding to describe the action of jumping, sliding, riding on objects like boxes and rails. You can often see this type of snowboarding in snow parks or urban environments. 

How should new snowboard boots fit?

Your new snowboard boots should fit properly. This means they should not hurt. Most boots do take a few days to mold to your foot. As a result, they should be fairly tight when new anyway. 

Our pro tip? We recommend already wearing them at home for a while. That probably looks a bit funny, but that way your boots are already somewhat worn in and save time on the mountain. 

In well-fitting snowboard boot, your toes will come gently against the end of the boot and there is plenty of room to wiggle your toes. 
'Heel hold' or 'heel hold' is very important factor. When you bend your knee forward, your heel should stay in place. This is very important to have control over your snowboard and movements. 

Also, the right socks play an important role while trying on your snowboard boots. Very thick ski socks are good for (you guessed it) skiing. For snowboarding, it's best to use a thin to medium wool or synthetic sock. Our selection of the very best snowboard socks can be found here. 

The line between a boot that is too tight or uncomfortable and one that is too loose and lifts the heel is very thin. Here you can follow a detailed step-by-step guide on how best to fit snowboard boots. 
 

Still got questions? Below we give the answers to some frequently asked questions. 

> How do I fit my new snowboard boots? 

 

Don't hesitate to contact us via mail or chat support. We will be happy to help you. 

Last edited on August 03, 2022