If there’s one single piece of gear you should never skimp on, it’s your boots. Whether you’re a fan of traditional laces or Boa®, ultra stiff or mid-flex, here are our favorite all-mountain snowboard boots for 2015/16.
Ride Insano
Editor’s Choice
Stiff, light, AND comfortable, Ride’s Insano boot is packed with features like Boa® Focus lacing, Closer™ lace guides, Intuition™ Dream Liners, and Michelin® Peak Soles. The name couldn’t be more appropriate.
| LACING TYPE | Boa® Focus |
| STIFFNESS | 9/10 |
| COLORS | Black, Brown |
Deeluxe Empire
The Empire from Austrian based Deeluxe has been high on our list since we first laid eyes on it. Asymmetrical shell, three zone Section Control Lacing system, D-Text waterproof shell, and gel cushioning. This mid-stiff boot can be stiffened up by adding a separate TPS shield to the tongue.
| LACING TYPE | Three zone speed lacing |
| STIFFNESS | 7-9/10 |
| COLORS | Black, Brown |
Rome Inferno
Rome SDS continues to up the ante in boot design with their new Inferno, equipped with double Boa® controlling two zones, heat-moldable F.I.T. foam, Pro FoamBed with AEGIS, and 3D molded tongue. Pair these bad boys with their Katana bindings, which made our 2015/16 bindings list!
| LACING TYPE | Double Boa® |
| STIFFNESS | 7/10 |
| COLORS | Black, Green |
K2 Maysis
The sleek Double Boa® equipped K2 Maysis features a unique Endo construction for consistent flex and their proven Harshmellow for impact absorption. There’s a reason these are one of the most popular all-mountain boots on the planet.
| LACING TYPE | Double Boa |
| STIFFNESS | 7/10 |
| COLORS | Black, Grey, Burgundy, Brown |
Celsius Cirrus
Loaded with features like custom molded backstays, IHEAT Inner Lining, lace locks, and articulating cuffs, the Cirrus might be the best snowboard boots you’ve never heard of.
| LACING TYPE | Traditional |
| STIFFNESS | 6/10 |
| COLORS | Black, Black/Red, White/Gold |
$259.95 | Buy Now!