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Snowboard Boots
Boots are the starting point if you are buying a board, boots and bindings. It is well worth spending a bit more money on your boots if you can. But the choice can seem a little overwhelming, so here are a few things to consider to get you started.
Our buying guide will help you ensure that you spend your money wisely. The most important thing to establish is what level of boarder you are and want to be and your style of boarding. Boots aren't cheap so do check out our guide before you buy.
Snowboard Boots
Women's Lashed 08/09 Snowboard Boots
The men's Lashed has been one of our best selling boots ever since it was introduced. Well, now we offer the same superb performance to women with the women specific version of the Lashed. It delivers...
£80.00
Mint 08/09 Snowboard Boots
The Mint is aimed at riders who are looking for a great fitting boot that will handle any type of terrain or riding style. Designed to give a really smooth flex it's the perfect choice for riders who ...
£61.27
Emerald 08/09 Snowboard Boots
The Emerald is aimed at riders who are looking for a boot that will let them step up to a really high level. Not too soft and not to stiff it's the perfect boot for those all terrain riders who want p...
£76.59
Pledge 08/09 Snowboard Boots
Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard Boots
The Pledge is an all new boot for this season and is aimed at advanced freestyle riders who are looking for a truly high performance boot. The choice of David Benedeck, the Pledge introduces some of t...
£102.13
Ivy 08/09 Snowboard Boots
The Ivy is aimed at riders who are looking for an easy going boot that puts all day comfort and fit at the top of its agenda. With a smooth and forgiving flex the Ivy is the perfect choice for those r...
£66.39
Kiana 08/09 Snowboard Boots
The Kiana is aimed at riders who want a performance boot that delivers in all conditions and terrain. Its combination of fit and performance make it the no.1 choice for those riders that want all day...
£76.59
Women's F22 08/09 Snowboard Boots
The F22 Women's is aimed at riders who want a freestyle orientated high performance boot that will deliver no matter how hard you push it but won't kick your ass if you make a mistake. Perfect for rid...
£86.81
Women's Encore 08/09 Snowboard Boots
The Encore Women's is consistently one of our best selling boots. Its combination of easy going performance, superb fit and fast closing Boa lace system make it the perfect choice for riders who want...
£71.49
Women's Omni 08/09 Snowboard Boots
The Omni is aimed at riders who are looking for an all-terrain boot that puts comfort at the top of its agenda. Manufactured using state of the art technology it combines all the latest innovations in...
£89.36
Women's Freedom SL 08/09 Snowboard Boots
The Freedom comes back into our range this season with a bang. Its combination of high tech build with a responsive ride make it the perfect boot for those riders looking to buy their first pair of bo...
£61.27
Establish your boarding style
The men's Lashed has been one of our best selling boots ever since it was introduced. Well, now we offer the same superb performance to women with the women specific version of the Lashed. It delivers...
£80.00
The Mint is aimed at riders who are looking for a great fitting boot that will handle any type of terrain or riding style. Designed to give a really smooth flex it's the perfect choice for riders who ...
£61.27
The Emerald is aimed at riders who are looking for a boot that will let them step up to a really high level. Not too soft and not to stiff it's the perfect boot for those all terrain riders who want p...
£76.59
Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard Boots
The Pledge is an all new boot for this season and is aimed at advanced freestyle riders who are looking for a truly high performance boot. The choice of David Benedeck, the Pledge introduces some of t...
£102.13
The Ivy is aimed at riders who are looking for an easy going boot that puts all day comfort and fit at the top of its agenda. With a smooth and forgiving flex the Ivy is the perfect choice for those r...
£66.39
The Kiana is aimed at riders who want a performance boot that delivers in all conditions and terrain. Its combination of fit and performance make it the no.1 choice for those riders that want all day...
£76.59
The F22 Women's is aimed at riders who want a freestyle orientated high performance boot that will deliver no matter how hard you push it but won't kick your ass if you make a mistake. Perfect for rid...
£86.81
The Encore Women's is consistently one of our best selling boots. Its combination of easy going performance, superb fit and fast closing Boa lace system make it the perfect choice for riders who want...
£71.49
The Omni is aimed at riders who are looking for an all-terrain boot that puts comfort at the top of its agenda. Manufactured using state of the art technology it combines all the latest innovations in...
£89.36
The Freedom comes back into our range this season with a bang. Its combination of high tech build with a responsive ride make it the perfect boot for those riders looking to buy their first pair of bo...
£61.27
Establish your boarding style
A good starting point is to define how you are going to use the boots. Will you be riding in powder or spending lots of time in the parks? If you are an all mountain boarder and want speed you will need a boot which is stiff and therefore more responsive. If you plan to spend most of your time in the park and are slightly more leisurely in your approach go for a softer style.
What level boarder are you?
If you are a beginner or your riding is about having fun then we wouldn't advise you to pay a fortune for the best boots with the most advanced features.In fact any good quality boot would work for you, just make sure you buy an established brand. If however you want to advance your style and technique do look for a boot that gives you added technological benefits.
Gender specific
Womens boots are designed to suit womens feet ie they tend to have narrower heels. Interestingly most womens boots tend to be on the soft to medium side of the spectrum.
Getting the flex right
Once you have established how you want to ride and what your level is you should know whether you are looking for a soft or stiffer flex. The only problem is that boot flexibility definitions do vary according to the brand.Burton helpfully produce a 1-10 rating scale to express their boot flex but other brands will use the word 'firm' when elsewhere they would be classified as 'soft'. You will therefore need to accept that getting your boot right for you will involve some trial and error.
Understanding the different lacing systems
Most boots will be traditional laces, quick pull or boa. The traditional laces are good in that they are inexpensive and you will be familiar with the mechanism, the main disadvantage is that tieing laces on the slopes with cold hands is not to everyones taste. Quick -pull laces have the advantage of being able to be used whilst you are wearing gloves. The main disadvantage is that they are initially a little complex and some boarders say that they cannot exert enough pull to get the tightness they require. The boa system is great in that it usually requires just one hand and you can adjust them in gloves. The main disadvantage is that the 1 dial system applies uniform snugness so you cannot really customise it.
Understanding boot liners
Liners come in different types. Non moldable ones are certainly less pliable than moldable liners which as the title suggest are designed to conform to your foots shape. There are also heat moldable liners which you will pay more for but you will end up with liners that are a true custom fit.
What is a good fit?
The sizing of snowboard boots is very similar to that of normal footwear but do be aware that one brands size 9 is not the same as another brand. Your boots should feel snug, the key is that your ankles and heels ought to remain securely in place with minimal heel lift. Do wear snowboard boots when you are trying on your boots.