Purchasing Snowboard Boots

Your choice of snowboard boots is influenced by factors such as your skill level, shoe size, and whether you prefer riding on pistes, in parks, or off-piste. Furthermore, your choice of lacing system is also significant.

Ensuring a Proper Fit for Snowboard Boots

Snowboard boots should fit snugly. The tips of your toes should barely touch the front while still allowing for slight toe movement. To secure the best fit, your heel should lift minimally, or ideally not at all, once the boot is laced.

It is advisable that the inner boot is half a size smaller or the same size as your usual shoe size, as the boots will expand and conform to your feet over time.

Sizes for snowboard boots are given in EU sizing.

Understanding Snowboard Boot Flexibility

• Soft boot flex provides more forgiveness and stability, making it ideal for park use, as well as for beginner and intermediate snowboarders.


• Hard flex is typically found in snowboard boots designed for piste and off-piste use. This type of flex enhances edge grip and stability, offering a quicker response to your movements. These firmer snowboard boots are recommended for more experienced snowboarders.

Different Types of Lacing in Snowboard Boots

At SkatePro, we group the lacing systems into three types:

• Traditional laces are like standard shoe laces. Though they take a bit longer to fasten, they are reliable and easy to replace when worn out.
• Speed lacing system uses either one or two laces. A single pull tightens the entire boot, providing quick and easy fastening with a comfortable fit.
• BOA lacing system uses small steel cables, easily tightened using a simple closing mechanism that ensures an even fit. You will usually come across either a Single BOA or a Double BOA version when selecting snowboard boots that offer a practical and effective lacing approach.