How to Choose the Best Snowboarding Boots

Step 1

When it comes to buying boots, comfort should be your number one concern. Spending an eight hour day on the slopes with boots that are uncomfortable or too tight in one part of the boot. The best way to find a boot that fits your individual foot is to drive down to your local winter sports shop and try on pairs until you find one that is a good fit. You want your foot to be snug and secure without the ability to lift your heel in the boot. Different brands have different fits and liners so trial and error will be the best way to go.

Step 2

Although, the size of your snowboard boot will match up to your regular shoe size. I try to get my boots a half size larger than my sneaker size. Jamming your toes into the end the boots after stomping a thirty foot kicker is no fun so make sure to have a little bit of extra room at the end of the boot. You should make sure that there is no numbness or uncomfortable pressure caused anywhere on the foot.

Step 3

When deciding how much to spend on a pair of boots, I would suggest buying boots in the middle range of the spectrum. Snowboarding boots start around a hundred dollars and can go up to over three hundred dollars. If your going to be going to the mountain more than just once or twice a year, I would highly recommend getting a boot in the two hundred to two fifty range. The cheaper boots will basically dissolve after repeated use and are not very comfortable as they lack many of the comforts that come standard in better boots. A good boot will not only last through more seasons, but also give the rider an overall better day on the mountain.