Salomon Dialogue Dual Boa Review

Hello and welcome to my Salomon Dialogue Focus Boa review (now known as the Dialogue Dual Boa).

In this review I will take a look at the Dialogue Boa as all-mountain snowboard boots.

As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Dialogue Boa a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how they compare with other all-mountain boots.

NOTE: The review below hasn't been updated beyond the 2025 model as we haven't tested the Dialogue Dual Boa in several years and they have had enough changes, that we want to retest them before updating this review. We hope to get on a '26 model soon, failing that, we'll look to get on the '27 model, when that is released. 

Overall Rating

Boots: Salomon Dialogue Focus Boa

Price: $409 (USD recommended retail)

Style: All-Mountain 

Flex Rating: Medium

Flex Feel: Medium (6/10)

Rating Score: 86.4/100

Compared to other All-Mountain Boots

Of the 28 current model men's all-mountain snowboard boots that we tested:

• The average score was 84.5/100
• The highest score was 92.9/100
• The lowest score was 77.2/100
• The average price was $400
• The Dialogue Dual BOA ranked 3rd out of 28

Overview of the Dialogue Boa’s Specs

Who are the Dialogue Boa Most Suited to?

The Dialogue Boa is a great option for anyone look for a boot with enough power and response but also a fair amount of forgiveness. A good middle ground for riding both semi-aggressive and riding playful. 

All of the above and a need for heel hold and a like for the Boa lacing system makes the ideal candidate for this boot. 

Not ideal for beginners, but fine for anyone from low intermediate and up. Not suited to wide feet (but they do come in a "Dialogue Focus Boa Wide" which may be a good fit if you have wide feet).

Best matched with 4/10 to 6/10 flexing boards, IMO. 

The Dialogue Boa in More Detail

Board Demoed With: Rossignol One LF 2018

Bindings Demoed With: Burton Malavita 2017

Outersole Length:  31.8cm (mondo 28.0cm)

Difference between Mondo & Outersole: 3.8cm*

*the low profile score has been modified to reflect the fact that the 2020 and beyond models of the Dialogue Dual Boa are lower profile (3cm difference between mondo to outersole)

Backstay Height: 27.3cm

Weight: 1180 grams*

* Average of a sample of boots I weighed was 1006 grams, so a bit heavier than the average, but not overly heavy. Heaviest were 1320 grams and lightest were 740 grams. 

Flex

They feel like a solid medium. Not stiffer than  medium, but firm enough. 

Fit

Width: Salomon boots are known for being quite narrow and the Dialogue Boas are certainly narrower than normal. But I'd say just on the narrower side of medium - nothing crazy narrow. They were a good fit on my feet and I have regular width feet. If you have wide feet though, you should look at the "Dialogue Focus Boa Wide" instead.

True to Size?: Typically Salomon boots are true to size for me. But the Dialogue Boa I tried was borderline running 1/2 size large. i.e. I felt like I could ride the 9.5 when I would usually ride a 10. That said, the 10 was fine, and it was a good size for demoing, but I think if I owned them the 10 might pack out too much and the 9.5 would perhaps be the better fit. Again, not usually the case with Salomon I have found, but felt that way with these. 

High or Low Arch: Pretty much medium, like most boots out there, but if I had to say, they are maybe just a touch on the side of high for the arch. So, if you have high arches, they might be worth checking out. I don't have high arches, so I couldn't say for sure, but it felt like there's was just that little bit more room on top of the foot vs the average boot. 

Responsiveness

Good balance of response at high speeds and agility at slower speeds. They give you a good bit of power for bombing and holding a deep carve (without being epic, but still really good) but also are forgiving enough and help with when you want a surfier ride or just casually riding too.  

Heel Hold

There's some heel lift there, but that's the case with 99.9% of boots, I find. But it's pretty minimal and all the heel hold I would want. Didn't notice that lift while riding, only when really trying to lift the heels. 

Adjustability

The Dialogue Focus Boa are double boas, so there is one adjusting the upper part of the outer boot and one adjusting the lower part. But they aren't totally independent. A couple of wires are shared between both boas, which gives you great pull for the ankle, but does mean that you can't adjust the lower and upper sections completely independently. 

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Comfort

I felt a tiny bit of calf bite initially, but that quickly went away, and otherwise are all round very comfortable. No pressure points and no cramping. Felt like I could ride these all day from the moment I put them on. 

Shock Absorption

They absorb shock from flat landings and from chatter really well. As good as my test boots (Vans Aura) which I find to be really good for absorbing shock too. 

Board Feel

Really decent board feel. A natural feeling boot. The sole is relatively flexy and a relatively low tread depth probably helps there. 

Traction

Not the grippiest looking sole and not the deepest in terms of tread depth, but overall felt like a good quality sole. Didn't walk in anything too treacherous but just based on sole inspection seems pretty good. 

Reduced Footprint

I was on the 2019 model and they are quite bulky, being 3.8cm longer on the outer sole vs the mondo. I can't confirm it, but the 2020 model is supposed to have a much more reduced footprint. 

Entry/Exit

The liner has a typical pully lace harness for the liner, but the way it locks is unique to Salomon (of the boots I've tried). There's a little locking mechanism that's kind of like a switch. Hard to explain in words, but easy to use in real life. 

Getting my foot in was a bit of an effort but once in it felt very comfortable, but a little tricky to get in (which I've found with a couple of Salomon boots). 

Once you're in it's pretty straight forward though, with that lace harness for the liner and then the 2 boas on the outer boot. Not ultra fast, but faster than traditional lace - and only subtly slower than speed lace, really.  

Score Breakdown and Final Verdict

The Dialogue Boa strikes a great balance as being a comfortable, responsive yet forgiving boot, with good shock absorption and a nice feel.