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Best All Mountain Snowboard Boots: My Top 5

Last Updated: February 13, 2021 by Nate 181 Comments

best all mountain snowboard boots

Hello and welcome to my top 10 best all mountain snowboard boots for men for the 2020-21 season.  

This top 10 will outline what I consider the best all mountain boots currently on the market and will cover a number of different factors that contribute to making a great all mountain boot.

Ratings & Comparisons

As always on SnowboardingProfiles.com the boots are given a rating out of 100 based on my scoring system. This is not an exact science (especially with boots as personal fit is so important) but will provide a way to give you a quick look at the performance of each boot.

Of the 37 all-mountain boots that I rated:

  • The average score was 83.4/100
  • The highest score was 93.5/100 (see below)
  • The lowest score was 65.8/100
  • The average price was $364

Note: Only boots with a flex feel of 6 or 7 were considered for this category.

O.k. let’s get into the top 10!

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #10

Burton Imperial

Boot: Burton Imperial

  • US
  • CANADA
  • UK/EUROPE

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here (CANADA)

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here (UK/EUROPE)

Lacing System: Speed Lacing

Flex:  Medium (6/10)

Rating: 85.3/100

Starting the list at #10, we have Burton's Imperial boots. 

The Imperials have been a staple in Burton's line for a while now, and no surprise there, given the quality across the range of factors. Great option for those that are looking for something low profile to get on a narrower board too. 

Check out the video for more on the Imperial

Score Breakdown for the Imperial

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

4.0

20/25

HEEL HOLD

3.5

10.5/15

ADJUSTABILITY

4.0

12/15

COMFORT

4.5

13.5/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

10.5/15

TRACTION

4.0

8/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

4.0

4/5

TOTAL after normalizing

85.3/100

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #9

Ride Deadbolt

Boot: Ride Deadbolt

  • US
  • CANADA

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Lacing System: Double Boa with power strap

Flex:  Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 85.9/100

At #9 we have the Ride Deadbolt. 

With great heel hold, the simplicity of Boa and basically great performance across every function, the Deadbolt are a great option for those looking for something just that little bit stiffer than medium. 

Check out the video for more on the Deadbolt

Score Breakdown for the Deadbolt

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

4.0

20/25

HEEL HOLD

4.5

13.5/15

ADJUSTABILITY

4.0

12/15

COMFORT

4.0

12/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

10.5/15

TRACTION

4.0

8/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

3.0

3/5

TOTAL after normalizing

85.9/100

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #8

Thirty Two TM-Three

Boot: Thirty Two TM-Three

  • US
  • CANADA

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Lacing System: Traditional Lace

Flex: Medium (6/10)

Rating: 87.0/100

The TM-Three features 32s Elite Liner for great comfort and support. 

But that's not all that's going for the TM-3. They have really good response, great adjustability (including a heel hold kit to ensure great heel hold) and are overall a quality feeling boot. 

Check out the video for more on the TM-3

Score Breakdown for the TM-3

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

4.0

20/25

HEEL HOLD

4.0

12/15

ADJUSTABILITY

4.5

13.5/15

COMFORT

4.0

12/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

4.0

12/15

TRACTION

3.5

7/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

3.5

3.5/5

TOTAL after normalizing

87.0/100

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #7

K2 Ender

Boot: K2 Ender

  • US
  • CANADA

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Lacing System: Traditional Lacing with internal boa

Flex: Medium (6/10)

Rating: 87.0/100

At #7 we have the K2 Ender. 

Apart from being super comfortable (depending on fit of course) and having awesome heel hold, the Ender Feature an internal Boa which harnesses the liner. This has 2 great benefits - it really helps with that heel hold but is also super convenient to re-tighten your liner without having to open the outer boot. 

Check out the video for more on the Ender

Score Breakdown for the Ender

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

3.5

17.5/25

HEEL HOLD

4.5

13.5/15

ADJUSTABILITY

4.5

13.5/15

COMFORT

4.5

13.5/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

4.0

12/15

TRACTION

4.0

8/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

2.0

2/5

TOTAL after normalizing

87.0/100

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #6

Adidas Response 3MC ADV

Boot: Adidas Response 3MC ADV

  • US
  • CANADA
  • UK/EUROPE

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here (UK/EUROPE)

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium (6/10)

Rating: 87.0/100

In at #6 on this list are the Adidas Response 3MC ADVs.

The Response 3MC ADV, are Adidas' mid flexing BOA boots – perfect for doing a bit-of-everything with.

They have really good response (as you might expect from the name!), great heel hold and all-round have no weaknesses – and of course they have Adidas’ renowned reduced outer-sole – so they’re a great choice for anyone with longer feet, looking to get on a narrower waist width board. Adidas boots are also known to be good for those with wide feet.  

These are also the lowest priced boots on this list – and come in a good bit under the average price for this category of boot.

Check out the Video Below for more on the Response

Score Breakdown for the Response

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

4.0

20/25

HEEL HOLD

4.0

12/15

ADJUSTABILITY

4.0

12/15

COMFORT

4.0

12/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

4.0

12/15

TRACTION

3.5

7/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

5.0

5/5

TOTAL after normalizing

87.0/100

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #5

Salomon Dialogue Focus Boa review

Boot: Salomon Dialogue Focus Boa

  • US
  • CANADA
  • UK/EUROPE

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here (CANADA)

Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here (UK/EUROPE)

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex:  Medium (6/10)

Rating: 87.0/100

The Salomon Dialogue Focus Boa comes in at #8.

The Dialogue are great for anyone who needs great heel hold and wants their boots to be super comfortable (obviously depending on fit), and want plenty of shock absorption.  

Especially good for those with narrower feet.

Check out the video for more on the Dialogue Focus Boa

Score Breakdown for the Dialogue Focus Boa

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

4.0

20/25

HEEL HOLD

4.0

12/15

ADJUSTABILITY

3.5

10.5/15

COMFORT

4.5

13.5/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

4.5

13.5/15

TRACTION

3.5

7/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

3.5

3.5/5

TOTAL after normalizing

87.0/100

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #4

Burton Ion Boa

Boot: Burton Ion Boa

  • US
  • CANADA
  • UK/EUROPE

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here (CANADA)

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here (UK/EUROPE)

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 88.6/100

The speed lacing versions have been around a long time, but I was glad to see they put out a Boa version for these a few seasons back, as I prefer it over the speed lacing, even if it does add another $50 to an already pricey pair of boots.  

To be picky if there were anywhere that could use slight improvement it would be the shock absorption. If you’re also riding Burton bindings then this shouldn’t be an issue, as their bindings have some of the best shock absorption in the industry.

You pay for these, the most expensive on this list, but you get back performance – not for the small budget but for comfort and performance they’re an awesome boot, if you’ve got the means for them.

Check out the video for more on the Ion BOAs

Score Breakdown for the Ion Boas

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

4.0

20/25

HEEL HOLD

4.5

13.5/15

ADJUSTABILITY

4.0

12/15

COMFORT

4.5

13.5/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

10.5/15

TRACTION

4.0

8/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

4.0

4/5

TOTAL after normalizing

88.6/100

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #3

Vans Infuse

Boot: Vans Infuse

  • US
  • CANADA
  • UK/EUROPE

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here (UK/EUROPE)

Lacing System: Traditional Lacing with Internal Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10) - but can be 6/10 or 8/10 depending on whether you have the tongue stiffeners in or out. 

Rating: 90.8/100

In at #3 we have the Vans Infuse.

One unique thing about these boots is that they have removable tongue stiffeners – so you can really vary the flex feel that you get. There are 2 removable stiffeners – so you can have both in, both out or one or the other in. So, even though I rate these as 7/10 flex, I would say they are more like a range of 6 to 8. So you can make them a bit stiffer or a bit softer with those tongue stiffeners.

Also, they have a mixed lacing system which is predominantly traditional lace but also has a Boa in there. The Boa works on a harness around the ankle section of the tongue (on the outside of the boot, rather than around the liner - there's a separate liner harness), that cranks down on your ankle to keep your heel in place. So, you get the great adjustability of traditional lace with the great heel hold of Boa.

On top of all that, these are very comfortable and responsive boots.

Check out the video for more about the Infuse

Score Breakdown for the Infuse

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

4.0

20/25

HEEL HOLD

4.5

13.5/15

ADJUSTABILITY

4.5

13.5/15

COMFORT

4.0

12/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

4.0

12/15

TRACTION

4.0

8/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

4.5

4.5/5

TOTAL after normalizing

90.8/100

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #2

Thirty Two Mullair

Boot: Thirty Two 3XD

  • US
  • CANADA
  • UK/EUROPE

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here (UK/EUROPE)

Lacing System: Traditional Lacing

Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)

Rating: 92.4/100

The 32 3XD were new in Thirty Two's line for the 2019-20 season (under the name "Mullair" and continue on for the 2020-21 season. And they are a mean pair of boots. 

Responsive, comfortable and with all the adjustability you'll ever need (including a heel hold kit and arch support kit). If you're OK with heavier boots (these are the heaviest I've weighed) and traditional lacing, these are one of the best you can get in that mid to mid-stiff flex range. 

Check out the video for more on the 3XD

Score Breakdown for the 3XD

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

4.0

20/25

HEEL HOLD

5.0

15/15

ADJUSTABILITY

5.0

15/15

COMFORT

4.0

12/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

4.0

12/15

TRACTION

4.0

8/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

3.0

3/5

TOTAL after normalizing

92.4/100

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #1

Adidas Tactical ADV Review

Boot: Adidas Tactical ADV

  • US
  • CANADA

Price: View More Info and Current Price Here

Lacing System: Traditional Lacing

Flex: Medium (6/10)

Rating: 93.5/100

And in at #1, we have the Tactical ADV.

For anyone looking for the ultimate in reduced footprint – great for anyone with bigger feet that want to fit on narrower boards – the Tactical ADVs are a great option. They're also great for those with wider feet. 

But that’s certainly not the only reason these boots are here. They are also responsive, comfortable and one of the the best you’ll find at absorbing shock – thanks in a large part to the "boost" tech that’s used in the boots.

There is also a Tactical Lexicon ADV version which has a more plush liner. 

Check out the Video Below for More About the Tactical ADVs

Score Breakdown for the Tactical ADV

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

RESPONSE

4.0

20/25

HEEL HOLD

4.0

12/15

ADJUSTABILITY

4.5

13.5/15

COMFORT

4.5

13.5/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

5.0

15/15

TRACTION

3.5

7/10

REDUCED FOOTPRINT

5.0

5/5

TOTAL after normalizing

93.5/100

Over to You…

There you have my top 10 all-mountain snowboard boots for the 2020/21 season.

Check out the links under each boot to see more details and to research prices and availability.


Notes

This list is made up of boots that have a 6/10 or 7/10 flex – which are typically used for do-it-all, all-mountain riding. However, some predominantly freestyle riders like a stiffer boot and some freeriders like something a little softer, so they can really be used by almost anyone (except probably a bit stiff for beginners).

This list could easily be a top 15 and still have quality boot options in it – such is the nature of boots that have around that 6/10 or 7/10 flex (hence the high average price and high average score [see top of post]). 

There are other great offerings in this category that haven’t quite made it in. If you’re looking for a boot in this category and you’ve found something that looks good but it’s not on this list, let me know what they are in the comments below and I can give you my opinion on them.


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