The following is a list of what we think are the 10 best all-mountain snowboard boots for the 2024-2025 season of all those that we have tested and rated.
This category features boots in the flex range from 6/10 to 7.5/10.
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.
Category Stats
Of the 28 current model all-mountain snowboard boots that we tested:
OK, let's have a look at the top 10 for 2025!
#10: K2 ORTON
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Rating score: 84.8/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Double BOA
Starting off the list at #10, we have K2's Orton snowboard boots.
Like everything on this list, the Orton offers up a great balance between everything you want to do on the mountain. You can lay into carves and bomb when you need to, but they're also forgiving enough that they are still fine to ride slower with too.
They don't have the lowest profile outsole, but otherwise have no weaknesses and tested well across all the factors we test.
Score Breakdown for the Orton
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.8/100 |
#9: BURTON PHOTON
Flex: Medium (6.5/10)
Rating score: 84.8/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Speed Lace
Next up we have Burton's Photon boots.
The Photon are really comfortable boots (which can be subjective when it comes to boots of course), and offer a great balance between support and response, while still being forgiving enough to ride playfully in.
They also have really good footprint reduction, so if you're on the cuff between a wide and regular width board and would prefer the narrower option, these can help you get onto it.
If you prefer a BOA lacing system, these also come in a double BOA option.
Score Breakdown for the Photon
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Heel Hold | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Traction | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.8/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Photon BOA
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Traction | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.8/100 |
#8: RIDE DEADBOLT ZONAL
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Rating score: 85.3/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Double BOA
At #8 we have the Ride Deadbolt Zonal.
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, that can do a bit of everything and can match with a wide range of boards.
Score Breakdown for the Deadbolt Zonal
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 85.3/100 |
#7: DC JUDGE BOA
Flex: Medium (6.5/10)
Rating score: 87/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Double BOA
Next up, at #7, we have the DC Judge.
The Judge are a great versatile, do-it-all boot that allow you to do everything you can, even if you have an eclectic style. From backcountry to park and everything in between. They also match to a wide range of boards.
They're on the stiffer side of medium, for those that prefer their boots a little stiffer but not ultra stiff.
Score Breakdown for the Judge BOA
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87/100 |
#6: NITRO TEAM BOA
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating score: 88.6/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Double BOA
In at #6, we have a new entry. Nitro's Team Boa is a mid-stiff boot that delivers a stability and response that really enhances carving performance, giving you the support you need to lay deep trenches and bomb steeps.
>>See Full Review (review coming soon)
Score Breakdown for the Team BOA
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3 | 6/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.6/100 |
#5: THIRTYTWO TM-2
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Rating score: 88.6/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Traditional Lace
Next we have ThirtyTwo's TM-Two. This boot has been in the 32 line for what feels like forever, and it keeps delivering. Nothing flashy, but a carefully refined traditional lace boot that does everything it should and does it well.
The TM-2 also come in a Double BOA version.
Score Breakdown for the TM-2
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.6/100 |
Score Breakdown for the TM-2 Double BOA
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87/100 |
#4: BURTON ION BOA
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating score: 89.7/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Double BOA
In the #4 spot, we have Burton's Ion Boa.
You pay for these, the most expensive on this list, but you get back performance (and apparently durability, but I can't confirm that, as I don't ride boots long enough to determine that). Not for the small budget but for comfort and performance they’re an awesome boot, if you’ve got the means for them.
They're the stiffest equal on this list, but still not ultra stiff or anything - so they work well as an all-mountain boot for those boards in that mid-stiff range or for those who prefer their boots a little stiffer. They are still fine for riding at slower speeds, but just a little less suitable for that than some of the softer flexing options on this list.
But for carveability, they are right up there - and add to that good footprint reduction, traction, shock absorption, adjustability and comfort and you've got a pretty awesome boot.
The Ion also come in a speed lace version (score below).
Score Breakdown for the Ion BOA
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.7/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Ion (speed lace)
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88/100 |
#3: SALOMON DIALOGUE LACE BOA SJ
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating score: 89.7/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Hybrid Traditional Lace/BOA
The Salomon Dialogue Lace SJ BOA come in at #3.
Salomon's lace/SJ BOA system allows you to tighten the liner and really crank the heel hold with the BOA (and allows you to re-tighten when you need to without untying the outer boot), whilst giving you the customization of traditional lacing for the outer boot.
Of course that adjustability is only the icing on top of an otherwise high quality, comfortable boot.
Fit-wise, especially good for those with narrower feet.
The Dialogue also come in a Dual Boa (which are also a great option and would have made this list - but didn't feel the need to double up on essentially the same boot (bar the lacing system). The Dual BOA version score slightly differently because of that lacing system, so I have included the score for the Dual Boa version below as well).
Score Breakdown for the Dialogue Lace BOA SJ
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 5 | 15/15 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Traction | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.7/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Dialogue Dual BOA
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Traction | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.4/100 |
#2: VANS HI-COUNTRY & HELL-BOUND
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating score: 90.8/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Traditional Lace
At #2, we have Vans Hi-Country & Hell-Bound. In most ways essentially a simplified version of the Infuse below (not having the BOA part), the Hi-Country & Hell Bound offers similar performance but with a smaller price tag.
Score Breakdown for the Hi-Country & Hell-Bound
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.8/100 |
#1: VANS INFUSE
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Rating score: 92.9/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Hybrid Traditional Lace/BOA
And finally, taking the #1 spot this year, we have the Vans Infuse. These boots have it all.
On top of some of the best adjustability (including the ability to alter their flex feel) going around, they have great carving performance, high-end shock absorption and are also nice and low profile.
And just all round performed really well in everything we tested for.
Score Breakdown for the Infuse
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Heel Hold | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 5 | 15/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
| Reduced Footprint | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 92.9/100 |
Thanks for Checking Out Our Top Rated Men's All-Mountain Snowboard Boots
Thanks for checking out our top 10 men's All-Mountain snowboard boots. I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your next pair of boots.
Check out the links in the where to buy boxes (the ones with the flags) for prices, availability and more info on the boots. And the full review links for more details on how we experienced each pair of boots.
Notes
This list is made up of boots that have a flex between 6/10 and 7.5/10 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, depending on your preferences (except a bit stiff for beginners).
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