Past Season Womens Freeride Boots Lists

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #5

Boot: DC Mora

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 89.7/100

Starting off the list at #5, we have the DC Mora. 

The Mora is a great option for anyone looking for a stiffer boot, but without going ultra stiff and still having decent slow speed performance. 

Best suited to someone who likes to charge hard, is at an advanced level and likes to bomb groomers and/or explore the sidecountry, backcountry, trees etc. 

The Mora are also the lowest priced boots on this list and well below the average price for this category. 

Score Breakdown for the Mora

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #4

Boot: Burton Supreme

Lacing System: Speed Lacing

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 89.7/100

Burton’s Supreme is in at #4. The Supreme has great carving performance, but are still decent to ride with at slower speeds – and they manage to achieve that elusive stiff-yet-comfortable combination.

They are a bit more costly than your average boots but if you have the budget and everything about the boot works for you, they are a great choice. 

Score Breakdown for the Supreme

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #3

Boot: Vans Viaje Range Edition

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 89.7/100

Next up at #3, we have the Vans Viaje Range Edition.

While the Viaje seems to not get a 2024 model, there is now a range edition of it. The Viaje Range Edition features a drop cuff, which allows you to widen the top of the boot to make it easier to walk in or when skinning. Great for backcountry missions. 

The Viaje Range Edition are pretty stiff and responsive -  perfect for aggressive riders who need all the support and drive they can get from their boots. 

They also feature tongue stiffeners that allow you to have the boot stiffer or softer depending on whether you have the stiffeners in or out of the tongue. 

Score Breakdown for the Viaje Range Edition

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #2

Boot: Nidecker Kita W

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 90.8/100

In at #2, we have Nidecker's Kita W. 

The Kita W aren't for the faint of heart. These are some seriously stiff women's snowboard boots with bucket loads of carving performance. 

In addition to being a great tool to help you lay down big carves, they are overall a high quality pair of boots and a great option for hard chargers. 

Score Breakdown for the Kita W

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #1

Boot: Ride Cadence

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 91.8/100

And finally at #1, we have Ride’s Cadence boots. 

These are the stiffest (along with the Kita at #2 above) on the list , so if you want your boots to have that awesome response/stability for high-speed carving and dominating the backcountry, then the Cadence will be a great choice for that.

They're a good all-round boot with good traction, aided by their Michelin winter tire rubber sole, and great heel hold and adjustability through the zonal double Boa lacing system. 

Score Breakdown for the Cadence

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #5

Boot: DC Mora

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 88.8/100

Starting off the list at #5, we have the DC Mora. 

The Mora is a great option for anyone looking for a stiffer boot, but without going ultra stiff.

Best suited to someone who likes to charge hard, is at an advanced level and likes to bomb groomers and/or explore the sidecountry, backcountry, trees etc. 

The Mora are also the equal lowest priced boots on this list and well below the average price for this category. 

Score Breakdown for the Mora

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #4

Boot: Burton Supreme

Lacing System: Speed Lacing

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 88.8/100

Burton’s Supreme is in at #4. The Supreme has great response – and they manage to achieve that elusive stiff/responsive-yet-comfortable combination.

They are a bit more costly than your average boots but if you have the budget and everything about the boot works for you, they are a great choice. 

Score Breakdown for the Supreme

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #3

Boot: Ride Cadence

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 89.4/100

Next up at #3, we have Ride’s Cadence boots. 

These are the stiffest on the list , so if you want your boots to have that awesome response/stability for high-speed carving and dominating the backcountry, then the Cadence will be a great choice for that.

They're a good all-round boot with good traction, aided by their Michelin winter tire rubber sole, and great heel hold and adjustability through the zonal double Boa lacing system. 

Score Breakdown for the Cadence

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #2

Boot: K2 Contour

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 93.1/100

In at #2, we have the K2 Contours.

K2’s Contour boots are a great choice if you’re an advanced rider looking to charge the groomers and/or hit the backcountry.

The Contour’s are really comfortable and supply great heel hold for smoother, more consistent response and all of that comes at a really reasonable price, a good bit below the average price for boots in this whole category and the equal cheapest on the top 5.

Score Breakdown for the Contours

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #1

Boot: Vans Viaje

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 93.6/100

And finally at #1, we have the Vans Viaje.

The Viaje are pretty stiff and responsive, but also comfortable -  perfect for aggressive riders who need all the support and drive they can get from their boots. 

They also feature tongue stiffeners that allow you to have the boot stiffer or softer depending on whether you have the stiffeners in or out of the tongue. 

Score Breakdown for the Viaje

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #5

Boot: DC Mora

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 88.8/100

Starting off the list at #5, we have the DC Mora. 

The Mora is a great option for anyone looking for a stiffer boot, but without going ultra stiff.

Best suited to someone who likes to charge hard, is at an advanced level and likes to bomb groomers and/or explore the sidecountry, backcountry, trees etc. 

The Mora are also the lowest priced boots on this list and well below the average price for this category. 

Score Breakdown for the Mora

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #4

Boot: Ride Cadence Focus Boa

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 89.4/100

Next up at #4, we have Ride’s Cadence boots. 

If you want your boots to have that awesome response for carving up the slopes, shooting through the trees and dominating the backcountry then the Cadence will be a great choice for that.

They're a good all-round boot with good traction and adjustability through the zonal double Boa lacing system. 

Score Breakdown for the Cadence

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #3

Boot: Burton Supreme

Lacing System: Speed Lacing

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 89.4/100

Burton’s Supreme is in at #3. The Supreme has great response – and they manage to achieve that elusive stiff/responsive-yet-comfortable combination.

They are a bit more costly than your average boots but if you have the budget and everything about the boot works for you, they are a great choice. 

Score Breakdown for the Supreme

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #2

Boot: K2 Contour

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 93.1/100

In at #2, we have the K2 Contours.

K2’s Contour boots are a great choice if you’re an advanced rider looking to charge the groomers and/or hit the backcountry.

They don't get stiffer than this when it comes to women's boots, so if you're looking for an aggressive, responsive boot and you're an advanced rider, you might have met your match. 

The Contour’s are really comfortable and supply great heel hold for smoother, more consistent response, are highly shock absorbent (but at the same time also manage to provide plenty of traction for any hiking adventures) and all of that comes at a really reasonable price, a good bit below the average price for boots in this category.

Score Breakdown for the Contours

WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #1

Boot: Vans Viaje

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 93.6/100

And finally at #1, we have the Vans Viaje.

The Viaje is really stiff and responsive, but also comfortable -  perfect for aggressive riders who need all the support and drive they can get from their boots. 

They also feature tongue stiffeners that allow you to have the boot stiffer or softer depending on whether you have the stiffeners in or out of the tongue. 

Score Breakdown for the Viaje

Boot: Ride Cadence Focus Boa

Price: $329

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 89.4/100

Starting off this year's list at #5, we have Ride’s Cadence boots. 

When it comes to women’s boots the Cadence Boa’s are almost as stiff as they come. Usually women’s boots aren’t stiffer than around a 7/10 or 8/10).

So if you want your boots to have that awesome response for carving up the slopes, shooting through the trees and dominating the backcountry then the Cadence will be a great choice for that.

They're a good all-round boot with good traction and adjustability through the Double Boa lacing system. 

Score Breakdown for the Cadence

Boot: Burton Supreme

Price: $459

Lacing System: Speed Lacing

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 89.4/100

The Burton’s Supreme’s in at #4, have great response – and they manage to achieve that elusive responsive-yet-comfortable combination.

They also manage to achieve the elusive combination of great shock absorption and great traction (often you have to sacrifice one for the other).

They are a bit more costly than your average boots but if you have the budget and everything about the boot works for you, they are a great choice. 

Score Breakdown for the Supreme

Boot: Thirty Two TM-Two XLT Women's

Price: $349

Lacing System: Traditional Lacing with velcro cuff

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 91.5/100

The Thirty Two TM-Two XLT are the stiffest boots on this list (along with the K2 Contour & Vans Viaje - see #1 & #2). They are a hold no prisoners type of boot only for advanced riders who like to charge hard. 

Not to be mistaken for the TM-Two (non XLT). The XLT version is stiffer, tougher and have an upgraded Vibram sole for awesome traction for those hiking missions.  

Score Breakdown for the TM-TWO XLT Women's

Boot: K2 Contour

Price: $309

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 93.1/100

In at #2, we have the K2 Contours.

K2’s Contour boots are a great choice if you’re an advanced rider looking to charge the groomers and/or hit the backcountry.

They don't get stiffer than this when it comes to women's boots, so if you're looking for an aggressive, responsive boot and you're an advanced rider, you might have met your match. 

The Contour’s are really comfortable and supply great heel hold  for extra response, are highly shock absorbent (but at the same time also manage to provide plenty of traction for any hiking adventures) and all of that comes at a really reasonable price, a good bit below the average price for boots in this category.

Score Breakdown for the Contours

Boot: Vans Viaje

Price: $359

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 93.6/100

And finally at #1, we have the Vans Viaje.

The Viaje is really stiff and responsive, but also comfortable -  perfect for aggressive riders who need all the support and drive they can get from their boots. 

They also feature tongue stiffeners that allow you to have the boot stiffer or softer depending on whether you have the stiffeners in or out of the tongue. 

Score Breakdown for the Viaje

Boot: Ride Cadence Focus Boa

Price: $329

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 89.5/100

Starting off this year's list at #5, we have Ride’s Cadence boots. 

When it comes to women’s boots the Cadence Boa’s are almost as stiff as they come. Usually women’s boots aren’t stiffer than around a 7/10 or 8/10).

So if you want your boots to have that awesome response for carving up the slopes, shooting through the trees and dominating the backcountry then the Cadence will be a great choice for that.

They're a good all-round boot with good traction, shock absorption and adjustability through the Double Boa lacing system. 

Score Breakdown for the Cadence

Boot: DC Mora Boa

Price: $299

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 89.5/100

Next we have DC’s Mora boots. 

They have a nice medium-stiff flex for freeriding or charging hard in the resort – and feature a double boa lacing system, that helps give them their awesome heel hold. They also have decent traction for those hiking missions – or for an icy car park.

They are the lowest priced boots on this list and come in well below the average price for this category of snowboard boots.

Score Breakdown for the Mora

Boot: Burton Supreme

Price: $449

Lacing System: Speed Lacing

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 90.0/100

The Burton’s Supreme’s in at #4, have great response – and they manage to achieve that elusive responsive-yet-comfortable combination.

They also manage to achieve the elusive combination of great shock absorption and great traction (often you have to sacrifice one for the other).

They are a bit more costly than your average boots but if you have the budget and everything about the boot works for you, they are a great choice. 

Score Breakdown for the Supreme

Boot: Thirty Two TM-Two XLT Women's

Price: $349

Lacing System: Traditional Lacing with velcro cuff

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 91.6/100

The Thirty Two TM-Two XLT are the stiffest boots on this list (along with the K2 Contour & Vans Viaje - see #1 & #2). They are a hold no prisoners type of boot only for advanced riders who like to charge hard. 

Not to be mistaken for the TM-Two (non XLT). The XLT version is stiffer, tougher and have an upgraded Vibram sole for awesome traction for those hiking missions.  

Score Breakdown for the TM-TWO XLT Women's

Boot: Vans Viaje

Price: $359

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 91.6/100

At #2, we have the Vans Viaje.

The Viaje is a new boot from Vans for the 2019-20 season. 

It's really stiff and responsive, but also comfortable -  perfect for aggressive riders who need all the support and drive they can get from their boots. 

They also feature tongue stiffeners that allow you to have the boot stiffer or softer depending on whether you have the stiffeners in or out of the tongue. 

Score Breakdown for the Viaje

Boot: K2 Contour

Price: $299

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 92.1/100

And finally at #1, we have the K2 Contours.

K2’s Contour boots are a great choice if you’re an advanced rider looking to charge the groomers and/or hit the backcountry.

They don't get stiffer than this when it comes to women's boots, so if you're looking for an aggressive, responsive boot and you're an advanced rider, you might have met your match. 

The Contour’s are really comfortable and supply great heel hold  for extra response, are highly shock absorbent (but at the same time also manage to provide plenty of traction for any hiking adventures) and all of that comes in a really reasonable price, a good bit below the average price for boots in this category.

Score Breakdown for the Contours

Boot: DC Mora Boa

Price: $279

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 86.7/100

Starting off this year's list at #5, we have DC’s Mora boots. 

They have a nice medium-stiff flex for freeriding or charging hard in the resort – 7/10.

The Mora's feature a double boa lacing system, that helps give them their awesome heel hold and they also have decent traction for those hiking missions – or for an icy car park.

They are the lowest priced boots on this list and come in well below the average price for this category of snowboard boots.

Score Breakdown for the Mora

Boot: Ride Cadence Focus Boa

Price: $299

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 86.7/100

When it comes to women’s boots the Cadence Boa’s are almost as stiff as they come. Usually women’s boots aren’t stiffer than around a 7/10 or 8/10).

So if you want your boots to have that awesome response for carving up the slopes, shooting through the trees and dominating the backcountry then the Cadence will be a great choice for that.

They're a good all-round boot with good traction, shock absorption and adjustability through the Double Boa lacing system. 

Score Breakdown for the Cadence

Boot: Thirty Two TM-Two XLT Women's

Price: $349

Lacing System: Traditional Lacing with velcro cuff

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 88.8/100

The Thirty Two TM-Two XLT are the stiffest boots on this list (along with the K2 Contour - see #1). They are a hold no prisoners type of boot only for advanced riders who like to charge hard. 

Not to be mistaken for the TM-Two (non XLT), the XLT versions are stiffer, tougher and have an upgraded Vibram sole for awesome traction for those hiking missions.  

Score Breakdown for the TM-TWO XLT Women's

Boot: Burton Supreme

Price: $449

Lacing System: Speed Lacing

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 90.8/100

Burton’s Supreme’s are, in my opinion, one of the ultimate in women’s freeride snowboard boots.

They have the perfect flex and awesome response – and they manage to achieve that elusive responsive-yet-comfortable combination.

They also manage to achieve the elusive combination of great shock absorption and great traction (often you have to sacrifice one for the other).

They are a bit more costly than your average boots but if you want the ultimate in women’s freeriding boots the Supreme’s are a great choice.

Score Breakdown for the Supreme

Boot: K2 Contour

Price: $299

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Stiff (8/10)

Rating: 93.4/100

K2’s Contour boots are a great choice if you’re advanced rider looking to charge the groomers and/or hit the backcountry.

They don't get stiffer than this when it comes to women's boots, so if you're looking for an aggressive, responsive boot and you're an advanced rider, you might have met your match. 

The Contour’s are really comfortable and supply great heel hold  for extra response, are highly shock absorbent (but at the same time also manage to provide plenty of traction for any hiking adventures) and all of that comes in a really reasonable price, a good bit below the average price for boots in this category.

Score Breakdown for the Contours