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Top 5 Women’s Snowboarding Boots for Beginners 2022-2023

Last Updated: September 2, 2023 by Nate

womens snowboarding boots for beginners

Hello and welcome to my list of the top 5 women’s snowboarding boots for beginners.

This list has been updated for the 2022-23 season.

Whilst a lot of people just consider boots that are cheap to be beginner boots this is not all that beginner boots should be. Of course price is one factor, but it’s only one factor.

As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com each boot will receive a score out of 100 based on several factors to determine how good they are as beginner boots.

Comparison Stats

Of 18 women’s boots that I rated as beginner boots:

  • The average score was 87.3/100
  • The highest score was 93.2/100 (see below)
  • The lowest score was 79.0/100
  • The average price was $237

O.k. let’s get going with the top 5!


WOMEN'S BEGINNER BOOT #5=

Thirty Two STW Double Boa Women's 2023

Boot: Thirty Two STW Double Boa Women's

  • US
  • CA

Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here

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

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10)

Rating: 89.8/100

Starting off the list at #5, we have the Thirty Two Women's STW Double Boa.

The STW Double Boa is a double boa evolution to the longstanding STW Boa (which was a single Boa). 

Apart from being a great flex for beginners, they have great adjustability and heel hold (depending on fit of course), and come with a really reasonable price-tag for a double boa boot.  

More on the Women's STW Double Boa in the video below

Score Breakdown for the Women's STW Double Boa

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

FLEX

5.0

25/25

COMFORT

3.5

14/20

HEEL HOLD

4.0

12/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.0

6/10

ADJUSTABILITY

4.0

8/10

PRICE

3.0

6/10

ENTRY/EXIT

4.0

8/10

TOTAL after normalizing

89.8/100


WOMEN'S BEGINNER BOOT #5=

Ride Harper 2023

Boots: Ride Harper

  • US
  • CA

Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here

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

Lacing System: Single Boa

Flex: Medium-Soft (3 out of 10)

Rating Score: 89.8/100

Next up we have the Ride Harper. 

The right price and the right flex for that first pair of boots to help you progress easily through the beginner phase. 

Plus super easy to get in and out of, so you won't have any frustrations with that -and super easy getting those boots on in a cold car park before hitting the slopes. 

More on the Harper in the video below

Score Breakdown for the Harper

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

FLEX

5.0

25/25

COMFORT

3.5

14/20

HEEL HOLD

4.0

12/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

7/10

ADJUSTABILITY

2.0

4/10

PRICE

4.0

8/10

ENTRY/EXIT

4.5

4.5/10

TOTAL after normalizing

89.8/100


WOMEN'S BEGINNER BOOT #4

Vans Encore OG 2023

Boots: Vans Encore OG

  • US
  • CA
  • UK/EU

Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here

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

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

Lacing System: Single Boa

Flex: Medium-Soft (4 out of 10)

Rating Score: 90.3/100

Coming in at #4 we have the Vans Encore OG boots. 

The Encore OG are a single boa boot that have what's typically the ideal flex for beginners who want something that will stick with them for a while compared to a super soft boot. They're soft enough to be forgiving and easy to progress in but have enough firmness that when you're starting to ride a bit faster they can still stick with you for a bit longer. 

Score Breakdown for the Encore OG

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

FLEX

5.0

25/25

COMFORT

4.0

16/20

HEEL HOLD

3.5

10.5/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

7/10

ADJUSTABILITY

2.0

4/10

PRICE

4.0

8/10

ENTRY/EXIT

4.5

4.5/10

TOTAL after normalizing

90.3/100


WOMEN'S BEGINNER BOOT #3

K2 Haven 2023

Boots: K2 Haven

  • US
  • CA
  • UK/EU

Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here

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

Lacing System: Single Boa

Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)

Rating: 92.6/100

K2’s Haven boots are ideal for anyone starting out snowboarding. Medium-soft, forgiving, really comfortable and super easy to get in and out of.

And that single boa system is not only fast and easy to get in and out of – it also makes it really easy to get the boots tight enough. A great choice for anyone who struggles to get traditional lacing or speed lacing tight enough (and you can stomach the lack of adjustability).

They're also a great freestyle boot - so for those looking to get into riding freestyle/park once they're more advanced, these boots are a great investment - and they are the kind of boots that can stay with you for a long time as you progress. 

Check out the video for more about the Haven

Score Breakdown for the Haven

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

FLEX

5.0

25/25

COMFORT

4.5

18/20

HEEL HOLD

3.5

10.5/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

7/10

ADJUSTABILITY

2.0

4/10

PRICE

3.5

7/10

ENTRY/EXIT

5.0

10/10

TOTAL after normalizing

92.6/100


WOMEN'S BEGINNER BOOT #2

Vans Women's Hi Standard OG 2023

Boots: Vans Women’s Hi-Standard OG

  • US
  • CA
  • UK/EU

Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here

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

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

Lacing System: Traditional Lacing

Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)

Rating: 92.6/100

The #2 boots for this list are Vans' Women's Hi-Standard OG.

These boots are super comfortable (though comfort in snowboard boots can be subjective) and have the ideal flex for beginners that make them super-forgiving, easy to learn with but are still of decent quality and not so soft that you can't ride them for years to come, as you progress.

And with that traditional lacing you get great adjustability, even if it does mean that it takes a little longer to set them up. 

Score Breakdown for the Women's Hi Standard OG

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

FLEX

5.0

25/25

COMFORT

4.0

16/20

HEEL HOLD

3.5

10.5/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

7/10

ADJUSTABILITY

4.0

8/10

PRICE

4.5

9/10

ENTRY/EXIT

3.0

6/10

TOTAL after normalizing

92.6/100


WOMEN'S BEGINNER BOOT #1

Burton Mint 2023

Boots: Burton Mint

  • US
  • CA
  • UK/EU

Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here

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

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

Boots: Burton Mint

Lacing System: Speed Lacing

Flex: Medium-Soft (3 out of 10)

Rating: 93.2/100

And finally, in at #1, are the Burton Mint boots.

Featuring a nice soft-medium flex for an easy and forgiving ride, perfect for the beginner, the Mint packs a heap of performance into a really reasonable price tag.

Like any good beginner boot Burton’s Mint boots are nice and comfortable, easy to get in and out of and are really easy to adjust for a nice custom fit.

Once you get used to the speed lacing system (which is pretty easy once you’ve done it a couple of times) you’ll be flying in and out of these boots – though you may not want to take them off!

There are no obvious weaknesses to these boots and they will allow the beginner rider to progress seamlessly and in comfort and style, without breaking the bank!

The Mint’s also come in a Boa version and a lace version. The Boa version is a little more expensive and the Lace version a little cheaper, each with their own pros and cons. I have included the different score breakdowns for each lacing version below. 

Check out the video for more about the Mint

The Mint comes in at around 0:15

Score Breakdown for the Mint

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

FLEX

5.0

25/25

COMFORT

4.5

18/20

HEEL HOLD

3.0

9/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

7/10

ADJUSTABILITY

3.5

7/10

PRICE

4.0

8/10

ENTRY/EXIT

4.0

8/10

TOTAL after normalizing

93.2/100

Score Breakdown for the Mint Lace

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

FLEX

5.0

25/25

COMFORT

4.5

18/20

HEEL HOLD

3.0

9/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

7/10

ADJUSTABILITY

4.5

9/10

PRICE

4.5

9/10

ENTRY/EXIT

2.0

4/10

TOTAL after normalizing

92.0/100

Score Breakdown for the Mint BOA

RATING
(out of 5)

SCORE WEIGHTING

FLEX

5.0

25/25

COMFORT

4.5

18/20

HEEL HOLD

4.0

12/15

SHOCK ABSORPTION

3.5

7/10

ADJUSTABILITY

2.0

4/10

PRICE

3.5

7/10

ENTRY/EXIT

4.5

9/10

TOTAL after normalizing

93.2/100

Over to you…

Thanks for reading and I hope this post has been helpful in your research for women’s beginner snowboard boots.

Check out the links under each boot for current prices, availability and more info. 


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