The following are our top rated women's beginner snowboard boot options for the 2025-2026 season.
Who is this list for?
These boots are best suited to riders who:
- Have just started snowboarding;
- Have been riding a few days and looking to build confidence;
- Are lighter and find even medium flex boots too stiff and want a lower cost option;
- Freestyle/park riders who prefer ground tricks and smaller features and like soft boots and want a lower cost option.
As always on SnowboardingProfiles.com the boots are given a rating out of 100. The scores in this list are based on our beginner boot specific 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.
OK, let's have a look at the top 10 for 2026!
#10: thirtytwo Women's STW Double Boa
Flex: Mid-Soft (3.5/10)
Lacing System: Double Boa
Rating score: 87.9/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Starting out the list at #10, we have the thirtytwo STW Double Boa.
This is the only double boa option you'll find in this list and there's a good reason for this. Most (the Nitro Scala Boa at #8 below being the only other double boa in this flex-range that I know of) other double boa boots come in a flex that's medium or stiffer, which isn't as suitable for beginner riders, IMO.
That makes this is a rare option for beginners, so if you're wanting boots that use the boa system but don't want to sacrifice on adjustability and have a higher budget, then these could be a great option for you.
They are the highest priced boots in this list, but still low cost for double boa boots (the only women's double boa boots that are cheaper, that I know of, are the Nitro Scala Boa at #8 below).
Score Breakdown for the STW Double Boa
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 3 | 9/15 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Price | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.9/100 |
#9: thirtytwo Women's Shifty Boa
Flex: Soft (2/10)
Lacing System: Single Boa
Rating score: 87.9/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Next up, we have another thirtytwo offering, the Shifty Boa.
They lack the adjustability of the STW double boa (being a single boa boot), but they are a little quicker and easier to get in and out of and the price tag is noticeably lower.
Score Breakdown for the Shifty Boa
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 2 | 4/10 |
| Price | 4 | 8/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.9/100 |
#8: Nitro Scala Boa
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
Lacing System: Double Boa
Rating score: 89.1/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
As mentioned above (in the thirty STW Double Boa description), the Nitro Scala Boa, our #8 entry, is one of only two double boa boots that we know of that offer a flex softer than medium.
And these are the cheapest double boa boots we've come across, so you're also getting great value (note that double boa boots will always be more than single boa boots and other lacing systems, so they are still the second highest priced boots in this list).
Score Breakdown for the Scala Boa
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3 | 9/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Price | 3 | 6/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.1/100 |
#7: Ride Harper
Flex: Mid-Soft (3/10)
Lacing System: Single Boa
Rating score: 90.2/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
The #7 spot goes to 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.
Score Breakdown for the Harper
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 2 | 4/10 |
| Price | 4 | 8/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.2/100 |
#6: DC Women's Phase BOA
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
Lacing System: Single Boa
Rating score: 91.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Next up are DC's Phase Boa.
Comfort is subjective depending on your foot/ankles/calves etc, but we found this to be one of the most comfortable boots going around. That plus a nice forgiving feel, easy on/off and great slow speed response make the Phase BOA one of the most beginner friendly boots going around.
Score Breakdown for the Women's Phase Boa
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 5 | 15/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 2 | 4/10 |
| Price | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91.4/100 |
#5: Nidecker Women's Cascade
Flex: Soft (3/10)
Lacing System: Single Boa
Rating score: 91.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
You might notice a trend here - as in, lot's of boa boots. Snowboard boots have been trending in this direction for some time now and a big reason for that is how easy they are to operate - physically and technically easy. This is typically particularly appealing to beginner riders, who might have less inclination to spend time and effort learning a lacing system, when that time could be better spent learning how to ride.
Our #5 selection, Nidecker's Cascade is no exception and features that very single boa lacing system. But more importantly, they are the kind of boots that will help you to progress your snowboarding, while building confidence along the way.
Score Breakdown for the Cascade
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Heel Hold | 4 | 12/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 2 | 4/10 |
| Price | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91.4/100 |
#4: Nitro Flora Boa/TLS
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
Lacing System: Single Boa/TLS (speed lace) option
Rating score: 91.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Like most here, as mentioned, the Flora Boa features a single boa. But this one does also come in a TLS (Nitro's version of speed lace) option as well.
So, if you're looking for a bit more adjustability and are good with taking a bit more time to learn the lacing system to get it, then the TLS might be a good option for you.
Both are great options for beginners and both really good value, with the boa version being the equal lowest priced boa option in this list (along with the Hi-Standard OG at #2) and the TLS version being the equal cheapest in the list (along with the Encore OG at #2) overall (boa always costs a little more, all-else being equal).
Score Breakdown for the Flora Boa
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 2 | 4/10 |
| Price | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91.4/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Flora TLS
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3 | 9/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Price | 5 | 10/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.1/100 |
#3: Burton Mint/Mint Boa
Flex: Mid-Soft (3/10)
Lacing System: Speed Lace
Rating score: 92/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Burton's Mint snowboard boots, taking the #3 spot, feature a nice soft-medium flex for an easy and forgiving ride, perfect for the beginner. And, like any good beginner boot, they are nice and comfortable and easy to get in and out of.
Once you get used to the speed lacing system, 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 for the beginner and they will aid seamless progression in comfort and style, without breaking the bank!
If you don't want to have to get used to the speed lacing, the Mint’s also come in a Boa version. It's a little more expensive and has slightly different pros and cons. I have included the score breakdown for the Boa version below along with the speed lace version.
Score Breakdown for the Mint (speed lace)
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3 | 9/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Price | 4 | 8/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 92/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Mint Boa
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3 | 9/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 2 | 4/10 |
| Price | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.1/100 |
#2: Vans Women's Hi-Standard OG/Encore OG
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
Lacing System: Traditional Lacing/Single Boa
Rating score: 92/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
The #2 position goes to the Vans Women's Hi-Standard OG snowboard boots. I have also included the Encore OG here, rather as a separate entry in the list, as the boots are very similar, with the main difference being their lacing system.
The Hi-Standard OG use traditional laces and the Encore OG is a single boa boot.
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 they are also still of decent quality and not so soft that you can't ride them for years to come, as you progress.
With the traditional lacing of the Hi-Standard OG, you get great adjustability, even if it does mean that it takes a little longer/more effort to get them on.
If you'd prefer to forgo that adjustability in favor of easier on/off, then the Vans Encore OG might be more your ticket.
Both boots are also great value for money, with the Hi-Standard OG being the equal cheapest in this list (along with the Flora TLS at #4) and the Encore OG being the equal cheapest boa option in this list (along with the Flora Boa at #4).
Score Breakdown for the Women's Hi-Standard
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 3 | 9/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Price | 5 | 10/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 92/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Encore OG
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 12/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 2 | 4/10 |
| Price | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91.4/100 |
#1: K2 Haven
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
Lacing System: Single Boa
Rating score: 92.5/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
And finally, taking out the #1 position for 2025-2026, we have K2’s Haven snowboard boots
The Haven 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 so long as you can stomach the lack of adjustability).
Score Breakdown for the Haven
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex | 5 | 15/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 5 | 15/15 |
| Adjustability | 2 | 4/10 |
| Price | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 92.5/100 |
Thanks for Checking Out Our Top Rated Women's Beginner Snowboard Boots
Thanks for checking out our top rated women's beginner snowboard boots picks. I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your first or 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.
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