The following is a list of what we think are the 10 best women's beginner snowboard boot options for the 2024-2025 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 2025!
#5: Ride Harper
Flex: Mid-Soft (3/10)
Rating score: 90.2/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Single BOA
Starting off the list at #5, 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.
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 |
#4: DC Women's Phase BOA
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
Rating score: 90.8/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Single BOA
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 | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Heel Hold | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 2 | 4/10 |
| Price | 4 | 8/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.8/100 |
#3: Burton Mint
Flex: Mid-Soft (3/10)
Rating score: 92/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Speed Lace
Burton's Mint snowboard boots 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 (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 for the beginner and they will aid seamless progression in comfort and style, without breaking the bank!
The Mint’s also come in a Boa version (previously it also came in a Lace version but not any more). The Boa version is a little more expensive and has slightly different pros and cons (they coincidentally end up on the same total score). I have included the score breakdown for the BOA version below along with the regular (speed lace) version.
Score Breakdown for the Mint
| 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
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
Rating score: 92/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Traditional Lacing
The #2 position goes to the Vans Women's Hi-Standard OG snowboard boots.
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 the Hi-Standard OG are also 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 get them on.
If you'd prefer to forgo that adjustability in favor of easier on/off, then the Vans Encore OG are essentially a single BOA version of the Hi-Standard OG. The score for the Encore OG is below as well for comparison.
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 | 8/10 |
| Shock Absorptoin | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.2/100 |
#1: K2 Haven
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
Rating score: 92.5/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Lacing System: Single BOA
And finally, in at #1, 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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