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:
O.k. let’s get going with the top 5!
WOMEN'S BEGINNER BOOT #5=
Boot: Thirty Two STW Double Boa Women's
- 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 | 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=
Boots: Ride Harper
- 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 | 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
Boots: Vans Encore OG
- CA
- 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 | 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
Boots: K2 Haven
- CA
- 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 | 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
Boots: Vans Women’s Hi-Standard OG
- CA
- 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 | 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
Boots: Burton Mint
- CA
- 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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