
The ThirtyTwo TM-Two are solid, dependable mid-stiff traditional lace snowboard boots that have been in ThirtTwo's line for eons. And for good reason. They're nothing flashy, but they do everything we test for well, without any discernable weaknesses.
In this review I will take a look at the TM-2 as all-mountain snowboard boots.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the TM-2 a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how they compare with other all-mountain boots.
Overall Rating
Boots: ThirtyTwo TM-2
Price: $389 (USD recommended retail)
Style: All-Mountain
Flex Rating: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Flex Feel: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating Score: 88.6/100
Compared to other All-Mountain Boots
Of the 28 current model men's all-mountain snowboard boots that we tested:
❄️ The TM-2 ranked 5th out of 28
Overview of the TM-2’s Specs
Check out the tables for the TM-2's specs and available sizes.
Specs
STYLE:
ALL-MOUNTAIN
PRICE:
$389
Ability Level:

flex:

weight:
Felt normal
LACING SYSTEM:
Traditional lacing
Sizes
US MEN'S SIZE | UK SIZE | EURO SIZE | MONDOPOINT |
---|---|---|---|
6 | 5 | 38 | 24 |
7 | 6 | 39 | 25 |
7.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 25.5 |
8 | 7 | 40.5 | 26 |
8.5 | 7.5 | 41 | 26.5 |
9 | 8 | 42 | 27 |
9.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 27.5 |
10 | 9 | 43 | 28 |
10.5 | 9.5 | 44 | 28.5 |
11 | 10 | 44.5 | 29 |
11.5 | 10.5 | 45 | 29.5 |
12 | 11 | 45.5 | 30 |
13 | 12 | 47 | 31 |
Who are the TM-2 Most Suited to?
The TM-2 are best suited to those looking for mid-stiff snowboard boots and want boots that will handle and assist for fairly aggressive, fairly high speed carves, but at the same time feel good for slow speed turns and more casual riding.
Too stiff for beginners, but anyone from intermediate to expert, depending on style could get on well with these boots.
Best matched to boards in the 5/10 to 8/10 flex range and even better for the 6/10 to 7/10 flex range, IMO.
THE TM-2 IN MORE DETAIL

O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the TM-2 are capable of.
Demo Info
Boots: ThirtyTwo TM-2 2025
Size: 10 (US Men's Sizing)
Date: December 18, 2024
Boot to Boot Fit
In-House testing: Overall snug, but no obvious pressure points.
On-Snow testing: Overall tighter than ideal but after a not-too-uncomfortable break in period, they should fit and feel just right.
Length Fit:
In-House testing: Just brushing the edge standing up straight, then pulls back a touch on leaning forward. So, just right. Tiny bit of pressure on top of big toe (my longest toe), but nothing too bad. Otherwise tops of toes is fine. There’s not heaps of wiggle room (less than my control boots), but there’s a little. Enough.
On-Snow testing: Length-wise they felt good. My toes felt like they were not quite touching the ends but there's definitely no chance for my foot to move around inside the boot. A little bit of wiggle room for the tops of the toes but overall they had a little less room for the top of the foot and toes.
Width Fit:
In-House testing: There’s no room for the forefoot to move side to side, but there’s also zero pressure there. I would say probably medium. For toes there’s a bit of space on the sides, but not quite as much as with my control boots.
On-Snow testing: Boot felt snug against forefoot, but not putting any pressure on it. A little room to the sides of the toes but overall they feel a little narrower than my control boots. I would say medium width-wise.
In-Step:
In-House testing: There’s some pressure – it’s snug to the instep, but there’s nothing uncomfortable about it.
On-Snow testing: A little more pressure on in-step than my control boots, but nothing that was seriously uncomfortable or anything.
Around Ankles:
In-House testing: A little bit of pressure on the inner ankle. Virtually nothing on the outer ankle. In contrast my control boots which have a little on the outer ankle and not inner ankle. On the TM-2 it’s nothing too major though and I would imagine would mold away over time or with a heat mold.
On-Snow testing: Pressure around the inner ankle bone was the most uncomfortable part of these boots. That pressure would ease with time and these boots would pack out and mold to fit my feet well, I would say.
True to Size?:
In-House testing: Just right in the 10, so I would say true-to-size. I couldn't have fit this boot in a smaller size, but the larger size would pack out too much over time, most likely. It was on the tighter side at first try on, in the 10, but it was nothing crazy. It would be comfortable enough from day 1, without being ultra comfortable but then break in to be just right, I would say.
On-Snow testing: Felt snugger than ideal to start with, but would mold and pack out to be just right in the 10, IMO.
Boot to Binding Fit
Heel width: Good fit. Easy to get heel back into the heel cup of the bindings, but not too much space in there. Very similar to my control boot’s fit (I had the left binding on the Response (control boot) and right binding on the TM-2).
Toe width: Again good fit. A little bit of space but not much. Again, pretty much same as control boots.
Ankle Strap: Would need to lengthen the ankle strap by 1-2 notches to get the best fit.
Toe Strap: Fit well as is. Doesn’t fit exactly the same as my control boots, but not something that I needed to adjust.
Carving/Slow Speed Response
Struck a pretty ideal balance between stability and force for higher speed carves and easy maneuverability for quick turns at slow speeds. It was the best of both worlds in that sense and made for great all round riding whether in trees, on steeps, bombing it or riding more casual, etc.
Heel Hold
In-House: Felt just a bit better at holdiing my heel down than my control boots. And my control boots have really decent heel hold. Very minimal lift.
On-Snow: Heel hold really good throughout testing. Didn't loosen over time and very minimal lift all-round.
Adjustability
Upper lower separation: Really good for adjusting the tightness at different sections of the boot - one of the main strengths of traditional lacing.
Ease of tightening the inner boot: Normal. It has 2 velcro straps. One that attaches first to the shin of the liner, then the second one attaches over top of the first one. So there’s a bit of time there, but it helps to get a pretty good snug fit. The Lacing harness is normal. But o way of adjusting liner tightness without first undoing the shell lacing. I didn't personally notice any need to re-tighten the linier during my testing though.
Other factors: The TM-2 comes with a heel hold kit (essentially little round foam pieces that slot into the liner around the ankle to reduce space around the ankle and therefore increase heel hold, if needed. I found the heel hold really good as it was, but even if I didn't, this kit would allow you to improve that heel hold to get the best possible fit in that sense.
So overall, there's enough adjustability that you should be able to get them fitting your feet at least decently well.
Comfort
In-house: They felt tight, but the overall comfort felt decent.
On-Snow: Despite being the least comfortable boots I rode on the day, they were the boots that I enjoyed riding in the most. That perfect balance of carving and slow speed turns really made these boots feel great in any situation. But I digress, this section is on comfort.
A bit of discomfort around ankles and on the top of my feet, particularly inner ankles though. In my experience this would dissipate over time and become more comfortable. My left foot was cramping a touch, but nothing major.
Shock Absorption
In-House: During stomp test, they felt very similar to my control boots. Maybe even slightly damper. This is the end of the road for my control boots and they will be changed this season, but still felt like the TM-2 had really decent dampening.
On-Snow: Felt very similar to control boots. Absorbed shock and chatter well.
Board Feel
As is typical of 32 boots, in my experience, they had quite a rigid, almost unarticulated feel to them to start with. But after a few minutes riding in them, they began to get a more natural feel.
Overall really decent board feel by the end - and things like butters and ollies felt natural and fairly easy to initiate.
Traction/Sole Quality

Sole seems to be good quality material. I would say slightly deeper than average tread depth. It’s a Michelan sole (Michelan Fibrelite Outsole) and seems to be predominantly rubber. All the brown part of sole seems to be rubber, so should be fairly durable and grippy.
Reduced Footprint
The TM-2 have a pretty small footprint. I measured the sole (from estimate contact point on toe to estimated contact point on heel) to be 30.4cm - so just 2.4cm longer than the Mondopoint of the boot.
In addition the toe bevel was on the higher end of average, and the toe bevel just on the smaller end of average. Overall average bevel.
Entry/Exit
Was normal for getting foot in, but needed to open it right out to achieve that. Takes some time with the lacing system, but can get it nice and loose with time. Then there's that double Velcro strap (see adjustability for more) to tackle, then a typical liner lacing harness. The toggle is medium quality I would say.
Then shell uses traditional lacing. Nothing that stands out about the traditional lacing - pretty standard. So, overall pretty easy to get on, so long as you have the strength to pull the laces tight - but not a particularly fast process.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
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Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
Heel Hold | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
Traction | 4 | 8/10 |
Reduced Footprint | 4 | 4/5 |
TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.6/100 |
While there may not be any particular piece of tech that stands out and says "notice me!" the TM-2 go about their work behind the scenes and the many little things that are done well on this boot add up to create a boot that really suffers from nothing to complain about as well.
If you like, or are even just ok with, traditional laces, then the TM-2 is a reliable, solid choice for those looking for a mid-stiff boot.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you’re interested in learning more about the TM-2, are ready to buy or want to research current prices and sizing availability, check out the links below.

If you want to see how the TM-2 compared to other all-mountain boots, or want to check out some other options, check out the link below.
Hey, I really appreciate the detail of your reviews, but I’m a little confused when you talk about arch fit with boots in general. You refer to arches in relation to tightness on the top of your foot, but surely you’re talking about instep?
Arch fit usually refers to foot beds and whether they offer support for high, medium or low arches.
Admittedly, high arches usually accompany high insteps but that’s not always the case, as with my feet. I have quite high arches but with a low instep, which makes boot fitting a challenge regarding heel lift.
I always get recommended Salomon due to their narrow fit, but I’ve learned over time that heel lift has more to do with the instep of a boot. Salomons instep is pretty normal and I found a fair bit of lift on the new echo (laced).
Can you recommend a boot with low instep and a fairly narrow heel pocket?
Lots of comments out there for a low instep fit for TM-2s.
I find it almost laughable that manufactures refer to additional ankle padding/j bars as additional heel hold. They’re providing additional ankle support and ensuring a snugger fit laterally, but I fail to see what they do to eliminate vertical heel lift. Some sort of moulded attachable shims for the tongue would surely be better.
Hi Dan
Thanks for your message and insights.
I’ve always seen instep and arches as the one in the same, but I’m not surprised they don’t necessarily go hand in hand, as feet are really complicated creatures! So yes, by your definition I am talking about instep. I would say Vans boots have the lowest instep that I’ve come across, so I think they’re certainly something to check out. I found the TM-2 quite tight on the top of my foot, so certainly this model in terms of 32. Other 32 models not necessarily but sometimes. I’ve found Vans pretty consistently low and typically find they have great heel hold for me.
If you’re looking for something like 5/10 flex kind of thing, then the Aura Pro are worth a look. A little stiffer (actually flex adjustable between 6/10 to 8/10) the Infuse – or even stiffer, the Verse (7/10 to 9/10 – also flex adjustable with removable tongue stiffeners.
Hope this helps