
Hello and welcome to my top 5 best all mountain snowboard boots for men for the 2019-20 season. Or more accurately now the Top 10. I have expanded the list this year.
This top 10 will outline what I consider the best all mountain boots currently on the market and will cover a number of different factors that contribute to making a great all mountain boot.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 All-Mountain Snowboard Boots list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 ALL-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARD BOOTS (Latest Season)
Ratings & Comparisons
As always on SnowboardingProfiles.com the boots are given a rating out of 100 based on my 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.
Of the 33 all-mountain boots that I rated:
Note: Only boots with a flex feel of 6 or 7 were considered for this category.
O.k. let’s get into the top 10!
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #10

Boot: Burton Imperial
Price: $339
Lacing System: Speed Lacing
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 85.3/100
Starting the list at #10, we have Burton's Imperial boots.
The Imperials have been a staple in Burton's line for a while now, and no surprise there, given the quality across the range of factors. Great option for those that are looking for something low profile to get on a narrower board too.
Score Breakdown for the Imperial
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #9

Boot: Ride Deadbolt
Price: $349
Lacing System: Double Boa with power strap
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 85.9/100
At #9 we have the Ride Deadbolt.
With great heel hold, the simplicity of Boa and basically great performance across every function, the Deadbolt are a great option for those looking for something just that little bit stiffer than medium.
Score Breakdown for the Deadbolt
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
TRACTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #8

Boot: Salomon Dialogue Focus Boa
Price: $349
Lacing System: Double Boa
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 86.4/100
The Salomon Dialogue Focus Boa comes in at #8.
The Dialogue are great for anyone who needs great heel hold and wants their boots to be super comfortable (obviously depending on fit).
Especially good for those with narrower feet.
Score Breakdown for the Dialogue Focus Boa
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.4/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #7

Boot: Thirty Two TM-Three
Price: $449
Lacing System: Traditional Lace
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 87.0/100
The TM-Three features 32s Elite Liner for great comfort and support.
But that's not all that's going for the TM-3. They have really good response, great adjustability (including a heel hold kit to ensure great heel hold) and are overall a quality feeling boot.
Score Breakdown for the TM-3
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 3.5 | 7/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.0/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #6

Boot: Adidas Response 3MC ADV
Price: $320
Lacing System: Double Boa
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 87.0/100
In at #6 on this list are the Adidas Response 3MC ADVs.
The Response 3MC ADV, are Adidas' mid flexing BOA boots – perfect for doing a bit-of-everything with.
They have really good response, great heel hold and all-round have no weaknesses – and of course they have Adidas’ renowned reduced outer-sole – so they’re a great choice for anyone with longer feet, looking to get on a narrower waist width board. Adidas boots are also known to be good for those with wide feet.
These are also the lowest priced boots on this list – and come in a good bit under the average price for this category of boot.
Score Breakdown for the Response
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 3.5 | 7/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.0/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #5

Boot: K2 Ender
Price: $339
Lacing System: Traditional Lacing with internal boa
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 87.5/100
At #5 we have the K2 Ender.
Apart from being super comfortable (depending on fit) and having awesome heel hold, the Ender Feature an internal Boa which harnesses the liner. This has 2 great benefits - it really helps with that heel hold but is also super convenient to re-tighten your liner without having to open the outer boot.
Score Breakdown for the Ender
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 5.0 | 15/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
TRACTION | 3.5 | 7/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #4

Boot: Burton Ion Boa
Price: $549
Lacing System: Double Boa
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 88.6/100
The speed lacing versions have been around a long time, but I was glad to see they put out a Boa version for these a few seasons back, as I prefer it over the speed lacing, even if it does add another $50 to an already pricey pair of boots.
To be picky if there were anywhere that could use slight improvement it would be the shock absorption. If you’re also riding Burton bindings then this shouldn’t be an issue, as their bindings have some of the best shock absorption in the industry but if you’re pairing them with a less shock absorbing bindings, then you might feel it.
You pay for these, the most expensive on this list, but you get back performance – not for the small budget but for comfort and performance they’re an awesome boot, if you’ve got the means for them.
Score Breakdown for the Ion Boas
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
TRACTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #3

Boot: Thirty Two Mullair
Price: $499
Lacing System: Traditional Lacing
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 90.8/100
The 32 Mullair are new in Thirty Two's line for the 2019-20 season. And they are a mean pair of boots.
Responsive, comfortable and with all the adjustability you'll ever need (including a heel hold kit and arch support kit). If you're OK with heavier boots (these are the heaviest I've weighed) and traditional lacing, these are one of the best you can get in that mid to mid-stiff flex range.
Score Breakdown for the Mullair
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 5.0 | 15/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #2

Boot: Vans Infuse
Price: $369
Lacing System: Traditional Lacing with Internal Boa
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10) - but can be 6/10 or 8/10 depending on whether you have the tongue stiffeners in or out.
Rating: 90.8/100
In at #2 we have the Vans Infuse.
One unique thing about these boots is that they have removable tongue stiffeners – so you can really vary the flex feel that you get. There are 2 removable stiffeners – so you can have both in, both out or one or the other in. So, even though I rate these as 7/10 flex, I would say they are more like a range of 6 to 8. So you can make them a bit stiffer or a bit softer with those tongue stiffeners.
Also, they have a mixed lacing system which is predominantly traditional lace but also has a Boa in there. The Boa works on a harness around the liner that cranks down on your ankle to keep your heel in place. So, you get the great adjustability of traditional lace with the great heel hold of Boa.
Other than that, these are very comfortable and responsive boots.
Score Breakdown for the Infuse
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOOT #1

Boot: Adidas Tactical ADV
Price: $350
Lacing System: Traditional Lacing
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 91.8/100
And in at #1, we have the Tactical ADV.
For anyone looking for the ultimate in reduced footprint – great with anyone with bigger feet that want to fit on narrower boards – the Tactical ADVs are a great option. They're also great for those with wider feet.
But that’s certainly not the only reason these boots are here. They are also responsive, comfortable and one of the the best you’ll find at absorbing shock – thanks in a large part to the boost tech that’s used in the boots.
There is now also a Tactical Lexicon ADV version which has a more plush liner.
Score Breakdown for the Tactical ADV
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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RESPONSE | 4.0 | 20/25 |
HEEL HOLD | 3.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 15/15 |
TRACTION | 3.5 | 7/10 |
REDUCED FOOTPRINT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.8/100 |
Over to You…
There you have my top 10 all-mountain snowboard boots for the 2019/20 season.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 All-Mountain Snowboard Boots list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 ALL-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARD BOOTS (Latest Season)
Buying Past Season Models
Often models don't change that much from year to year so if you can find a past season model, it will likely be close enough to the latest model but you can get it cheaper, if available and in your size. For past year's models check out the links below to see if they still have any left.
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