Top 5 All-Mountain Snowboard Boots 2018-19 (Past Season)

Boot: Adidas Response ADV

Price: $320

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium (6/10)

Rating: 88.0/100

The first boots we take a look at on this list are the Adidas Response ADVs.

This is Adidas’ second year of producing BOA boots and the medium flexing Response ADV, are the mid-level BOAs they made – 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.

Check out the Video Below for more on the Response

Score Breakdown for the Response

Boot: K2 Maysis Heat

Price: $449

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Rating: 88.0/100

If you’re worried about footprint reduction because you have big feet, then the Maysis won’t be the best choice on this list but otherwise these are awesome boots for those who want charge the whole mountain.

They are nice and responsive, really lock your heel down, are super comfortable and have a good grippy sole for when you have to do any hiking or in an icy car park.

The Heat are new for 2019 and offer a battery powered boot heating system, with 3 different heat settings. This is pretty unique and great for those who ride in seriously cold conditions or who tend to run cold. 

These boots also come in a standard version (without the heat liner) which are $150 cheaper. If you’re budget is tighter and/or you don't need the heat, then those might be the better options. 

Check out the video for more on the Maysis Heat

Score Breakdown for the Maysis Heat

Boot: Burton Ion Boa

Price: $549

Lacing System: Double Boa

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7.5 out of 10)

Rating: 88.6/100

The Ion BOAs were new for 2018 (and continue for the 2019 model). The speed lacing versions have been around a long time, but I was glad to see they put out a Boa version for these 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. Had they scored higher in shock absorption they would have made #1. 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.

Check out the video for more on the Ion BOAs

This is for the 2018 model, but still relevant for the 2019 model.  

Score Breakdown for the Ion Boas

Boot: Vans Infuse

Price: $369

Lacing System: Hybrid Boa/Traditional Lacing

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7 out of 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 #3 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 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.

I liked them so much I bought them! Why didn't I buy #1 - well a. because Vans boots fit me very well (I have flat feet and a normal width foot) and b. my brother bought the Tactical ADV (and loves them!) but I couldn't copy him right!? 

Check out the video for more about the Infuse

Score Breakdown for the Infuse

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 – the only boot on this season’s list to feature something other than a BOA system.

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.

Check out the Video Below for More About the Tactical ADVs

Score Breakdown for the Tactical ADV