Top 5 Women’s Beginner Snowboard Boots 2019-20 (Past Season)

Boots: Ride Sage

Price: $219

Lacing System: Single Boa

Flex: Medium-Soft (4 out of 10)

Rating Score: 87.5/100

Starting off the list in #5, we have the Ride Sage. 

Whilst they're the most expensive in this list, and a little above the average price for boots in this category, their still really reasonably priced. And they're something that you can ride for a long time into your progression - boots that have enough quality and response to stay with you for a long time without out growing them. 

That and they are, of course to make this list, nice and forgiving and easy to learn in.  

Score Breakdown for the Sage

Boots: K2 Haven

Price: $209

Lacing System: Single Boa

Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)

Rating: 88.6/100

K2’s Haven boots are ideal for anyone starting out snowboarding. Reasonably priced, 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.

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 like the Sage above, they are the kind of boots that can stay with you for a long time as you progress. 

Score Breakdown for the Haven

Boot: Thirty Two Shifty Boa Women's

Price: $169

Lacing System: Single Boa

Flex: Soft (2/10)

Rating: 89.2/100

And in at #3, we have the Thirty Two Women's Shifty Boa.

If you're looking for one of the softest, easy going boots on the market, then the Shifty Boas are a great option. And that softness makes these boots super forgiving.

They're not going to last as long in terms of progression as the Ride Sage (see #5) or K2 Haven (#3), but they are going to make for super fast progression. 

They are also the lowest priced boot on this list and are nice and easy to get in and out of.  

Score Breakdown for the Women's Shifty Boa

Boots: Vans Women’s Hi-Standard OG

Price: $199

Lacing System: Traditional Lacing

Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10)

Rating: 89.8/100

The #2 boots for this list are Vans' Women's Hi-Standard OG.

These boots are super comfortable and have the ideal flex for beginners that make them super-forgiving, easy to learn with but are still of decent quality.

They’re the only traditional laced boot on this list, so if you have trouble with getting traditional laces tight enough they may not be the ideal pick for you – but otherwise they are about the perfect boot for beginners.

Traditional laces do offer a lot of adjustability to get a really personalized fit though - so there's a trade off. 

And they look pretty darn good too (IMO).

Score Breakdown for the Women's Hi Standard OG

Boots: Burton Mint

Price: $199

Lacing System: Speed Lacing

Flex: Medium-Soft (3 out of 10)

Rating: 92.0/100

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’s pack 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. If Boa is more your thing, then that’s an option too. I have included their score below too.

Score Breakdown for the Mint

Score Breakdown for the Mint Boa