Hello and welcome to my list of what I think are the best freeride women’s snowboarding boots for 2019-20.
As is tradition here at Snowboarding Profiles the boots will each be given a score out of 100.
These boots are best suited for those that are advanced freeride or aggressive all mountain riders that like to charge hard and need all the response and performance they can get.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's Freeride Snowboard Boots list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S FREERIDE SNOWBOARD BOOTS (Latest Season)
How These Boots Compare to Others
Of the 12 women’s freeride/all-mountain-freeride boots I rated:
O.K. let’s take a look at the top 5!
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #5=
Boot: Ride Cadence Focus Boa
Price: $329
Lacing System: Double Boa
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 89.5/100
Starting off this year's list at #5, we have Ride’s Cadence boots.
When it comes to women’s boots the Cadence Boa’s are almost as stiff as they come. Usually women’s boots aren’t stiffer than around a 7/10 or 8/10).
So if you want your boots to have that awesome response for carving up the slopes, shooting through the trees and dominating the backcountry then the Cadence will be a great choice for that.
They're a good all-round boot with good traction, shock absorption and adjustability through the Double Boa lacing system.
Score Breakdown for the Cadence
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #5=
Boot: DC Mora Boa
Price: $299
Lacing System: Double Boa
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 89.5/100
Next we have DC’s Mora boots.
They have a nice medium-stiff flex for freeriding or charging hard in the resort – and feature a double boa lacing system, that helps give them their awesome heel hold. They also have decent traction for those hiking missions – or for an icy car park.
They are the lowest priced boots on this list and come in well below the average price for this category of snowboard boots.
Score Breakdown for the Mora
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
HEEL HOLD | 5.0 | 15/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #4
Boot: Burton Supreme
Price: $449
Lacing System: Speed Lacing
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 90.0/100
The Burton’s Supreme’s in at #4, have great response – and they manage to achieve that elusive responsive-yet-comfortable combination.
They also manage to achieve the elusive combination of great shock absorption and great traction (often you have to sacrifice one for the other).
They are a bit more costly than your average boots but if you have the budget and everything about the boot works for you, they are a great choice.
Score Breakdown for the Supreme
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 5.0 | 15/15 |
TRACTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #3
Boot: Thirty Two TM-Two XLT Women's
Lacing System: Traditional Lacing with velcro cuff
Flex: Stiff (8/10)
Rating: 91.6/100
The Thirty Two TM-Two XLT are the stiffest boots on this list (along with the K2 Contour & Vans Viaje - see #1 & #2). They are a hold no prisoners type of boot only for advanced riders who like to charge hard.
Not to be mistaken for the TM-Two (non XLT). The XLT version is stiffer, tougher and have an upgraded Vibram sole for awesome traction for those hiking missions.
Score Breakdown for the TM-TWO XLT Women's
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 5.0 | 35/35 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 3.0 | 9/15 |
TRACTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.6/100 |
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #2
Boot: Vans Viaje
Price: $359
Lacing System: Double Boa
Flex: Stiff (8/10)
Rating: 91.6/100
At #2, we have the Vans Viaje.
The Viaje is a new boot from Vans for the 2019-20 season.
It's really stiff and responsive, but also comfortable - perfect for aggressive riders who need all the support and drive they can get from their boots.
They also feature tongue stiffeners that allow you to have the boot stiffer or softer depending on whether you have the stiffeners in or out of the tongue.
Score Breakdown for the Viaje
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 5.0 | 35/35 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.6/100 |
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOOT #1
Boot: K2 Contour
Price: $299
Lacing System: Double Boa
Flex: Stiff (8/10)
Rating: 92.1/100
And finally at #1, we have the K2 Contours.
K2’s Contour boots are a great choice if you’re an advanced rider looking to charge the groomers and/or hit the backcountry.
They don't get stiffer than this when it comes to women's boots, so if you're looking for an aggressive, responsive boot and you're an advanced rider, you might have met your match.
The Contour’s are really comfortable and supply great heel hold for extra response, are highly shock absorbent (but at the same time also manage to provide plenty of traction for any hiking adventures) and all of that comes in a really reasonable price, a good bit below the average price for boots in this category.
Score Breakdown for the Contours
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 5.0 | 35/35 |
HEEL HOLD | 5.0 | 15/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
TRACTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 2.0 | 4/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.1/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this list has helped you to find the best women’s freeride boots for you or at least has given you some great options to check out.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's Freeride Snowboard Boots list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S FREERIDE 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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