Hello and welcome to my list of the top 5 women’s freestyle snowboard boots for the 2020/21 season.
As per SnowboardingProfiles.com tradition I have rated each pair of boots out of 100.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's Freestyle Snowboard Boots list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S FREESTYLE SNOWBOARD BOOTS (Latest Season)
Comparison Stats
Of the 17 boots that I rated as women’s freestyle boots:
O.k. let’s get into the top 5.
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BOOT #5
Boot: Vans Women's Hi-Standard OG
Price: $199
Lacing System: Traditional Lace
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Rating: 83.3/100
Starting off the list in #5, we have the Vans Women's Hi-Standard OG.
This is the softest equal, and least expensive boot on this list. It's a great option for anyone looking for a playful, softer boot, but not too soft, for casual riding and playful freestyle riding. And anyone on a smaller budget.
Score Breakdown for the Women's Hi-Standard OG
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
RESPONSE | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
HEEL HOLD | 3.0 | 9/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.3/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BOOT #4
Boot: K2 Cosmo
Price: $239
Lacing System: Traditional Lacing with internal Boa
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Rating: 84.5/100
Coming in at #4, we have K2's Cosmo snowboard boots.
The Cosmo are new from K2 for 2021. They feature great adjustability through their traditional lacing and great heel hold from the Boa, which works on an internal harness which wraps around your ankle and locks the heel into the boot.
Score Breakdown for the Cosmo
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 3.0 | 9/15 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.5/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BOOT #3
Boot: Ride Hera
Price: $279
Lacing System: Single Boa with the second Boa working on the internal ankle harness
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 84.5/100
Next up, at #3, we have the Ride Hera boots.
The Hera provide a great combination of feel, response and shock absorption – that and providing great heel hold and comfort, they are a great option for freestyle or all-mountain-freestyle riding and have virtually no weaknesses across the board (or should I say across the boot! – sorry bad joke 😉 )
The Hera features an internal ankle harness that is controlled by the boa on the side of the boot. This is super convenient for locking that heel down on the go, without having to open your boot up to do it.
Score Breakdown for the Hera
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
HEEL HOLD | 5.0 | 15/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 2.0 | 6/15 |
TRACTION | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.5/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BOOT #2
Boot: Burton Ritual LTD Boa
Price: $329
Lacing System: Double Boa
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 91.7/100
Coming in at #2 are Burton’s Ritual LTD Boa snowboard boots.
The Ritual LTD Boa are the most pricey boots on this list – but they are also designed to last a long time, and retain their flex for longer, so might end up being a better financial investment in the long run.
But if you are interested in these boots but don’t want to spend this much in one chunk, then the slightly cheaper Burton Ritual (non-LTD version and in speed lace rather than BOA) are almost as good and still scored 88.1/100 on this rating system.
They're also the most comfortable in this list (assuming they fit your feet well) and are super light.
Score Breakdown for the Ritual LTD
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 12/15 |
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BOOT #1
Boot: Vans Encore Pro
Price: $279
Lacing System: Double Boa
Flex: Medium (5 out of 10)
Rating: 91.7/100
Grabbing the #1 spot are the Vans Encore Pro.
The Encore Pro achieve a great balance between board feel and shock absorption, making them a great option for riding the park. But they also have great response, especially for their flex, so you can ride them all over the mountain (and of course ride them freestyle over the whole mountain).
They also benefit from some great heel hold and have enough traction to let you the hike the park (or even the backcountry), and stay upright in an icy car park.
If you're looking for a boot that's awesome for the park but also versatile enough to be the only boot you need, then the Encore Pro should be on your radar.
Score Breakdown for the Encore Pro
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 12/15 |
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
HEEL HOLD | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TRACTION | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.7/100 |
Over to You….
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has helped you to choose the right boots for you.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's Freestyle Snowboard Boots list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S FREESTYLE 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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