Best Freeride Snowboard Boots

Freeride boots are designed to offer increased response and control thanks to stiffer flex patterns and enhanced control over the fit. If you spend a lot of time touring or chasing untouched zones, you'll need a boot with top of the line durability that offers more to help turn initiation and edge hold when riding challenging terrain. They’ll typically offer other features too, like increased traction for hiking, more durable materials, and warmer, higher quality boot liners. Scroll down to take a look at our top freeride snowboard boots for 2022.

1. Vans Infuse
2. Burton Photon Boa
3. Vans Verse
4. ThirtyTwo Bandito
5. Burton Ion Boa

Vans' next-level Infuse is all about performance with top notch tech features like the Flex Control System that lets riders customize the flex of their boots, making these extremely versatile all-mountain/freeride boots ready for any condition or terrain. The V3 Liner, Footbed, Harness and Sole also contribute to top level comfort and performance, and FlashDry™ fabric technology helps you stay dry so your feet can be warm and cozy the whole day through.

• Flex Rating: Medium - Stiff
• Key Feature: V3 Ultimate Waffle Outsole
• Lacing System: Hybrid

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The Photon Boa is packed to the brim with useful features to keep you riding in comfort all day long. Luxurious Imprint 3 Liners offer cozy warmth while the PowerUP Tongue and Focus Cuff Liner Wrap work together to maximize response and smooth energy transfer so you can freeride the mountain with confidence.

• Flex Rating: Stiff
• Key Feature: Imprint™ 3 Liner
• Lacing System: Dual Boa®

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The Range Edition is a special backcountry upgrade to the verse that features an Adaptive Range Mode with a Rear Drop-Cuff that can be unlocked to widen the top opening of the boot for a significantly expanded range of motion. This is a game changer when hiking, skinning switchbacks, or ripping the snowmobile deep into the hills. This among other reliable tech means you can get there with less effort and stay out longer with more protection.

• Flex Rating: Medium-Stiff
• Key Feature: Boa Coiler Closure System
• Lacing System: Dual Boa®

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Designed with input from world renowned surfboard shaper Chris Christenson, Thirtytwo's Surf Series boots are built with minimal structure in the shell and a surf specific liner and harness that work together to provide optimum articulation while maximizing heel hold. If you're looking to truly surf the mountain, these are the boots you want on your feet!

• Flex Rating: Medium
• Key Feature: STI Evolution Foam Midsole
• Lacing System: Lace

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The Ion is a boot that raises the bar with features like a micro-adjustable zonal fit and liner tech that keeps your feet warmer and drier for longer. With legendary response and premium tech, these boots are sure to take you places and will keep you riding in comfort and control season after season.

• Flex Rating: Medium
• Key Feature: DRYRIDE Heat Cycle™ Lining
• Lacing System: Boa

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