Ride Snowboard Boots
Ride Snowboard Boots
Ride Snowboard Boots at Behind The Pines Amsterdam
Ride has been building boots in Seattle since 1992 and the line is built around one idea most brands have quietly given up on: the boot should hold your heel down. Their Michelin outsoles, tongue-stiffening inserts and heel-hold systems all point at the same problem — heel lift, which is what turns a responsive boot into a vague one.
The range runs from soft park boots like the Anthem through the all-round Lasso and Fuse to the stiffer freeride models. Below is how to find your place in it.
Choosing a flex
Soft
Park and jib boots. Easy to press, forgiving on bad landings, and vague at speed. If you spend the day on features and rails, this is where you belong.
Medium
The Lasso and its relatives — the boot most riders should buy. Enough support to hold an edge on hard snow, enough give to move around. If you are not sure, this is the answer.
Stiff
Freeride and big-mountain boots. Direct, fast-responding, and tiring in a park. Only worth it if you actually ride fast on steep terrain.
Closure and fit
Ride offers lace, Boa and hybrid systems. Laces give you the finest control over how tight each part of the boot is. Boa is faster and more even and can be adjusted with gloves on. Hybrid systems use a dial for the ankle and laces for the foot, which is a good compromise for feet that need different tension in each zone.
On sizing: snowboard boots run smaller than shoes. Toes brushing the end when you stand, pulling back when you flex your knees. Most people are half to a full size below their street shoe, and the liner will pack out roughly half a size over the first ten days, so buy snug and let the boot come to you.
What to expect
- Liners pack out around half a size in the first ten days of riding — buy them snug.
- Many models use Michelin rubber outsoles, which grip noticeably better walking to the lift.
- Heat-mouldable liners on most models; we can do that for you.
- Boot flex softens over a season. A boot at the softer end of your range will be softer still by spring.
Why buy from Behind The Pines
Boots are the one piece of snowboard equipment that genuinely needs fitting, and we do that in Amsterdam. We will measure you, tell you honestly if Ride's last suits your foot shape, and mould the liner. Orders ship from Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What flex should I buy?
Medium unless you have a specific reason. Soft for park-only riding, stiff for fast riding on steep terrain. Most people who buy one pair of boots should buy medium.
How tight should snowboard boots be?
Tighter than shoes. Toes touching the end when you stand upright, pulling back when you bend your knees. Comfortable on day one usually means loose by March.
Boa or laces?
Boa is faster and works with gloves on. Laces give you finer control over tension in different parts of the boot. Hybrids give you both, which suits most awkward feet.
What size do I need?
Typically half to a full size below your street shoe. Use the mondopoint measurement on the size chart if you have it — it is more reliable than converting shoe sizes.
Can the liners be heat moulded?
On most models yes. It shortens the break-in and helps if your foot is a difficult shape.
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