Northwave Snow Decade SL Snowboard Boot - Men's

I had an old pair of Salomon's with traditional lace ups that had seen better days. My feet ached after only a half day and was looking for some boots that were most importantly – comfortable, but still responsive.

Although there were no local shops that carried these so I could try on a pair, I decided to purchase these Northwave boots after reading the online reviews. I bought these late in the season, so only had the opportunity to use them once, but I was extremely pleased.

The lace system is great in getting a good fit for both your arch and ankle independently. Also, the inner shell has a separate lacing system as well. I tightened each section, clamped it down and never had to adjust until I removed my boots at the end of the day. The response on the hills felt excellent and had no problems whatsoever.

The lacing system takes a little bit of getting use to, but is well worth it. The only problem I’ve noticed is that once you tighten the laces to your comfort level, there is a lot of excess lace that you have to figure out where to put. Each boot does have side pockets to tuck in the handles, so I ended up just shoving the excess lace into the pockets.

Fit true to size and got them for $153.26. Worth every penny.

I just went from 32 Focus Boas and TM-Twos to the Northwave Decade SL. This boot is by far the most comfortable boot I ever put on, yet the comfort does not compromise response. The trick lacing system is awesome, you can tighten the upper and lower portions of the boots as you want them. The shell of the boots is actual leather, who does that nowadays?! The fit and finish and quality is far above the 32 and Salomon boots I have owned in the past. If you can get your hands on these, you must. The fit true to size. Best used for charging steep lines and trees where response and comfort throughout the day is of utmost importance. Get these, your feet will thank you!