The most important thing to consider when choosing a snowboard boot is the way you ride. Softer more flexible boots are good for beginners, while rougher riders and half-pipe riders, on the other hand, prefer stiffer boots for the support. So, the way you ride is important in determining what flex, or support rating you want. Once you determine that, the next two most important factors are fit, and features. Features end up playing a key role in the quality of many boots because they can affect the conformity of your foot, the duration of the comfort in the boot, overall comfort, warmth, and a number of other factors. Don’t get anything too cheap, because to be honest, it takes a certain amount of money to manufacture these products, and you get what you pay for. (Cheaper boots, cheaper materials) That being said, a manufacturer that puts a lot of thought and effort into how comfortable and warm your foot will be in their boot is definitely worth the trouble of finding. As you will notice below, we’ve done our homework to find them!