Having the right boots is vital for snowboarding as your feet is the part of your body that connects you to the board. So to achieve maximum board control you need to have the right equipment.
When choosing the type of snowboard boots to buy you need to select according to the style of snowboarding that you are most likely to use.
There are basically three varieties of snowboard boots and they are the hard boot, the soft boot and the hybrid boot. The exterior of the boot is where the biggest difference lies as the inner linings are fairly similar between each type of boot.
Inside all snowboard boots you will find inner bladders and their function is to cushion and support your feet. They also keep the water away from your feet so help to keep your feet dry and warm. The inner bladder will usually have its own laces which enable you to wrap the liner tightly around your feet ensuring no rubbing against your skin and also give a better level of comfort.
First up lets take a look at the hard snowboard boots. As the name implies, these have a tougher more rigid exterior. Hard boots are generally used on-piste in events like slalom and events where...