Snowboard boots with BOA® Fit System

Why snowboard boots with dials change your riding

The BOA® Fit System has fundamentally changed the snowboard market. Instead of traditional laces, it combines a high-strength dial, low-friction lace guides and super-strong laces – such as the proven TX3 textile lace or stainless steel – into a system that delivers a fit that stays consistent all day long. Dial it in once, your heel stays locked in place and there's no need to readjust after a single run. And the results are scientifically proven: compared to traditional snowboard boot laces, BOA® PerformFit™ Wrap configurations deliver up to 4.5% improved power transfer and up to 9% improved stability and control. Developed and validated in the BOA® Human Performance Fit Lab (HPFL) – a state-of-the-art biomechanics lab at BOA® headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Curious about all the details? Our Blue World story tells you everything about the BOA® Fit System.

New: the H5 dial – fine-tune in both directions

To mark its 25th anniversary, BOA® is bringing a genuine innovation to the mountain with the H5 dial platform: for the first time, a dial on snowboard boots can be adjusted in both directions. Turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise to tighten or loosen your fit in sub-millimeter increments – anytime, even mid-ride, without having to release the full tension. Already proven in cycling and alpine skiing, multi-directional adjustability has now made its way into snowboard boots. The mirrored interface works the same on both boots: to tighten, turn side-mounted dials forward and tongue-mounted dials inward – to loosen, simply turn in the reverse direction. Push in to engage the dial, pull up to fully release the lace for a quick exit. Patented Coiler™ technology quickly takes up lace slack, speeding up boot entry.

On top of that, you get a durable, low-profile design and a bayonet and cartridge design: if you take a hard slam, the dial is engineered to release to prevent severe damage – and can be quickly reinserted. What's more, H5 contains 40% recycled material and uses up to 13% less plastic than previous dial platform generations. Good to know: some boots also feature an M+2 dial in the instep or lower zone – this one rotates in one direction only.

Find your flex: single, double or triple BOA

Depending on your riding style and level, you need different support on the mountain. The BOA® Fit System offers tailored configurations for exactly that – with fit and performance benefits increasing from one configuration to the next: Single BOA: One dial controls the entire boot from top to bottom. Pressure is distributed evenly for a super comfortable fit and the fastest possible entry. Double BOA (Dual Zone): Two separate dials let you adjust the forefoot and cuff independently of each other. Perfect for all-mountain riders and freestylers who want to actively and precisely control the flex of their boots. Triple BOA & Focus™ configuration: The premium class for riders who don't compromise. The BOA® PerformFit™ Wrap uniformly wraps over the foot, ankle and lower leg – with three independent dials, each zone can be fine-tuned individually. The result: your heel is locked in tight, pressure is distributed evenly across the cuff and shin, and you get maximum stability on hard landings and steep slopes.

Q&A: everything you need to know about the BOA® Fit System before you buy

How tough are the dials and laces really?

Extremely tough. Every BOA® dial goes through 150 different tests and more than 18,000 hours of development – plus over 40,000 hours of field testing a year with elite athletes. The proven warranty rate is under 0.5%. And just in case, The BOA® Lifetime Guarantee has you covered: the dials and laces are guaranteed for the lifetime of your boots.

Can I repair a broken BOA® dial myself?

Absolutely. The H5 features a bayonet and cartridge design: under heavy impact, the dial releases in a controlled way to prevent severe damage – and can be reinserted right away. For everything else, you can request a free repair kit and easily replace the dial yourself, whether at home or right at the resort.

Complete your setup

Your boots are just the beginning. Pair your BOA® boots with matching snowboard bindings for ultimate power transfer. If you're after maximum comfort and serious time savings, check out the Burton Step On system – the combination of BOA® and Step On is the fastest and most comfortable premium setup on the mountain. Still not sure which model suits your riding style? Find out more about the perfect fit in our Snowboard Boots Buyer's Guide.