Your boots are the transition from your biologically controlled upper reaches to your machine-guided lower weaponry, the command center where energy is directed from flesh to fiberglass. With a great pair of boots, you could be riding baseless bindings and a beat down rental and still have a higher kill ratio than your buddy with the hottest new gear and a pair of boots that feel like miniature torture chambers. In essence, a happier snowboarding experience requires that you think about your boots before you buy them. Look no further for the year’s best, the PLATINUM PICKS.

Burton SLX

Check out the Burton SLX in the 2011 Buyer’s Guide

Thirty Two Juhyo

Check out the Thirty Two Juhyo in the 2011 Buyer’s Guide

Nike Kaiju

Check out the Nike Kaiju in the 2011 Buyer’s Guide

Burton Supreme

Check out the Burton Supreme in the 2011 Buyer’s Guide

Vans Veil x Pow

Check out the Vans Veil in the 2011 Buyer’s Guide

K2 Ryker

Check out the K2 Ryker in the 2011 Buyer’s Guide

Vans Andreas Wiig II

Check out the Vans Andreas Wiig II in the 2011 Buyer’s Guide