2023 Nitro Team TLS Snowboard Boots

The 2023 Nitro Team has been the boot of choice for snowboarders all over the world for over 10 years and is the favourite of the Nitro team. As comfortable as a cloud (9 Liner) and containing so much tech to make it one of the most responsive boots on the market, this all-mountain freestyle powerhouse has a perfect flex pattern that compliments everything from hard-charging groomer laps, to park freedom and even those deep powder days. The TLS system makes it super easy to get in and out of your boots and also provides the ability to customise the tightness wherever you require and the impact-resistant, grippy sole with built-in air dampening will keep your feet comfortable and able to ride all day long. It is no surprise that the Nitro Team is one of the most successful boots on the market and is also a staff favourite here at MSC with multiple of us using it year after year, so we can personally vouch for this boot and its top tier performance across the board.

Boot Type: Advanced All Mountain

Boot Flex (1 = Soft / 10 = Stiff): 8/10

Lacing System: TLS 5 Twin Lacing System

The Nitro TLS 5 Twin Lacing System is one of the best speed lace systems on the market, with easy lace engagement and release, along with low abrasion Dyneema laces for long lasting, reliable performance. TLS 5 features two independent upper and lower lacing zones, so you can lock in your ideal fit in a flash, adjust your lacing without needing to step out of your bindings, and bail out of your boots in record time at the end of the day.

Liner: D3O Enhanced Cloud 9 Liner

The Nitro Cloud 9 Liner is one of the best liners from Nitro, with a lightweight, supportive fit that will blow almost any other liner out of the water. Featuring D3O technology, this liner increases comfort and hardens up under impact, dispersing energy and instantly returning to its comfortable flexible state. This reduces fatigue, increases power, and allows you to ride harder for longer. All Nitro liners are heat mouldable, and while it isn't necessary, a heat mould can give you a more custom fit from day 1 as opposed to wearing the boot in. The Cloud 9 Liner comes with a dual density Ortholite Footbed, which offers superior shock absorption and energy return with minimal compression, so your footbed will perform consistently for the entire life of your boot. It is also quick drying, extremely lightweight, and has an anti-microbial coating, making your boots smell better, feel better, and last longer.

ILS Liner Lacing

The Nitro ILS Liner Lacing system features a lacing harness directly connected to the boot shell that snugly wraps around the liner, firmly securing it in the shell for strong hold and a precise fit.

Re/Lace Liner Locker

The Re/Lace Liner Locker revolutionises how a liner lace functions. During a day of snowboarding, your boots are going to loosen. Your foot settles, your boot expands, it happens. With the Re/Lace Liner Locker, once the laces are locked in at the start of the day all you need to do is pull the liner lace tab to retighten your liner, without ever needing to undo your boots.

Therminator Shield

The Therminator Shield is a thin thermal layer between sole and liner that reflects heat back into your boot, keeping your feet warm all day.

Ortholite Dual Density Footbed

Ortholite is the worlds leading supplier of open cell foam insole technology. Ortholite compresses less than 5% with excellent levels of shock absorption and energy return. It also has a unique open cell structure that wicks moisture away, dries quickly, and contains a patented anti-microbial formulation to fight fungus, bacteria and odour. This lightweight technology provides optimum performance without adding excess weight to the boot.

Cushioning / Traction: Vibram Outsole made of Vibram Ecostep Rubber with D3O Shock Absorption

Designed specifically for enhanced traction in colder temperatures, Ecostep Vibram Rubber is 30% recycled materials and has a special softness that allows it to grip snow and ice better, while still being gentle on indoor surfaces and resistant to dirt and moisture. This technology in conjunction with an extra grippy sole design make this one of the best snowboard boots for hiking. This outsole is combined with an EVA midsole, which reduces weight, increases impact absorption, and aids in heat retention.

Air Dampening

The best shock absorbing technology on the planet, this air suspension system from Nitro keeps your heels from getting bruised on hard landings, and noticeably increases comfort without compromising response or control.

Shell: Armoured Spine

This boot features an anatomically shaped and 3D moulded heel reinforcement that provides even and consistent boot flex along with long-lasting heel fit.

Flex Link

This boot features a flexible panel at the ankle for consistent flex without buckling and more response without adding bulk.