Review: Ride Trident Snowboard Boots · 2024
Published on 09/21/2023 · 3 min readCurated Expert, Clint Hobbs, has tested this product to give you their unbiased, definitive take.By Snowboarding Expert
Clint Hobbs
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The Curated Take
4.7/5
The Ride Trident Snowboard Boots are tailored for advanced riders seeking a stiff and comfortable boot. They have a triple BOA system and excel in heel hold, ensuring no heel lift issues. The heat moldable Intuition liner offers exceptional comfort. These boots are lightweight due to In2grated technology and boast excellent waterproofing and durability. They provide impressive grip on various terrains, making them versatile for splitboarding, groomers, park, sidecountry, and backcountry. Their stiffness enhances control, and the BOA dials simplify adjustment.
Ideal for
- Triple BOA holds and keeps heels in place
- Stiff and comfortable
- Built to ride big lines
Not ideal for
- Easy to overtighten and be left with numb feet briefly
Heel Hold
With slender feet and high calves, I have always struggled with heel lift, but not the Tridents. I love the internal and external J-Bars and the BOA specific to locking...Read more
Weight
The In2grated technology allows Ride to make a smaller boot that takes up less space in one's bindings, leading to a lightweight boot platform. Ride accomplishes this by fusing the...Read more
Waterproofing
I do a lot of snowboarding in various conditions, and I have never had an issue with my feet getting wet in the Tridents. I can splash through parking lot...Read more
Grip
I did some patrolling missions in these boots that involved traversing high alpine rocks. They were durable and offered lots of grips on snow-packed rock. The sole material is surprisingly...Read more
Durability
These boots are very durable and built to last multiple seasons. No matter the terrain, I feel confident these boots will not rip or tear. The toe cap is made...Read more
Comfort
I gave this boot 4 stars because of the stiffness. I enjoy stiff boots, and the Trident knocks it out of the park in comfort. The heat moldable Intuition liner...Read more
Shock Absorption
These boots feature a good footbed, so harsh landings do not feel as severe. The Tridents are built to go all day long and stomp big landings and lines. Ride...Read more
Responsiveness
I have always felt like snowboard boots are not stiff enough for me. After riding for three-plus days in a row, most boots turn to soft cardboard. The Trident is...Read more
Ease of Use
I have BOA on many products, and I love the ease of use and fine-tuning they bring to the table. They are intuitive, and I have never had an issue...Read more
Versatility
These boots are so stiff. I can still shred the park in them, but the stiffness of the Trident is better enjoyed on groomers or when ripping big mountain lines...Read more
Expert Reviews of the Ride Trident Snowboard Boots
Clint Hobbs The Tridents are ideal for those who like stiff and comfortable boots. I have slender feet that always leave me struggling with heel lifts. I have always had to get insoles, heel lifts, and tighten my boots to the max to get a boot that holds my heel and not crush my toes. However, the Ride Trident snowboard boots blew my mind. This is the first boot I have had that made me think, "Is it too stiff?" I giggled and realized that was what I wanted! The triple BOA allows me to wrench my heel into place and keep it there. The other two BOAs enable me to make the boot comfortable and tight enough in other areas. The Intuition wrap is nicely secure, and the heat moldable part makes this liner the crème de la crème. The liner conforms to my foot after a quick heat molding. The last thing I love about this boot is the Flex Slime tongue. It provides an excellent rebound to reduce shin bang and has a sticky surface for the BOA to hold onto.
Review Ratings
Heel Hold
5/5
Clint Hobbs gave 5 of 5 stars. With slender feet and high calves, I have always struggled with heel lift, but not the Tridents. I love the internal and external J-Bars and the BOA specific to locking my heel in place.
Weight
5/5
Clint Hobbs gave 5 of 5 stars. The In2grated technology allows Ride to make a smaller boot that takes up less space in one's bindings, leading to a lightweight boot platform. Ride accomplishes this by fusing the interior with the exterior of the boot. I have done a lot of boot packing in these up steep terrain, and I can feel the difference in the weight.
Waterproofing
5/5
Clint Hobbs gave 5 of 5 stars. I do a lot of snowboarding in various conditions, and I have never had an issue with my feet getting wet in the Tridents. I can splash through parking lot puddles and slush in the spring with no issues. They have a good toe cap and offer good overall closure to keep moisture out.
Grip
5/5
Clint Hobbs gave 5 of 5 stars. I did some patrolling missions in these boots that involved traversing high alpine rocks. They were durable and offered lots of grips on snow-packed rock. The sole material is surprisingly grippy and doesn't slip around in my bindings, even when splitboarding and getting packed with snow.
Durability
5/5
Clint Hobbs gave 5 of 5 stars. These boots are very durable and built to last multiple seasons. No matter the terrain, I feel confident these boots will not rip or tear. The toe cap is made of thick rubber, helping protect my toes from the elements quite well.
Comfort
4/5
Clint Hobbs gave 4 of 5 stars. I gave this boot 4 stars because of the stiffness. I enjoy stiff boots, and the Trident knocks it out of the park in comfort. The heat moldable Intuition liner is like wrapping my feet in pillows. My feet stay warm and comfortable all day long in these boots.
Shock Absorption
5/5
Clint Hobbs gave 5 of 5 stars. These boots feature a good footbed, so harsh landings do not feel as severe. The Tridents are built to go all day long and stomp big landings and lines. Ride thought about shock absorption when designing the footbed and the sole.
Responsiveness
5/5
Clint Hobbs gave 5 of 5 stars. I have always felt like snowboard boots are not stiff enough for me. After riding for three-plus days in a row, most boots turn to soft cardboard. The Trident is a 9 out of 10 on the stiffness scale, and I have many days on them. The boots are still stiff and help me feel locked into my snowboard.
Ease of Use
5/5
Clint Hobbs gave 5 of 5 stars. I have BOA on many products, and I love the ease of use and fine-tuning they bring to the table. They are intuitive, and I have never had an issue with them breaking on me. The best part about BOA is that they loosen up less than traditional lacing systems.
Versatility
3/5
Clint Hobbs gave 3 of 5 stars. These boots are so stiff. I can still shred the park in them, but the stiffness of the Trident is better enjoyed on groomers or when ripping big mountain lines high up in the backcountry. These boots shine during splitboard/hiking missions because I can lock my heels in easily and prevent blisters.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Clint Hobbs This boot fits my foot exceptionally well. I have narrow feet and have always struggled to find a boot that holds my heel in place but doesn't make it go numb. I also like that this boot is stiff. It allows me to lock in my turns and completely control my board.
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Clint Hobbs The first day I wore these boots, I could lock in turns much better than ever. I have always dreamed of doing a full loop-to-loop turn going back up the mountain, and these boots brought me closer than ever.
Why did you choose this product?
Clint Hobbs I have never found a boot that I felt was stiff enough. I also struggled with my boots packing out quickly. I decided to buy a stiff boot, knowing it would still be nice and stiff when it packs out. So far, I have 18 days in them, and they are still stiff.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Clint Hobbs The Tridents are expensive, but the real value comes from the Intuition liner. It has a full wrap around the ankle to help prevent shin bang and heel lift. The comfort lasts all day with this liner.
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