In a world with endless amounts of rad snowboard boots to choose from, what is one to do?
To make it a bit easier for us, there’s a few boot companies who offer custom fitted liners – with DEELUXE Boots being the first brand to debut the thermo-mouldable boot liner back in 1997. The technology has come a long way since, but these guys still know how to mould boots; shaping them into safe havens for our precious feet to nest.

“Besides our long history, I also appreciate the integrity and passion this Austrian based boot company has”

Deeluxe have been solemnly focusing on producing snowboard boots since 1996, and are known to support a bunch of young local talent. This Austrian based brand is run by a group of rad snowboarders and skaters, which has not only resulted in spot-on products but also a sense of respect towards the brand from riders alike.

“Besides our long history I also appreciate the integrity and passion this Austrian based boot company has.” – Elias Elhardt.

Hailing all the way from the former Viking nation, Kevin Backstrom, Markus Olimstad and Eiki Helgason bless the team with their effortless and loose Scandiland riding. Whilst both Kevin and Markus are happy to harness their feet in the mid flexing team favourite DEELUXE Team ID boot (or new for this season the eye-catching rider inspired ID Bloodline), Eiki’s gone and produced his own signature boot, Brainchild.

“I really enjoy riding the DEELUXE boots because they give me the support I need while riding everything from backcountry to park. At the same time, they have a good flex for tweaks so it’s a perfect match.” – Kevin Backstrom.

“The last two seasons I’ve been riding the Team ID boot, which for me is the perfect combination of a supportive and stiff jump boot, but still soft enough to feel comfortable on the board and preserve the board feeling.” – Markus Olimstad.

If dreamy backcountry powder laps or charging down plain hard ice, like madman Xavier De Le Rue himself, is more up your alley, DEELUXE has got something to fill that gap too. Our beloved soul surfer Elias Elhardt has been part of the DEELUXE team for more than 16 years now and we’ve heard he’s a sucker for their Deemon boot.

“If dreamy backcountry powder laps or charging down plain hard ice, like madman Xavier De Le Rue himself, is more up your alley, Deeluxe has got something to fill that gap too”

“I chose to do my signature model based on the Deemon boot, as this model gave me just the right amount of stability and support for my ankles but also enough flexibility to move freely within.” – Elias Elhardt.

You’d think someone who’s attracted to the gnarliest slopes mother nature has ever had the pleasure to create, would want to make sure their boots aren’t compromising their riding to any level. Xavier De Le Rue, who favours the DEELUXE Spark XV boots, would definitely be the right guy to ask when it comes to choosing a pair of boots for this purpose.

“We designed the first mountaineering/splitboarding boot together and the Spark XV is the latest version of it. The main feature has always been the Vibram sole with its shape and materials designed to walk around rocks, ice and snow in a much safer way. The rest of the boot has been developed to be rugged and strong when climbing rocks and using crampons and adventuring outside the boundaries. The construction of the boot allows a bigger range of movement when splitboarding. And when staying out in wet environments for long days, the Spark XV is also very water-resistant. Last but not least we have integrated the Backwelt clip which makes clipping crampons a lot easier” – Xavier De Le Rue.

“Basically the boot is made for riders that love to go outside the slopes but still want to ride within the boundaries of the resort or even to ride park. It’s made for people who want to ride a boot that feels like a real snowboard boot.” – Xavier De Le Rue.