Shell

The key word here is ‘tough’. The Rome Libertine is built to take an absolute hammering, so if you rack up the days every winter then a pair of these will keep their shape from sketchy pre-season scrapings through to the spring slush.

That’s largely down to the DuraFit outer shell, which is made from thermoplastic polyurethane – a material with properties (eg. resistance to abrasion, ability to withstand cold temperatures) that make it seem tailor-made for snowboarding.

A similar philosophy has informed the sole, which features the light-yet-incredibly hard-wearing ‘Vibram’ material that you’ll also find on many high-end hiking boots. You don’t need to be constantly hiking stair-sets or alpine peaks to reap the benefits of this; even general wear-and-tear from resort riding will eventually lead to your sole letting you down, if what’s under your feet isn’t up to the task. There’s zero danger of that here.

“The sole features the light-yet-incredibly hard-wearing ‘Vibram’ material found on many high-end hiking boots”

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“The Libertine boot family is our premium offering for riders who want a rugged and supportive boot for full-send seasons. This burly goat of a boot is built atop a Vibram Ice Trek 2.0 outsole to keep you sure footed when setting the boot pack or traversing a slick bit of terrain.

The idea behind our ‘boot family’ structure is to offer riders unique lacing configurations on dedicatedly different boot flexes. With the Libertine BOA you get the convivence and locked-in hold of BOA for the most supportive boot in our line. The Libertine Lace is the OG lace option for riders who want the fool proof simplicity and zonal adjustability lacing offers. The Libertine Hybrid BOA is a bit of the best of both worlds with the hybrid heel lock BOA as the backbone of the boot and the laces keeping it oh so comfy.”