UK Size 3 - 3.5

Traditional laces allow you to customise the tension of your boot (maybe tight around the ankle and loose around the toes), tend to be preferred by freestyle riders because they are more forgiving and flexible when you land (this makes them more suitable for beginners too) and, some say, they just look better!

Most manufacturer's have their own name for 'Quick Laces' but they all aim to do the same thing. They make it quick and easy to put your boots on and take them off, to adjust the tension of your laces and then lock the tension via the use of a cleat - preventing any slippage. Some brands have dual systems - allowing you to independently control the lace tension in different parts of the boot. We highly recommend most quick lace systems. They are very effective and very convenient.

Female specific snowboard boots are sized exactly the same as men's boots. Size 8 is size 8 for both. They are the same length and width. The main difference is that the ankle area of the boot is slightly lower, to take account of women's calf muscles coming slightly lower down - but in most cases we are only talking millimeters!

Men's snowboard boots can be worn by women too, so have universal appeal.

For most brands, UK size 3.5 = MP 22.5 = EU 36 = USA Men's 4.5 = USA Women's 5.5 For the Northwave brand, UK size 3.5 = MP 23 = EU 36 = USA Men's 5 = USA Women's 6

For most brands, UK size 3 = MP 22 = EU 35 = USA Men's 4 = USA Women's 5 For the Northwave brand, UK size 3 = MP 22.5 = EU 35 = USA Men's 4.5 = USA Women's 5.5