Salomon Malamute

The Salomon Malamute is a men’s freeride snowboard boot built to deliver stability and control across varied terrain. Designed with a medium-volume fit, it offers a balanced feel that suits riders looking for support without sacrificing comfort during long days on the mountain.

With a flex rating of 8, the Malamute strikes a blend of stiffness and responsiveness that helps maintain edge hold at higher speeds while still allowing you to initiate turns when needed. The medium-volume shell accommodates average foot widths, balancing snug support with enough room to prevent pressure points—qualities that come in handy whether you’re carving hardpack runs or venturing into deeper snow.

Salomon’s flex scale runs from 1 (very soft) to 10 (very stiff), and an 8 falls toward the stiffer end. A stiffer boot like this one offers more direct energy transfer from your body into the board, enhancing precision and stability at speed. The trade-off is that it requires a bit more effort to flex, which means sharper turns take a conscious push rather than a passive bend.