Burton Kids' Grom BOA Snowboard Boots 2026

The Grom BOA is Burton's entry point for kids who are just figuring out how to link turns. It's built on a linerless construction — meaning the 3M Thinsulate insulation is mapped directly into the shell rather than relying on a separate removable liner — which keeps the overall package light and warm without a lot of bulk around small feet. The flex sits at the very soft end of the range (roughly a 1–3 out of 10), so it gives way easily under the foot and lets young riders feel the board respond without fighting the boot. Closure is a single-zone BOA dial with TX3 laces: one turn tightens the whole boot, which matters when your kid is trying to get geared up in a cold lodge and is wearing mittens. Burton's Room-to-Grow footbed is worth knowing about — pull out the secondary layer and the boot opens up a full size, which buys you an extra season before replacing them. The DynoLITE outsole cuts weight while still offering a serviceable grip and some cushion underfoot. A snow-proof internal gusset seals the lower boot from powder getting in at the laces.

The Grom BOA is built for one rider: a child learning to snowboard, roughly toddler through early elementary school age (sizes run 11C to 3K). It does that job honestly — warm, easy to get on, forgiving flex that won't punish a kid still sorting out balance. Who should not buy it: any kid who's already linking turns comfortably and starting to edge, because that very soft flex will feel vague and unsupportive once there's any real technique involved; at that stage they need to move up to something with a bit more structure. It's also not the right call if the foot runs wide or high-volume, since this boot is lasted for a pretty snug, reduced-footprint kids' shape. Come in and bring your child — fit matters even at this level, and getting the right size before the Room-to-Grow footbed is pulled changes what that growing room actually gives you. If your kid has already outgrown beginner terrain and is riding more consistently, ask us about the Burton Smalls BOA in youth sizing — it's the next boot up in Burton's kids' line, with a medium flex that gives more support while still being easy for small hands to dial in (and a Smalls Step On version if you're running a Step On binding setup).