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Rome Libertine 2021-2022 Snowboard Boots Review

Tested and selected for our top 100 snowboard products of the year: the Rome Libertine

  • Price: BOA: £340 / €400 / $430, HYBRID BOAD: £300 / €360 / $380, LACE: £260 / €300 / $330
  • Sizes: US 7-13 / UK 6-12
  • Flex: 7/10
  • Lacing System: Classic / Boa / Hybrid

Why we chose the Rome Libertine Snowboard Boots: They’re a bonafide flagship model that come stacked with quality features and three different lacing options for every preference. But the main reason? They’re comfy as f**k.

We always say it’s best to try on a ton of boots in store to find the right ones for your feet. Those that follow that advice will typically draw up a shortlist from the likes of Vans, ThirtyTwo and the big B, but it’s high time you added Rome to that stack of boxes in the fitting area. For evidence, look no further than their line-leading Libertine. It’s a super stylish boot that’s benefitted from years of refinement, with the same brilliant Vibram, Boa and Ultralon components that all the usual suspects like to shout about – only the overall package is a bit less corporate and a bit more… Rome.

“Riders who want a mid-stiff boot to tackle park kickers, backcountry lines and everything in between, and who want to keep it core while they’re at it”

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Who Is The Rome Libertine For?

Riders who want a mid-stiff boot to tackle park kickers, backcountry lines and everything in between, and who want to keep it core while they’re at it.

Shell & Outsole

Let’s get this clear from the off: there are three flavours of Libertine to choose from. The classic lace option offers that timeless skate look and total customisation of fit across the boot (if you don’t mind a bit of faffing) with a velcro power strap up top to keep the tongue firmly in place and maximise toe-edge support. The Boa Hybrid outer appears much the same, but look closely and there’s a Boa dial on the side to operate the inner harness. Finally there’s the straight-up Boa option, which does away with both the laces and the power strap in favour of twin dials to control the upper and lower sections of the outer. Each system has its merits, so choose your poison, but for what it’s worth yours truly is a big fan of the ‘best of both’ vibe you get from the Hybrid version; they look sick and it’s awesome to be able to crank a targeted lacing zone on the fly at the first sign of any heel lift.

The shell is constructed from a nice mix of waterproof material – primarily welded TPU (essentially a halfway house between rubber and plastic) with some leather side panels for added style points. Rome claim that the shell has been designed to maintain the boot’s flex day after day, and in the limited time we had with them they certainly seemed well built – despite being noticeably lightweight. A reinforced backstay cemented the impression of a boot that’s designed to last the distance.

The Icetrek 2.0 sole comes courtesy of the tread specialists at Vibram. It’s grippy in all kinds of snow and all temps (yep, even ice) and we’re a sucker for a gum colourway. Nuff said.

“Let’s get this clear from the off: there are three flavours of Libertine to choose from”

Liner

The Libertine boasts a top-of-the-line Ultralon F.I.T liner. Ultralon are a company that specialise in foam (I know, right? Somebody’s gotta do it) and this stuff is supremely heat moldable. What’s more, it’s super resistant to packing out, which means you can shred for a full winter without these boots turning into glorified wellies.

The liner deploys two densities of foam in different areas to prioritise support and comfort where they’re most needed. It also has what Rome call a SkateCuff 3D molded ankle support – in layman’s terms, fancy J-bars to keep your foot firmly in place and minimise the chances of rolling an ankle. Tighten the excellent inner harness and you’ll feel the full effect; your foot feels fully enveloped and in control of your board.

Ultra Footbeds feature more of that dual density foam to support your arch and keep things feeling suitably sneaker-like underfoot, and the whole space is given a plush lining to make sticking your boots on first thing in the morning that little bit more pleasurable. As it says on the label, “Insert foot for good times.”

“The liner deploys two densities of foam in different areas to prioritise support and comfort where they’re most needed”

Roundup

When it comes to boots, one size of course doesn’t fit all, and Rome have taken this to the next level with a model that comes in no fewer than three lacing options. All three come fully loaded with premium construction, they’re lightweight, long-lasting, comfortable and versatile. Oh, and you get to show off your core cred with a Rome logo on your feet. Yep, there’s a lot to love about The Libertine. How they continue to fly relatively under the radar is a mystery.

Trade Secrets

Matt Stillman – Marketing Manager / Team Manager, Rome

“The Libertine boot collection is our rugged, premium all-mountain offering for riders who want a powerful and supportive boot. Built for setting the boot pack or going full-send all season long, the Libertine collection features our GripFlex outsole with Vibram Icetrek and the ultra-comfortable Ultralon F.I.T. Liner for season after season of ride-anything comfort.”

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