It started with an idea. Our snowboard boot scientists approached K2 Snowboarding Team Rider Sage Kotsenburg with a new concept on snowboard boot construction - and the switch flipped, it was on.

A first-of-it’s-kind construction comes from a one-piece rubber lower with integrated mesh. To boil it down, this means that the Orton will not only be waterproof, but also warm and dry, all day long. The one-piece-rubber lower is married with a dual-zone BOA® lacing system, making this a versatile boot, fitting feet of all shapes and sizes.

In the development of this boot, Sage spent over 100 days in this product, getting it 100% right. Atop of that, the Orton was tested by our staff, our team of athletes, backcountry guides, and our film crew. Thousands and thousands of hours went into setting a new standard with the Orton. Sage knows that the devil is in the details…and he’s detailed. For the best performance in the bootpack, we chose our V5 Vibram® rubber outside. For ultimate damping and vibration absorption, we chose our Harshmallow™ injected midsole and Harshmallow™ Pro insole. For the best possible fit, we chose our performance liner-lasting and a heat moldable tri-density Intuition® liner. To top it all off, a rip-stop asym lace-cover with a gaiter hook keeps all the snow out.

Category: BOA®, BOA® Zonal

Boot Flex: 8/10

Snowboard Boot Upper: Articulating Cuff, HDR Premium Synthetic, Endo™ Construction, Rubber Reinforced

Boot Liner Extras: Internal J -Bars, External J-Bars, Cored Ankle Pockets

Boot Liner Construction: Intuition® SpaceHeater, Intuition® Pro Foam 3D, Recycled Coffee Mesh

Boot Liner Lacing: 3 Point Harness, Lace Lock

Boot Footbed: Harshmellow™ Pro Insole

Boot Outsole: Vibram® V5, Harshmellow™

Boot Lacing: TX3 BOA® Lacing, H4/M3 Zonal BOA® Fit System