Riders who want a stiff, locked-in boot but don't want to fight their gear in the parking lot tend to land on the Ride Trident. It's an aggressive all-mountain boot with a high-end fit system and a heat-moldable liner, built so the support and response come without a long, painful break-in. The articulated cuff keeps the flex smooth instead of hinging at one harsh point, and the grippy outsole makes icy walks a non-event. For advanced and expert riders chasing all-mountain terrain at speed, it delivers serious stiffness with a surprisingly refined, comfortable feel.

Why we like it:

The Tongue Tied Hybrid Harness builds the ankle hold right into the tongue, so heel hold is excellent without a bulky separate harness, and the Michelin Hybrid Traverse outsole grips confidently on ice whether you're strapped in or hiking to the car.

Who it's for:

The Trident is built for advanced and expert riders who push all-mountain terrain and want a stiff, responsive boot that drives a board hard. It suits riders who value precise heel hold and quick edge-to-edge response, and who'd rather dial in a fit than lace it. The broad size run, including half sizes, makes a dialed fit easy to find.

Highlights:

The fit system is the headline here: a Dual BOA setup pairs an H4 BOA Focus zone with the Tongue Tied Hybrid Harness, and The Closer Lace Guide sits centered over the forefoot to even out tension low in the boot. Inside, the heat-moldable Intuition Dream Wrap Liner packs out less and shapes to the foot, backed by Internal and External J Bars for heel and ankle hold. The shell uses In2grated Construction for a short, light footprint with an Articulated Cuff for a clean flex, plus a TPU Toe Cap and Rebound Heel Counter 2.0 in the high-wear zones. Underfoot, the Michelin Hybrid Traverse outsole and Eco +Slime Impacto Elite Insole handle traction and impact, while Heat Reflective Foil and Black Gold liner mesh manage warmth and odor.

Things to consider:

With a 9 out of 10 flex, the Trident is a lot of boot for anyone still developing technique; an intermediate rider will likely find it stiffer and more demanding than they need. The catalog also lists this boot on a Wide Last, so riders with narrow feet should confirm fit before committing. For riders who want the absolute stiffest option Ride builds, the Insano sits above it.

Fit & sizing considerations:

While not technically called out as a "Wide" boot, these are definitely on the wider side, so riders with average or narrow feet may want to try it on first, or size with that in mind rather than assuming a standard-width fit.