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Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Riding Style: All-Mountain / Resort
Flex: 4–5/10
Best For: Riders Seeking Lightweight Comfort and Easy BOA® Adjustability
Personality: Forgiving, Comfortable & Reliable
The 2027 Vans Encore OG is Vans' best-selling women's all-mountain snowboard boot, offering a lightweight, comfortable design that's perfect for riders who want simple performance and dependable comfort. Featuring a Single BOA® Fit System, the Encore OG delivers quick, precise adjustments with the turn of a dial, making it an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate riders as well as experienced riders who prefer a softer, more forgiving boot. Its versatile personality allows it to confidently handle groomers, glades, occasional powder, and park laps.
Built around Vans' proven V1 UltraCush™ Heat-Moldable Liner, the Encore OG pairs a V1 Harness for secure heel hold with a V1 PopCush™ Footbed for impact protection and long-lasting comfort. The V1 Waffle Lug Outsole featuring All-Trac™ Cold Weather Rubber provides dependable traction while maintaining excellent board feel. Additional features like PleasureCuff™, Heat Retention 360°, and the Instep Flex Zone help maximize comfort and natural movement throughout long days on the mountain.
Beginner to intermediate riders
Women seeking an all-mountain boot
Resort riders
Riders who value lightweight comfort
Snowboarders wanting the simplicity of a Single BOA® system
For 2027, the Encore OG returns with refreshed colorways, including Black/White, while retaining its trusted comfort package and progression-friendly design. It remains Vans' approachable women's BOA® boot, positioned below the Encore Pro 2.0 in terms of support and features.
4–5/10 – Medium-Soft
The Encore OG features a forgiving flex that's easy to control and ideal for progression while still offering enough support for confident all-mountain riding. Vans classifies it as a mid-flex boot built for versatility.
The Comfortable Everyday Cruiser
A lightweight, confidence-building snowboard boot that emphasizes comfort, simplicity, and dependable all-mountain performance.
Riders considering the Vans Encore OG should also look at:
Vans Encore Pro 2.0 for more support and a Dual BOA® Fit System.
Vans Luna Pro 2.0 for riders who prefer hybrid lacing with BOA® heel hold.
Nitro Scala BOA for another beginner-friendly women's all-mountain boot.
Nitro Crown BOA for a medium-flex women's all-mountain alternative.
The Encore OG continues to be one of Vans' most popular women's snowboard boots because it delivers exactly what many riders need: all-day comfort, easy adjustments, and dependable performance without unnecessary complexity. It's an excellent choice for riders progressing through the beginner and intermediate stages or anyone who prefers a softer, more forgiving ride.
Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Riding Style: All-Mountain / Resort
Flex: 4–5/10
Best For: Riders Seeking Lightweight Comfort and Easy BOA® Adjustability
Personality: Forgiving, Comfortable & Reliable
The 2027 Vans Encore OG is Vans' best-selling women's all-mountain snowboard boot, offering a lightweight, comfortable design that's perfect for riders who want simple performance and dependable comfort. Featuring a Single BOA® Fit System, the Encore OG delivers quick, precise adjustments with the turn of a dial, making it an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate riders as well as experienced riders who prefer a softer, more forgiving boot. Its versatile personality allows it to confidently handle groomers, glades, occasional powder, and park laps.
Built around Vans' proven V1 UltraCush™ Heat-Moldable Liner, the Encore OG pairs a V1 Harness for secure heel hold with a V1 PopCush™ Footbed for impact protection and long-lasting comfort. The V1 Waffle Lug Outsole featuring All-Trac™ Cold Weather Rubber provides dependable traction while maintaining excellent board feel. Additional features like PleasureCuff™, Heat Retention 360°, and the Instep Flex Zone help maximize comfort and natural movement throughout long days on the mountain.
Beginner to intermediate riders
Women seeking an all-mountain boot
Resort riders
Riders who value lightweight comfort
Snowboarders wanting the simplicity of a Single BOA® system
For 2027, the Encore OG returns with refreshed colorways, including Black/White, while retaining its trusted comfort package and progression-friendly design. It remains Vans' approachable women's BOA® boot, positioned below the Encore Pro 2.0 in terms of support and features.
4–5/10 – Medium-Soft
The Encore OG features a forgiving flex that's easy to control and ideal for progression while still offering enough support for confident all-mountain riding. Vans classifies it as a mid-flex boot built for versatility.
The Comfortable Everyday Cruiser
A lightweight, confidence-building snowboard boot that emphasizes comfort, simplicity, and dependable all-mountain performance.
Riders considering the Vans Encore OG should also look at:
Vans Encore Pro 2.0 for more support and a Dual BOA® Fit System.
Vans Luna Pro 2.0 for riders who prefer hybrid lacing with BOA® heel hold.
Nitro Scala BOA for another beginner-friendly women's all-mountain boot.
Nitro Crown BOA for a medium-flex women's all-mountain alternative.
The Encore OG continues to be one of Vans' most popular women's snowboard boots because it delivers exactly what many riders need: all-day comfort, easy adjustments, and dependable performance without unnecessary complexity. It's an excellent choice for riders progressing through the beginner and intermediate stages or anyone who prefers a softer, more forgiving ride.