Index Men 2025

This version of the index is very stiff & firm. It's like a 140-150 flex race level plug ski boot. I had to pull significant slack in the forefoot lacing just to get my foot in the boot. Two sections of velcro on either side of the diamond liner tongue overlap on the outside offering a perfect spot for the tibia, then the side boa pulls the heel into place, then the front boa holds it all together, & then there's a powerstrap! The storm cover is a great feature for lace longevity as it protects all lower lacing from impact & abrasion. Two velcro tabs at the rear of the shell can be loosened for walking & hiking. These boots excel at transmitting your intentions to the board with zero heel lift & excellent directional support, while also providing enough comfort & warmth for all day riding.

Ultra stiff. Ultra performance boot. True to soze but insanely difficult to get on at first. So much so that i almost pulled a muscle just getting into them. Once you are in though, these things are what you want for carving hard, or stiff off piste steeps. Great liners. Definitely heat mold them. If you think, “ill just break them in myself” you are not going to have a good time. Stiffest boot on the market with this high of comfort though and no heel lift with the unique heel boa feel. If heel lift is a worry for you, it wont be in these. Slightly bigger shell than the Kita/APX but worth it for the better boot imo. I pair with NX2 to minimize bootout and go double posi on a 288mm waist board. If you want to carve or bomb chutes and ride hard. This is your boot. If you want to ankle steer and do flatground butters etc, you probably want a softer boot.

Very stiff boot, takes a while to break in. For the aggressive rider

5 stars

this boot is for hard chargers in carving mode!!
I love it! i molde the liner and for the first time it was a little uncomfortable to put on , but after 2-3 uses it was super! I love the strap also and the secure feeling that gave to me.

Good and so hard

These boots seem legit. When I first bought them (preseason), I tried them on and they were slightly snug. No big deal. I just went to the mountain for the first time today and I couldn’t get my foot into the boot! The heel grab tech is too bulbous to allow your foot any wiggle room. I have high arches and feel like this must be the culprit. I have no idea how I got my foot into these boots when I first bought them. I ended up using my regular shoes on the mountain today instead. Nidecker, how the heck am I supposed to squeeze my foot in? I’ve loosened everything possible on these boots and still nothing. I am so sad I’m beyond the return period

One ride 'til it runs out.
Fragile because unusefully complex

That’s the most stiff and comfortable boots I’ve ever had, just amazing!!!🤘🏻

I got these boots after wearing out my Burton’s, and so glad I did! They’re great looking boots and the quality is apparent. At first, I could barely get my feet in them because they’re so stiff but after I heat molded the liners it was a lot easier.
I’ve had one day on the mountain so far and love them. They were super comfortable all day and the heel locking boa system is amazing. The stiffness made for less work when I was making turns, and they’re crazy responsive which is great in tight tree runs.
Well worth the money in my opinion, I know I’ll be riding mine for several years. Well done Nidecker!

Awesome. Been wearing flow nidecker boots for decades! Just used these in mammoth and they rule! Hard to get into first time then all good

The boots fit large (lengthwise) but are of very high quality. I sized down vs other brands but still fear I might have too much length once the liner fully breaks in. I don't think I could size down further as it too tight width wise on my pinky toes as well as volume (height) on the front of the foot but the liner has packed out in these areas so the boots are now comfortable in my thinnest socks. Still can't comfortably wear my slightly thicker socks but we might get there as I get more days. Currently at 6 days, getting more comfortable every day.

Heel lock is great, don't need to use the heel lock boa unless it's very steep or tight. The heel lock boa is uncomfortable on the ankle when cinched down but such is the price we pay for performance... Fine on groomers without it.

The stiffness is good, stiff but still has some give.

The power strap is of great quality & I'm hopeful it'll take some of the pressure off the main boa as I've experienced all BOA's start to loosen off after ~50 days once the boot is well broken in from the forces even if it's all replaced via warranty. Ie. I'm "hopeful" the power strap will reduce the force on the boa, giving it more life once the boots well broken in.

Boot is very much ahead of the competition in terms of build. The liner is like they actually put a thought into it. Pretty beefy. The foam it self is thicker than most Burton & Thirty Two shells. Shell is near TPU/Hardboot stiff. Should be great for sidehill on the splitty or charging pass skoolers in the frozen chunder. Hopefully, retains it shape and flex better than a pair of Ions/Drivers. One feedback is I wish Nidecker come with a version of their Diamond liner that can accept refillable cork pockets like zipfits to give shredders a more customized fit. Also, semi-auto crampon soles.

43 year old expert snowboarder, snowboarding 30+ years. Needed a stiff powerful boot. This one is it. Not only that, its super comfy. Took a little to break them in, but so did my driver X.

Veramente molto rigidi ideali per chi cerca il massimo sostegno per intagliare curve sugli spigoli

Bought the Index to further advance my carving. Insane control and direct feedback - highly recommended!

One Note: i suggest wearing the boots around the house for a couple of days before you hit the slopes for the first time to enhance comfort.

It fits perfectly and feels great. It�s so stiff.

I love the feel of the new liner but miss the shape of the old one from last season, with the wrap around feel.
The boot itself is perfectly built and the quality feels amazing.
The only thing I would say is that the boot got a bit narrow compared to the last couple of version including the talon. After heat molding the liner and the shell I can finally ride it.
Impressive boots, this coming from a full cert snowboard instructor.

These boots are as stiff as my hard-boot I used toi have. Combine with my Thruster board and StepMatic, wow!
I would really want to add the carbon bindings but not available in my size.
I already got many comments from people interested to know what I'm riding :)
Great job Nidecker.
-- Alain , Qu�bec

Great boots. I do wish they had a power strap. Maybe will get the 24/25 ones later this year

I just had my first days on the 2024-25 model. I�ve always ridden stiff boots (and also hardboots), and i�m blown away by these. I even wondered if they wouldn�t be too stiff when I tried them on in the shop. Had to get used to precision on the first few runs, but the response is incredible. Obviously like any boot they�ll soften a bit and be perfect, so I hope that I�ll be able to get more seasons out of them.

The fit is absolutely insane for my foot. I have a medium to narrow foot with a low instep, and I have never felt as locked-in as in these. No heel lift or movement whatsoever, and that�s because of both the liner and the heel lock. I am probably never switching boot brands again.

Bravo Nidecker!

I have ridden the Index 2022/2023 model. Very happy with the boot, comfortable, warm, super easy to slip in/out. Excellent for piste as well as freeride. But it had some minor flaws - the flap material is very weak, the rubber sole gets easily damaged, the 10/10 flex is rather 8/10. The new Index appears to have resolved all that. The flap is now made of more rugged material and the flex is indeed 10/10. Time will tell how comfortable the boot is, but the pre-season "dry" tests at home are promissing.

Seriously impressive boot. My issue is that its actually too stiff for me. Which I never thought I'd say, coming from hard-boots. However it still gets 5 stars as they are supposed to be super stiff. I just wasnt aware that 10/10 was legit, it is. I notice some guy in review saying they are more an 8/10 stiffness.. I can assure you thats incorrect.
I do find the boots are great with my much tamer snowboards, and the boots simply liven up my old noodly boards. But when I get on my Rome Commissioner, holy **** sticks! The boots are just to stiff and they make the board even more twitchy. Nothing against the boots though, I just cant handle the truth!(lol)
walking comfort is great. they are so quick on and off, and they are warm, but if anything get sweat logged a bit easily compared to my vans.

Major stiffness downgrade from the Nidecker Talons, a boot I loved dearly. These boots are perfectly comfortable, they just aren't stiff enough. That's my only complaint. I'd say they are like an 8/10 instead of a 10/10. I can feel major ankle flexion when performing deep toeside carves.

Top quality. The fit is smooth like butter. The heel lock Is phenomenal. Really glad I decided to get these.

The inner lining folds over itself and that seemed to give me a mild pressure point. I cant complain too much but also with the inner liner would tighten more uniformly. Its hard to find the balance between too loose and numb feet but well made and generally thought out in design.