If your heel rises off the footbed every time you lean into a toeside turn, you already know the problem. The usual fix is to crank the laces until your foot goes numb, and then the shell crushes your calf while your heel still floats. The Ride Lasso Pro is built to fix that. It is the stiffer, upgraded sibling of the Ride Lasso, with a separate closure that pulls the heel down without strangling the rest of the boot.
What It Is
The Lasso Pro is an all-mountain boot from Ride, rated 8 out of 10 for feel. Ride calls it a stiffer-flexing boot that offers a responsive ride with a hassle-free fit system. It is aimed at riders who want more support than a typical medium boot gives, without going to a full charging stiffness.
The closure is BOA with two dials. Ride lists the lacing as dual zone. Owners describe the layout this way: one dial on the tongue controls the whole outer shell, and the side dial controls an internal lacing system that pulls the tongue down and back, targeting the heel. This is Ride's Tongue Tied approach.
The rest of the spec sheet backs up the Pro name. The liner is an Intuition Trap Wrap. The sole is Ride's Hybrid Fiberlite, with a rubber toe and a rebound heel counter, and the boot is listed as waterproof.
The Two-Dial Mechanic: Inner Versus Outer
Many people see two BOA dials and assume one handles the top of the boot and the other the bottom. The Lasso Pro works differently. The main dial gives you uniform tension across the outer shell. The side dial is the part that matters if heel lift is your problem. It tightens an internal harness that connects to the tongue and liner, pulling the heel into the pocket.
The advantage is separation. By keeping heel hold separate from shell tension, you can set a secure fit around the ankle without cranking the main dial to the point of cutting off circulation. Pressure on the calf and instep drops, and the heel stays seated.
It also applies pressure in a different direction. Standard laces and basic BOAs squeeze the foot from the sides. The Tongue Tied system pulls diagonally toward the back of the boot, which is why it can hold a heel that other boots let slide.
Heel Lift and Why It Matters
Heel lift is a performance problem, not only a comfort one. When your heel rises, your response slows. You have to move your whole body forward to get the board on edge, and the connection to the board feels loose.
The Lasso Pro tries to remove that dead space. Because the side dial pulls the liner into the heel pocket, the energy transfer is more immediate. Owners with narrow heels or high arches are the strongest advocates. One reports it is the best boot they have bought, because every other brand gave them some heel lift, and says Ride is the best fit for narrow feet they have found. Another agrees that narrow heels are locked in by the liner dial.
All-Mountain Versatility
For a boot with Pro in the name, the Lasso Pro stays accessible. It is an all-mountain workhorse. On groomers the stiffness gives you the support to carve, and in softer or variable snow it is supportive without feeling as rigid as a ski boot.
It rewards riders who know their own feet. If heel lift and uneven pressure are your problems, it is a specialist tool for them. It moves away from the one-tension-fits-all feel of basic boots, and it gives you a more predictable connection to the board, which helps as you move past the beginner stage and want to ride more of the mountain with confidence.
What Owners Say About the Lacing
The consistent complaint is tension. Owners note that the BOAs gradually lose tension and need re-tightening almost every time they get off a lift. They describe it as normal for BOA boots. If you hate adjusting during the day, keep that in mind.
Owners also point to other options with a similar internal heel harness. K2's Conda system and Salomon's heel harness boots both work on the same principle, and riders with stubborn heel lift often try several before settling. It is worth trying a few on.
Pro tip: Boot size is more personal than street shoe size. Do not rely on your sneaker size. Try a few sizes with the liner and look for toes just grazing the end, then use the heel dial to lock the rest.
Lasso Versus Lasso Pro
The standard Ride Lasso is the softer, cheaper sibling. It is rated 7 out of 10, uses a single-zone BOA with the Tongue Tied heel system, has an Intuition Support Foam liner and is listed as water resistant. The Pro steps up to 8 out of 10, a Trap Wrap liner, a Hybrid Fiberlite sole with a rubber toe and rebound heel and a waterproof rating. If you want a forgiving daily driver, the Lasso covers it. If you want more stiffness and weather protection, the Pro is the one.
Where It Excels
- Heel hold. A dedicated dial for the heel keeps it down.
- Narrow feet. Owners with narrow heels report the best fit they have found.
- Pressure. Less need to over-tighten the outer shell.
- Waterproofing. Listed as waterproof, unlike the standard Lasso.
Where It Falls Short
- Tension creep. Cables loosen and need re-tightening during the day.
- Fit. Shape matters, and it will not suit every foot.
- Zonal control. The main dial still runs the whole outer shell.
- Lacing detail. Retailer listings call it dual zone, while owners describe a heel harness, so check how it works on your foot.
Who Should Buy It
The Lasso Pro suits riders with heel lift, narrow heels or high arches who want a stiffer all-mountain boot. It is also a good step up from rental boots for someone who wants a locked-in feel. Look elsewhere if you hate re-tightening dials, if you want a softer boot or if you have a wide, high-volume foot.
Verdict
The Ride Lasso Pro is a specialist answer to a common problem. The side dial heel lock works, and the stiffer feel and waterproof build make it a better all-mountain tool than the standard Lasso. You will click the dials a few times a day, but if heel lift has ruined your boots in the past, it is worth a try.
