Ski & Snowboard · Head-to-head
Nitro Capital TLS+ Boots vs ThirtyTwo Lashed Db Fava
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Snowboard Boots: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Capital TLS+ pairs a heat-moldable pre-molded liner with dual-zone speed lacing and a swappable tongue stiffener, which covers the things that matter for fit. The Lashed Db Fava gets you double-Boa convenience and a clear 6 out of 10 flex for less.
Nitro Capital TLS+ Boots
Buy itA high-performance all-mountain boot with dual-zone speed lacing, a pre-molded heat-moldable liner, and a Vibram Icetrek outsole.
- Nitro states the Cloud 10 liner uses pre-molded Thermacell and can be heat molded in a shop or at home, which helps dial in fit.
- TLS+ dual-zone speed lacing with a locking cleat lets you tighten the upper and lower zones separately, with Dyneema laces and molded lace gliders.
- Hike 'N' Ride construction gives a softer hike mode and a stiffer ride mode, and the dual-density Power Tongue Stiffener offers two stiffness levels.
- Nitro does not publish a numeric flex rating, only Response 8/10 and Comfort 10/10 scores, so comparing flex to other brands takes guesswork.
- The maker describes it for advanced and expert riders, so a first-season rider may find it more boot than they need.
- Binding compatibility is not stated on the product page.
ThirtyTwo Lashed Db Fava
Buy itA double-Boa boot rated 6 out of 10 for flex, with a plush foam midsole and a performance rubber outsole.
- Double Boa lets you tension the upper and lower parts of the boot separately without touching laces.
- ThirtyTwo prints a 6 out of 10 flex rating, labeled happy medium, so you know exactly where it sits on their scale.
- The size chart runs US men's 5 through 15 in half sizes, a wider spread than the Nitro boots here.
- The maker page does not say whether the liner is heat-moldable, only that it has an enhanced liner fit.
- Binding compatibility and weight are not listed.
- The page does not name the liner or footbed, so there is less spec detail than on the Nitro pages.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Nitro Capital TLS+ Boots Our pick | ThirtyTwo Lashed Db Fava | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Experienced all-mountain and freeride riders who want a moldable liner and a tunable fit. | All-mountain riders who want double-Boa convenience and a middle-of-the-road flex. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Lacing | TLS+ dual-zone speed lacing | Double Boa |
| Flex (maker) | No number; Response 8/10, tongue stiffener | 6 out of 10 |
| Liner | Cloud 10, pre-molded Thermacell | Enhanced liner fit (not named) |
| Heat-moldable liner | Yes, per maker | Not stated |
| Cushioning | Ortholite triple-density footbed | Evolution Foam cushioning |
| Outsole | Vibram Icetrek | Performance Rubber Outsole |
| Binding compatibility (maker) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Size range (US men's) | 7 to 14 | 5 to 15 (size chart) |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Nitro Capital TLS+ Boots if
experienced all-mountain and freeride riders who want a moldable liner and a tunable fit.
Know before buying: nitro does not publish a numeric flex rating, only Response 8/10 and Comfort 10/10 scores, so comparing flex to other brands takes guesswork.
Pick the ThirtyTwo Lashed Db Fava if
all-mountain riders who want double-Boa convenience and a middle-of-the-road flex.
Know before buying: the maker page does not say whether the liner is heat-moldable, only that it has an enhanced liner fit.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Nitro Capital TLS+ Boots - A high-performance all-mountain boot with dual-zone speed lacing, a pre-molded heat-moldable liner, and a Vibram Icetrek outsole. Choose the ThirtyTwo Lashed Db Fava instead if all-mountain riders who want double-Boa convenience and a middle-of-the-road flex.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Snowboard Boots: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).