Stomp pads are installed between your snowboard bindings, placed closer to the rear binding. Stomp pads feature a textured surface that allows you to control the board better. Because the upper surface of your snowboard is ultra smooth, stomp pads have a textured pattern to give you grip for your boot both on, and off the lift. Stomp pads come in a large variety of shapes and styles, but they all serve the same purpose, so choose based on what would look best with your snowboard, and what you like best in material and style. Zumiez carries stomp pads from some of the top brands in snowboarding, like Crab Grab, Dakine, Aperture, and more.