By: Jack Mace: Watersports Buyer | May 26, 2022
Your new wakeboard just showed up, the boat is gassed and ready, and you’re stoked to learn some new tricks out on the lake. But it’s easy to neglect the equipment that connects our feet to the board. Yep, that’s right, wakeboard bindings and boots. Sure, you could just use whatever cheap option you have laying around. But the best wakeboard bindings are comfortable, secure, and easily adjustable. They’ll have a flex that works well with the combination of your height, weight, and riding style, and they’ll hold up day after day out on the water. Similarly, the best wakeboard boots are comfortable, responsive, and durable.
That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best wakeboard bindings and best wakeboard boots on the market. You deserve better than the basic stock options that came with your first board. And these boots and bindings deliver. Every product on this list stands out for its unique combination of comfort, durability, and performance. So, before summer is in full swing, do a little shopping on this list, and choose the perfect wakeboard boot/binding system for your board.
The Ronix One Carbitex Wakeboard Bindings have been a long-time leader amongst high-performance, competition-ready wake footwear, and for good reason. Packed full of tech, the Carbitex features a heat-moldable Intuition liner, Pro S.O.L.E technology for quicker rider input and softer landings, and a 3D FlexFoam in the toe and heel. Step into one of Ronix's most sophisticated boots and feel the difference. These bindings have a well-deserved reputation, they’re some of the most consistent performers on the market and work well for a variety of riding styles.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Autolock technology | Stiff: 8/10 inside, 9/10 outside | $599.99 |
The Ronix RXT Red Bull Wakeboard Bindings come to us in collaboration between Ronix, Massi Piffa, and Red Bull. This closed-toe park-forward boot features a heat-moldable Intuition liner, Pro S.O.L.E technology, and a BrainFrame base to provide the instant energy transfer from both heel and toe sides, along with the wiggle free fit and pinpointed flexibility that high performing wakeboarders need.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Autolock technology | Medium: 6/10 | $599.99 |
The Ronix Halo Wakeboard Bindings land an all-new construction to help you bring your A-game to the water. Engineered with a versatile open-toe design, they come with supportive Stage 2 liners and AutoLock Technology lacing to keep you comfortably locked in. Perfect for the family board, the Halos are a solid pick for riders of any ability level.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Autolock technology | Medium: 5/10 | $299.99 |
The Hyperlite Team X Wakeboard Bindings were designed for team rider Shaun Murray and quickly adopted by much of the Hyperlite pro team. Built around a super lightweight Fusion baseplate that provides unmatched foot-to-board contact, this binding is stable enough for a responsive ride but flexy enough to tweak out your tricks. It has a heat-moldable liner, a dual-zone lacing system, and an integrated ankle harness for precision heel hold and customizable fit. Step into the Team X and get locked in for the ride. This is a high-performance binding, perfect for demanding riders.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Dual speed lace system | Medium | $379.99 |
Cut harder into the wake and boost even higher with the Hyperlite Capital Wakeboard Bindings. Driven to be the most advanced Fusion Plate style wakeboard binding in the game, the new Capitol Bindings feature a taller and more supportive cuff that delivers the most locked-in feel yet. Capped off with a fully heat moldable pro liner and a dual lacing system that integrates Hyperlite's internal ankle harness, the Capitol Wakeboard Bindings are poised to reinvent what's possible behind a boat. If you’re looking for a high-end, responsive binding, look no further.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Dual lace closure | Stiff | $529.99 |
Crank your session up a few notches with a binding that everyone on the boat can enjoy. The Hyperlite Session Wakeboard Bindings meld the versatility of a traditional open-toed binding with supportive Velcro ankle closure and an easily customizable Dual Lace system that keeps performance high on the agenda. Built on the lightweight Low Pro Plate System, these crowdpleasers keep the sesh going til the sun goes down. The Session is an affordable, hyper-adjustable binding that’s perfect for anyone just getting into wakeboarding.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Dual lace closure | Medium | $269.99 |
The Liquid Force Plush Wakeboard Bindings are ideal for beginner to intermediate riders looking for a solid all-around boot that gets them on the water. The open toe, softer flex, and wide fit accommodate a range of body sizes so you can get the whole crew on board with ease. Dual Zone lacing with hex locks allows for fit customization, and a cushy 6R™ Chassis provides ample support when you come down on the water hard. Enjoy life on the learning curve with the Liquid Force Plush Wakeboard Bindings. These are great beginner bindings that more advanced riders will get along with as well.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Dual locking laces | Soft | $249.99 |
Hot off the press is an open-toed version of everyone's favorite wake boot – the Liquid Force Classic 6X OT Wakeboard Bindings are here and ready to play. Medium flex provides enough response for those that are learning, while still being able to stop when you land air hard. An integrated EVA foam liner adds supportive comfort that will suit everyone on the boat and ensure a heckin' good time, regardless of ability. The Classic 6X OT delivers open-toed adjustability with high-end performance in a really exciting way.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Dual locking laces | Medium | $359.99 |
Made for the cable park purist, the Slingshot Space Mob Wakeboard Bindings were built for riders that live on the edge and push the limits. At first, a pioneer in cable park boot technology and now, a staple to the sport, the Space Mob Wakeboard Bindings have a removable second tongue that allows riders to customize stiffness to meet their liking. Utilizing a Gummy Strap closure system, they offer comfort and support like never before. If you spend your summer sessioning boxes and jibs, these are the boots for you.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Gummy strap closure | Adjustable | $533.99 |
Pro rider Harley Clifford demands a lot from his gear, and the Liquid Force Aero 6X Wakeboard Bindings embody everything you need to absolutely rip it on the wake. Flexible, ultra supportive, and super light, the Aero was made to throw massive tricks and be easy on your toes. Dual zone lacing and a reflex performance liner have locked in comfort while a 6x chassis system with honeycomb cushioning absorbs hard landings when you dare to make big moves. The Aero 6X is a high performance all around wakeboard binding universally compatible with all insert and Liquid Force flex track boards, so you can shred it in whatever style you please.
Lacing | Flex Rating | Original Price |
Dual Locking Lace Zones | Medium | $499.99 |
Our wake buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things watersports stemming from years of experience in the watersports industry in tandem with their countless hours out in the water catching waves behind the boat or ripping at the cable park. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
I grew up on the north end of Lake Washington and was surrounded by watersports enthusiasts who all had an immense passion for any activity done on the water. My dad has also worked in the boating industry my whole life, so those two factors were the main building blocks that shaped my love for the industry from a young age.
After attending Western Washington University, I moved back to the Seattle area and worked as a sailing instructor for a number of years at my cousin’s rental shop on Lake Union before joining the evo family in 2012.
At evo, I started out on the customer service team and worked my way onto the merchandising team which gave me the opportunity to integrate my passion and love for the water into a career as the Watersports Buyer. I still reside in the Seattle area with my wife Katie and two sons, Wes and Carter.