Sizes: 5-8, 8-10, 10-12, 12-14 USASkill level: Intermediate Company comments: The Alpha continues to lead the way for fashionable comfort and support. There is no comparison at this level to the binding that started the sewn overlay craze. Integrated stretch zones mold to your foot and hold with confidence. This year we added some increased support and made some improvements to the LF exclusive comfort Gusset, making the Alpha easier than ever to slide your foot into. The Alpha continues to have the support and performance a pro level rider needs with the value the rest of us are looking for.
Sizes: 5-9, 9-13 USASkill level: Beginner Company comments: This new design for 2008 is here to set a standard for entry level boots. The Index is not only easier to get into than any other boot on the market, it’s got enough support to keep a rider progressing through the early levels of riding. There aren’t any clunky gadgets to help you get in the boot, just simple hands-free flexibility that any sized foot can easily slide into. The liner that wraps the toe is stiff enough to give support, yet the dual gussets at the bottom allow it to open up wide for even the largest of feet. It was designed with our durable and supportive injected overlays that incorporate a padded cuff for comfort. From getting up the first time to shredding the wake, the entire boat will appreciate this user friendly boot.
Weight/pair: N/A Sizes: 5-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, 11-12, 12-13+ USASkill level: Intermediate/Advanced Company comments: When the idea for the Vantage boot first came to our attention, our first reaction was to laugh. Velcro? Nobody will want a Velcro boot! Luckily we were convinced to move forward with the design because it has quickly become a team favorite and may just be our best design in 2008. Put it on for the first time and you’ll be laughing… laughing with Joy! The Vantage is a whole new approach to the wakeboard boot closure system and is an approach that we’re betting will be around for a long time. The boot is arguably the easiest boot in the industry to get into, and is also one of the easiest to dial in your perfect fit. No more laces to worry about… just pull the straps closed and you’re ready to ride. Who knew it could be so simple?
Weight/pair: N/A Skill level: Advanced Company comments: Last year, Shane’s pro model boot was undoubtedly the most comfortable high performance boot in the industry. The closed toe design continues to help efficiently increase leverage and gives him the much needed control he seeks every time he rides. This boot has been modified for ’08 to fit the foot better, giving even more control than last season. Also new for ’08, his boot incorporates our new Response Plate System, which gives the Shane boot more strength and more boot to board response than ever imagined! Always wanting his boots to be a little softer in flex than others, we designed Shane’s overlay with a bit more flex than our other high end boots. Shane’s boot also comes in an open toed version. Although Shane still prefers the locked down feel of his closed-toe boot, he wanted to give those that prefer to let their feet breathe an open-toed version so they could experience the soft and flexible performance of this boot. Once again, there is a Shane boot for everyone.
Weight/pair: N/A Sizes: 5-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, 11-12, 12-13+ USASkill level: Advanced Company comments: Any product that Shawn Watson touches turns to gold… that’s a proven fact. So when he came to us with design changes for 2008, we decided we better listen. Watson’s boot is back in 2008, lighter, stronger and more comfortable than ever. While several major changes, including our new Response plate system, were incorporated into the ’08 design, the same comfort fit you expect from a Watson boot remains constant. No other high end boot offers the entire foot comfort, as well as board to boot response as Watson’s. While his boot may be as easy as an entry level boot to slide into, the performance is unmatched!
Weight/pair: N/A Sizes: 5-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, 11-12, 12-13+ USASkill level: Advanced Company comments: Last year, Shane’s pro model boot was undoubtedly the most comfortable high performance boot in the industry. The closed toe design continues to help efficiently increase leverage and gives him the much needed control he seeks every time he rides. This boot has been modified for ’08 to fit the foot better, giving even more control than last season. Also new for ’08, his boot incorporates our new Response Plate System, which gives the Shane boot more strength and more boot to board response than ever imagined! Always wanting his boots to be a little softer in flex than others, we designed Shane’s overlay with a bit more flex than our other high end boots. Shane’s boot also comes in an open toed version. Although Shane still prefers the locked down feel of his closed-toe boot, he wanted to give those that prefer to let their feet breathe an open-toed version so they could experience the soft and flexible performance of this boot. Once again, there is a Shane boot for everyone.
Weight/pair: N/A Sizes: 5-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, 11-12, 12-13+ USASkill level: Intermediate/Advanced Company comments: When we set out to make this boot, we had one thing in mind… weight… or lack thereof. We wanted to make the lightest binding possible. The Cab was an idea brought to us from several of our riders that tend to poke tricks out more or hit rails more than the average rider. They were less concerned about high end support and more concerned about having a boot that was a featherweight that would let them pop up on the highest rails with ease. By using a thin sidewall, a closed toe overlay, an EVA outsole and reducing overall structure, we created a lightweight jibbing gem of a boot.
Weight/pair: N/A Sizes: 5-8, 8-11, 11-14 USASkill level: Beginner/Intermediate Company comments: When we thought up this beauty of an affordable boot, our goal was to provide great comfort with more support than the true entry level boot. Slip your foot in and appreciate the inevitable marriage provided by supportive sewn overlays and the accommodating comfort of our newly improved Lycra/PVC tongue. The PVC tongue provides more support than neoprene and makes the boot easier to get your foot into. Not as much support as our pro level boots, but plenty of function and comfort for those looking to share with some friends that are all looking to spend plenty of time behind the boat this summer.
Liquid Force Ultra Bindings
Company comments: What can we say besides this…The legend lives on! The Ultra continues to give the aggressive rider clean hassle-free entry with incredible hold down. This boot remains in the line to provide the minimalist with molded heel and toe pieces and a wrap system that forms to your foot and won’t let go… Long live the Legend!
