Connelly - Empire
XL/XXL (10-12)
Sale price
£197.99
Regular price £219.99
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WAKESHOP VERDICT
Our take.
The Connelly Empire is a great choice for riders who want the versatility of an open-toe binding without settling for a basic recreational boot. Its deep heel pocket and Achilles pads hold the foot securely, while the single-lace system makes adjustment quick and straightforward. The Infinity Plate provides a strong, lightweight foundation and the cushioned EVA footbed helps soften harder landings. It's comfortable, forgiving and easy to share between riders, but still gives a progressing wakeboarder enough support and response to keep pushing their riding.
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BEST FOR
Beginner to intermediate riders wanting a comfortable, supportive and versatile open-toe binding
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NOT IDEAL FOR
Advanced riders wanting the precise fit, maximum board feel and locked-in response of a closed-toe performance binding
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WHY WE STOCK IT
Why it earned a place at WakeShop.
We stock the Empire because it gives progressing riders a genuinely capable open-toe option. It's easy to fit across several foot sizes and comfortable enough for shared setups, while the supportive heel pocket, Infinity Plate and cushioned footbed give it enough performance to avoid feeling like a basic beginner binding.
AT A GLANCE
Fit, feel & compatibility.
The key things to know before choosing your bindings.
TYPE
Open Toe
CABLE OR BOAT
Boat
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner ·
Intermediate
FIT
Standard
SIZE RANGE
US Men's 5–14
RIDER
Adult
FIT & FEEL
How these bindings ride.
COMPATIBILITY & CONSTRUCTION
Closure
Single Lace
Mounting
Standard 6-inch Mounting +
Universal Wakeboard Compatibility
Removable liner
No
Heat mouldable
No
Gender
Men
Fit profile
Standard
WAKESHOP COMPARISON
Which binding is right for you?
Compare fit, flex, support and riding feel side by side.
OUR PICK
Best for Progression
Connelly - Empire
Choose the Empire if you want an easy-fitting open-toe binding with more support and response than a basic recreational boot. Its deep heel pocket, Achilles support and Infinity Plate give it a secure feel, while the broad sizing makes it ideal for progressing riders or shared boat setups.
£197.99
£219.99
Connelly
Best All-Round Open-Toe
Connelly - Venza
Choose the Venza if you want the versatility and easy sizing of an open-toe binding without dropping down to a basic recreational boot. Its high-wrap construction, dual-lace adjustment and supportive heel hold give it a more responsive feel while remaining comfortable and easy to share between riders.
£184.49
£204.99
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O'Brien
Best for Progression
O'Brien - Access
Choose the Access if you want the versatility of an open-toe binding with more comfort, heel hold and control than a basic beginner boot. Its integrated liner, dual-zone lacing and internal J-bars make it particularly well suited to riders progressing beyond their first setup.
£197.99
£219.99
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Jobe
Best for Progression & Sharing
Jobe - Unit
Choose the Unit if you want a comfortable, forgiving open-toe binding that's easy to use and accommodates a wide range of foot sizes. Its adjustable fit makes it particularly well suited to progressing riders, family setups and boards that will be shared between different riders.
£128.69
£142.99
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Overall
9.0/10
9.0/10
9.0/10
8.7/10
Type
Open Toe
Open Toe
Open Toe
Open Toe
Cable or Boat
Boat
Boat
Boat
Boat
Skill Level
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediate
Fit
Standard
Standard
Adjustable
Adjustable
Size Range
US Men's 5–14
US Men's 5–14
US Men's 2–14
UK 2.5–11.5
Closure
Single Lace
Dual Lace
Dual Lace
Single Lace
Jobe Lace Lock
Jobe Lace Lock
Mounting
Standard 6-inch Mounting
Universal Wakeboard Compatibility
Universal Wakeboard Compatibility
6-Plate
Standard 6-inch Mounting
Standard 6-inch Mounting
Standard Wakeboard Mounting
Standard Wakeboard Mounting
Flex
Support
Response
Comfort
Board Feel
Ease of Entry
Value
Why we'd choose it
Choose the Empire if you want an easy-fitting open-toe binding with more support and response than a basic recreational boot. Its deep heel pocket, Achilles support and Infinity Plate give it a secure feel, while the broad sizing makes it ideal for progressing riders or shared boat setups.
Choose the Venza if you want the versatility and easy sizing of an open-toe binding without dropping down to a basic recreational boot. Its high-wrap construction, dual-lace adjustment and supportive heel hold give it a more responsive feel while remaining comfortable and easy to share between riders.
Choose the Access if you want the versatility of an open-toe binding with more comfort, heel hold and control than a basic beginner boot. Its integrated liner, dual-zone lacing and internal J-bars make it particularly well suited to riders progressing beyond their first setup.
Choose the Unit if you want a comfortable, forgiving open-toe binding that's easy to use and accommodates a wide range of foot sizes. Its adjustable fit makes it particularly well suited to progressing riders, family setups and boards that will be shared between different riders.
WAKESHOP COMPARISON
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