Ski boot for alpine skiing

Abstract

A boot for alpine skiing has a shell and sole. The heel has a seat for the insertion of a removable insert for engagement by the heel fixing unit of a standardized “Dynafit” binding. The seat is a recess and the insert has the shape and dimensions corresponding to those of the seat. The result is a smooth contour of the heel when the insert is placed within the seat. A pair of friction strips is secured to the bottom of the sole with projections from each strip fitting within recess in the sole. The strips are elongated and, when secured, are perpendicular to one another.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the rear part of a ski boot in accordance with the “Dynafit” binding system,

FIG. 2 shows it in assembled perspective view,

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the improved boot according to the new regulations,

FIG. 4 shows it in assembled form,

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the sole of a ski boot, and

FIG. 6 shows it provided with anti-friction strips.

Claims

1. A boot for alpine skiing comprising a shell having a sole with a heel, the heel having a seat for the insertion of a removable insert, said insert for engagement by the heel fixing unit of a binding, the insert having the shape and dimensions corresponding to those of the seat.

2. A boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the insert is made of plastic material.

3. A boot as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least one antifriction strip applicable to the lower surface of the sole of the shell, said strip being provided with ribs, the sole having seats, the ribs engaging the seats in the sole.

4. A boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein said heel has a contour, said insert not extending beyond the contour of the heel.

5. A boot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the insert has a central portion, a first side extension, a second side extension, a first bottom extension and a second bottom extension.

6. A boot for alpine ski comprising a shell having a sole,seats formed in the sole,first and second antifriction strips, each strip having appendices, the appendices fitting with in the seats in the sole.

7. A boot as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first and second strips are perpendicular to one another.

8. A boot as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first strip extends across the sole and the second strip extends along the longitudinal axis of the sole.

9. A boot as claimed in claim 8, wherein said second strip is attached at the heel of the sole.