摘要 |
A skate boot for ice skate or in-line roller skate comprising an upper havin g portions thereof made of compressed foam material. In a preferred embodiment, the ska te boot is constructed with two preformed quarter panels made of compressed foam materi al wherein the inner surface of each panel is shaped to substantially conform t o the anatomical shape of a corresponding side of the human foot. Such a construction provides a skate boot, which is comfortable, long lasting, and exhibits flexibility a nd support. Such a construction also provides added flexibility to the skate designers to var y the dynamic properties of the skate and also the ornamental features of the skate. A method of making such a skate boot is also disclosed.
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