Binding/boot combination for snowboards or the like

摘要

A binding for a snowboard or the like and a boot sole for cooperating with the binding, the sole having side engagement members, and the binding having a stationary boot-retaining member and a movable boot-retaining member having a latched condition for engaging the side engagement members, and a release condition for not engaging the side engagement members. The movable boot-retaining member can be automatically or voluntarily placed in the latched condition.