RETRACTABLE SKATE APPARATUS

摘要

Skating footwear and a displacement apparatus for retraction and extension of a skate, such as in-line rollers, are provided. The displacement apparatus includes an actuating means having single or dual triggers (232) that are manually operable to initiate both pivotal extension and retraction of the skate. The retracted skate is conveniently housed within a cavity in the underside of the footwear. This allows the skate to be simply and readily interconverted between extended and retracted positions to allow skating use or normal walking use as desired.