| 摘要 |
<p>A skate boot (20) for ice skate or in-line roller skate comprising an upper (21) having portions thereof made of compressed foam material. In a preferred embodiment, the skate boot (20) is constructed with two preformed quarter panels (22,24) made of compressed foam material having wherein the inner surface (34) of each panel is shaped to substantially conform to 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 and support. Such a construction also provides added flexibility to the skate designers to vary 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. <IMAGE></p> |
