In-line skate with a flexing cuff

摘要

An in-line skate (20) is disclosed having a frame (22) with a plurality of wheels (23, 24, 25, 26) and a boot (28) coupled to the frame. The boot has a cuff (30) and a lower shell (32) connected by a resilient connecting member (40) that permits flexing along substantially the entire length of the member. The connecting member (40) can be made of spring steel or a variety of synthetic materials. <IMAGE>