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An article of molded athletic footwear is provided in the form of a skate, running shoe or the like. The article of footwear comprises a molded, substantially rigid, lower shell portion which is adapted to receive and substantially encase the sole, toe and heel of a wearer. The instep portion of the lower shell is open to permit access to and from the interior of the shell portion. A molded, semi-rigid tongue is further provided which is integral to the shell adjacent the open instep. The tongue includes a center instep support and at least one pair of complimentary wing portions extending outwardly from the center instep support. The complimentary wing portions are adapted to wrap around a portion of the shell portion and secure together to secure the tongue over part of the shell portion and the wearer's foot. A pair of complimentary securing devices are provided at the outer ends of each of the wing portions and are adapted to secure one wing to the other wing.
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