摘要 |
<p>An article of footwear (10) having independent toe (12) and heel (14) portions that are pivotally rotatable with respect to one another over a fairly large angular range. The independent toe and heel portions are pivotally hinged to each other about the axis (F) of the ball of the foot so as to allow relative ease in walking even when the footwear is constructed of rigid material, The footwear can be used as a ski boot or a hiking boot. </p> |