Ski boot

Abstract

A ski boot having an upper part and a fastening mechanism which includes a tension member passing across an opening in the instep portion of the upper part, the tension member comprising a cable extending through guides, one end of the tension member being tightly connected to a clasp in the cuff portion of the ski boot. The clasp is fastened to a tightening strap on one side of the cuff portion and the upper end of the tension cable is attached to a tightening strap on the other side thereof. The upper end of the guide sleeve for the cable is fixed to one tightening strap and the tension member is fixed to a tension flap freely movable over the cuff portion on the instep side of the boot. The tension flap is connectable with the clasp and has a tappet which engages with a shoulder attached to the tightening strap after the tension strap has undergone a predetermined amount of travel. In one embodiment the heel portion of the boot is pivotable about an axis near the sole of the boot and at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the boot. A tightening band extends around the heel portion, the heel portion having an insert or thickened portion. A covering tongue is positioned beneath the clasp in guides and is held in place by the tightening strap. The clasp includes a tightening lever with an extension and covering portion which is pivotally mounted on the clasp and which partially covers the tightening lever. The tension member is connected with the tension flap by a tightening mechanism which includes a star wheel and pawl.

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