Alpine ski boot

A ski boot comprising a shell base, an upper journalled at least partially on said shell base, and a means for fastening and tightening said upper on said lower leg, said ski boot having an open position and a latched position, said upper comprising:

• (a) a central part defining a sleeve journalled with respect to said shell base about a first axis, said sleeve comprising extensions extending towards the rear from said first journal axis, said sleeve further comprising an upper part defining a rear opening defined by two lateral walls of said sleeve;
• (b) a rear spoiler journalled about a second axis positioned rearwardly of said first axis, said second axis extending through said extensions of said sleeve, said rear spoiler being adapted to close said rear opening of said sleeve;
• (c) a front cuff movable with respect to a lower forward area of said sleeve when in said open position, and being adapted to cover and provide tibial support for the skier within said sleeve;
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• (d) means for latching said rear spoiler to said sleeve in said latched position, wherein said front cuff is subjected to the action of said means for fastening and tightening, and wherein said rear spoiler and said front cuff are movable with said central part about said first axis in said latched position.

A ski boot having an open position and a closed position, said ski boot comprising;

• (a) a shell base;
• (b) an upper journalled on said shell base, said upper comprising:
• (i) a central portion journalled with respect to said shell base, said central portion having a front opening and a rear opening defined by two lateral walls of said central portion;
• (ii) a rear spoiler connected to said central portion for closing said rear opening of said central portion;
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• (iii) a front cuff connected to said central portion for closing said front opening of said central portion;
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• (c) means for fastening and tightening said upper on said lower leg;
• wherein said rear spoiler and said front cuff are movable with said central portion with respect to said shell base when in said closed position.