Abstract: The tightening device comprises a tensioning lever, to which there are connected a first traction member and a second traction member. The device comprises means, such as a boss, exerting a delayed traction on the second traction member at the time of opening of the tensioning lever.

Abstract: The rear-entry boot consists of, in the area of one of the articulations (4), interacting components which make it possible to modify the position of the articulation of the shaft (2, 3) in relation to the shell (1). It comprises a piece (6) in the form of a small arch which extends over the instep, this piece having a profile (7) which interacts with a mating profile (8) of the front part (2) of the shaft, so that these profiles remain engaged in one another whatever the lateral inclination of the shaft in relation to the shell.

Abstract: Boot with a shell (1) of variable volume provided with means of tightening, for example buckles (13, 14), and for rear-entry, that is to say provided with a shaft in two parts (3, 4) articulated on the shell. The front part (3) of the shaft has an indentation covered by a pair of tongues (8) provided with means of tightening (9, 10). The tongues are either integral with the front part (3) of the shaft or integral with the rear part (4) of the shaft. This boot combines the advantages of variable-volume and rear-entry boots.

Abstract: The ski boot comprising auxiliary means of wedging at least part of the foot, formed by at least one cam (10) mounted to rotate between the boot and the liner and actuatable from outside.

Abstract: The device comprises a tensioning lever which acts on a traction member connected to the tensioning lever by means of a slide. At the time of opening of the tensioning lever, the traction member is held at the end of the slide close to the axis by an automatic retention member, such as a catch articulated on the tensioning lever. Pressure on the tensioning lever has the effect of acting on the catch which then frees the traction member which slides to the other end of the slide. Three positions can thus be obtained: closed, relaxation, open. A second traction member can be connected to the same tensioning lever.

Abstract: Ski boot consisting of a lower part and of a shaft, in the form of a collar, which is articulated on the lower part and provided with at least one closing buckle. The shaft comprises, at the rear, a rocker which interacts with a stop which is integral with the lower part in order to lock the shaft in a position inclined forwards. The rocker is held in inactive position upon opening of the uppermost buckle by means of a cable and of a spring. Thus, the shaft does not come to be locked at the wrong moment during walking.

Abstract: The boot is of the rear-fitting type and comprises a hinged upper consisting of two parts (3, 4) and provided with a first tensioning lever (6) acting on a cable, one end of which is connected to a second tensioner (9) permanently connected to the front part (3) of the upper. When the first tensioner (6) is closed, opening of the second tensioner (9) ensures sufficient relaxation of the upper to allow a rest position and facilitate walking.

Abstract: Inner lining (1) for a ski boot, comprising at least one part of relatively rigid, compact synthetic material lined, on the inside, with a synthetic material of lesser rigidity (4). The relatively rigid synthetic material possesses at least one cut-out (5, 6) of continuous contour so that the rigid part adapts better to the morphology of the foot or of the ankle.

Abstract: Boot consisting of a shell (1) and of a shaft (2) articulated on the shell. The shell is provided, at least on one side, with a rigid stop (9) which engages in an indentation (8) of the shaft (2). This stop can occupy different positions to which different flexibilities of the boot correspond.

Abstract: The boot comprises a shaft (6) which is articulated on the shell and the lower edge of which is elbowed towards the interior, this elbowed part having a gap located below and opposite a stop which is integral with the shell. This gap can be closed at will by means of a movable sealing piece (21) which allows or does not allow the shaft to swivel forwards on account of the stop. This makes it possible to modify the action of the boot when bending.

Abstract: Boot consisting of a shell (1) onto which is articulated an upper in one or two parts (2, 4), comprising means for holding the upper in a sloping position and for modifying its slope. These means consist of an end stop (5) formed on the shell and of a movable wedge (7) mounted sliding transversely on the inner face of the upper (2) and intended to be inserted between the end stop (5) and the rim (6) of the upper. The end stop may have a number of steps defining different slopes.

Abstract: The boot comprises a shaft (2) in two parts which are articulated on a lower part (1) by means of two rivets (6). The front part of the shaft consists of two pieces (5, 7) which are mutually assembled exclusively by interlocking and catching, that is to say without the aid of auxiliary means of fixing. This construction makes it possible to eliminate the riveting operations and improves the capacity for enclosing of the leg by the shaft.

Abstract: A cable tensioner comprising a winding drum (2) driveable in rotation by means of a handle (12) by the agency of a pinion (10) meshing with a gear wheel (7). The pinion (10) forms part of a non-return device (13, 14). Pressure on the handle (12) releases the drum of the non-return device. According to another embodiment, the non-return device is composed of a worm gear and the drum is released by shifting this.

Abstract: Boot formed of a shell base (1) and a shank (2, 3) articulated on this shell base. The foot is gripped diagonally by means of a cord (5) passing over a pressure distributor (6), on which cord there acts a stretcher (7) mounted on the rear part (3) of the shank. The cable (5) forms a loop on the pressure distributor (6), sliding in a return device (11). One of the strands (5a) of the loop passes under the articulation (4), while the other strand (5b) passes above this articulation, in a manner such that there is neither any increase in the compression of the instep, nor any relaxation, during forward flexion.

Abstract: The boot comprises an upper (8) hinged on a shell (1). A device enables the upper to be locked and its inclination to be adjusted in the locked position. This device comprises a cam (10) cooperating with a stop (24) integral with the shell (1). This cam can be actuated by means of a button (15) and it may be retracted by means of a cam lever (18) against the action of a spring (23) so as to release the upper (8).

Abstract: Ski boot comprising an articulated shank equipped with means of connection to the lower part, which means of connection make it possible to fix or release the shank for rotation, to regulate the inclination of the shank and the elasticity of an elastic element. The connection is supplied by a threaded bar (4) capable of being driven to rotate by a knurled wheel (14). The locking of the shank (5) in rotation is ensured by a lock (6). The elastic element is formed by a cylindrical sleeve (17) whose expansion is more or less inhibited by a sliding rigid sleeve (22).

Abstract: Ski boot having an articulated shank comprising means for fixing or releasing the shank for rotation, means for adjusting the inclination of the shank and an elastic element (15), the elasticity of which is adjustable. The adjustable inclination is achieved by means of a shank in two parts, the length of which is adjustable by means of a button (12). The locking or the release for rotation is obtained by means of a sliding locking member (24) interacting with a V-shaped bolt (16) itself interacting with cut-outs (19) in a cradle fixed to the shank (2). The elasticity of the elastic element (15) is ensured by the displacement of a sliding rigid sleeve (19) around the elastic element (15), which displacement is controlled by a button (32).

Abstract: The buckle comprises a tensioning lever (2) on which there is hinged an attachment element (14) to which there is fixed a pulling rod (13) having a threaded part passing through the attachment element (14) and retained on the latter by a button (22) screwed onto the end of the pulling rod (13). By rotating the button it is possible to adjust the active length of the pulling rod. The pin (b 30) for hinging the attachment element (14) serves at the same time as a means for locking the rod (13).

Abstract: The inner shoe in the form of a boot has, in the region of the instep, a deformable narrow zone of lesser resistance (2) which extends across the front part of the upper and on either side of the instep towards the end of the foot and defines a tongue-shaped zone (4). The upper (3) is thus able to flex forwards, while the tongue-shaped zone (4) is able to press against the instep without being retained by the upper.