Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a foot-shifted manual transmission and a full platform-style footrest. The all terrain vehicle has a chassis carrying a straddle-type seat which is sufficiently narrow to be straddled by a rider. A laterally extending footrest is provided on each side of the chassis. The manual transmission includes a foot-operable shift lever located on one side of the chassis adjacent the footrest for shifting the transmission among a plurality of forward gears. The footrest is generally rectangular, having generally horizontal heel and toe portions, and the shift lever is positioned at approximately the same height as the heel portion. The toe portion is positioned lower than the heel portion, permitting a rider to depress the shift lever to a position lower than the heel portion of the footrest to downshift the transmission, and permitting the rider to insert his toe in between the toe portion of the footrest and the shifting lever to move the lever upwards to upshift the transmission.

Abstract: A boot for use with a snowboard includes a binding for attachment to the boot. The boot includes a rigid lower and a flexible or rigid upper. The lower includes binding-receiving projections on the sides and heel. The lower includes notches at the sides that allow natural articulations of the foot while walking. The upper is fixedly attached to the lower. The binding includes a frame for attachment to the snowboard, a plurality of side engagement members to secure the front portion of the boot, and a heel engagement member for securing the rear portion of the boot. Hooks serve as side engagement members that receive the boot side projections. A bail and lever engage the boot at the heel projection.