Abstract: A snowshoe comprising a frame, a plate, a first pivot linkage of transverse axis being laid out between the front portion of the plate and the front portion of the frame, and a cleat [pivotally mounted with the back portion of the frame by means of a second pivot linkage of transverse axis. The cleat comprises at least one transverse axial portion extended with a cylindrical portion and the frame comprises at least one transverse bored portion for receiving the cylindrical portion. Position holding means are laid out between the frame and the axial portion on the cleat so that said cleat may be at least held in an abutment position under the back portion of the plate and be retracted upon imposed initiation of pivoting.

Abstract: A retention or binding apparatus for a boot on a gliding board, especially a snowboard. The apparatus includes a retention element associated with the board, cooperating with a complementary retention element associated with the boot, together ensuring a connection between the boot and the board according to different degrees of freedom. The apparatus includes a groove for one of the elements, and a rib for the other element. The rib and the groove having complementary shapes to enable cooperation by nesting. The apparatus also includes a gripping mechanism for one of the elements and a latching mechanism for the other element, forming a removable latch for actively retaining the rib nested in the groove.