Abstract: The invention relates to a shaft boot (9) for sealing off the transition between a drive shaft (8) and a joint, especially a constant velocity joint (90) in the drive system of a motor vehicle. The shaft boot (9), which is preferably composed of a polyurethane foam, is secured by its first end (2) on the constant velocity joint, using a clamping ring (3), and by its second end (7) on the drive shaft (8), using a second clamping ring (6). Extending radially between the two ends of the shaft boot there is at least one fold (5), the second end (7) and this fold lying essentially at the same axial level. Thanks to its compact construction, the space for holding lubricating grease is minimized and the lubricating grease is fed back to the constant velocity joint during movements of the drive shaft (8).