Abstract: A ski boot comprises an essentially stiff outer boot and a soft inner boot or inner lining for receiving the foot of a skier. The sole of the outer boot is made of an essentially rigid material, preferably plastics, comprising an elastic zone in the metatarsal region of the sole. The elastic zone divides the sole into front and rear sole portions. An intermediate upper shell portion is provided between the front and rear shell portions of the outer boot, which is designed such that front and rear shell portions are pivotable with respect to each other. The heel portion and rear sole portion are designed to be in an essentially rigid relationship such that a maximum force can be applied to the elastic zone of the boot. When the skier leans forward the front and rear shell portions pivot relative to each other.

Abstract: A dynamically molding orthotics device. The orthotics device consisting of a pre shaped counter frame containing an envelope within which a non-catalytic dynamic molding compound is sealed to interface between the pre-molded counter frame and the anatomy of the user. The counter frame of the pre molded shapes consist of irrigating canals, volume and pressure regulating pockets and relief areas for the purpose of (perpetually) dispersing and uniformly molding the compound to functionally dynamically and comfortably support and protect normal and amputated extremities and articulations of humans and animals. The molding compound is managed continuously by the pressures exerted between the continuously variable anatomical shapes of each extremity and articulation, flesh textures and bone densities, the pre molded counter frame shapes, and, the respective biomechanical dynamics of the whole body anatomy in each physical activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bag, box or other compartmentalized storage and/or transportable system for heating and/or drying articles in the system. The bag includes at least one heating element that transmits sufficient heat to dry and heat articles, such as boots, shoes, clothing, equipment and the like, from the outside inward to completely dry the articles. The heating elements are connected to a power source, such as electrical outlet, vehicle DC power adaptor or battery source.

Abstract: A ski boot comprises an essentially stiff outer boot and a soft inner boot (49) or inner lining for receiving the foot of a skier. The sole (13) of the outer boot is made of an essentially rigid material, preferably plastics, comprising an elastic zone (15) in the metatarsal region of the sole (13). The elastic zone (15) divides the sole (13) into front and rear sole portions (19, 17). An intermediate upper shell portion (29) is provided between the front and rear shell portions (27, 21) of the outer boot, which is designed such that front and rear shell portions (27, 21) are pivotable with respect to each other. The heel portion (23) and rear sole portion (17) are designed to be in an essentially rigid relationship such that a maximum force can be applied to the elastic zone (15) of the boot. When the skier leans forward the front and rear shell portions (27, 21) pivot relative to each other.

Abstract: An orthotic footbed insert for athletic shoes and boots, wherein contiguous top and bottom laminates form an envelope that is carried by a premolded stabilizer and injected with a two-part liquid resin that fills all space within the envelope when inserted into a shoe or boot with a person's foot in situ therein and positioned on a supporting platform having angularly inclined tarsal and talar planes enforceably dorsiflexing the footbed when the injected liquid cures.

Abstract: A protective liner custom fitted by low pressure fluid injection over a wearer's anatomy, by permeation of select areas of porous padding, surrounding areas of nonporous padding, with an impervious membrane occluding portions of the porous padding to control fluid resin penetration, and with scarfed abuttment of padding for gradual softness variation; including a method by which a pair of liners are simultaneously injected with fluid resin while the wearer's anatomy is in place, for hardening of the fluid resin and of the permeated padding.