EP0740908A1 - Shoe for the practice of winter sports - Google Patents

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EP0740908A1
EP0740908A1 EP96420148A EP96420148A EP0740908A1 EP 0740908 A1 EP0740908 A1 EP 0740908A1 EP 96420148 A EP96420148 A EP 96420148A EP 96420148 A EP96420148 A EP 96420148A EP 0740908 A1 EP0740908 A1 EP 0740908A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/10Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
    • A63C10/106Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in to the front and back of the shoe
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0401Snowboard boots
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0401Snowboard boots
    • A43B5/0403Adaptations for soles or accessories with soles for snowboard bindings
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0405Linings, paddings or insertions; Inner boots
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/04Ski or like boots
    • A43B5/0415Accessories
    • A43B5/0417Accessories for soles or associated with soles of ski boots; for ski bindings
    • A43B5/0423Accessories for soles or associated with soles of ski boots; for ski bindings located on the sides of the sole
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/10Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/10Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
    • A63C10/103Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in on the sides of the shoe

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  • the invention relates to the field of board sports, especially on water and on snow. It relates more specifically to a shoe intended for the practice of snowboarding or downhill skiing. In what follows, the invention will be described in more detail in its application to snowboarding, although it is immediately transposable for the practice of alpine skiing.
  • the oldest shoes used to practice surfing are derived from those used for downhill skiing, that is to say having a rigid shell, allowing a limited inclination of the leg forward.
  • These shoes fit on bindings comprising two elements, namely a fixed stirrup in which the heel of the shoe comes to be embedded, and a front stop articulated in the shape of a stirrup, capable of hooking the front portion of the point of the shoe.
  • this type of shoe proves to be too rigid, in particular in disciplines requiring large angulations of the tibia relative to the foot, such as the practice in "half-pipes".
  • this type of shoe proves poorly suited for walking.
  • a third type of binding is known, associating a stud fixed on the board and which cooperates with complementary arrangements, advantageously retractable, integral with the shoe.
  • a relatively rigid boot either close to a traditional ski boot, or having a sole made of hard material and a rigid rear rod to allow the rear supports.
  • a boot type surf boot inside which a shell is inserted, interposed between the outer upper and the inner liner.
  • This shell comprises a sole intended to receive the sole of the foot of the user and a rear gutter intended to grip the back of the bottom of the leg of the user up to the height of the bottom of the calf.
  • This gutter is articulated on the rear rising part of the sole so as to allow the transverse inclination of this gutter.
  • this solution is not entirely satisfactory in the sense that the intermediate shell is simply placed inside the rod and is in no way rigidly connected to the board. The transmission of forces from the binding is therefore done through the straps for attaching the boot and the flexible sole.
  • the invention overcomes these drawbacks.
  • the problem which the invention proposes to solve is the use of a shoe which can be coupled to a simple fixing, of the snap-on type, this shoe being flexible towards the front while having stiffness towards the rear. to allow support to be taken.
  • Another problem which the invention proposes to solve is that of the effective transmission of forces from the board to the foot of the user, in order to allow a good perception of the sensations coming from the surf.
  • This shoe is characterized in that the sole-gutter assembly has capacities of inclination of the gutter towards the front of the sole and a rigidity capable of limiting the inclination of the gutter towards the rear, and in that the arrangements intended to cooperate with the fastening are fixed to the sole of the shell, through the flexible boot.
  • the shoe according to the invention has a shell serving as a frame and having a capacity of articulation in the longitudinal direction only oriented towards the front.
  • This frame is firmly and rigidly associated with the fastening members for attachment through the sole of the flexible boot serving as an outer envelope, preferably at the level of the arch of the foot, or even in the heel or toe area.
  • the invention provides a flexible shoe, therefore practical for walking, able to mate with a simple attachment, and combining flexibility towards the front with rigidity backwards and optimal transmission of forces.
  • the arrangements intended to cooperate with the binding are fixed to the shell of the shoe through the boot, either at the arch of the foot, or at the heel, or jointly at the front end and the heel.
  • the connection piece with the binding is secured by screwing or any other means, directly with the rigid shell, and not on the boot, which makes it possible to use a more flexible material for the latter.
  • This arrangement allows a direct transmission of forces between the foot and the binding, by eliminating the flexibility of the boot, which improves the sensations of the user.
  • the lower edge of the gutter is integral and follows the outline of at least the rear part of the sole while the upper edge of the gutter is free, so that the upper part of the gutter has a radius of curvature much greater than that of the lower part.
  • the gutter has a general curvature facing the front of the sole, which prevents deformations oriented towards the rear.
  • the difference in curvature between the top and the bottom of the gutter favors its flexibility towards the front.
  • the shape of the gutter combines the two functions of flexibility and rigidity.
  • the shoe is equipped with articulation means able to allow the inclination of the gutter towards the front of the sole and means capable of limiting the inclination of the gutter towards the back.
  • articulation means able to allow the inclination of the gutter towards the front of the sole and means capable of limiting the inclination of the gutter towards the back.
  • the inclination limiting means consist of two inextensible lateral webs connecting an edge of the connecting portion, the rear part of the sole and the front of an edge of the gutter.
  • the complementary portion of the gutter is articulated on said gutter along a transverse axis so as to switch between two positions whether or not allowing the stopper with the projection, and this complementary portion has return means bringing it back into the stop position, so that the inclination limiting means are disengageable upon action by the user.
  • the part of the complementary portion opposite the projection is retracted by simple pressure and the gutter regains its freedom of rotation towards the rear relative to the sole.
  • the shell is removable and extractable from the boot.
  • the lower part of the boot is molded onto the shell.
  • the frame can be removed from the boot for use thereof for other activities.
  • the sole extends at the front at the level and slightly set back from the metatarsophalangeal joint.
  • the sole has at the level and slightly set back from the metatarsophalangeal joint, a zone of reduced thickness intended to facilitate articulation of the front of the sole.
  • the groove has clamping means around the bottom of the calf.
  • the sole has means for holding the foot at the instep.
  • the sole of the boot has an area of reduced thickness at the attachment of said arrangements cooperating with the binding.
  • the sole can also include metallic or composite inserts, male or female, intended to serve as attachment points.
  • the material used to make the shell of polyurethane or polyethylene or any other similar or even composite plastic material can choose different materials for the various parts of the shell, namely the sole and the gutter.
  • Figure 1 is a summary perspective view showing the different sub-assemblies of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a summary perspective view of a single-piece shell having a particular form of articulation, a variant of which is illustrated, in summary perspective in FIG. 3.
  • Figure 4 is a summary perspective view of a hull in two articulated parts.
  • FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a detail for adjusting the articulation of a shell of the type of that of FIG. 4.
  • Figure 6 is a sectional view of a detail of the articulation of a shell of the type of that of Figure 4, illustrating the disengagement of the tilt limiting means.
  • Figures 7 and 8 are summary perspective views of alternative embodiments of hulls having capacities for longitudinal articulation forward and also transverse.
  • Figure 9 is a sectional view of the shoe and the binding showing the cooperation between these two elements.
  • FIG. 10 is a sectional view along the plane X-X 'of FIG. 9.
  • Figures 11 to 15 are summary perspective views of the underside of the shoe having three types of arrangements fixed on the sole of the shell and intended to cooperate with bindings.
  • the objective of the invention is to provide a surf shoe having a forward flexing capacity as well as a strong rear stiffness to allow the supports.
  • the shoe (1) is broken down into three essential sub-assemblies, namely, a flexible boot (2), a removable internal shell (3) and an inner boot (4).
  • the flexible boot (2) has a conventional outer shape known in the field of surfing.
  • this boot comprises in its lower part, a sole (5) having a heel (6), and in its upper part, a rod (7) having two lateral flanks (8, 9), each of these flanks having in its front part, a lacing zone (10) making it possible to cover an internal tab (11).
  • the rod (7) is slightly oriented forward.
  • the internal shell (3) (in thick dashed lines in Figure 1) which breaks down into two main parts, namely a sole (12) and a gutter (13) .
  • the sole (12) has a general anatomical shape. It has edges that match the contours of the foot going up slightly to ensure good support.
  • the sole (12) must simultaneously allow the grip of the rear supports when practicing surfing and the articulation of the forefoot during the walking phases.
  • the front end of the sole (12) is slightly set back from the level of the metatarsophalangeal joint.
  • the sole (12) extends under the entire underside of the foot but has, at the metatarsophalangeal joint, a zone (39) of lesser thickness facilitating the articulation of the front of the foot (see figure 3).
  • the gutter (13) is a curved plate, the lower edge (40) is connected to the rear of the sole by surrounding the heel to the height of the middle of the arch plantar.
  • the radius of curvature of this portion is less than 5 centimeters.
  • the upper part (14) is of smaller width. It constitutes a free end whose radius of curvature is much larger. The configuration of this gutter therefore allows it to flex easily forward while tilting back is impossible.
  • the gutter has a general shape inscribed in a vertical cylinder, with a part (14) open towards the front.
  • the width of this opening is determined to facilitate the installation of the liner (4) as well as for questions of comfort.
  • the shell (2) consists of a single piece, the gutter (13) and the sole (12) being connected by a flexible portion (15) of small dimensions, located at the level of the Achilles tendon. This flexible portion (15) allows the inclination of the gutter (13) forward.
  • the shell also has a cable (16) which connects the sole (12) to the gutter (13).
  • This object can also be achieved by connecting the edges (41,42) of the gutter and the facing facing, by a textile veil (28) or a sheet of inextensible and flexible material.
  • the two ends (17,18) of the cable (16) are connected to the middle part of the sole, in the lateral zones, while the cable (16) runs through the rear of the gutter (13 ) by resting on anchoring studs (19).
  • the length of the cable is determined so that it is in the stretched position when the gutter (13) is in the maximum rear position.
  • the invention covers all the variants of cable passage (16) making it possible to limit this inclination towards the rear.
  • the sole (12) and the gutter (13) form two separate elements connected by a conventional joint. It may for example be a combination (20) of pivots and lights advantageously placed at the malleoli.
  • this articulation (20) allows the relative orientation of the gutter (13) relative to the sole (12).
  • the rear support is obtained by the presence of a portion (21) projecting from the rear of the sole (12) on which the rear end (22) of the gutter comes to bear.
  • the shell can be given the possibility of adjustment by positioning the rear stop (21) at a variable height.
  • the rear part of the sole has holes (29) into which the stop (21) fitted with a hooking finger is inserted.
  • this adjustment can be achieved by any other known means such as screwed studs or crenellated surface.
  • a variant of the invention illustrated in Figure 6 provides the possibility of disengaging the tilt limiting means.
  • the gutter has a portion (40) articulated by means of a yoke (45).
  • a spring (44) is placed between the gutter and the upper end of the articulated portion, so that the lower end (46) of this articulated portion (40) faces the projection (21) of the sole ( 12).
  • the lower end (42) is retracted and projects beyond the projection (21), which disengages the stop mechanism. This improves the comfort of the user when putting on and walking.
  • another characteristic of the invention is to allow good support for the foot, whether on the sole, by a strap (23) located at the instep, or even at the level of the lower leg thanks to a strap (24) connecting the two inclined faces (25,26) of the gutter (13).
  • these straps can be made of an elastic material, or else of a rigid strip, or even as illustrated, with an adjustment system (27) making it possible to adjust the shoe to the foot of the user.
  • this shell (3) being in place inside the boot (2), it is intended to receive the liner (4).
  • the sole (12) of the shell has a part (71) rising backwards and surrounding the heel.
  • This rising part (71) comprises a rivet (73) upwards ensuring the articulation of a stirrup (72).
  • This rivet (73) is arranged longitudinally so as to allow the transverse pivoting of the stirrup (72).
  • this stirrup (72) has two branches (74) extending to the level of the malleoli.
  • this stirrup (72), and more precisely the branches (74) have at their ends rivets (75) ensuring the attachment and articulation of the gutter (13), at the level of its lateral extensions (76).
  • the two rivets (75) therefore constitute a virtual axis of articulation oriented transversely relative to the shoe. They therefore allow the inclination of the gutter (13) in the longitudinal direction.
  • the use of the stirrup (72) ensures, by virtue of its articulation with the sole (12), the possibility of transverse inclination of the gutter (13).
  • lugs (77) arranged in projection on the outer face of the lateral extensions (76) of the gutter, and which come into contact with the upper edge of the stirrup (72) in the maximum rear tilt position.
  • lugs (78) are arranged laterally on the rising part (71) of the sole (12) to limit the transverse inclination of the stirrup (72).
  • the stirrup (72) is articulated by its rivets (75) on two vertical extensions (80, 81) of the sole (12), located substantially at the level of the malleoli. Additionally, the groove (13) has an extension (82) covering the Achilles tendon. This extension (82) is articulated on the stirrup (72) by the rivet (83).
  • this similar architecture makes it possible to obtain the same transverse and lateral inclination capacities as those illustrated in FIG. 7.
  • the lugs (87,88) replace the lugs (77,78) of the reinforcement illustrated in figure 7.
  • Another essential objective of the invention is to allow the use of this shoe on particularly simple bindings (30) and to ensure optimal transmission of forces from the board to the foot.
  • the binding is in the general form of a platform (31) comprising a set of articulated arms (32,33) intended to grip a prominent portion (34) of the shoe (see figures 9 and 10).
  • This prominent part (34) of the shoe is in the form of a conical or trapezoidal stud whose upper face (35) is in contact with the sole (5), the stud (34) being integral with the sole (5 ).
  • Two of the side faces (36,37) have shapes or inclinations cooperating with the attachment (33,32) for its attachment.
  • This stud is advantageously inserted in the space at the front of the heel, so that it does not exceed the underside of the sole, and does not cause any discomfort during walking.
  • the invention embraces all variants of this type of binding, that is to say having a single localized attachment zone of the type described above, or similar to the advanced bindings used on bicycle pedals, by opposition to conventional bindings which hold the shoe by its front and rear ends.
  • Figure 11 shows a platform (50) which is fixed on the sole (12), at the arch of the foot, through the boot (2) by screws (54). On this platform (50) is mounted a stud (51) which has two axes (52,53) protruding from its two lateral faces. These axes (52,53) are intended to cooperate with a complementary fixing.
  • the cooperation with the binding is carried out jointly by an anterior tongue (60) and by a pair of pins (62, 63) emerging from the lateral faces of a platform (61) fixed on the sole. (12) through the heel of the boot.
  • the arch of the boot receives a platform (65) integral with the sole (12) and having two studs (66,67) trapping the two ends of a longitudinal axis (68 ).
  • the platform is part of the sole (12) of the shell (3) and passes through the sole of the boot by a light provided for this purpose.
  • the arch of the boot receives a transverse wedge (90) of a width greater than that of the sole (5) and whose lateral overhangs (91,92) are intended to cooperate with the fixing located on the board.
  • the sole (12) is associated with a part (95) which has two lateral housings (96) at the level of the lateral zones of the arch of the foot. These housings (96) are intended to accommodate the fixing jaws (not shown).
  • One of the essential characteristics of the invention is therefore to allow the attachment of this stud (34) or equivalent bodies (50,60,61,65,90,95) directly on the rigid sole by crossing the flexible boot (2) at an area of reduced thickness.
  • This attachment preferably removable, is done by any known means, in particular by screwing.
  • the sole (5) is pre-drilled and the sole (12) may have inserts (38) for screwing in aluminum or light alloy.
  • the removable nature allows the interchangeability of the stud to adapt it to different types of fixing as well as the possibility of replacement in case of wear.
  • the support (34) can constitute an extension of the sole (12) which passes through the sole of the boot.
  • the sole (12) passes through the sole of the boot.
  • one may be faced with sealing problems.
  • the boot in two stages, one of which consists in over-injecting the lower part in rubber or PVC, around the shell (3). This eliminates sealing problems at the passage of the arrangements (34,37) through the sole of the boot.
  • the surf shoe according to the invention has multiple advantages, including in particular the possibility of using a shoe having a flexibility oriented towards the front and a rigidity for the rear supports, all in combination with a single point attachment. It should also be noted that the connection directly to the sole of the attachment stud allows fundamentally improving the sensations thanks to a direct transmission of the forces from the foot to the surf.
  • the invention has been described in detail in its application to a surf boot, but thanks to the flexibility combined with a certain rear stiffness and the direct transmission of the forces from the board to the foot, it can naturally find advantages of being used for traditional ski boots.

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The boot has a supple outer layer (2) and a supple liner (4) which fits detachably inside it. Between the outer layer and the liner, the boot has an inner shell (3) with a sole (12). A trough-section back (13) is designed to fit under the wearer's foot and round the back of the leg, as far up as the lower part of the calf. The shell is made so that the trough-section back can be inclined forwards but not backwards. A fixing (34) connects the boot to the snow board, and is connected to the sole of the rigid shell through the supple outer boot. The forward inclination of the inner shell is permitted by an articulated section (15) at the bottom of the trough-section back. The rearward movement can be limited e.g. by cables between the back and sole of the shell, or by non-stretch side panels.

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L'invention concerne le domaine des sports de glisse, notamment sur eau et sur neige. Elle vise plus précisément une chaussure destinée à la pratique du surf de neige ou du ski de piste.
Dans ce qui suit, on décrira plus en détails l'invention dans son application au surf de neige, bien qu'elle soit immédiatement transposable pour la pratique du ski alpin.
The invention relates to the field of board sports, especially on water and on snow. It relates more specifically to a shoe intended for the practice of snowboarding or downhill skiing.
In what follows, the invention will be described in more detail in its application to snowboarding, although it is immediately transposable for the practice of alpine skiing.

Techniques antérieuresPrevious techniques

Comme on le sait, il existe plusieurs techniques de pratique du surf de neige. On peut citer notamment une première forme appelée "surf alpin" qui se pratique sur des pistes de ski de descente traditionnelles, sur de la neige damée. Par ailleurs, on connait également une deuxième forme appelée "surf artistique" qui se déroule sur des pistes particulières formant des vallées semi-cylindriques, généralement creusées à façon, et que l'on appelle communément par l'expression anglaise de "half-pipe". Enfin, on sait également que le surf se pratique sur des pentes de neige poudreuse.As we know, there are several techniques for snowboarding. We can cite in particular a first form called "alpine surfing" which is practiced on traditional downhill ski trails, on groomed snow. In addition, there is also a second form known as "artistic surfing" which takes place on particular tracks forming semi-cylindrical valleys, generally hollowed out, and which is commonly called by the English expression of "half-pipe ". Finally, we also know that surfing is practiced on powder snow slopes.

Il est bien évident que chacun de ces modes d'utilisation requiert un certain nombre de qualités au niveau de l'articulation entre la jambe de l'utilisateur et la planche, notamment en ce qui concerne la flexion vers l'avant et les appuis vers l'arrière.It is quite obvious that each of these modes of use requires a certain number of qualities at the level of the articulation between the leg of the user and the board, in particular with regard to the bending forwards and the supports towards the back.

Chronologiquement, quatre types différents de chaussure ont été proposés, pour être associés avec des fixations correspondantes également différentes.Chronologically, four different types of shoe have been proposed, to be associated with correspondingly different bindings.

Tout d'abord, les chaussures les plus anciennes utilisées pour pratiquer le surf sont dérivées de celles utilisées pour le ski alpin, c'est-à-dire présentant une coque rigide, permettant une inclinaison limitée de la jambe vers l'avant. Ces chaussures s'adaptent sur des fixations comportant deux éléments, à savoir un étrier fixe dans laquelle vient s'encastrer le talon de la chaussure, et une butée avant articulée en forme d'étrier, apte à crocheter la portion avant de la pointe de la chaussure. Bien évidemment, ce type de chaussure s'avère trop rigide, notamment dans les disciplines requérant de grandes angulations du tibia par rapport au pied, tel que la pratique dans des "half-pipe". En outre, ce type de chaussure se révèle mal adapté pour la marche.First of all, the oldest shoes used to practice surfing are derived from those used for downhill skiing, that is to say having a rigid shell, allowing a limited inclination of the leg forward. These shoes fit on bindings comprising two elements, namely a fixed stirrup in which the heel of the shoe comes to be embedded, and a front stop articulated in the shape of a stirrup, capable of hooking the front portion of the point of the shoe. Obviously, this type of shoe proves to be too rigid, in particular in disciplines requiring large angulations of the tibia relative to the foot, such as the practice in "half-pipes". In addition, this type of shoe proves poorly suited for walking.

Par la suite, il a été proposé l'utilisation de chaussures souples, le plus généralement ayant la forme d'une botte, avantageusement pratique pour la marche. Malheureusement, compte tenu de cette souplesse, il a fallu faire évoluer les fixations pour leur permettre d'assurer la prise en compte des appuis vers l'arrière. Ainsi, on a développé un certain nombre de fixations présentant une plateforme sur laquelle la chaussure est fixée par plusieurs sangles, et qui comporte une tuile arrière rigide fixée sensiblement perpendiculairement à la planche et qui remonte en direction du mollet. Malheureusement, bien que satisfaisant, ce type de fixation constitue une pièce de moulage particulièrement complexe à réaliser, volumineuse et génante pour le transport. En outre, elle ne permet pas un chaussage automatique. Ainsi, à chaque bas de piste, le surfeur est obligé de défaire les sangles pour se dégager, puis à l'arrivée du remonte-pente, il doit refixer les sangles et en régler le serrage, ce qui s'avère pénible et fastidieux.Subsequently, the use of flexible shoes has been proposed, most generally having the shape of a boot, advantageously practical for walking. Unfortunately, given this flexibility, it was necessary to change the fasteners to allow them to take into account the supports backwards. Thus, we have developed a number of bindings having a platform on which the shoe is fixed by several straps, and which comprises a rigid rear tile fixed substantially perpendicular to the board and which rises in the direction of the calf. Unfortunately, although satisfactory, this type of attachment constitutes a molding part which is particularly complex to produce, bulky and annoying for transport. In addition, it does not allow automatic putting on. Thus, at each bottom of the track, the surfer is forced to undo the straps to disengage himself, then at the arrival of the ski lift, he must re-attach the straps and adjust the tightness, which is painful and tedious.

En outre, on connait un troisième type de fixation, associant un plot fixé sur la planche et qui coopère avec des agencements complémentaires, avantageusement rétractables, solidaires de la chaussure. On a affaire en ce cas à une chaussure relativement rigide, soit proche d'une chaussure de ski traditionnelle, soit présentant une semelle en matériau dur et une tige arrière rigide pour permettre les appuis arrières. Ainsi, on voit que l'utilisation de ce type avantageux de fixation nécessite l'emploi d'une chaussure rigide, donc présentant des inconvénients pour la marche et ne permettant pas d'obtenir les performances optimales lors de la pratique du surf.In addition, a third type of binding is known, associating a stud fixed on the board and which cooperates with complementary arrangements, advantageously retractable, integral with the shoe. We are dealing with this case to a relatively rigid boot, either close to a traditional ski boot, or having a sole made of hard material and a rigid rear rod to allow the rear supports. Thus, it can be seen that the use of this advantageous type of binding requires the use of a rigid shoe, therefore having drawbacks for walking and not allowing optimum performance to be obtained during the practice of surfing.

Enfin, on connaît, notamment par le document EP-A-0 646 334, une chaussure de surf du type botte, à l'intérieur de laquelle est insérée une coque, intercalée entre la tige extérieure et le chausson interne. Cette coque comprend une semelle destinée à recevoir la plante du pied de l'utilisateur et une gouttière arrière destinée à enserrer l'arrière du bas de la jambe de l'utilisateur jusqu'à hauteur du bas du mollet. Cette gouttière est articulée sur la partie arrière remontante de la semelle de façon à permettre l'inclinaison transversale de cette gouttière. Malheureusement, cette solution n'est pas totalement satisfaisante en ce sens que la coque intermédiaire est simplement posée à l'intérieur de la tige et n'est en aucun reliée de façon rigide à la planche. La transmission des efforts depuis la fixation se fait donc au travers des sangles d'accrochage de la botte et de la semelle souple. On conçoit aisément que la souplesse de ces différents éléments amortit les sensations et ne permet pas une pratique optimale. En outre, de par la latitude de mouvement de cette coque à l'intérieur de la botte, lors des prises d'appui arrière, l'avant du pied se soulève et se trouve comprimé sous les sangles formant la fixation. Il s'ensuit une gène et un inconfort.Finally, there is known, in particular from document EP-A-0 646 334, a boot type surf boot, inside which a shell is inserted, interposed between the outer upper and the inner liner. This shell comprises a sole intended to receive the sole of the foot of the user and a rear gutter intended to grip the back of the bottom of the leg of the user up to the height of the bottom of the calf. This gutter is articulated on the rear rising part of the sole so as to allow the transverse inclination of this gutter. Unfortunately, this solution is not entirely satisfactory in the sense that the intermediate shell is simply placed inside the rod and is in no way rigidly connected to the board. The transmission of forces from the binding is therefore done through the straps for attaching the boot and the flexible sole. It is easy to see that the flexibility of these different elements dampens sensations and does not allow optimal practice. In addition, due to the latitude of movement of this shell inside the boot, when taking rear support, the front of the foot is raised and is compressed under the straps forming the attachment. This results in discomfort and discomfort.

L'invention pallie ces inconvénients.The invention overcomes these drawbacks.

Brève description de l'InventionBrief Description of the Invention

Le problème que se propose de résoudre l'invention est l'utilisation d'une chaussure accouplable à une fixation simple, du type à fonctionnement par encliquetage, cette chaussure étant souple en direction de l'avant tout en présentant une rigidité vers l'arrière pour permettre la prise des appuis.The problem which the invention proposes to solve is the use of a shoe which can be coupled to a simple fixing, of the snap-on type, this shoe being flexible towards the front while having stiffness towards the rear. to allow support to be taken.

Un autre problème que se propose de résoudre l'invention est celui de la transmission efficace des efforts depuis la planche vers le pied de l'utilisateur, afin de permettre une bonne perception des sensations en provenance du surf.Another problem which the invention proposes to solve is that of the effective transmission of forces from the board to the foot of the user, in order to allow a good perception of the sensations coming from the surf.

Ainsi, l'invention concerne une chaussure pour la pratique d'un sport de glisse au moyen d'une planche, cette chaussure présentant une capacité à la flexion vers l'avant et comportant des agencements destinés à coopérer avec une fixation, du type comprenant :

  • une botte souple et un chausson souple amovible placé à l'intérieur de la botte souple ;
  • une coque placée à l'intérieur de la botte souple, entre cette botte et le chausson, et comportant au moins une semelle destinée à recevoir la plante du pied de l'utilisateur, et une gouttière destinée à enserrer l'arrière du bas de la jambe de l'utilisteur, jusqu'à hauteur du bas du mollet.
Thus, the invention relates to a shoe for practicing a sliding sport by means of a board, this shoe having a capacity for forward bending and comprising arrangements intended to cooperate with a binding, of the type comprising :
  • a flexible boot and a removable flexible bootie placed inside the flexible boot;
  • a shell placed inside the flexible boot, between this boot and the liner, and comprising at least one sole intended to receive the sole of the user's foot, and a gutter intended to grip the rear of the bottom of the operator's leg, up to the bottom of the calf.

Cette chaussure se caractérise en ce que l'ensemble semelle-gouttière présente des capacités d'inclinaison de la gouttière vers l'avant de la semelle et une rigidité apte à limiter l'inclinaison de la gouttière vers l'arrière, et en ce que les agencements destinés à coopérer avec la fixation sont fixés sur la semelle de la coque, à travers la botte souple.This shoe is characterized in that the sole-gutter assembly has capacities of inclination of the gutter towards the front of the sole and a rigidity capable of limiting the inclination of the gutter towards the rear, and in that the arrangements intended to cooperate with the fastening are fixed to the sole of the shell, through the flexible boot.

Autrement dit, pour combiner une souplesse vers l'avant et une rigidité vers l'arrière, la chaussure selon l'invention présente une coque servant d'armature et présentant une capacité d'articulation dans le sens longitudinal uniquement orientée vers l'avant. Cette armature est fermement et rigidement associée aux organes d'accrochage à la fixation à travers la semelle de la botte souple servant d'enveloppe extérieure, préférentiellement au niveau de la voute plantaire, voire dans la zone du talon ou de la pointe.In other words, to combine flexibility towards the front and rigidity towards the rear, the shoe according to the invention has a shell serving as a frame and having a capacity of articulation in the longitudinal direction only oriented towards the front. This frame is firmly and rigidly associated with the fastening members for attachment through the sole of the flexible boot serving as an outer envelope, preferably at the level of the arch of the foot, or even in the heel or toe area.

En d'autres termes, contrairement à tous les types de chaussures existants, l'invention propose une chaussure souple, donc pratique pour la marche, apte à s'accoupler avec une fixation simple, et combinant une flexibilité vers l'avant avec une rigidité vers l'arrière et une transmission optimale des efforts.In other words, unlike all types of existing shoes, the invention provides a flexible shoe, therefore practical for walking, able to mate with a simple attachment, and combining flexibility towards the front with rigidity backwards and optimal transmission of forces.

Pour résoudre le problème de la coopération de la chaussure avec la fixation, les agencements destinés à coopérer avec la fixation sont fixés sur la coque de la chaussure à travers la botte, soit au niveau de la voute plantaire, soit au niveau du talon, soit conjointement au niveau de l'extrémité avant et du talon. Autrement dit, la pièce de liaison avec la fixation est solidarisée par vissage ou tout autre moyen, directement avec la coque rigide, et non pas sur la botte, ce qui permet d'employer pour cette dernière un matériau plus souple. Cette disposition permet une transmission directe des efforts entre le pied et la fixation, en s'affranchissant de la souplesse de la botte, ce qui améliore les sensations de l'utilisateur.To solve the problem of the cooperation of the shoe with the binding, the arrangements intended to cooperate with the binding are fixed to the shell of the shoe through the boot, either at the arch of the foot, or at the heel, or jointly at the front end and the heel. In other words, the connection piece with the binding is secured by screwing or any other means, directly with the rigid shell, and not on the boot, which makes it possible to use a more flexible material for the latter. This arrangement allows a direct transmission of forces between the foot and the binding, by eliminating the flexibility of the boot, which improves the sensations of the user.

Dans une première forme de réalisation, l'arête inférieure de la gouttière est solidaire et épouse le contour d'au moins la partie postérieure de la semelle tandis que l'arête supérieure de la gouttière est libre, de sorte que la partie haute de la gouttière possède un rayon de courbure largement supérieur à celui de la partie basse.In a first embodiment, the lower edge of the gutter is integral and follows the outline of at least the rear part of the sole while the upper edge of the gutter is free, so that the upper part of the gutter has a radius of curvature much greater than that of the lower part.

De cette manière, la gouttière présente une courbure générale tournée vers l'avant de la semelle, ce qui en empêche les déformations orientées vers l'arrière. La différence de courbure entre le haut et le bas de la gouttière favorise la flexibilité de celle-ci vers l'avant. Ainsi, la forme de la gouttière associe les deux fonctions de souplesse et de rigidité.In this way, the gutter has a general curvature facing the front of the sole, which prevents deformations oriented towards the rear. The difference in curvature between the top and the bottom of the gutter favors its flexibility towards the front. Thus, the shape of the gutter combines the two functions of flexibility and rigidity.

Dans une une autre forme de l'invention, la chaussure est équipée de moyens d'articulation aptes à permettre l'inclinaison de la gouttière vers l'avant de la semelle et de moyens aptes à limiter l'inclinaison de la gouttière vers l'arrière. De cette manière, les deux fonctions de souplesse et rigidité sont remplies pas des zones distinctes de chaque partie de la coque.In another form of the invention, the shoe is equipped with articulation means able to allow the inclination of the gutter towards the front of the sole and means capable of limiting the inclination of the gutter towards the back. In this way, the two functions of flexibility and rigidity are fulfilled by separate zones of each part of the hull.

Dans une première forme de réalisation, la coque est monobloc et :

  • les moyens d'articulation sont constitués par une portion de liaison souple reliant la semelle et la gouttière ;
  • et les moyens limiteurs d'inclinaison sont constitués par au moins un câble reliant un bord de la semelle à l'avant d'un bord de la gouttière.
In a first embodiment, the shell is in one piece and:
  • the articulation means are constituted by a flexible connection portion connecting the sole and the gutter;
  • and the inclination limiting means consist of at least one cable connecting an edge of the sole to the front of an edge of the gutter.

Dans une variante, les moyens limiteurs d'inclinaison sont constitués par deux voiles latéraux inextensibles reliant un bord de la portion de liaison, la partie postérieure de la semelle et l'avant d'un bord de la gouttière.In a variant, the inclination limiting means consist of two inextensible lateral webs connecting an edge of the connecting portion, the rear part of the sole and the front of an edge of the gutter.

Dans une seconde forme de réalisation dans laquelle la coque est formée de deux pièces distinctes, respectivement la semelle et la gouttière:

  • les moyens d'articulation sont constitués par deux ensembles pivot-lumière situés respectivement en partie latérale arrière de la semelle et en partie latérale basse de la gouttière, au niveau des malléoles, et aptes à autoriser l'inclinaison et l'articulation de la gouttière par rapport à la semelle ;
  • et les moyens limiteurs sont constitués d'une portion en saillie située sur la semelle, destinée à coopérer avec une portion complémentaire de la gouttière pour servir de butée de manière à empêcher l'inclinaison de la gouttière vers l'arrière.
In a second embodiment in which the shell is formed of two distinct parts, respectively the sole and the gutter:
  • the articulation means are constituted by two pivot-light assemblies situated respectively in the rear lateral part of the sole and in lower lateral part of the gutter, at the level of the malleoli, and capable of authorizing the inclination and the articulation of the gutter relative to the sole;
  • and the limiting means consist of a projecting portion located on the sole, intended to cooperate with a complementary portion of the gutter to serve as a stop so as to prevent the inclination of the gutter backwards.

Pour améliorer le confort de l'utilisateur lors de la marche, la portion complémentaire de la gouttière est articulée sur ladite gouttière selon un axe transversal de manière à basculer entre deux positions pemettant ou non la butée avec la saillie, et cette portion complémentaire présente des moyens de rappel la ramenant dans la position formant butée, de sorte que les moyens limiteurs d'inclinaison sont débrayables sur action de l'utilisateur. Ainsi, lors des phases de marche, la partie de la portion complémentaire en regard de la saillie est escamotée par simple pression et la gouttière retrouve sa liberté de rotation vers l'arrière par rapport à la semelle.To improve user comfort when walking, the complementary portion of the gutter is articulated on said gutter along a transverse axis so as to switch between two positions whether or not allowing the stopper with the projection, and this complementary portion has return means bringing it back into the stop position, so that the inclination limiting means are disengageable upon action by the user. Thus, during the walking phases, the part of the complementary portion opposite the projection is retracted by simple pressure and the gutter regains its freedom of rotation towards the rear relative to the sole.

Dans une variante avantageuse de réalisation, permettant non seulement une articulation dans le sens longitudinal mais aussi dans le sens transversal, les moyens d'articulation de la gouttière par rapport à la semelle de la coque sont constitués par :

  • un étrier reliant les malléoles passant derrière le tendon d'Achille, et articulé par rapport à la semelle de la coque autour d'un axe transversal disposé sensiblement au niveau des malléoles ;
  • un pivot longitudinal situé à l'arrière de l'étrier et recevant la partie basse de la gouttière pour lui permettre une inclinaison transversale.
In an advantageous alternative embodiment, allowing not only articulation in the longitudinal direction but also in the transverse direction, the means of articulation of the gutter relative to the sole of the shell are constituted by:
  • a stirrup connecting the malleoli passing behind the Achilles tendon, and articulated with respect to the sole of the shell around a transverse axis disposed substantially at the level of the malleoli;
  • a longitudinal pivot located at the rear of the stirrup and receiving the lower part of the gutter to allow it a transverse inclination.

Dans une variante de réalisation équivalente, dans laquelle les axes d'articulation précités sont intervertis, les moyens d'articulation sont constitués par :

  • un étrier reliant les malléoles passant derrière le tendon d'Achille, et articulée par rapport à la semelle de la coque autour d'un axe longitudinal disposé sur la partie arrière de la semelle de la coque, au niveau du tendon d'Achille ;
  • deux ensembles pivots lumières situés respectivement sur les extrémités de l'étrier, au niveau des malléoles et sur les parties latérales basses de la gouttière, également au niveau des malléoles.
In an equivalent variant embodiment, in which the aforementioned articulation axes are reversed, the articulation means consist of:
  • a stirrup connecting the malleoli passing behind the Achilles tendon, and articulated with respect to the sole of the shell around a longitudinal axis disposed on the rear part of the sole of the shell, at the level of the Achilles tendon;
  • two sets of light pivots situated respectively on the ends of the stirrup, at the level of the malleoli and on the lower lateral parts of the gutter, also at the level of the malleoli.

Dans une forme d'exécution, pour faciliter la mise en place de la gouttière et sa fabrication, la coque est amovible et extractible de la botte. Dans une forme d'exécution opposée, la partie basse de la botte est surmoulée sur la coque. Ainsi, dans certains cas, l'armature pourra être retirée de la botte pour une utilisation de celle-ci pour d'autres activités.In one embodiment, to facilitate the establishment of the gutter and its manufacture, the shell is removable and extractable from the boot. In an opposite embodiment, the lower part of the boot is molded onto the shell. Thus, in some cases, the frame can be removed from the boot for use thereof for other activities.

Toujours dans le but de faciliter la marche, tout en permettant la prise des appuis arrière, dans une variante, la semelle s'étend à l'avant au niveau et légèrement en retrait de l'articulation métatarsophalangienne.Also in order to facilitate walking, while allowing the grip of the rear supports, in a variant, the sole extends at the front at the level and slightly set back from the metatarsophalangeal joint.

Dans une autre variante, la semelle présente au niveau et légèrement en retrait de l'articulation métatarsophalangienne, une zone de moindre épaisseur destinée à faciliter l'articulation de l'avant de la semelle.In another variant, the sole has at the level and slightly set back from the metatarsophalangeal joint, a zone of reduced thickness intended to facilitate articulation of the front of the sole.

Pour améliorer la fermeté de la partie haute de la chaussure, la gouttière présente des moyens de serrage autour du bas du mollet. De même, dans le même but, la semelle présente des moyens de maintien du pied au niveau du cou de pied.To improve the firmness of the upper part of the shoe, the groove has clamping means around the bottom of the calf. Similarly, for the same purpose, the sole has means for holding the foot at the instep.

Pour faciliter la solidarisation et améliorer l'étanchéité, la semelle de la botte présente une zone d'épaisseur réduite au niveau de l'accrochage desdits agencements coopérant avec la fixation.To facilitate joining and improve sealing, the sole of the boot has an area of reduced thickness at the attachment of said arrangements cooperating with the binding.

A cet effet, la semelle peut également comporter des inserts métalliques ou composites, mâles ou femelles, destinés à servir de points d'accrochage.For this purpose, the sole can also include metallic or composite inserts, male or female, intended to serve as attachment points.

Avantageusement, on utilise comme matériau pour réaliser la coque du polyuréthanne ou du polyéthylène ou toute autre matière plastique similaire, voire composite. Bien entendu, pour obtenir des performances optimales, on peut choisir des matériaux différents pour les diverses parties de la coque, à savoir la semelle et la gouttière.Advantageously, the material used to make the shell of polyurethane or polyethylene or any other similar or even composite plastic material. Of course, to obtain optimal performance, one can choose different materials for the various parts of the shell, namely the sole and the gutter.

Description sommaire des figuresBrief description of the figures

Les avantages et les modes d'exécution de l'invention ressortiront bien de la description des modes de réalisation qui suivent, à l'appui des figures annexées.The advantages and the embodiments of the invention will emerge clearly from the description of the embodiments which follow, in support of the appended figures.

La figure 1 est une vue en perspective sommaire montrant les différents sous-ensembles de l'invention.Figure 1 is a summary perspective view showing the different sub-assemblies of the invention.

La figure 2 est une vue en perspective sommaire d'une coque monobloc présentant une forme particulière d'articulation, dont une variante est illustrée, en perspective sommaire à la figure 3.FIG. 2 is a summary perspective view of a single-piece shell having a particular form of articulation, a variant of which is illustrated, in summary perspective in FIG. 3.

La figure 4 est une vue en perspective sommaire d'une coque en deux parties articulées.Figure 4 is a summary perspective view of a hull in two articulated parts.

La figure 5 est une vue en coupe d'un détail de réglage de l'articulation d'une coque du type de celle de la figure 4.FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a detail for adjusting the articulation of a shell of the type of that of FIG. 4.

La figure 6 est une vue en coupe d'un détail de l'articulation d'une coque du type de celle de la figure 4, illustrant le débrayage des moyens limiteurs d'inclinaison.Figure 6 is a sectional view of a detail of the articulation of a shell of the type of that of Figure 4, illustrating the disengagement of the tilt limiting means.

Les figures 7 et 8 sont des vues en perspective sommaire de variantes de réalisation de coques présentant des capacités d'articulation longitudinale vers l'avant et également transversale.Figures 7 and 8 are summary perspective views of alternative embodiments of hulls having capacities for longitudinal articulation forward and also transverse.

La figure 9 est une vue en coupe de la chaussure et de la fixation montrant la coopération entre ces deux éléments.Figure 9 is a sectional view of the shoe and the binding showing the cooperation between these two elements.

La figure 10 est une vue en coupe selon le plan X-X' de la figure 9.FIG. 10 is a sectional view along the plane X-X 'of FIG. 9.

Les figures 11 à 15 sont des vues en perspective sommaire de dessous de chaussure présentant trois types d'agencements fixés sur la semelle de la coque et destinés à coopérer avec des fixations.Figures 11 to 15 are summary perspective views of the underside of the shoe having three types of arrangements fixed on the sole of the shell and intended to cooperate with bindings.

Manières de réaliser l'inventionWays to realize the invention

Comme déjà dit, l'objectif de l'invention est de fournir une chaussure de surf présentant une capacité de flexion vers l'avant ainsi qu'une forte rigidité vers l'arrière pour permettre les appuis.As already said, the objective of the invention is to provide a surf shoe having a forward flexing capacity as well as a strong rear stiffness to allow the supports.

Comme on le voit en figure 1, la chaussure (1) se décompose en trois sous-ensembles essentiels, à savoir, une botte (2) souple, une coque (3) interne amovible et un chausson (4) intérieur.As can be seen in FIG. 1, the shoe (1) is broken down into three essential sub-assemblies, namely, a flexible boot (2), a removable internal shell (3) and an inner boot (4).

La botte souple (2) présente une forme extérieure classique connue dans le domaine du surf. Ainsi, cette botte comporte dans sa partie inférieure, une semelle (5) présentant un talon (6), et à sa partie supérieure, une tige (7) présentant deux flancs latéraux (8,9), chacun de ces flancs présentant dans sa partie avant, une zone de laçage (10) permettant de recouvrir une languette interne (11). La tige (7) est légèrement orientée vers l'avant.The flexible boot (2) has a conventional outer shape known in the field of surfing. Thus, this boot comprises in its lower part, a sole (5) having a heel (6), and in its upper part, a rod (7) having two lateral flanks (8, 9), each of these flanks having in its front part, a lacing zone (10) making it possible to cover an internal tab (11). The rod (7) is slightly oriented forward.

A l'intérieur de cette botte (2), se trouve la coque interne (3) (en traits mixtes épais sur la figure 1) qui se décompose en deux parties principales, à savoir une semelle (12) et une gouttière (13). La semelle (12) présente une forme générale anatomique. Elle présente des rebords qui épousent les contours du pied en remontant légèrement pour assurer un bon maintien.Inside this boot (2), is the internal shell (3) (in thick dashed lines in Figure 1) which breaks down into two main parts, namely a sole (12) and a gutter (13) . The sole (12) has a general anatomical shape. It has edges that match the contours of the foot going up slightly to ensure good support.

De façon générale, la semelle (12) doit permettre simultanément la prise des appuis arrière lors de la pratique du surf et l'articulation de l'avant du pied pendant les phases de marche. Ainsi, dans une première forme de réalisation (cf figure 4), l'extrémité avant de la semelle (12) se trouve légèrement en retrait du niveau de l'articulation métatarsophalangienne. Dans une autre forme de réalisation, la semelle (12) s'étend sous tout le dessous du pied mais présente, au niveau de l'articulation métatarsophalangienne, une zone (39) de moindre épaisseur facilitant l'articulation de l'avant du pied (cf figure 3).Generally, the sole (12) must simultaneously allow the grip of the rear supports when practicing surfing and the articulation of the forefoot during the walking phases. Thus, in a first embodiment (see FIG. 4), the front end of the sole (12) is slightly set back from the level of the metatarsophalangeal joint. In another embodiment, the sole (12) extends under the entire underside of the foot but has, at the metatarsophalangeal joint, a zone (39) of lesser thickness facilitating the articulation of the front of the foot (see figure 3).

Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée à la figure 1, la gouttière (13) est une plaque incurvée, dont le bord inférieur (40) est relié à l'arrière de la semelle en entourant le talon jusqu'à hauteur du milieu de la voute plantaire. Le rayon de courbure de cette portion est inférieur à 5 centimetres. La partie haute (14) est de largeur inférieure. Elle constitue une extrémité libre dont le rayon de courbure est beaucoup plus important. La configuration de cette gouttière lui permet donc une flexion facile vers l'avant tandis que l'inclinaison vers l'arrière est impossible.In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, the gutter (13) is a curved plate, the lower edge (40) is connected to the rear of the sole by surrounding the heel to the height of the middle of the arch plantar. The radius of curvature of this portion is less than 5 centimeters. The upper part (14) is of smaller width. It constitutes a free end whose radius of curvature is much larger. The configuration of this gutter therefore allows it to flex easily forward while tilting back is impossible.

Dans une première variante illustrée à la figure 2, la gouttière présente une forme générale s'inscrivant dans un cylindre vertical, avec une partie (14) ouverte vers l'avant. La largeur de cette ouverture est déterminée pour faciliter la mise en place du chausson (4) ainsi que pour des questions de confort. La coque (2) est constituée d'une seule pièce, la gouttière (13) et la semelle (12) étant reliées par une portion flexible (15) de faibles dimensions, située au niveau du tendon d'Achille. Cette portion flexible (15) permet l'inclinaison de la gouttière (13) vers l'avant.In a first variant illustrated in Figure 2, the gutter has a general shape inscribed in a vertical cylinder, with a part (14) open towards the front. The width of this opening is determined to facilitate the installation of the liner (4) as well as for questions of comfort. The shell (2) consists of a single piece, the gutter (13) and the sole (12) being connected by a flexible portion (15) of small dimensions, located at the level of the Achilles tendon. This flexible portion (15) allows the inclination of the gutter (13) forward.

L'un des buts de l'invention étant d'interdire totalement l'inclinaison de la gouttière vers l'arrière, la coque possède également un cable (16) qui relie la semelle (12) à la gouttière (13). Ce but peut également être atteint en reliant les bords (41,42) de la gouttière et de la semelle en regard, par un voile (28) textile ou une feuille en matériau inextensible et souple.One of the objects of the invention being to completely prohibit the inclination of the gutter backwards, the shell also has a cable (16) which connects the sole (12) to the gutter (13). This object can also be achieved by connecting the edges (41,42) of the gutter and the facing facing, by a textile veil (28) or a sheet of inextensible and flexible material.

Bien entendu, on ne sort pas du cadre de l'invention en remplaçant le cable précité par une bande issue du moulage de la coque, donc constituée du même matériau, et qui relie la semelle et la gouttière.Of course, it does not depart from the scope of the invention by replacing the aforementioned cable with a strip from the molding of the shell, therefore made of the same material, and which connects the sole and the gutter.

Dans une forme de réalisation, les deux extrémités (17,18) du cable (16) sont reliées à la partie médiane de la semelle, dans les zones latérales, tandis que le cable (16) parcourt l'arrière de la gouttière (13) en prenant appui sur des plots (19) d'ancrage. La longueur du cable est déterminée pour que celui-ci soit en position tendue lorsque la gouttière (13) est dans la position arrière maximale.In one embodiment, the two ends (17,18) of the cable (16) are connected to the middle part of the sole, in the lateral zones, while the cable (16) runs through the rear of the gutter (13 ) by resting on anchoring studs (19). The length of the cable is determined so that it is in the stretched position when the gutter (13) is in the maximum rear position.

Bien entendu, l'invention couvre toutes les variantes de passage de cable (16) permettant de limiter cette inclinaison vers l'arrière.Of course, the invention covers all the variants of cable passage (16) making it possible to limit this inclination towards the rear.

Dans la variante d'exécution illustrée à la figure 4, la semelle (12) et la gouttière (13) forment deux éléments distincts reliés par une articulation classique. Il peut s'agir par exemple d'une association (20) de pivots et de lumières placés avantageusement au niveau des malléoles. Ainsi, cette articulation (20) permet l'orientation relative de la gouttière (13) par rapport à la semelle (12). Comme pour la variante précédente, l'appui arrière est obtenu par la présence d'une portion (21) en saillie à l'arrière de la semelle (12) sur laquelle vient prendre appui l'extrémité arrière (22) de la gouttière. Bien entendu, on ne sort pas du cadre de l'invention en donnant à ces différentes extrémités toutes les formes susceptibles de créer cet effet de butée.In the alternative embodiment illustrated in Figure 4, the sole (12) and the gutter (13) form two separate elements connected by a conventional joint. It may for example be a combination (20) of pivots and lights advantageously placed at the malleoli. Thus, this articulation (20) allows the relative orientation of the gutter (13) relative to the sole (12). As for the previous variant, the rear support is obtained by the presence of a portion (21) projecting from the rear of the sole (12) on which the rear end (22) of the gutter comes to bear. Of course, it is not going beyond the ambit of the invention by giving these different ends all the shapes likely to create this stop effect.

Comme on le voit à la figure 5, on peut donner à la coque une possibilité de réglage en positionnant la butée arrière (21) à une hauteur variable. A cet effet, la partie arrière de la semelle présente des trous (29) dans lesquels on insère la butée (21) équipée d'un doigt d'accrochage. Bien entendu, ce réglage peut être réalisé par tout autre moyen connu tel que plots vissés ou surface crenelée.As can be seen in FIG. 5, the shell can be given the possibility of adjustment by positioning the rear stop (21) at a variable height. To this end, the rear part of the sole has holes (29) into which the stop (21) fitted with a hooking finger is inserted. Of course, this adjustment can be achieved by any other known means such as screwed studs or crenellated surface.

Une variante de l'invention illustrée en figure 6 prévoit la possibilité de débrayer les moyens limiteurs d'inclinaison. A cet effet, la gouttière présente une portion (40) articulée au moyen d'une chape (45). Un ressort (44) est placé entre la gouttière et l'extrémité haute de la portion articulée, de sorte que l'extrémité basse (46) de cette portion articulée (40) soit en regard de la saillie (21) de la semelle (12). Par une simple pression sur l'extrémité haute (43), l'extrémité basse (42) s'escamote et déborde la saillie (21), ce qui débraye le mécanisme de butée. Cela permet d'améliorer le confort de l'utilisateur lors du chaussage et de la marche.A variant of the invention illustrated in Figure 6 provides the possibility of disengaging the tilt limiting means. To this end, the gutter has a portion (40) articulated by means of a yoke (45). A spring (44) is placed between the gutter and the upper end of the articulated portion, so that the lower end (46) of this articulated portion (40) faces the projection (21) of the sole ( 12). By a simple pressure on the upper end (43), the lower end (42) is retracted and projects beyond the projection (21), which disengages the stop mechanism. This improves the comfort of the user when putting on and walking.

Comme on le voit à la figure 4, une autre caractéristique de l'invention est de permettre un bon maintien du pied, que ce soit sur la semelle, par une sangle (23) située au niveau du cou de pied, ou bien encore au niveau du bas de la jambe grâce une sangle (24) reliant les deux faces (25,26) inclinées de la gouttière (13). Bien entendu, ces sangles peuvent être réalisées en un matériau élastique, ou bien en une bande rigide, voire encore comme illustré, avec un système (27) de réglage permettant d'ajuster la chaussure au pied de l'utilisateur. On peut encore prévoir une lumière dans les flancs (8,9) de la botte (2) pour permettre le passage de la sangle (24) pour ménager l'élément de réglage à l'extérieur de la chaussure, et ainsi faciliter son actionnement.As can be seen in FIG. 4, another characteristic of the invention is to allow good support for the foot, whether on the sole, by a strap (23) located at the instep, or even at the level of the lower leg thanks to a strap (24) connecting the two inclined faces (25,26) of the gutter (13). Of course, these straps can be made of an elastic material, or else of a rigid strip, or even as illustrated, with an adjustment system (27) making it possible to adjust the shoe to the foot of the user. It is also possible to provide a light in the sides (8, 9) of the boot (2) to allow the passage of the strap (24) to provide the adjustment element outside the shoe, and thus facilitate its actuation. .

Par ailleurs, cette coque (3) étant en place à l'intérieur de la botte (2), elle est destinée à recevoir le chausson (4).Furthermore, this shell (3) being in place inside the boot (2), it is intended to receive the liner (4).

Dans la variante perfectionnée illustrée à la figure 7, la semelle (12) de la coque comporte une partie (71) remontant vers l'arrière et entourant le talon. Cette partie remontante (71) comporte vers le haut un rivet (73) assurant l'articulation d'un étrier (72). Ce rivet (73) est disposé longitudinalement de manière à autoriser le pivotement transversal de l'étrier (72).In the improved variant illustrated in FIG. 7, the sole (12) of the shell has a part (71) rising backwards and surrounding the heel. This rising part (71) comprises a rivet (73) upwards ensuring the articulation of a stirrup (72). This rivet (73) is arranged longitudinally so as to allow the transverse pivoting of the stirrup (72).

A partir de la zone du tendon d'Achille, cet étrier (72) comporte deux branches (74) s'étendant jusqu'au niveau des malléoles. Ainsi, comme illustré à la figure 7, cet étrier (72), et plus précisément les branches (74) présentent à leurs extrémités des rivets (75) assurant l'accrochage et l'articulation de la gouttière (13), au niveau de ses prolongements latéraux (76). Les deux rivets (75) constituent donc un axe virtuel d'articulation orienté transversalement par rapport à la chaussure. Ils permettent donc l'inclinaison de la gouttière (13) dans le sens longitudinal. L'utilisation de l'étrier (72) assure quant à elle, de par son articulation avec la semelle (12), la possibilité d'inclinaison transversale de la gouttière (13).From the area of the Achilles tendon, this stirrup (72) has two branches (74) extending to the level of the malleoli. Thus, as illustrated in FIG. 7, this stirrup (72), and more precisely the branches (74) have at their ends rivets (75) ensuring the attachment and articulation of the gutter (13), at the level of its lateral extensions (76). The two rivets (75) therefore constitute a virtual axis of articulation oriented transversely relative to the shoe. They therefore allow the inclination of the gutter (13) in the longitudinal direction. The use of the stirrup (72) ensures, by virtue of its articulation with the sole (12), the possibility of transverse inclination of the gutter (13).

L'inclinaison de la gouttière (13) vers l'arrière est limitée grâce à la présence d'ergots (77) disposés en excroissance sur la face extérieure des prolongements latéraux (76) de la gouttière, et qui viennent au contact de l'arête supérieure de l'étrier (72) dans la position d'inclinaison arrière maximale. Dans le même ordre d'idées, des ergots (78) sont disposés latéralement sur la partie remontante (71) de la semelle (12) pour limiter l'inclinaison transversale de l'étrier (72).The inclination of the gutter (13) towards the rear is limited thanks to the presence of lugs (77) arranged in projection on the outer face of the lateral extensions (76) of the gutter, and which come into contact with the upper edge of the stirrup (72) in the maximum rear tilt position. In the same vein, lugs (78) are arranged laterally on the rising part (71) of the sole (12) to limit the transverse inclination of the stirrup (72).

Dans une variante dérivée illustrée à la figure 8, l'étrier (72) est articulé par ses rivets (75) sur deux prolongements verticaux (80, 81) de la semelle (12), situés sensiblement au niveau des malléoles. Complémentairement, la gouttière (13), présente un prolongement (82) recouvrant le tendon d'Achille. Ce prolongement (82) est articulé sur l'étrier (72) par le rivet (83). Ainsi, cette architecture similaire permet d'obtenir les mêmes capacités d'inclinaison transversale et latérale que celles illustrées à la figure 7. Dans ce cas de figure, les ergots (87,88) remplacent les ergots (77,78) de l'armature illustrée à la figure 7.In a derived variant illustrated in FIG. 8, the stirrup (72) is articulated by its rivets (75) on two vertical extensions (80, 81) of the sole (12), located substantially at the level of the malleoli. Additionally, the groove (13) has an extension (82) covering the Achilles tendon. This extension (82) is articulated on the stirrup (72) by the rivet (83). Thus, this similar architecture makes it possible to obtain the same transverse and lateral inclination capacities as those illustrated in FIG. 7. In this case, the lugs (87,88) replace the lugs (77,78) of the reinforcement illustrated in figure 7.

Bien entendu, l'articulation de l'étrier (72), vis à vis de la gouttière (13) et de la semelle (12) ne se limite pas à une réalisation par rivet mais peut être assurée par tous moyens équivalents tels que jeu de lumière et pivot ou autres.Of course, the articulation of the stirrup (72), with respect to the gutter (13) and the sole (12) is not limited to an embodiment by rivet but can be ensured by any equivalent means such as clearance of light and pivot or others.

Un autre objectif essentiel de l'invention est de permettre l'utilisation de cette chaussure sur des fixations (30) particulièrement simples et d'assurer une transmission optimale des efforts depuis la planche vers le pied.Another essential objective of the invention is to allow the use of this shoe on particularly simple bindings (30) and to ensure optimal transmission of forces from the board to the foot.

Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée à la figure 9, la fixation se présente sous la forme générale d'une plateforme (31) comportant un ensemble de bras (32,33) articulés destinés à venir enserrer une portion proéminente (34) de la chaussure (voir figures 9 et 10).In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9, the binding is in the general form of a platform (31) comprising a set of articulated arms (32,33) intended to grip a prominent portion (34) of the shoe (see figures 9 and 10).

Cette partie proéminente (34) de la chaussure se présente sous la forme d'un plot conique ou trapézoïdal dont la face supérieure (35) est au contact de la semelle (5), le plot (34) étant solidaire de la semelle (5). Deux des faces (36,37) latérales présentent des formes ou des inclinaisons coopérant avec la fixation (33,32) en vue de son accrochage.This prominent part (34) of the shoe is in the form of a conical or trapezoidal stud whose upper face (35) is in contact with the sole (5), the stud (34) being integral with the sole (5 ). Two of the side faces (36,37) have shapes or inclinations cooperating with the attachment (33,32) for its attachment.

Ce plot s'insère avantageusement dans l'espace compris à l'avant du talon, de sorte qu'il ne dépasse pas la face inférieure de la semelle, et ne cause aucune gêne lors de la marche.This stud is advantageously inserted in the space at the front of the heel, so that it does not exceed the underside of the sole, and does not cause any discomfort during walking.

Bien entendu, l'invention embrasse toutes les variantes de fixation de ce type, c'est-à-dire présentant une seule zone d'accrochage localisée du type décrit plus haut, ou similaire aux fixations évoluées utilisées sur les pédales de bicyclette, par opposition aux fixations classiques qui retiennent la chaussure par ses extrémités avant et arrière.Of course, the invention embraces all variants of this type of binding, that is to say having a single localized attachment zone of the type described above, or similar to the advanced bindings used on bicycle pedals, by opposition to conventional bindings which hold the shoe by its front and rear ends.

On peut à cet égard citer cinq types d'agencements représentés aux figures 11 à 15. Tout d'abord, la figure 11 montre une plateforme (50) qui est fixée sur la semelle (12), au niveau de la voute plantaire, à travers la botte (2) par des vis (54). Sur cette plateforme (50) est montée un plot (51) qui présente deux axes (52,53) en excroissance de ses deux faces latérales. Ces axes (52,53) sont destinés à coopérer avec une fixation complémentaire.In this regard, we can cite five types of arrangements shown in Figures 11 to 15. First, Figure 11 shows a platform (50) which is fixed on the sole (12), at the arch of the foot, through the boot (2) by screws (54). On this platform (50) is mounted a stud (51) which has two axes (52,53) protruding from its two lateral faces. These axes (52,53) are intended to cooperate with a complementary fixing.

Dans la variante montrée en figure 12, la coopération avec la fixation est réalisée conjointement par une languette antérieure (60) et par un couple d'axes (62,63) émergeant des faces latérales d'une plateforme (61) fixée sur la semelle (12) au travers du talon de la botte.In the variant shown in FIG. 12, the cooperation with the binding is carried out jointly by an anterior tongue (60) and by a pair of pins (62, 63) emerging from the lateral faces of a platform (61) fixed on the sole. (12) through the heel of the boot.

Par ailleurs, dans la variante illustrée en figure 13, la voute plantaire de la botte reçoit une plateforme (65) solidaire de la semelle (12) et présentant deux plots (66,67) emprisonnant les deux extrémités d'un axe longitudinal (68).Furthermore, in the variant illustrated in FIG. 13, the arch of the boot receives a platform (65) integral with the sole (12) and having two studs (66,67) trapping the two ends of a longitudinal axis (68 ).

Dans une variante d'exécution, la plateforme fait partie de la semelle (12) de la coque (3) et traverse la semelle de la botte par une lumière ménagée à cet effet.In an alternative embodiment, the platform is part of the sole (12) of the shell (3) and passes through the sole of the boot by a light provided for this purpose.

Dans la variante illustrée à la figure 14, la voute plantaire de la botte reçoit une cale transversale (90) d'une largeur supérieure à celle de la semelle (5) et dont les débordements latéraux (91,92) sont destinés à coopérer avec la fixation située sur la planche.In the variant illustrated in FIG. 14, the arch of the boot receives a transverse wedge (90) of a width greater than that of the sole (5) and whose lateral overhangs (91,92) are intended to cooperate with the fixing located on the board.

Enfin, dans la variante illustrée à la figure 15, la semelle (12) est associée à une pièce (95) qui présente deux logements latéraux (96) au niveau des zones latérales de la voute plantaire. Ces logements (96) sont destinés à accueillir des machoires de la fixation (non représentées).Finally, in the variant illustrated in FIG. 15, the sole (12) is associated with a part (95) which has two lateral housings (96) at the level of the lateral zones of the arch of the foot. These housings (96) are intended to accommodate the fixing jaws (not shown).

L'une des caractéristiques essentielle de l'invention est donc de permettre l'accrochage de ce plot (34) ou des organes équivalement (50,60,61,65,90,95) directement sur la semelle rigide en traversant la botte souple (2) au niveau d'une zone de moindre épaisseur. Cet accrochage, de préférence amovible, se fait par tous moyens connus, notamment par vissage.One of the essential characteristics of the invention is therefore to allow the attachment of this stud (34) or equivalent bodies (50,60,61,65,90,95) directly on the rigid sole by crossing the flexible boot (2) at an area of reduced thickness. This attachment, preferably removable, is done by any known means, in particular by screwing.

A cet effet, la semelle (5) est prépercée et la semelle (12) peut présenter des inserts (38) de vissage en aluminium ou en alliage léger.To this end, the sole (5) is pre-drilled and the sole (12) may have inserts (38) for screwing in aluminum or light alloy.

Le caractère amovible permet l'interchangeabilité du plot pour l'adapter à différents types de fixation ainsi que la possibilité de remplacement en cas d'usure.The removable nature allows the interchangeability of the stud to adapt it to different types of fixing as well as the possibility of replacement in case of wear.

Avantageusement, le support (34) peut constituer un prolongement de la semelle (12) qui traverse la semelle de la botte. Cependant, dans cette forme de réalisation, on peut se trouver confronté à des problèmes d'étanchéité.Advantageously, the support (34) can constitute an extension of the sole (12) which passes through the sole of the boot. However, in this embodiment, one may be faced with sealing problems.

Ainsi, selon une autre forme de réalisation, il peut donc s'avérer avantageux de réaliser la botte en deux étapes, dont une consiste à surinjecter la partie basse en caoutchouc ou PVC, autour de la coque (3). On s'affranchit ainsi des problèmes d'étanchéité au niveau du passage des agencements (34,37) à travers la semelle de la botte.Thus, according to another embodiment, it may therefore prove advantageous to produce the boot in two stages, one of which consists in over-injecting the lower part in rubber or PVC, around the shell (3). This eliminates sealing problems at the passage of the arrangements (34,37) through the sole of the boot.

En ce qui concerne les matériaux utilisés pour la semelle, on peut avantageusement combiner des zones en matériau souple pour favoriser le confort, avec des parties en matériau rigide, voire renforcé d'inserts composites ou métalliques, afin d'améliorer la transmission des efforts.With regard to the materials used for the sole, it is advantageous to combine zones of flexible material to promote comfort, with parts made of rigid material, or even reinforced with composite or metallic inserts, in order to improve the transmission of forces.

Ainsi que cela ressort de ce qui précède, la chaussure de surf conforme à l'invention présente de multiples avantages, dont notamment la possibilité d'utiliser une chaussure présentant une souplesse orientée vers l'avant et une rigidité pour les appuis arrières, le tout en combinaison avec une fixation à un seul point d'accrochage. Il convient également de noter que la solidarisation directement sur la semelle du plot d'accrochage permet d'améliorer fondamentalement les sensations grâce à une transmission directe des efforts du pied vers le surf.As is apparent from the above, the surf shoe according to the invention has multiple advantages, including in particular the possibility of using a shoe having a flexibility oriented towards the front and a rigidity for the rear supports, all in combination with a single point attachment. It should also be noted that the connection directly to the sole of the attachment stud allows fundamentally improving the sensations thanks to a direct transmission of the forces from the foot to the surf.

Comme énoncé précédemment, l'invention a été décrite en détail dans son application à une chaussure de surf, mais grâce à la souplesse combinée à une certaine rigidité arrière et la transmission directe des efforts de la planche vers le pied, elle peut naturellement trouver des avantages à être employée pour des chaussures de ski traditionnel.As stated previously, the invention has been described in detail in its application to a surf boot, but thanks to the flexibility combined with a certain rear stiffness and the direct transmission of the forces from the board to the foot, it can naturally find advantages of being used for traditional ski boots.

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Chaussure (1) pour la pratique de sport de glisse au moyen d'au moins une planche, présentant une capacité à la flexion vers l'avant, et comportant des agencements destinés à coopérer avec une fixation, du type comprenant : - une botte souple (2) et un chausson (4) souple amovible placé à l'intérieur de la botte (2) souple; - une coque (3) placée à l'intérieur de la botte souple (2), entre cette botte (2) et le chausson (4), et comportant au moins une semelle (12) destinée à recevoir la plante du pied de l'utilisateur, et une gouttière (13) destinée à enserrer l'arrière du bas de la jambe de l'utilisteur, jusqu'à hauteur du bas du mollet, caractérisée en ce que l'ensemble semelle-gouttière (12,13) présente des capacités d'inclinaison de la gouttière (13) vers l'avant de la semelle (12) et une rigidité apte à limiter l'inclinaison de la gouttière (13) vers l'arrière, et en ce que les agencements (34-37,50,60,61,65,90,95) destinés à coopérer avec la fixation sont fixés sur la semelle (12) de la coque à travers la botte (2) souple.Shoe (1) for the practice of sliding sports by means of at least one board, having a capacity for forward bending, and comprising arrangements intended to cooperate with a binding, of the type comprising: - a flexible boot (2) and a removable flexible liner (4) placed inside the flexible boot (2); - A shell (3) placed inside the flexible boot (2), between this boot (2) and the liner (4), and comprising at least one sole (12) intended to receive the sole of the foot of the user, and a gutter (13) intended to enclose the rear of the bottom of the user's leg, up to the bottom of the calf, characterized in that the sole-gutter assembly (12, 13) has capacities for inclining the gutter (13) towards the front of the sole (12) and a rigidity capable of limiting the inclination of the gutter ( 13) rearward, and in that the arrangements (34-37,50,60,61,65,90,95) intended to cooperate with the fixing are fixed on the sole (12) of the shell through the boot (2) flexible. Chaussure selon la revendication 1, caractérisée - en ce que l'arête inférieure de la gouttière est solidaire et épouse le contour de la partie postérieure de la semelle (12); - et en ce que l'arête supérieure de la gouttière est libre, de sorte que la partie haute de la gouttière possède un rayon de courbure largement supérieur à celui de la partie basse. Shoe according to claim 1, characterized - in that the lower edge of the gutter is integral and follows the contour of the rear part of the sole (12); - And in that the upper edge of the gutter is free, so that the upper part of the gutter has a radius of curvature much greater than that of the lower part. Chaussure selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la coque est équipée de moyens d'articulation (15,20) aptes à permettre l'inclinaison de la gouttière (13) vers l'avant de la semelle (12) et de moyens (16-19, 21,22) aptes à limiter l'inclinaison de la gouttière (13) vers l'arrière.Shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that the shell is equipped with articulation means (15,20) able to allow the inclination of the gutter (13) towards the front of the sole (12) and means ( 16-19, 21,22) able to limit the inclination of the gutter (13) backwards. Chaussure selon la revendication 3, caractérisée : - en ce que la coque (3) est monobloc, - et en ce que les moyens (15-20) d'articulation sont constitués par une portion (15) de liaison souple reliant la semelle (12) et la gouttière (13); Shoe according to claim 3, characterized: - in that the shell (3) is in one piece, - And in that the means (15-20) of articulation consist of a portion (15) of flexible connection connecting the sole (12) and the gutter (13); Chaussure selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que les moyens limiteurs (21,22) d'inclinaison sont constitués par au moins un câble (16) reliant un bord de la semelle (12) à l'avant d'un bord de la gouttière (13).Shoe according to claim 4, characterized in that the inclination limiting means (21,22) consist of at least one cable (16) connecting an edge of the sole (12) to the front of an edge of the gutter (13). Chaussure selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que les moyens limiteurs (21,22) d'inclinaison sont constitués par deux voiles latéraux inextensibles reliant un bord de la portion de liaison, la partie postérieure de la semelle (12) et l'avant d'un bord de la gouttière (13).Shoe according to claim 4, characterized in that the inclination limiting means (21,22) are constituted by two inextensible side sails connecting one edge of the connecting portion, the rear part of the sole (12) and the front an edge of the gutter (13). Chaussure (1) selon la revendication 3, caractérisée - en ce que la coque (3) est formée de deux pièces distinctes, respectivement la semelle (12) et la gouttière (13) ; - en ce que les moyens d'articulation (20) sont constitués par deux ensembles pivot-lumière situés respectivement en partie latérale arrière de la semelle et en partie latérale basse de la gouttière, au niveau des malléoles, et aptes à autoriser l'inclinaison et l'articulation de la gouttière par rapport à la semelle; - et en ce que les moyens limitateurs sont constitués d'une portion (21) en saillie située sur la semelle, destinée à coopérer avec une portion complémentaire (22) de la gouttière (13) pour servir de butée de manière à empêcher l'inclinaison de la gouttière vers l'arrière. Shoe (1) according to claim 3, characterized - in that the shell (3) is formed of two separate parts, respectively the sole (12) and the gutter (13); - in that the articulation means (20) are constituted by two pivot-light assemblies situated respectively in the rear lateral part of the sole and in the lower lateral part of the gutter, at the level of the malleoli, and capable of authorizing the inclination and the articulation of the gutter relative to the sole; - And in that the limiting means consist of a portion (21) projecting from the sole, intended to cooperate with a complementary portion (22) of the gutter (13) to serve as a stop so as to prevent the inclination of the gutter backwards. Chaussure selon la revendication 7, caractérisée - en ce que la portion complémentaire (40) de la gouttière (13) est articulée sur ladite gouttière selon un axe transversal de manière à basculer entre deux positions pemettant ou non la butée avec la saillie (21), - et en ce que cette portion complémentaire (40) présente des moyens de rappel (44) la ramenant dans la position formant butée, de sorte que les moyens limitateurs d'inclinaison sont débrayables sur action de l'utilisateur. Shoe according to claim 7, characterized - in that the complementary portion (40) of the gutter (13) is articulated on said gutter along a transverse axis so as to switch between two positions allowing or not allowing the stop with the projection (21), - And in that this complementary portion (40) has return means (44) bringing it back into the position forming a stop, so that the tilt limiting means are disengageable upon action by the user. Chaussure selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'articulation sont constitués par : - un étrier (72) reliant les malléoles en passant derrière le tendon d'Achille, et articulé par rapport à la semelle (12) de la coque autour d'un axe transversal (75) disposé sensiblement au niveau des malléoles ; - un pivot longitudinal (73) situé à l'arrière de l'étrier (72) et recevant la partie basse (82) de la gouttière (13) pour lui permettre une inclinaison transversale. Shoe according to claim 3, characterized in that the articulation means consist of: - A stirrup (72) connecting the malleoli passing behind the Achilles tendon, and articulated relative to the sole (12) of the shell around a transverse axis (75) disposed substantially at the malleoli; - A longitudinal pivot (73) located at the rear of the stirrup (72) and receiving the lower part (82) of the gutter (13) to allow it to transverse tilt. Chaussure selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'articulation sont constitués par : - un étrier (72) reliant les malléoles passant derrière le tendon d'Achille, et articulé par rapport à la semelle (12) de la coque autour d'un axe longitudinal (73) disposé sur la partie arrière (71) de la semelle (12) de la coque, au niveau du tendon d'Achille ; - deux ensembles pivots lumières (75) situés respectivement sur les extrémités de l'étrier (72), au niveau des malléoles et sur les parties latérales basses (76) de la gouttière, également au niveau des malléoles. Shoe according to claim 3, characterized in that the articulation means consist of: - a stirrup (72) connecting the malleoli passing behind the Achilles tendon, and articulated relative to the sole (12) of the shell around a longitudinal axis (73) disposed on the rear part (71) of the sole (12) of the shell, at the level of the Achilles tendon; - two sets of light pivots (75) located respectively on the ends of the stirrup (72), at the malleoli and on the lower lateral parts (76) of the gutter, also at the malleoli. Chaussure selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisée en ce que la coque (3) est amovible de la tige (2).Shoe according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the shell (3) is removable from the upper (2). Chaussure selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisée en ce que la partie basse de la botte est surmoulée sur la coque (3).Shoe according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the lower part of the boot is molded onto the shell (3). Chaussure selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisée en ce que la gouttière présente des moyens de serrage (24,27) autour du bas du mollet.Shoe according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the groove has clamping means (24,27) around the bottom of the calf. Chaussure selon l'une des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisée en ce que la semelle présente des moyens (23) de maintien du pied au niveau du cou de pied.Shoe according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the sole has means (23) for holding the foot at the instep. Chaussure selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la semelle de la botte présente une zone d'épaisseur réduite au niveau de l'accrochage des agencements (34-37) destinés à coopérer avec la fixation.Shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that the sole of the boot has an area of reduced thickness at the attachment of the arrangements (34-37) intended to cooperate with the binding. Chaussure selon l'une des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisée en ce que les agencements (34-37) destinés à coopérer avec la fixation forment un prolongement issu de moulage de la semelle (12) de la coque amovible, ces agencements passant à travers la botte (2) souple.Shoe according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the arrangements (34-37) intended to cooperate with the binding form an extension resulting from molding of the sole (12) of the removable shell, these arrangements passing through the flexible boot (2). Chaussure selon l'une des revendications 1 à 16, caractérisée en ce que la semelle comporte des inserts métalliques ou composites destinés à servir de points d'accrochage des agencements (34-37).Shoe according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the sole has metallic or composite inserts intended to serve as attachment points for the fittings (34-37). Chaussure selon l'une des revendications 1 à 17, caractérisée en ce que la semelle (12) s'étend à l'avant au niveau et légèrement en retrait de l'articulation métatarsophalangienne.Shoe according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the sole (12) extends at the front at the level and slightly set back from the metatarsophalangeal joint. Chaussure selon l'une des revendications 1 à 17, caractérisée en ce que la semelle (12) présente au niveau et légèrement en retrait de l'articulation métatarsophalangienne, une zone de moindre épaisseur destinée à faciliter l'articulation de l'avant de la semelle (12).Shoe according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the sole (12) has at the level and slightly set back from the metatarsophalangeal joint, a zone of reduced thickness intended to facilitate articulation of the front of the sole (12).
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