Patent ID: 8813393

Claim:
A skate boot comprising: a skate boot having a shell, the shell having: a first non-lasted three-dimensional sub-shell, the first sub-shell including a first material having a first density, the first sub-shell having a shape defining a first heel portion, a first ankle portion extending from the first heel portion, a first lateral portion, a first medial portion, and a first sole portion connected to the first lateral, medial and heel portions; a second molded three-dimensional sub-shell, the second sub-shell being interior to the first sub-shell, the second sub-shell being bonded to the first sub-shell either fastenerlessly or through a chemical fastener, the second sub-shell including a second material having a second density less than the first density, the second sub-shell having a monolithic shape defining a second heel portion, a second ankle portion extending from the second heel portion, a second lateral portion, a second medial portion, and a second sole portion integrally connected with the second lateral, medial and heel portions; and a ground-engaging assembly disposed on an underside of the skate boot.