Apex Ski Boots Granted US Patent For Innovative Closure

Apex Ski Boots, the only Two Part Open Chassis + Walkable Boot design in the US market, today announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the brand a US Utility Patent.  The confirmation comes as Apex has completed initial deliveries of all initial orders of their 2018/19 line to retailers.

While the lengthy patent descriptions cover several unique aspects of the Apex design, the primary focus defines the closure system used on the new Apex XP Antero walking boot.  Rather than employing conventional crisscross routing of the boot’s Boa laces, the design’s external tongue is closed around the foot using the company’s Serpentine™ lacing pattern.  This multiplies the mechanical advantage of the closure system and eliminates friction created when laces cross over the top of a tongue.  Combined with two Boa Coiler dials mounted on the boot’s molded tongue, the range of foot types that can be accommodated and the power and security of the overall closure are all increased. The result, says the company, is the highest performance boot that Apex has ever delivered to the market.  

Roger Neiley, Apex co-founder / VP of Product and designer of the Serpentine Lacing design commented, “The Apex Open Chassis concept is specifically designed to take advantage of all the power available in modern skis.  Adding Serpentine Lacing to the closure system brings a new level of response and power to the important link between skier and ski.  These boots respond to every little twitch and every bit of steering input, while maintaining a super warm and supportive environment for day-long comfort.”

Additional Apex models featuring Serpentine Lacing have been undergoing on-snow and lab testing, and are planned for introduction in the near future.