ski boot

American  

noun

1. a heavy, thick-soled, ankle-high shoe for skiing, often having padding and extra supporting straps and laces around the ankle, with grooves at the back of the heel for binding to a ski.

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Etymology

Origin of ski boot

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

When she first touched down in the Italian mountains, few other than Vonn believed she could even pull on her ski boots, let alone be fast in them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gastfriend ended up with a pair of ski boots, left behind by another inmate.

From The Wall Street Journal

A rate of 600 would be agreeable “when dressed in wool underwear, socks, mitts, ski boots, ski headband, and thin cotton wind-breaker suits.”

From New York Times

After exchanging vows, the couple changed into ski boots.

From Seattle Times

A man will combine his love of skiing and running when he attempts a half-marathon in ski boots.

From BBC