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

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

"The only half marathon world record for running in ski boots is currently only held in the female category so I applied to Guinness World Records for the male category," Mr Bracey said.

From BBC

Arriving back at their starting point after dark, Lewicky pulled off his ski boots and jacket, hurrying to get in his car and retrieve the others.

From Los Angeles Times