Bont Eclipse 195mm Inline Skate Boot

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Designed for Fit, Built for Performance The Eclipse boot is designed to solve one of the biggest challenges skaters face: finding a boot that fits well right out of the box. At the core of this new model is a completely re-engineered last that better matches the shape of a real foot. That means less pressure on the sides of your foot, better support under the arch, and a snug, secure fit around the heel and ankle.Skaters who’ve tested the Eclipse often say the same thing: it feels like a custom boot from the first time you put it on. Key Product Points Anatomical fit with an all-new last that feels custom right out of the box Lightweight construction with premium materials for performance and comfort Redesigned narrow cuff for a secure ankle fit and improved control Modern sizing system with 5mm increments for better fit and online shopping Available in black, white, or holographic for sleek, standout style Lightweight, Streamlined, and Fast The Eclipse weights less than the Jet, thanks in part to a more rigid resin system and reduced thermoplastic. By trimming excess material while maintaining a strong carbon base, we’ve created a boot that stays responsive under pressure but won’t weigh you down over long distances.While it’s less heat moldable than the Jet, it still offers a solid degree of custom fitting. Just not as soft or forgiving during the mold as the Jet. The benefit? It holds its shape longer and offers better energy transfer. Improved Cuff Fit One of the key changes from the Jet to the Eclipse is the redesigned cuff. On the Jet, some skaters found that the cuff was too wide, creating a gap around the ankle. The Eclipse addresses this with a narrower, more sculpted shape that wraps securely around your ankle bone, enhancing both comfort and control when cornering and sprinting. A Smarter, Simpler Sizing System The Jet used Bont’s original sizing, developed more than 50 years ago. It worked, but it wasn’t ideal for modern shopping, especially online. The Eclipse introduces a completely updated sizing system that aligns more closely with athletic shoe sizes.Sizes now increase in consistent 5mm increments, which makes for a more precise and predictable fit. This also means more sizing options will be available to help you dial in the right boot size, especially if you're in between standard sizes. Streamlined Color Options, Faster Delivery With the Eclipse, we’ve narrowed the color choices to just three: black, white, and holographic. This change helps us stock more boots at the factory, making it easier and faster to ship out your order. It also reflects a more modern aesthetic, clean, bold, and high-performance.Each colorway was carefully chosen to complement the lines of the boot, giving it a sleek, aggressive look that matches its race-ready performance. Who Is the Eclipse For? The Eclipse is ideal for skaters who are entering the sport with serious intent, as well as competitive-level skaters who want a high-performance boot without going all the way to a fully custom build. It’s for skaters who want: A great fit from day one Lightweight performance and high responsiveness A clean, modern design that looks and feels fast A better sizing experience for easier shopping Whether you’re moving up from your first skate or looking for a lighter, better-fitting upgrade from your current boots, the Eclipse delivers elite performance at an accessible price point. The Bont Difference Bont has been building high-performance skate boots since 1975. Every model we create starts with a focus on foot shape and fit, because comfort and control start at the foundation. With the Eclipse, we’ve applied everything we’ve learned from decades of bootmaking and feedback from thousands of skaters worldwide.This isn’t just a new model. It’s the next step in the evolution of how a speed skating boot should fit, perform, and look.[embed]https://youtu.be/vSl24mIle9A?si=DUFQK5e7ItpqVjs5[/embed]*This product is made to order and takes approximately 2 weeks to produce. Regarding all Bont boots or skates, in many cases they will be in stock in the warehouse in Florida, but they could also be in Asia. If Asia we could expect 2 to 4 weeks to be delivered, we will only find out after the order is placed, and we will let you know by email. Features Features Mounting: 195mm standard inline mount Fit: Anatomical fit with new foot-shaped last Materials: Carbon composite base with stiff resin construction Heat Molding: Partial moldability (not as heat moldable as the Jet) Cuff Design: Narrow cut for improved ankle lock Weight: Very lightweight [exact weight will depend on size] Sizing: Modernized sizing with consistent 5mm increments Color Options: Black, white, holographic Skill Level: Suitable for beginner through competitive skaters Technical Specifications Technical Specification Technology - Anti Stretch Our proprietary Anti-Stretch material shares similar strength characteristics with Kevlar. We add this material between the outer layer and the skin, which assists prevent the boot from stretching.To ensure the material does not move, we stitch it to the outer layer and bond it to the liner. In short, this Anti-Stretch material becomes a part of the boots’ structure. As a result, Bont boots do not stretch out as much as competitors’ boots. Technology - Micro Adjustable Buckle Technology - Carbon Fiber Ever wondered what Carbon Fiber is? For instance, is it Carbon Fiber or Carbon Fibre? To clarify, Fibre and Fiber have the same meaning. Fibre is the British English spelling, while Fiber is the US English spelling.Carbon Fiber is a revolutionary material. It is as strong as steel with a fraction of the weight.Carbon Fiber consists of mainly bonded carbon atoms. For example, the fibers’ long axis consists of particles that have been bonded together and aligned. Following this, a yarn is created by twisting several thousand of the threads together. Finally, a piece of fabric is woven from the yarn.Here at Bont, we have been producing carbon-based boots since 1989. Above all and most importantly, we source our carbon exclusively from the world’s number one carbon manufacturer, Toray of Japan. Technology - Durolite Durolite is an extremely durable and lightweight material that can withstand minor crashes without scratching. Additionally, Durolite comes in a wide variety of colors and three types of finishes; matte, shiny, and metallic. Finally, Durolite is one of the Bont Vegan products. Technology - Eyelets Bont eyelets have a large head, which spreads the pressure over a larger area to help overcome any discomfort. On the other hand, small eyelets can put pressure on a small area and can cause pain. Technology - Footbed Made in house, from heat-moldable EVA, the Bont Footbed is the first piece of a boot added to the Last. To ensure it retains its extreme light-weight and heat-moldable characteristics, the Footbed is 65A hardness and only 3mm thick. Heat Molding Bont manufactures the most heat moldable boots available in the market. Improved continuously for over 45 years, Bont proprietary resin is extremely stiff that becomes pliable at relatively low temperatures.Bont boots are moldable over the entire base, unlike other skates that are moldable only in select locations. Importantly, this provides skaters with the most anatomically designed boot on the market today. Additionally, skaters with Bont boots can fine-tune the fit of the whole boot to get that customized fit. Technology - Lace Cover Most of our Bont boot models have a lace cover as the lace cover gives you extra support, whilst neatly tucking your laces away. Technology - Last Design What is a Last? The Last is a plastic replica of a foot which the boot is built around. Here at Bont, we have been perfecting our Lasts since 1975 and the process is ongoing. Unlike the standard Last many companies use, Bont continually focuses on developing and improving our Lasts so that your boots fit right out of the box. Technology - Liner We reviewed hundreds of different types of Liners before choosing a suitable product to use in our Bont boots. Bont uses Microfiber, Suede-Like, and Durolite as our liners. Ensuring we are working towards sustainability and animal welfare, Bont is using Vegan-friendly products. In short, our liners are light-weight, durable, fight odor, and do not easily break down with sweat. Technology - Manufacturing Manufacturing skates by hand, inside out, is a method Bont retains and is exceptionally proud of. The manufacturing process is far more skill-intensive and time-consuming than other manufacturing processes. Perhaps, most importantly, this enables Bont skates to lead the industry in performance. It does, however, result in a higher production cost than mainstream skate construction methods.We continue to develop and refine our manufacturing process to maintain the best delivery of our high-quality products. For example, processes such as the use of generic vacuum boxes for the curing of carbon have been replaced. Today, for carbon curing, we use methods such as pressure wrapping. Pressure wrapping provides four atmospheres of pressure rather than one atmosphere you find in traditional vacuum forming.Inze Bont’s, the renowned skate designer, engineering, has allowed our production line to optimize the manufacturing of our handmade monocoque skates in the most time-efficient manner possible.Our innovative manufacturing processes match our drive for design innovation. Lighter, Stronger, Faster. Technology - Matte Dry Carbon Base The base of the boot has an attractive matte dry carbon look now with anti-slip sanding effect at the mounting slots. Technology - One Piece Construction At Bont, we produce high-end skates using a method we call One-Piece Construction. This process is far more skill-intensive and time-consuming, resulting in far higher costs than mainstream skate construction methods. However, this method allows our range of skates to lead the market in performance.When the liner and skin of a boot have been glued to a pre-made base it is called a two-piece boot. Much of the stitching on a two-piece boot is purely cosmetic. Therefore, the stitching serves no structural purpose. It is positioned before the boot is made. As such, a two-piece boot can focus on cosmetics for stitching.The stitching on Bont's one-piece boots is stitching is not cosmetic. It stitches the outer skin to the anti-stretch material that is bonded to the carbon. Technology - Padding This boot is designed for high class athletes, so the padding used is thin, dense and a little unforgiving. However, this makes for a super light and responsive skate. The closed cell memory foam used also does not retain water. If you are after a more comfortable ride, please select one of our softer padding options. Technology - Resin Development Here at Bont, we have been conducting resin development for over 45 years. We formulated a resin that is super stiff, yet moldable at low temperatures. Furthermore, fast cure time is critical for our requirements. Additionally, we are one of the only boot manufacturers who develop their resins in-house.Our resin softens at just 60°C (140°F), which is the lowest in the industry. As such, you can reheat our resin as many times as required. That is to say; you can heat your boot and easily mold it to your foot. Following the heating, allow your boot to set and cool for your custom mold.Epoxy or polyepoxide is a thermosetting epoxide polymer that cures when mixed with a catalyzing agent or hardener. We control Polymerization, called curing, through temperature and the choice of resin and hardener compounds. The process can take minutes to hours.The amount of hardener added to the resin is critically dependent on the temperature of the air and the amount of humidity. For this reason, we have a computer that mixes the resin and hardener. This computer dispenses the resin after measuring the air temperature and humidity.Most manufacturers use a process known in the industry as pre-preg. A process that involves “pre-impregnating” resin into the carbon fiber.Pre-preg, in virtually all applications, the carbon fiber manufacturer chooses the resin. Its a one shoe fits all kind of deal. The boot manufacturer has no way of altering the resin customize heat moldability requirements of modern boots. For this reason, many competitors require high temperatures to make their boots heat moldable. Often the boot moldability is limited, even at these high temperatures. Technology - Stitching The Vaypor is stitched by an expert sewer who has no other role apart from stitching. Unlike most boots on the market that use cosmetic stitching, the stitching on Bont inline boots actually serves a specific purpose and stitches the outer skin to the boot itself. This results in less stretch and a longer lasting boot. Technology - Team Testing Inline Our professional inline speed skating team are some of the best skaters in the World. They love to give us feedback! From the little things like the placement of the buckle to trialing the latest materials, they help Bont create products that not only look good but perform at the elite international level. Technology - Tongue The inline skate Vaypor tongue has a number of features. It is heat moldable so it can be heated in the oven and molded to your foot but it will also mold to your foot with the temperature from your own body heat. It has ventilation to let hot air out of the boot, a handy velcro placeholder to stop your tongue from moving and foam that is thin and light yet still protects your foot from the laces. Technology - TPU Toe Protector The Bont TPU Toe Protector protects the front of the inline speed skating boot from bumps and minor scratches. Technology - Upper The Bont Upper, the upper section of the boot, is lightweight, glued and sewn onto the boot. We punch holes by hand through the Upper and the Liner for ventilation. Buckles and straps are attached to ensure your foot is pulled down and pushed to the back. Finally, we clean the excess glue off, and the boot is ready for skating. To be deemed ready for action, the boot is required to pass sixteen stages of independent quality control. As a result, we provide you with the best strength to weight ratio on the market. Technology - Vegan This boot has a vegan option.That is to say, this boot does not contain any animal ingredients or animal-derived byproducts. Our vegan materials include Durolite, microfiber, and suede-L (fake suede). Technology - Ventilation Scientists have proven that cooler feet can boost performance. In this boot, we have incorporated a ventilation tongue and the TPU toe protector. This helps circulate air and cool your feet.The Bont micro-adjustable buckle provides you with an additional level of tightness. Easy to adjust when wearing with a simple bend down to tighten, even during a race if need be. Size Chart Show more