Bont Slipstream Inline Speed Skate Boot – The result of 50 Years of Racing Innovation. Unleash your full potential on the track with the Bont Slipstream Inline Speed Skate Boot, the latest evolution in Bont's legendary speed boot lineup. This boot builds on the beloved BNT's foundation, delivering even greater stiffness, precision, and refinement for elite speed skaters who demand world-class performance. Crafted from premium 100% Japanese carbon fibre, the Slipstream is heat-mouldable and ultra-lightweight, ensuring a race-ready fit trusted by top athletes worldwide. Every enhancement has been meticulously engineered to give you the edge in your next competition. (Note, Slipstream boots are made to order, allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery) Key Features: Enhanced Power Ridges: Strategically placed along the base and sides for increased rigidity and carbon stiffness, optimising power transfer with every stride. Upgraded Epoxy Resin: 40% stiffer than the BNT's formula, providing sharper responsiveness, reduced deformation, and longer-lasting durability (with slightly less mouldability for superior performance). All-New Boot Shape and Last: Delivers a custom-like fit right out of the box, refined through an advanced sanding process for precise, snug comfort fit. Premium Outer Skin: Available in sleek black or white finishes offering a professional, elite aesthetic. Anti-Stretch Lace Cover: Features a notch to secure your laces, to help maintain consistent lace tension for locked-in stability. New Buckle Design: Improved lockdown for enhanced foot security and control during high-speed manoeuvres. Silver-Thread Carbon Weave: Adds a stylish, high-performance visual flair while maintaining lightweight integrity. Aluminium Mounting Blocks: With gold-coloured anodised holes and innovative construction to minimise weight without sacrificing strength. Ventilated Tongue: Velcro-secured for airflow and padding to prevent lace bite, keeping you cool and comfortable. Waxed Laces: Low-stretch design for superior tension retention and foot stability. Air Ventilation Throughout: Integrated holes ensure breathability during intense sessions. Why Choose the Bont Slipstream? The Bont Slipstream isn't just a boot—it's a competitive weapon forged from decades of racing expertise. Retaining the BNT's heat-mouldable, performance-driven build, it pushes boundaries with upgrades that enhance responsiveness and power. Whether you're chasing personal bests or podium finishes, this boot's refined fit feels like an extension of your foot, minimising energy loss and maximising speed. Serious competitors know: when every millisecond counts, the Slipstream delivers the precision and endurance to dominate. From the groundbreaking Hustler in the 1970s to icons like the Psycho, Maxi Lunge, Team Bont, Black Widow, Pyrotechnics, ZX5, Z, and BNT, the Slipstream represents half a century of relentless innovation—now lighter, stiffer, and more responsive than ever. (Note, Slipstream boots are made to order, allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery)