1970's Ski Boots

leo wrote:

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I wonder if anyone could help me remember a ski boot manufacturer
circa 1970? I remember starting to ski around then. This was before
any of the new fangled injection foam boots hit the market. I remember
that many of the ski intructors were using this really ugly black boot
(maybe from Europe) that had these little removeable pillow pads that
would fit into the boot and then they would mold to your foot over
time. I also think that the boot had a nylon wrap around cover (black
I think) that would hide any closing clasps. Sort of looked like an
orthopedic version of a ski boot. Not very attractive. The boot may
have been fiberglass and I think it's name may have begun with a K.
Does any of this ring a bell?
Thanks,
Elzo


Hanson

Nope - Rosemount, established elsewhere above, and discussed by Seth in
thread.

Hanson's biggest claim to fame (other than being about as lousy as boots
can get, IMO) was that Darth Vader wore Hanson ski boots in Star Wars, IIRC.

So, how come no one is talking about Scott Lights?

Originally Posted by lal_truckee

leo wrote:

wrote in message
...

I wonder if anyone could help me remember a ski boot manufacturer
circa 1970? I remember starting to ski around then. This was before
any of the new fangled injection foam boots hit the market. I remember
that many of the ski intructors were using this really ugly black boot
(maybe from Europe) that had these little removeable pillow pads that
would fit into the boot and then they would mold to your foot over
time. I also think that the boot had a nylon wrap around cover (black
I think) that would hide any closing clasps. Sort of looked like an
orthopedic version of a ski boot. Not very attractive. The boot may
have been fiberglass and I think it's name may have begun with a K.
Does any of this ring a bell?
Thanks,
Elzo


Hanson

Nope - Rosemount, established elsewhere above, and discussed by Seth in
thread.

Hanson's biggest claim to fame (other than being about as lousy as boots
can get, IMO) was that Darth Vader wore Hanson ski boots in Star Wars, IIRC.

So, how come no one is talking about Scott Lights?

I have a lot of information about the Rosemount boot and bindings products (photos, corporate history, manuals, etc.). I'll try to figure out how to post photos to this site. Meanwhile, if anyone would like to receive additional information, please let me know.
Thanks,
Dan
www.djschultzlaw.com
PSIA Level III

were they hanson boots ?

Originally Posted by

Yes Rosemont...that was it! Thanks to all for helping.



On Fri, 26 Dec 2003 19:56:44 GMT, wrote:


I wonder if anyone could help me remember a ski boot manufacturer
circa 1970? I remember starting to ski around then. This was before
any of the new fangled injection foam boots hit the market. I remember
that many of the ski intructors were using this really ugly black boot
(maybe from Europe) that had these little removeable pillow pads that
would fit into the boot and then they would mold to your foot over
time. I also think that the boot had a nylon wrap around cover (black
I think) that would hide any closing clasps. Sort of looked like an
orthopedic version of a ski boot. Not very attractive. The boot may
have been fiberglass and I think it's name may have begun with a K.
Does any of this ring a bell?
Thanks,
Elzo

Elzo,
They were Rosemounts. I collect them. I have several pairs. If you send me an e-mail at I will send you an invitation to view all the photos I have of my collection as well as photos of all the Rosemount ads I have.
Thanks,
Dan