Super B Roller Derby Skate Package

In 1975, Inze Bont created his first fiberglass boot which revolutionized the entire skating industry. That boot was called the Super Bont. The structure of the Super Bont boot was copied not only by short track boot makers but also long track, quads, and cycling shoes. The new Super B boot pays homage to the design of the Super Bont.

Derby vs Speed
The Super B is available for roller derby and speed skating. The roller derby version is higher cut at the cuff and has reinforced toe protection. The speed version is low cut and made without the additional toe protection to on save weight.

• Base: Carbon fiber
• Outer skin: Australian leather
• Liner: Suede-L
• Boot height: Standard
• Heel rise: 6mm
• Insole: EVA thermo-moldable
• Padding: Memory foam
• Fit options: Standard
• Size options: 1 - 12.5
• Semi custom color option is available at additional cost, please contact info@bont.com for more information
  

• 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.

  Read our process for Last Design, Footbed, Liner, Anti-Stretch, Carbon Fiber, Upper, and more in the self-titled sections below.

• 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.
  
  

  3K PLAIN

  
  

  3k plain is a tightly woven carbon, which is commonly used in the Aircraft industry and Bont shoes.

  UNIDIRECTIONAL

  
  

  An extremely stiff, lightweight, and adaptive carbon fiber. We use Unidirectional Carbon in our boots, which allows us to lay the carbon in a direction we choose. Therefore provide extremely stiff and lightweight boots. For example the Vaypor.

  12K PLAIN

  
  

  A cheaper form of carbon. 12K Plain carbon is not as strong as 3k Plain carbon, which results in the price being around 20% cheaper.

   

  INDUSTRY MISREPRESENTATION

  In the old days, if you purchased a plastic or nylon based shoe, you knew what you were getting. However, nowadays, with all of the expensive modern materials, it is getting harder to identify what is in your product. As a result, you may not be getting what you thought you purchased.
  
  Here are some handy tips on different ways manufacturers use materials. That is to say, use these points for consideration in your next purchase.

  
  One layer of carbon
  Often, manufacturers misrepresent carbon shoes. For example, the shoe base can be an injection-molded plastic, or nylon, or fiberglass base and usually covered with a single layer of carbon fiber. Unfortunately, when you buy a shoe, and you see that it has a carbon base, the chances are that only the outer layer is carbon.
  
  Unidirectional carbon
  A variety of shoes are marketed as Unidirectional carbon. However, many of these shoes use injection molded carbon in the plastic and call this Unidirectional Carbon. Consequently, we feel this is a misuse of the terminology. For example, here at Bont, Unidirectional Carbon means carbon fiber, where all of the strands travel in the same direction.
  
  Silver fiberglass
  Many shoes use a plastic injection molded base with some carbon particles in it. Also, these shoes typically have a single layer of silver fiberglass for the outer layer. As such, manufacturers advertise ‘carbon fiber’ for these shoes. They are allowed to use this term as there is carbon dust in the plastic mold under the outer fiberglass layer. However, the fiberglass woven material on the outside is not carbon. Above all, remember Carbon Fiber is always black.
  
  100% composite
  What is 100% composite? This term almost covers anything. Therefore, the question you need to ask when considering a composite boot is, A composite of what? In short, a composite boot is usually a nylon fiberglass composite.
  
  Monocoque
  A Monocoque shoe is where the carbon is directly laminated onto the liner. Unfortunately, some companies are calling a carbon shell with an integrated heel cup a Monocoque shoe; however, it isn’t.
  
  In summary, be aware of companies jumping on the bandwagon of carbon technology and using keywords to promote their product. Above all, do your research and be mindful of what you are purchasing. We hope this helps your decision in your carbon boot purchase.

• 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.

   

   

• 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.

   

   

• 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.

   

   

    

• 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.

   

• 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.

   

   

• PADDING

  This boot utilizes closed cell memory foam. Ensuring your shoe remains lightweight in wet conditions, Bont padding does not retain water. Additionally, this ensures sweat which can begin to break down the durability of the shoe is not absorbed.

   

   

• 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.

• TEAM TESTING

  Our Bont Quadstar 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.

• ANATOMICAL FOREFOOT SHAPE

  Conventional quad roller skates offer a “dress shoe” type shaping. Although highly aesthetic, this will cause the toes along with the metatarsals to be overly constricted. In turn, this compresses the nerves between the metatarsals, which often results in the common “hot foot” sensation.

  Bont’s anatomical shaping allows the foot to function in its most efficient and anatomically correct position. Also, the ability to heat mold any of our boots means you can get the right fit for your foot. 

• ANATOMICAL HEEL CUP

  The anatomical heel cup shaping of Bont quad roller skates provides increased stability and more power through your push. This stabilization is achieved without any mechanical operation or over tightening of straps/laces allowing for increased comfort and blood circulation. The heel cup is fully heat moldable to help get the prefect fit.

• ANTI-ABRASION MICROFIBER TOE PROTECTOR

  The anti-abrasion toe protector protects the front of your roller skate boot from scuffing and crashes.

• 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.

   

   

• LIGHT WEIGHT

  At Bont, we pride ourselves at being lighter and stronger than the competition. That is why we manufacture our boots by hand, building the boot from the inside out by hand laying the carbon or fiberglass around the last (plastic foot). This method of manufacturing is extremely time consuming compared to the traditional method of skate boot manufacturing but ensures light weight.

• LINER SUEDE-L

  We reviewed hundreds of different types of Liners before choosing a suitable product to use in our Bont boots. Our Suede-L liners are light-weight, durable, fight odor, and do not easily break down with sweat. Additionally, Bonts Suede-L is Vegan friendly.

• OUTERSKIN GENUINE LEATHER

  Premium full-grain Australian cowhide is used for the outer skin of the Super B. This leather is low maintenance and durable at 1.2mm thick it also has stretch.

• SEMI-CUSTOM

  Cosmetic Options

  Each of the additional options below cost the basic $50 semi custom fee above + $10 for each option below.

  • Stitching Color
  • Lace Cover (Please specify the position: side or front?)
  • Bont Logo on lace cover (Please specify the color for the logo)
  • Lace Cover: with or without Bont logo
  • Low Cut with Bont logo on the side
  • Straight cut with Bont logo on the side
  • Heel Lace Snug (Please specify the color, black or white)
  • Lower cut back
  • Loop on back of boot
  • Embroidery on strap. (Limited to 8 letters including spaces per strap)

• STITCHING

  The Super B is stitched by an expert sewer who has no other role apart from stitching. Every stitch serves a purpose and stitches the outer skin to the boot itself to result in less stretch and a longer last boot. This sets us apart from most other quad boots on the market that use cosmetic stitching.

• TONGUE

  The Bont Super B tongue is made up of 8mm padding and mesh lining with a leather top to create a luxurious tongue padding for comfort while protecting your foot from the laces. Add a lace loop to keep in the place for the prefect fit.

• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

  You can always buy Bont Skates with confidence. Skaters have been buying Bont Skates since 1975 and we are the world’s largest manufacturer of inline speed skates and short track speed skates and custom skates as well as one of the largest manufacturers of roller derby skates.

  We have a reputation for looking after our customers. We do everything possible to ensure that our products are made to the highest standards. As an example, all of our boots go through 16 individual stages of quality control before they are shipped out.

  Our inline wheels, roller skate wheels and frames are all tested for strength and fatigue on the computer using the most advances computer-aided stress testing available. Bont bearings are produced in partnership with some of the best speciality bearing manufacturers in the world.

  All Bont products go through a rigorous team testing phase before being brought to market. Team Bont skaters are the very best in the world.

  When you buy Bont Skates, you get the best skates on the market.