*This is a special edition skate made to order. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for production, plus shipping time.
Limited Edition Hybrid Carbon Boots
Introduction
This limited-edition skate combines three of Bont’s most iconic components into one performance-driven package. Featuring the Hybrid Carbon boot, Athena plate, and Royal Assassin wheels, it delivers the speed, agility, and control that serious roller derby players and performance skaters demand. Designed for athletes who want a boot that can handle the explosive movements of derby and the refined efficiency of racing, this setup provides an unbeatable balance of strength, comfort, and speed.
Key Product Points
- Hybrid Carbon boot combines racing precision with derby durability
- Heat-moldable carbon fiber construction for a custom fit
Product Description
Built for Performance and Versatility
The Hybrid Carbon boot is a proven favorite among professional roller derby players and competitive skaters. Its unique design merges the low-cut responsiveness of a racing boot with the extra ankle support and durability needed for derby. This makes it ideal for skaters who want one boot that excels across multiple disciplines. Whether you are jamming, blocking, or training at high intensity, the Hybrid Carbon boot provides the stability and explosive edge you need.
Hybrid Carbon Boot Features
Crafted with Bont’s signature carbon fiber base, the Hybrid Carbon boot offers unmatched strength without unnecessary weight. The heat-moldable construction allows you to achieve a glove-like fit, enhancing comfort and energy transfer. Inside, memory foam padding helps reduce foot fatigue, while the microfiber lining keeps the boot comfortable and durable during extended sessions.
Technical Specifications
- Boot: Hybrid Carbon [Durolite outer skin, microfiber liner, heat moldable carbon base]
- Sizes: Available in a full range of Bont sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Hybrid Carbon boot suitable for both derby and speed skating?
Yes, the Hybrid Carbon is specifically designed as a crossover boot. It combines features of both a racing boot and a derby boot, making it versatile enough for competition, training, and recreational performance skating.
Q: Can I heat mold the Hybrid Carbon boot at home?
Yes, the Hybrid Carbon boot is fully heat moldable. You can use a standard household oven to mold the boot for a custom fit. Full instructions are available from Bont to ensure safe and effective molding.
Manufacturing Process
Bont is one of the few skate brands that still handcrafts boots using an inside-out manufacturing method. This approach is far more skill-intensive and time-consuming than mainstream production, but it allows us to create boots with the performance, strength and responsiveness skaters expect. While it increases production costs, it delivers a lighter and more precise final product.
We continually refine our processes to maintain the highest quality. For example, traditional vacuum curing for carbon has been replaced with pressure wrapping, which applies four atmospheres of pressure instead of one. This produces a more consistent and durable carbon layup.
Inze Bont’s engineering innovations have helped optimize our production line so we can build handmade monocoque boots efficiently without compromising craftsmanship.
Our manufacturing methods reflect our performance philosophy: lighter, stronger and faster.
For more detail on individual components of our construction, explore the technical dropdowns on this page, including Last Design, Footbed, Liner, Anti-Stretch, Carbon Fiber, Upper and more.
Anti-Stretch Reinforcement
Our proprietary Anti-Stretch material has strength characteristics similar to Kevlar. It is placed between the outer layer and the boot’s internal skin to help prevent unwanted stretching.
To keep this layer stable, we stitch it to the outer and bond it to the liner, making it a permanent part of the boot’s structure. This construction helps Bont boots hold their shape and resist stretching far better than many competitor boots.
