*This is a special edition skate made to order. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for production, plus shipping time.
Envy Carbon Cow Skin Roller Skate
A striking take on one of our most popular carbon roller skates, the Envy Cow Skin edition blends elite performance with a truly one-of-a-kind look. Each boot is wrapped in genuine brown and white cowhide, giving every pair its own natural pattern and texture. Built for speed, precision, and individuality, this skate is as unique as the skater wearing it.
Key Product Points
- Genuine Cow Skin Upper: Premium full-grain cowhide creates a distinct natural look that stands out from every other skate.
- Carbon Fiber Base: The lightweight, hand-laid carbon base provides exceptional stiffness and energy transfer.
- Zeus Plate Included: Precision-engineered for strength and agility, with the option to upgrade to other Bont plates.
- Ultraglide Speed Wheels: 63mm x 44mm, 96A hardness, featuring electroplated silver aluminum hubs and our new Speed Formula urethane for maximum roll and grip on indoor surfaces.
- Handcrafted Fit and Finish: Built using Bont’s proven carbon construction, memory foam padding, and heat-moldable epoxy for a true custom feel.
Product Description
The Envy Cow Skin Skate is designed for skaters who demand world-class performance and standout style. Inspired by the original Envy Carbon skate, this limited edition version takes things further with genuine cowhide panels that deliver a premium feel and striking appearance. Each pair is unique, showcasing the natural grain and color variation of the leather.
Beneath the luxurious exterior lies the same trusted Bont carbon construction used by elite speed and jam skaters worldwide. The monocoque carbon base maximizes stiffness while keeping the boot incredibly light, ensuring every ounce of energy goes straight into your stride. The boot is fully heat moldable for a custom fit, allowing you to fine-tune comfort and performance to your exact preference.
The included Zeus plate is lightweight yet strong, providing precision and control for fast transitions and tight turns. For those who prefer a different feel, you can customize your setup with alternative Bont plates, including the Athena or Tracer.
This skate rolls on Bont’s new Ultraglide wheels, featuring a high-speed urethane formula for explosive indoor performance. The 96A hardness offers excellent roll and rebound on wood and coated concrete floors, while the 6061 aluminum hubs are electroplated in silver for a sleek, polished finish that complements the cowhide boot perfectly.
Every detail of this skate is crafted to balance performance with individuality. Whether you’re racing, jam skating, or just skating for the joy of movement, the Envy Cow Skin Skate delivers precision, comfort, and unmistakable character.
Own a pair that no one else has. Skate fast, look incredible, and feel the difference.
Technical Specifications
- Boot: Carbon fiber base with genuine cow skin upper
- Liner: Microfiber
- Padding: Memory foam
- Mounting: Standard 7-degree setup
- Plate: Zeus (upgradeable to other Bont plates)
- Wheels: Ultraglide 63mm x 44mm, 96A, silver electroplated aluminum hub
- Bearings: Bont Pro bearings
- Fit: Fully heat moldable
- Size range: 3–12.5
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is each pair of cow skin skates unique?
Yes. Each pair uses genuine cowhide, so the color and pattern vary naturally. No two pairs look exactly the same.
2. Can I order this boot with a different plate?
Absolutely. While the Zeus plate is included, you can choose other options like the Athena or Tracer depending on your skating style.
3. Are the Ultraglide wheels suitable for all indoor floors?
Yes. The 96A hardness and speed urethane formula performs best on wood, coated concrete, and sport court surfaces.
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.
