Objects Database

Ski boots

Accession Number

755.2009.1

Object Name

Ski boots

Created

22/01/2009

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

22/01/2009

Brief Description

Pair of black leather ski boots metal eyehooks but laces missing. Leather strap with metal buckle.

Materials

leather, metal, rubber,

Dimensions

28(l) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

On sole "INNSBRUCKER SKISOULE MARWA 38-40"

Colour

black

Object Production Place

Austria

Provenance

The sport of downhill skiing, as we know it today, only got into full swing in Scotland in the 1960's. Prior to that skis and boots were dual/multi purpose. Skiers would often walk considerable distances to the snowline, strap on their skis and head for the high tops, have lunch, then ski back down.
Dating from around 1950 these boots would have been worn for the whole trip and used in conjunction with a Kandahar type binding for the skiing section. There were very few British ski-boot manufacturers around in the 1950's (Kimptons being a notable exception) so Scottish skiers tended to buy continental gear often imported by companies such as Lillywhites of London.
Though we can't find a name on the actual boot, this pair would seem to be of Austrian origin, with an Austrian, Marwa sole and a lovely, brass Hochkonig toe plate; Hochkonig being one of Austria's first ski resorts.
This pair were donated by the Scottish Ski Club but unfortunately we don't know who the previous owner was - maybe she is in the picture opposite which dates from the same era as the boots.

Acquisition Method

passed on from Scottish Ski Club

Acquisition Date

01/12/2008

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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