Mount Separation: 195mm
Wheel Size: 110mm
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Summary:  
This is a hardcore, uncompromising boot designed for professional racers. It prioritizes pure speed over everything else, using thin, hard padding and minimal heat moldability. However, if you're an experienced skater seeking the ultimate edge in competitive racing, the BNT is your weapon of choice.
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Bont BNT: The Lightweight Revolution in Inline Speed Skating

The BNT showcases the pinnacle of Bont's expertise in inline skate design. This boot features a timeless style with clean, simple lines that exemplify our commitment to straightforward performance and aesthetics. The core of the BNT is composed of 100% carbon fiber, symbolizing Bont's forward-thinking in inline skate technology. This base, combined with our signature epoxy resin, is heat-moldable for a snug fit. The neoprene padding, a type of closed-cell foam, doesn't absorb water, ensuring the boot remains lightweight and effective.

In terms of weight, the BNT sets a new standard. It's exceptionally light devoid of extraneous elements like bumpers, thermoplastics, and zippers. The carbon base features a matte finish, a unique choice compared to the typical gloss finish of most inline skates, further contributing to its lightness.

The BNT's exterior is made from top-tier Durolite, usually seen in our high-end Vaypor skates. The interior is lined with Suede-L, providing a comfortable experience regardless of whether socks are worn or not.

We focus heavily on durability and reliability. Thus, the BNT includes aluminum mounting blocks with a hardened steel nut. We at Bont take pride in our unparalleled quality standards – a testament to our never having a skate returned due to mounting block issues. To ensure security during races, the mounting screws are treated with Loctite to prevent loosening.

We haven't neglected comfort, either. The boot's tongue is ventilated for coolness and includes velcro for stable placement. The tongue padding is designed to avert lace bite, and the waxed laces are minimally stretchable for consistent tightness.

The BNT's design features a snug heel fit, offering a feeling akin to a tailored fit. This boot is intended for professional racers and is highly responsive, although there might be other choices for those who prefer a heavily padded skate.

Tracing back to 1974, Bont has been a leader in skate innovation. Our expertise and commitment to quality shine through in the BNT inline skate boot, a culmination of our enduring legacy in the skating world.

For those seeking top-tier inline speed skating boots, the BNT by Bont represents the pinnacle of quality and performance. Its design and materials are a testament to our unwavering dedication to the art of skating.

For more detailed info on the BNT, please check our BNT blog post.

  • Base: 100% carbon with matte finish
  • Outer skin: Durolite
  • Liner: Suede-L
  • Pitch: 12mm
  • Air vents: Tongue
  • Innersole: EVA thermo-moldable
  • Heat moldable: Fully heat moldable base utilizing epoxy thermoset resin
  • Padding: Neoprine 2mm
  • Protection: none
  • Vegan: Yes

    13.2” 4*110mm Specifications

    • Mounting: 2 Point 195mm
    • Length: 13.2"
    • Weight: 185g XXFirm
    • Deck Height (center of axle to the top of frame): Front 49.5mm Rear 60mm
    • Material: Carbon fiber
    • Stiffness: XXFirm
    • Finish: Gloss

      1 pair of frames 

      Bont mounting hardware set will be provided free of charge only when purchasing boots/packages

      *Please note that this boot is not kept in stock and we will order it to be made as soon as you order it. We will ship this skate in 4-6 weeks after you place your order. 

      Heat Molding

      Bont manufactures the most heat moldable boots available in the market. Improved continuously for over 45 years, Bont proprietary resin is extremely stiff that becomes pliable at relatively low temperatures.

      Bont boots are moldable over the entire base, unlike other skates that are moldable only in select locations. Importantly, this provides skaters with the most anatomically designed boot on the market today. Additionally, skaters with Bont boots can fine-tune the fit of the whole boot to get that customized fit.

      Head to our Heat Molding page for instructions on how to heat mold your inline skate boots, carbon roller skate boots or your fibgerglass roller skate boots.

       

      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.

       

      Last Design

      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.

       

      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.

       

       

      Micro Adjustable Buckle

      The Bont micro-adjustable buckle provides you with an additional level of tightness. Easy to adjust when wearing with a simple bend down to tighten, even during a race if need be.

      Micro Adjustable Buckle

      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.

      Padding

      Lace Cover

      Most of our Bont boot models have a lace cover as the lace cover gives you extra support, whilst neatly tucking your laces away.

      Lace Cover

      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.

      Eyelets

       

      Ventilation

      Scientists have proven that cooler feet can boost performance. This model inline skate boot has ventilation in the tongue and on top of your toes. This helps circulate air and cool your feet.

      Ventilation 2

      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.

      Liner Suede-L

      Padding

      This boot is designed for high class athletes, so the padding used is thin, dense and a little unforgiving. However, this makes for a super light and responsive skate. The closed cell memory foam used also does not retain water. If you are after a more comfortable ride, please select one of our softer padding options.

      Padding

      Vegan

      This boot has a vegan option.

      That is to say, this boot does not contain any animal ingredients or animal-derived byproducts. Our vegan materials include Durolite, microfiber, and suede-L (fake suede).

      Vegan

      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.

      Anti Stretch

      Toe Protector

      The rubber protective front bumper protects the front of your inline speed skate boot from impact. Replaced easily by using a hairdryer to make the rubber warm and carefully peeled off. Next, use a strong adhesive, such as super glue, to attach the bumper to the boot. The replacement protective bumper comes as a set of two bumpers (left and right foot).

      Bont toe protector in red on boot

      Matte Dry Carbon Base

      The base of the boot has an attractive matte dry carbon look now with anti-slip sanding effect at the mounting slots.

      Matte Dry Carbon Base

      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. 

      LIGHTER. STRONGER. FASTER.

      We push the limits of technology to help you perform at your best.