A closure mechanism for overlapping closure flaps of an athletic boot comprises at least one cable arranged to overlap the flaps and travel interiorly of the boot to a position remote from the overlapping flaps. The cable then exits the interior of the boot and is connected to a latch for pulling the...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US4654985?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4654985 - Athletic boot
