An backslide plate is designed for mating engagement in an opening in the
outer side face of an in-line skate boot. The backslide plate has an
arcuate outer slide guiding surface for contacting a sliding surface
during sliding maneuvers. The plate is releasably secured in the boot
opening by a releasable fastener device. In this way, the skater's foot
will be in direct engagement with the backslide plate during maneuvers,
providing improved control.
