{"product_id":"size-38-us-womens-7-5-jette-of-norway-early-70s-75mm-cross-country-ski-boots-great-condition-original-box","title":"Size 38 (US Women's 7.5) Jette of Norway Early 70s 75mm Cross-Country Ski Boots - Great Condition! - Original Box!","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat shape - slight wear in 3-pin holes in toes, but that's it.  Jette was a brand created and marketed by the Gjøvik Skofabrikk (\"shoe factory\") in Gjøvik, Norway (sort of between Oslo and Lillehammer).  Jette was a leading brand of ski boots in Norway in the 60s and 70s, and for a spell had a license from a fledgling German sports equipment maker to use the \"three stripes\" markings on their products.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair has orange stripes (it seems like everything in the early 70s did), a faux fur lining inside to keep the feet warm, and a higher cuff to keep the snow out.  Beautiful brown color; \"tur langrenn\" model, which translated from Norwegian means \"light touring\".  The soles are ready for standard 3-pin 75mm bindings, but also the less common \"Kloa\" 2-prong, claw type bindings that were used by racers in the 60s and early 70s.  The latter would require that the two outside holes on the bottom of each toe be pushed through to the top - Kloa bindings clamp onto the boot from the top.  The heel is also molded to accommodate a cable-type binding if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soles have been re-glued using professional-grade cobbler's glue.  So you don't have to worry about 60-year-old glue giving out and your ski flying off into the woods.  Ask me how I know this can happen....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast but not least - the original box!  Great time capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize (EU): 38 (7.5 US women's)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pr): 1080gm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47673737609454,"sku":"BOO025","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/IMG_1922.jpg?v=1771406410","url":"https:\/\/www.skifabrikk.com\/products\/size-38-us-womens-7-5-jette-of-norway-early-70s-75mm-cross-country-ski-boots-great-condition-original-box","provider":"Skifabrikk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}