The present invention relates to a touring or cross-country binding comprising: an engagement section (2.1) for pivotal engagement of a ski shoe engagement pin (21); a first housing section (9) provided with an opening (9.2) adapted to receive the engagement section (2.1); at least one resilient element (10) fastenable in front of the engagement section (2.1); and a second housing section (7) connected to the first housing section (9); wherein the resilient element (10) is provided with at least one rear flange (10.1) extending from a rear lower section of the element, wherein the at least one rear flange extends to a position under a bottom surface of the second housing section (9).