ОБУВЬ С ПОВЫШЕННОЙ ВЗРЫВОСТОЙКОСТЬЮ

Изобретение относится к конструкции обуви, так на фиг.1 изображен ботинок (10), обеспечивающий повышенный уровень защиты от взрывов взрывчатых веществ. В одном варианте осуществления ботинок имеет подошву (12), верх (11) и часть (13) в виде кокона, которая в основном охватывает стопу. Кокон может быть выполнен из ткани (21) из ароматического полиамида и/или из дополнительного слоя углеродных волокон (22), и/или тканых керамических волокон, или керамических/стеклокерамических тканых композиционных волокон. Подошва может включать в себя слои из тканых волокон из ароматического полиамида и из углеродных волокон и отклоняющую пластину (23) для обеспечения лучшей защиты. В альтернативном варианте осуществления кокон может окружать ботинок и представлять собой быстро устанавливаемое и сравнительно недорогое средство, позволяющее повысить уровень защиты от взрывов для носителя. 2 с. и 23 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

ПРЕДМЕТ ОБУВИ, СКОМПОНОВАННЫЙ БЛОК ПОДОШВЫ ДЛЯ ПРЕДМЕТА ОБУВИ, СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ СКОМПОНОВАННОГО БЛОКА ПОДОШВЫ И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПРЕДМЕТА ОБУВИ

Изобретение относится к предмету обуви, который содержит блок верха, включающий в себя верхнюю часть (10), имеющую наружный материал (11) для окружения ноги, и нижнюю часть (20), имеющую, по меньшей мере, дышащий слой (21), причем блок верха содержит водонепроницаемую дышащую слоистую конструкцию (13; 21; 18), проходящую по верхней части (10) и нижней части (20) блока верха; и подошву, включающую в себя: вентиляционный контейнерный элемент (113), имеющий нижнюю часть (103) и боковую стенку (102), окружающую указанную нижнюю часть (103) так, чтобы образовать внутреннее пространство вентиляционного контейнерного элемента (113), расположенного ниже блока верха и присоединенного к нему; и структуру или материал (61; 62; 63; 64; 65; 112) наполнителя, позволяющие воздушному потоку проходить через них и помещенные во внутреннем пространстве вентиляционного контейнерного элемента (113), при этом вентиляционный контейнерный элемент (113) имеет отверстия (114) в его боковой стенке (102) или является ...

ВОДОНЕПРОНИЦАЕМЫЙ, ДЫШАЩИЙ ПРЕДМЕТ ОБУВИ И СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ПРЕДМЕТА ОБУВИ

Изобретение относится к водонепроницаемому, дышащему предмету обуви, который включает в себя скомпонованный блок (8) верха, имеющий верхнюю часть, включающую в себя дышащий наружный материал, и нижнюю часть, включающую в себя водонепроницаемую, дышащую конструкцию функционального слоя, проходящую по указанной верхней части и указанной нижней части, вентиляционный элемент подошвы, имеющий структуру или материал, позволяющий воздушному потоку проходить через него, причем указанный вентиляционный элемент подошвы присоединен к указанному скомпонованному блоку (8) верха, при этом по меньшей мере один боковой канал (50) проходит от указанной структуры или материала через боковую стенку указанного вентиляционного элемента подошвы, обеспечивая воздушное сообщение между указанной структурой или материалом указанного вентиляционного элемента подошвы и внешней стороной указанного вентиляционного элемента подошвы. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении водонепроницаемой защиты всей ноги при ...

СТАБИЛИЗИРУЮЩИЙ ОБУВЬ МАТЕРИАЛ И ВЫПОЛНЕННЫЕ С НИМ БАРЬЕРНЫЙ МОДУЛЬ, ОБУВНОЙ ПОДОШВЕННЫЙ УЗЕЛ И ОБУВЬ

Стабилизирующий обувь материал, содержащий волокнистый композиционный материал (1) с первым волокнистым компонентом (2) и имеющим две волокнистые части (4, 5) вторым волокнистым компонентом (3). При этом первый волокнистый компонент (2) имеет первую температуру плавления и лежащий ниже нее первый диапазон температур размягчения. Первая волокнистая часть (5) второго волокнистого компонента (3) имеет вторую температуру плавления и лежащий ниже нее второй диапазон температур размягчения. Первая температура плавления и первый диапазон температур размягчения находятся выше второй температуры плавления и второго диапазона температур размягчения. Вторая волокнистая часть (4) второго волокнистого компонента (3) имеет более высокую температуру плавления и более высокий, лежащий ниже нее диапазон температур размягчения, чем первая волокнистая часть. Волокнистый композиционный материал (1) вследствие теплового активирования первой волокнистой части (5) второго волокнистого компонента (3) с лежащей ...

ПОДОШВЕННЫЙ УЗЕЛ ДЛЯ ОБУВНОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ И СНАБЖЕННОЕ ИМ ОБУВНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ

Изобретение относится к проницаемому для водяного пара подошвенному узлу (15), содержащему выполненный на основе материала ходовой подошвы, цельный или образованный из нескольких частей слой (41) ходовой подошвы, который образует ходовую подошву или под которым дополнительно расположена выполненная из одной или нескольких частей ходовая подошва, причем толщина слоя (41) ходовой подошвы внутри окружной зоны уменьшена за счет выемки (43), проходящей от верхней стороны слоя (41) ходовой подошвы, и слой (41) ходовой подошвы снабжен проходящими через него по толщине сквозными отверстиями (45) слоя ходовой подошвы, по меньшей мере, частично расположенный в выемке (43) слоя (41) ходовой подошвы, занимающий лишь часть глубины выемки (43), проницаемый для водяного пара барьерный слой (47), который выполнен на основе барьерного материала, предотвращающего продавливание посторонних тел; и расположенный над барьерным слоем (47) в выемке (43), проницаемый для водяного пара комфортный слой (49), который ...

ОБУВЬ С ИНТЕГРИРОВАННЫМ ВАЛИКОМ ДЛЯ СРЕДНЕЙ ЧАСТИ СТОПЫ

... 1. Обувь с интегрированным валиком для средней части сто, верх которой соединен со стелькой и низом, отличающаяся тем, что в нижней части (5) расположены горизонтально друг над другом две фасонные детали (3, 4), при этом расположенные в нижней части обуви нижняя фасонная деталь (4) выполнена более жесткой, чем верхняя фасонная деталь (3) и нижняя часть (5), и верхняя фасонная деталь (3) мягче нижней части (5). ! 2. Обувь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что фасонные деталь (3, 4) выполнены из материала с разной задаваемой степенью жесткости, например, полиуретановой пены. ! 3. Обувь по п.1 или 2, отличающаяся тем, что низ со встроенными фасонными деталями (3, 4) прочно соединен с конструкцией из верха и стельки, при этом стелька выполнена настолько мягкой, что стопа может утапливаться в фасонные детали (3, 4). ! 4. Обувь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что расположенная сверху фасонная деталь (3) соединена с низом (5) с образованием плоского ранта, шириной около 10 до 12 мм. ! 5. Обувь по п.1, отличающаяся ...

ОБУВЬ

... 1. Обувь с подошвой (10), имеющей проходящую по пяточной части (30), плюсновой части (32) и носочно-пучковой части (34) внутреннюю подошву (16), расположенную в выемке (18) внутренней подошвы (16) пяточную мягкую часть (20) и подметку (22), удерживаемую внутренней подошвой (16) и пяточной мягкой частью (20) в ненагруженном состоянии в выпукло закругленной в направлении (L) движения форме, с расположенным на подошве (10) верхом (14) обуви с усиливающим элементом (12), обладающим такой стабильностью, что внутренняя подошва (16) на своем находящемся над пяточной мягкой частью (20) участке (47) является, по меньшей мере, приблизительно свободной от изгиба по отношению к нагрузкам во время стояния и ходьбы, отличающаяся тем, что усиливающий элемент (12), образуя стельку, расположен на обращенной от подметки (22) расположенной с верхней стороны поверхности (44) внутренней подошвы (16) и закреплен на ней. ! 2. Обувь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что усиливающий элемент (12), по меньшей мере, приблизительно ...

НИЗ ПРЕДМЕТА ОБУВИ, СОСТОЯЩИЙ ИЗ ДВУХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ, СО ВСТАВКОЙ ИЗ ПЕНОМАТЕРИАЛА

ВЕНТИЛЯЦИОННЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ ПОДОШВЫ, А ТАКЖЕ СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ЕГО СКОМПОНОВАННЫЙ БЛОК ПОДОШВЫ И ВОДОНЕПРОНИЦАЕМЫЙ, ДЫШАЩИЙ ПРЕДМЕТ ОБУВИ

... 1. Вентиляционный элемент (173, 187) подошвы для предмета обуви (170), содержащий боковую стенку (608), имеющую боковое расширение;в котором образована канальная структура (178), расположенная внутри боковой стенки (608) и включающая в себя:множество каналов (181, 183, 184), по меньшей мере некоторые из которых включают в себя порты (182) выброса воздуха и влаги;причем по меньшей мере один из каналов (181, 183, 184) является периферийным каналом (183), который пересекается с множеством каналов (181, 184) и лежит на периферии или окружности указанного вентиляционного элемента подошвы, но внутри боковой стенки; иканалы (181, 183, 184) и боковая стенка (608) образуют функциональные столбики (400, 401);при этом вентиляционный элемент (173, 187) подошвы имеет отношение площади верхней поверхности (Ар) функциональных столбиков (400, 401) к площади верхней поверхности (Ас) каналов (181, 183, 184), составляющее от 0,5 до 5,множество каналов (181, 183, 184) являются поперечными каналами (181), апериферийный ...

СТЕЛЬКА ДЛЯ ОБУВНОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ С ПЛАВНОЙ АМОРТИЗАЦИЕЙ

Sole, in particular for cross-country ski boots or the like

Arranged on the inside of the sole or insole (4) are transverse ribs (4') which are spaced from one another by transverse grooves and which guarantee great transverse rigidity of the sole. In order to adjust a desired longitudinal rigidity of the sole, strip or filling profiles (6) can be arranged between the transverse ribs (4'), which profiles counteract a bending-through of the sole during rolling-off of the foot because, in the process, the transverse grooves between the transverse ribs (4') seek to contract, pressure-loading the strip or filling profiles (6). ...

Gestaltung und Aufbau einer Mittelsohle für Athletikschuhe

Schuhwerk mit modularer Sohlenkonstruktion

Schuhwerk mit modularer Sohlenkonstruktion, dessen Oberschaft mit einer Laufsohle verbunden ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sohlenkonstruktion aus einem herausnehmbaren Fußbett (2) und einer Laufsohle (3) besteht, wobei das Fußbett (2) auf der Unterseite Ausformungen aufweist, die im Vorfußbereich (A) und Rückfußbereich (C) stärker ausgeprägt sind als im Mittelfußbereich (B), und wobei in der Laufsohle (3) Aussparungen eingearbeitet sind, die an die Ausformungen des Fußbettes (2) im eingelegten Zustand genau angepaßt sind.

ALS ZWISCHENSOHLE, INNENSOHLE ODER EINLEGESOHLE AUSGEBILDETE SOHLE FÜR EINEN SCHUH UND SCHUH MIT EINER DERARTIGEN SOHLE

Verfahren und Gummisohle zur Herstellung von Schuhwerk mit Lederoberteil und Gummisohle

SOHLENKONSTRUKTIONEN MIT POLYOLEFINPLATTEN UND DARAUS GEBILDETES SCHUHWERK

Es werden verschiedene Platten für Fußbekleidung angegeben, die ein Polyolefinharz aufweisen. Es werden auch Sohlenstrukturen und daraus gebildete Fußbekleidungsartikel angegeben. Es werden auch Verfahren zum Herstellen der Polyolefin-Harzzusammensetzungen, der Platten, Sohlenstrukturen und Fußbekleidungsartikel angegeben. In manchen Aspekten weist die Polyolefin-Harzzusammensetzung eine wirksame Menge eines Polymerharzmodifizierungsmittels auf. Die wirksame Menge kann eine Menge sein, die wirksam ist, um der Harzzusammensetzung zu ermöglichen, einen Biegetest ohne nennenswerte Änderung des Abriebverlustes zu bestehen. In manchen Aspekten weist die Harzzusammensetzung auch ein Klärmittel auf, um eine optische Klarheit der Platte zu verbessern. In manchen Aspekten weisen die Platten ein Textil auf, das auf einer oder beiden von einer ersten Sete und der zweiten Seite der Platte angeordnet ist. Das Textil kann für eine verbesserte Bindung der Platte an andere Komponenten, wie ein Chassis ...

Sohle mit grosser Rutschsicherheit

EXPLOSIONS UND ZERSETZUNGSBESTÄNDIGE POLYURETHANSTIFELSOHLE FÜR SICHERHEITSSCHUHE

Sportschuhe mit retropodalischem Kontrollsystem

Reinforcing members 2, 4, 6, 7 are provided in a sports shoe or boot to follow the ligament structure and thus avoid ankle injuries. The sole has a main body part 8 with flat portions 13, 18 glued to the lower side thereof at front and rear positions respectively. ...

FUSSBEKLEIDUNGSARTIKEL MIT AUFGEHÄNGTEM FUSSBETT

Formsohle mit einer Laufsohle

Brandsohle und Verwendung derselben zur Herstellung eines Schuhs

Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Schuhs

Polyurethanverbundschaum und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung

Schuhsohle

Laminated shoe sole mfr. - by spraying thermoplastic rubber on punched natural crepe rubber sole in mould

Shoe soles are made of two different materials in the same colour or in two different colours. The punched-out natural crepe rubber sole is laid into an exactly fitting mould and the second material, pref a thermoplastic rubber, is sprayed on the sole to the required thickness. Process creates an extremely firm joint between the two layers and procedures a shoe sole of high wear resistance.

Verbundwerkstoff und seine Verwendung zur Herstellung von Sportartikeln, insbesondere Schuhen

STICHFESTES ELEMENT FÜR SCHUHWERK, INSBESONDERE FÜR SICHERHEITSSCHUHE

SCHUHEINLAGE MIT GEWEBE

Schaumkunststoff-Schuheinlegesohle

EIGENBELÜFTETE, ERGONOMISCHE FUSSBEKLEIDUNG UND SOHLE

SCHUHSOHLE AUS GUMMI, INSBESONDERE LANGKEILSOHLE.

Biegesteife Brandsohle und Schuhwerk mit einer solchen Brandsohle

Die Erfindung betrifft eine faserverstärkte, biegesteife Brandsohle (2) aus einem zweilagigen Faserverbund und einer dazwischen liegenden Schicht eines Abstandhalters, bei der bevorzugt mindestens eine Seite mit einer Wärmeisolationsschicht (3, 3') verbunden ist. Die Erfindung bezieht sich weiters auf Schuhwerk, insbesondere Sportschuhe wie steigeisenfeste Bergschuhe oder Fahrradschuhe, ausgerüstet mit einer solchen Brandsohle.

Schuhsohle, Anlage zu ihrer Herstellung und Schuh mit einer solchen Sohle

Footwear with a Sole Assembly having a Central Aperture

Improvements in the Soles of Boots and Shoes.

... 111,270. Croft, W. H. Aug. 21, 1917. Soles; connecting uppers to insoles and soles.- A leather-substitute sole C, such as " Pedite," " Economite," "Hoolite" and the like pulp or fibre sole is cut away or moulded at its edges to form a flange which is then covered with a strip D of sole leather. A thin leather sole E is applied as a backing to the first sole, and the marginal edges are tacked or stitched together.

In house show with foot stabilising system

Article of footwear

Improvements in Boots and Shoes.

... 6444. Somerset, A. W. F. March 15. Soles; heels.-These consist of two or more layers of india-rubber and two or more layers of leather, the tread being of leather.

FOOT-WEAR

... 1444091 Boots etc R GRIGGS & CO Ltd 6 Nov 1973 [14 Nov 1972] 52429/72 Heading A3B An article of footwear includes an upper 11 formed with an inwardly directed marginal portion 12 around its perimeter, an outer sole 28 moulded onto the margin portion 12 and being formed with a cavity 14 in the sole region, a resilient cushion 15 located in the cavity 14 and a removable sock 13 extending over the cushion 15 and seating on the marginal portion 12 of the upper. The resilient cushion 15 may be made of foamed plastics material or rubber. The outer sole 28 may also be provided with cavities 17, 20 in the waist and heel regions respectively, the cavities 17, 20 being formed with ribs or bars 18, 21 whose top ends are coplanar with the upper surface o!f the outer sole 28. The shoe is made by string lasting the upper 11 on a conventional last, transferring the upper 11 to a last (not shown) having projections on the sole plate which correspond to the cavities 14, 17, 20 and injection moulding the ...

Cycling shoe

Improvements in and relating to shoe soles

... 755,705. Shoe soles. ETABLISSEMENTS BORDENAVE & GRAMONT SOC. A R.L. Oct. 12, 1954 [Oct. 13, 1953], No. 29341/54. Class 17 (2). A sole comprises a tread layer 1 of straight parallel united fibrous elements of braid or rope of vegetable, animal or mineral fibres connected by a thin layer 3 of adhesive to another layer 2 of united fibrous elements perpendicular to the elements of the first layer. A border 4 of rope on its edge bounds the sole being flush with the tread face, but extending above the other which may be covered with a large mesh cloth. The edge of the tread face is reinforced by a band of rubber 9 which is extended at 10 to reinforce the toe and at 11 to form a heel.

ATHLETIC SHOE

Improvements relating to soles for shoes

... 299,858. Borras, J. G. Nov. 3, 1927, [Convention date]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Connecting uppers to insoles and soles; soles. -A rubber sole for subsequent attachment to a shoe upper is made by moulding the sole from unvulcanized rubber paste of slab form to a shape corresponding to that illustrated in Figs. 4-7 of Specification 290,266, and subsequently vulcanizing the sole, either in the mould in which it is made, or, after removal from the mould, in a vulcanizing chamber.

Improvements in Boots and Shoes.

... 5421. Bruhlmann, H. March 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Soles; heels.-The tread consists of a layer 1, Fig. 2, of vulcanized fibre and a layer 2 of india-rubber, which is provided with tapering plugs 3 to engage holes in the layer 1. The tread is assembled with the india-rubber in a soft unvulcanized state, and the india-rubber is then vulcanized. In a modified tread, Fig. 3, the layer 1 is furnished with rivets or nails 4 for securing the tread to the shoe.

Cushioned sole.

A cushioned sole for a ladies fashion shoe includes a cutout 3 formed in the sole 2 and located in the cutout is a foam rubber insert 13, the edge of which is tapered and is formed with a step shaped shoulder which locates in a groove 11 formed in the side wall of the cutout. The outer edges 18a, 19b of the sole are also curved to enhance the appearance of the shoe. ...

Footwear

Self-locating sole

Sole construction with a puncture resistant inner sheet

A sole construction 12 for use in the manufacture of a shoe has an outer sole 13 made of a soft and pliable natural or synthetic elastomeric material having a substantially uniform thickness over its entire area. The outer sole 13 has a substantially planar external surface (when relaxed) for contacting the ground, with cuts 14 formed therein to enhance grip. A puncture-resistant inner sheet 15 of woven synthetic fibres is bonded to the internal surface of the outer sole 13 and an inner lining 16 is bonded to the puncture-resistant inner sheet 15. A removable soft insole 17 may be provided on the inner lining 16. The sole construction 12 is lightweight and highly flexible such that a foot of a wearer may flex in the same manner as if the wearer was barefoot with the puncture-resistant inner sheet 15 protecting the wearer's foot from accidental injury from sharp objects on which the wearer may tread.

Improvements in or relating to composite soles for footwear

... 504,524. Soles for boots and shoes ; compound sheet materials. PICHETTE, J. July 15, 1938, No. 21033. [Class 17 (ii)] [Also in Group VIII] A composite sole for boots and shoes comprises a number of layers a of agglomerated cork with interpolated layers b of rubber, crÛpe rubber, canvas or other flexible material stuck together by a resilient adhesive such as latex, the adhesive penetrating through and filling perforations c in the cork layers to bond the whole together. The external faces and edges of the sole are covered with sheets of rubber, crepe rubber, canvas or other material secured by adhesive.

Footwear

... 926,381. Making slippers &c. DENT, ALLCROFT & CO. Ltd. Aug. 14, 1959 [Aug. 25, 1958], No. 27213/58. Class 17 (2). Slippers &c. are formed by stitching together an upper 1 and lining 3 around the foot opening, right sides together, turning to have the right sides out, sewing, 14, with the lining side out around the edge of a resilient sole-piece 12, 13, turning, and top stitching, 16, the sole seam to give a rolled piping effect on the outside of the upper. The upper is elasticated at 9 across the heel seam. A strip 8 to form a loop is stitched in the seam 6 and over the heel seam 10. The sole comprises a sheet 12 of foam rubber or plastic sponge between layers 13 of leather or fabric. Portion 17 may be trimmed away before top stitching.

A sole for a boot or shoe

A sole 2 of moulded plastics material, eg PVC, has a sole portion 2a and heel portion 2b contiguous therewith. The upperside of the sole 2 is recessed 4 to accommodate a foam insert 3 extending over substantially the whole length and width of the sole 2 so as, in use, to reduce the weight and increase the flexibility and comfort of the sole 2. This enables the provision of a chunky or platform sole of PVC without the consequent weight and rigidity.

Waterproof and gas-permeable sole

A sole structure (10) includes a plane blank (16) having at least one through hole (17). At least one waterproof and gas-permeable film (40) is combined with the plane blank (16) to cover the through hole (17). During manufacture the plane blank (16) with the film (40) is located in a predetermined position inside a sole mold (20 fig. 6A). Then a molten plastic material (30) is filled into the mold to associate the plane blank (16) and the film (40) with the plastic material (30) to form an integral large substrate of the sole. The sole provides waterproof and gas-permeable effect to prevent water from collecting between the large substrate (11) and middle substrate (12).

Safety devices for ladders etc

Article of footwear, elements thereof, and related methods of manufacturing

An article of footwear 10 comprising a midsole 30, an outsole 32 and a shank 34 on top of the outsole, the outsole comprising first and second portions, the first portion 22 located at the forefoot of the article, and the second portion 20 extending from the first portion to the arch region of the article; the second portion being configured to contact the midsole at the arch portion in a compressed state, and configured to leave a gap 54 in an uncompressed state; the heel portion is configured to contact the ground without the second portion extending between the heel portion and the ground surface; the shank comprising a base (58, fig. 2) and a ramp (62, fig. 2), the base being movable relative to the ramp as the article changes from a compressed to an uncompressed state; at least part of the base is coupled to the second portion of the outsole and at least part of the ramp is coupled to the midsole so that in the uncompressed state the base portion coupled to the outsole is below the ...

Ladder safety device

Cushioning system for footwear and related method of manufacture

Improvements in the manufacture of boots and shoes

... 216,455. Steadman, J. B. Dec. 4, 1923. Drawings to Specification. Soles.-Relates to the type in which the outsole comprises a leather blank having its centre cut out and replaced by a solette of rubber or like material, and consists in a solette of crepe rubber or other material having plain square cut edges engaging similar edges of the cut out leather, the solette extending from near the toe to a distance under the front edge of the heel and being formed of two or more thicknesses or blanks which are cemented in position. The inner layer may be further secured by stitching.

Improvements in or relating to boots, shoes, and the like footwear

... 216,466. Mason, J. Nov. 9, 1923. Soles. - A sole or heel or combined sole and heel comprises an upper layer 2 of crepe rubber, an intermediate sole 1 of another substance, e.g., guttapercha, Balata, or cured rubber, having formed or provided on it projections or studs 4 which fit in or project through corresponding holes in a tread 3 of crepe rubber. Specification 120,707 is referred to.

An improvement in attaching the heels of boots and shoes

... 239,735. Barratt, A. Oct. 29, 1924. Connecting uppers to insoles.-In the manufacture of boots and shoes in which the heel part of the insole is split and a steel plate C is temporarily inserted, the bottom part A of the insole is reinforced by a piece of leather B and a heel is attached either by nailing from without or within. In the first case the plate C remains in position until the heel fixing and finishing are completed, when the plate is shaken out. In the second, the plate is. withdrawn before the heel is attached, remaining in position during lasting and sole fixing only. The upper part A<1> is then fixed down on the part A. A tape D is secured to the part A' to facilitate the separation of the parts A, A.

SHOCK-ABSORBING SHOE CONSTRUCTION

Improvements in foot wear

... 353,192. Boots &c. PLAYSHOE CO., Ltd., BARLOW, R. H., CRABTREE, H., and BARTON, P., St. Leonard's Road, St. Anne's on-Sea. June 19, 1930, No. 18691. Addition to 318,360, [Class 17 (ii), Boots and shoes, Construction of]. [Class 17 (ii).] A compound insole and sole as in the parent Specification has the edges of the insole covered and concealed by the sole member. This may be done by slitting the edge of the sole member B at b<1>, as shown, to form a lip b around the edge to hold the edges of the insole A, or the sole B may be slightly wider than the insole A and moulded flush with the upper face thereof. If desired, material of the sole B may penetrate perforations around the edge of the insole A to hold the two together.

Improvements relating to soles for shoes

... 290,266. Borras, J. G. May 12, 1927, [Convention date]. Moulding b o o t soles.-A sole of the kind produced by moulding ground or pulverized scrap rubber with heat and pressure but without melting is formed in the moulding operation with an upstanding peripheral rib 2 for use in securing the sole to the upper of a shoe by sewing or glueing: The rib may be inwardly inclined as shown, or vertical, and the sole may be flat or moulded to the shape of the foot. A suitable mould comprises a female portion 3 having an interchangeable false bottom 4, and a male portion 5 with a surface corresponding to that of the bottom 4 and formed with a peripheral groove 8. After moulding, the male portion is removed by hooks 7 engaging holes 6, and the false bottom 4 is removed by a tool passed through holes 9 in the base 3. The mould portions are dusted with talc powder &c., and are maintained during moulding at the required temperature ...

Improvements in the manufacture of soles from rubber and rubber-like-material for foot wear

... 174,460. Russell, R. Nov. 3, 1920. Moulding india-rubber and boots and shoes.- Rubber soles A are moulded with an integral flat horizontal flange a or double flange a' shown turned up to which the upper is directly attached. The flange a is produced by placing a sheet of uncured rubber A in an ordinary mould with a smaller sheet of metal, paper or the like with or without pieces of canvas on the under side of the flange a at the joint. A sheet of rubber is then placed above the plate, paper, &c. and the whole vulcanized. The top sheet is slit and the plate removed and in centre of the rubber sheet is cut out to leave the flange a. It is not necessary to remove the paper and when canvas is used it acts as a strengthening medium. In a modification, a separate flange a instead of a sheet is moulded to the part A. In another modification the double flange a<1> is similarly attached.

Knit textiles and uppers, and processes for making the same

Textiles and articles, and processes for making the same

Articles of wear having one or more textiles that include a low processing temperature polymeric composition and a high processing temperature polymeric composition, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The low processing temperature polymeric composition and the high processing temperature polymeric composition can be selectively incorporated into a textile to provide one or more structural properties and/or other advantageous properties to the article. The textile can be thermoformed to impart such structural and/or other advantageous properties to the article of wear. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Sole and heel structure

... 477,801. Rubber - soled footwear. GROVER, L. Feb. 15, 1937, No. 4404. Convention date, Feb. 27, 1936. [Class 17 (ii)] A hollow heel 11, closed at the bottom and open at the top, and a sole 10, both of rubber or a composition thereof, are integrally moulded, and a layer 12 of textile material is united in the moulding operation to the interior surface of the heel, the top edge of the textile material being extended beyond the normal height of the heel and mouldably attached to an upward extension of the walls of the heel to form a flexible sewing lip 15. The upward extension 20 of the walls of the heel is thinner than the walls themselves. The textile layer 12 may extend over the upper side of the sole, and the margins thereof may be free from attachment to and upturned from the edge portion of the sole to form a lip 15<1>. The lip 15<1> may be coated with rubber with which: it may be united in the moulding operation, or it may be impregnated with a rubber solution. The lip 15<1> may also ...

PIERCE-PROOF SAFETY SOLE FOR INDUSTRIAL PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

Textiles and articles, and processes for making the same

Shoe sole construction

... 907,141. Insoles. SCHALLER, J. Jan. 7, 1959 [Jan. 7, 1958; Dec. 2, 1958], No. 663/59. Class 17 (2). A sole 19 has a plurality of parallel-sided cutouts 20 extending inwardly from each edge at the shank, with the width of each cut-out at least equal to the thickness of the sole. The two sets of cut-outs may be aligned or staggered, and may extend heelwardly and toewardly of the shank. As shown, the insole, e.g. of leather, impregnated fibres, or plastic such as poly vinylchloride, has cut-outs 20 at the side edges, 21, at the area engaged by the ball of the big toe, 22 at the heel, and 23 at the area engaged by the toe pads. The cut-outs 20, 21, 22, 23 may be filled with elastic material, e.g. foam rubber, forming a shaped foot cushion, but cut-outs 21, 22 preferably have fillings of material which is still more elastic. The cushion is symmetrical at the rear part of the heel cavity, has a raised inner edge 25 at a bulge at the front end of the heel cavity, and a raised outer edge 24 between ...

A resin composition

A resin composition

A resin composition comprising a polyolefin copolymer, a polymeric resin modifier, and a clarifying agent; the polymeric resin modifier having an ethylene repeat unit content of between 10-15% by weight based on a total weight of the modifier, and the amount of modifier is between 5-30% by weight based upon a total weight of the composition; and the clarifying agent is present in an amount of between 0.5-5% by weight based on the weight of the polyolefin resin. The modifier may be a copolymer comprising isotactic propene repeat units. The polyolefin copolymer may be a random copolymer having repeat units of ethylene and another olefin such as propylene or another alkene having between 3-12 carbon atoms. Also claimed is a sole structure having a plate formed from the resin composition, and an article of footwear having such a sole.

Vapor-permeable element to be used in composing soles for shoes, sole provided with such vapor-permeable element, and shoe provided with such sole

Vapor-permeable element to be used in composing soles for shoes, sole provided with such vapor-permeable element, and shoe provided with such sole

Vapor-permeable element to be used in composing soles for shoes, sole provided with such vapor-permeable element, and shoe provided with such sole

Vapor-permeable element to be used in composing soles for shoes, sole provided with such vapor-permeable element, and shoe provided with such sole

SPORTSCHUH

SPORTSCHUH

SEMIFINISHED ARTICLE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SHOE

STRUCTURE OF A SHOE AND A PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

FOOTWEAR ARTICLE FOR KINDS OF SPORT, IN THOSE TENNIS-RACQUET-WELL-BEHAVED RACQUETS TO THE EMPLOYMENT COMING

OUTER LAYERS FROM MICRO-CELLULAR CLOSED CELLULAR SPONGE RUBBER

FOOTWEAR, IN PARTICULAR SPORT SHOE WORKS, AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS PRODUCTION

FOOTWEAR WITH SOLE STRUCTURE WITH COMPRESS-CASH INSERTS

SHOE

FOOTWEAR ARTICLE WITH TENT-WELL-BEHAVED SURFACE MATERIAL

WATERPROOF ONE AND STEAM-PERMEABLE SOLE FOR SCHUE AND MANUFACTURE MODE

SLIDING ELEMENT AND SOLE

USE OF A PERFORATE-SAFE TEXTILE STRUCTURE FOR SOLES

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON SCHUHSOHLEN UND FORM ZUR DURCHFUEHRUNG DIESES VERFAHRENS

VORGEFERTIGTE FORMSOHLE FUER DURCHTRITTSSICHERE SICHERHEITSSCHUHE

FUSSBEKLEIDUNG AUS KUNSTSTOFFEN, INSBESONDERE POLYURETHANEN

Insole or shoe sole

Einlegesohle oder Schuhsohle, welche eine Sensoreinrichtung (10) mit mehreren Sensorfeldern (1-9) zur Druckerfassung und eine mit den Sensorfeldern (1-9) elektrisch verbundene Elektronikeinheit (15) mit elektronischen Bauteilen (17) aufweist, wobei die Sensoreinrichtung (10) sandwichartig ausgebildet ist mit einer mittleren Lage (12) aus einem piezoresistiven Material, eine oberhalb der mittleren Lage (12) angeordneten oberen Lage (13) und einer unterhalb der mittleren Lage (12) angeordneten unteren Lage (11 ). Die obere und untere Lage (13, 11) weisen im Bereich (1 a-9a; 1 b-9b) eines jeweiligen Sensorfeldes (1-9) jeweils ein elektrisch leitfähiges Material (14) auf. Zur elektrischen Verbindung der Sensorfelder (1-9) mit der Elektronikeinheit (15) weisen die obere und untere Lage (13, 11) jeweils eine abstehende, flexible Lasche (23, 22) mit Leiterbahnen (24-26) auf. Die Elektronikeinheit (15) besitzt Kontaktbereiche (29), an welchen die Laschen (23, 22) mit ihren Leiterbahnen (24-26) ...

SOLE WITH TUNNEL-SIMILAR LUFTKAMMERN

GOING EQUIPMENT

SHOE, IN PARTICULAR SPORT SHOE

SNOWBOARDSCHUH

Paddle slipper that offers wearing comfort

A paddle slipper includes an insole for the contact of the sole of a user's foot, and an outsole bonded to the bottom side of the insole for contacting the ground and defining at a bottom side thereof a front open zone, a front support zone and a rear support zone. The front and rear support zones of the outsole lift the insole so that the user's sole is kept above the ground, lowering the chance of water-wetting the sole of the user's foot when the user is paddling. A front groove is defined between front protruding blocks of the front support zone, facilitating discharge of pressure from the user's sole. The front open zone design offers wearing comfort when the user is walking.

Footwear with a shank system

An aspect of the present invention includes a footwear assembly comprising: an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The sole assembly has a footwear assembly comprising a sole assembly connected to an upper. The sole assembly has a midsole made of a first material and having a forefoot portion, an arch portion, a heel portion, and a sidewall extending around a lateral side, a medial side, and a heel side of the midsole. A stiffener is connected to the midsole. The stiffener is made of a second material stiffer than the first material. The stiffener has a base portion adjacent to the arch portion and at least one of the forefoot portion and the heel portion of the midsole. The stiffener has a side stabilizer and a heel wrap coupled to the base portion. The side stabilizer is adjacent to the sidewall in at least one of the arch portion and forefoot portion. The heel wrap is adjacent to the heel side and at least one of the lateral side and medial side of the midsole's sidewall.

Sole for a shoe, in particular for a running shoe

A shoe sole ( 7 ) consisting of a midsole ( 1 ) and an outsole ( 3 ) consisting of discrete outsole elements. The midsole ( 1 ) has on the side facing the outsole a multiple of flex grooves ( 27, 29, 34, 51, 53, 55, 57, 63 ) crossing each other and creating pads ( 26, 28, 30, 33, 35, 50, 52, 54, 56 ) in the midsole. A curved forefoot flex groove ( 63 ) emanates from the medial side ( 21 ) of the arch ( 48 ) and essentially follows a path over one or more of the cuneiform bones ( 72, 73, 74 ) and continues between the third ( 83 ) and fourth ( 82 ) metatarsal phalanges, over the third ( 77 ) proximal phalange and continues between the first ( 85 ) and second ( 84 ) metatarsal phalanges in a direction towards the heel. Both the outsole elements and the pads are arranged to follow an essentially spiral curve ( 64 ) around the curved forefoot flex groove. The sole reduces the risk of injury during running, and gives the foot increased compensation possibilities for correcting imbalances especially after heel strike.

Articles And Method Of Manufacture Of Articles

Various articles, such as footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, watchbands, and the like, and methods of forming those articles are presented. The articles are generally formed, in whole or in part, using rapid manufacturing techniques, such as laser sintering, stereolithography, solid deposition modeling, and the like. The use of rapid manufacturing allows for relatively economical and time efficient manufacture of customized articles. Portions of the articles may be manufactured using rapid manufacturing and those portions may be joined with portions formed using conventional, non-rapid manufacturing techniques. The methods may also include performing a scan of an appropriate body part of a user, such as a foot, in order to create a customized article of footwear for the user.

Systems And Methods For Stabilization Of A Phylon Article

A manufacturing method, within a modularized manufacturing environment for stabilizing a phylon article that is produced utilizing a heat press, is provided. Initially, the method includes immersing a phylon article in a first tank, with a fluid disposed therein, and withdrawing the phylon article from exposure with the fluid. Typically, the midsole is heated from its production with the heat press when it is placed into the first tank. The immersion in the first tank acts to cool the phylon article, thereby stabilizing the heated phylon. The phylon article may be next placed in a second tank, with a fluid disposed therein, and withdrawn from exposure with the fluid. The fluid of the first tank may reside at a temperature comparable to or higher than the temperature of the fluid of the second tank. Recursively exposing the heated phylon article to the fluid of the tanks incrementally decreases the volume of the article.

Footwear Sole With Midsole Protrusions

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a footwear sole including a midsole and an outsole. The midsole includes of a plurality of protrusions extending downwardly from a bottom surface of the midsole toward the outsole. The outsole may include a plurality of recesses positioned to mate with a corresponding protrusion from the midsole. The outsole may also include one or more protrusion extending downwardly from the bottom of the outsole. The outsole protrusions may correspond with an associated recess of the outsole top surface. The protrusions may be hemispherical in shape at their distal ends so that a portion of the distal end may be received by the corresponding recess of the outsole top surface.

Article of footwear with forefoot plates

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly has an upper plate and a lower plate in a forefoot portion of the sole assembly, and a plurality of lower plate arms curving downwardly from the upper plate.

Fitness insole

A fitness insole is applicable to various sandals, beach shoes, slippers and general-purpose shoes. The fitness insole has a soft substrate deposited on an upper pad or between the upper pad and a lower pad, so that the fitness insole forces a wearer to make an effort to balance his/her body, thereby increasing the wearer's calorie consumption and facilitating the wearer's weight loss.

Therapeutic shoe

A therapeutic shoe in accordance with the present invention includes an upper; an outsole attached to the upper; and a carbon fiber plate embedded in situ within the sole during a common molding process that forms the outsole, the carbon fiber plate being anatomically correct and extending at least a substantial length of a footbed of the shoe. A bottom surface of the carbon fiber plate is intimately bonded to the outsole.

Sole assembly for article of footwear with interlocking members

An article of footwear includes a sole assembly with a rib that is resiliently flexible, and the rib has a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. The transverse axis extends at an acute angle relative to the ground surface, and the rib includes a first longitudinal end, a second longitudinal end, and a middle portion disposed between the first and second longitudinal ends. A height of the first and/or second longitudinal end is greater than that of the middle portion. The rib is operable to axially support a first force applied substantially along the acute angle relative to the ground surface, and the rib transverse axis remains substantially straight in response to the first force. The rib resiliently bends about the rib longitudinal axis in response to a second force applied substantially normal to the ground surface to make the rib transverse axis non-linear.

Footwear Pressure Elimination & Dipersibility Systematic

Pain caused by plantar fasciitis is usually accompanied by heel pain and arch pain or forefoot regions are possibly most painful when you first attempt to stand or walk. There are also many other painful conditions of the feet that could be cause from the foot discomfort in footwear composition or technical designed. The present invention is footwear consisting composition method to disperse an exertion of force such as pressures recess of the foot relating above painful conditions. Said it mean of relieving foot strain in the advantage of composition interior cushiony sole that it insert to inside of an outer element composed in corresponding cushiony sole of others in advantage of pain reliever or shocks absorption. FIG. 2 preferred an embodiment to accomplish of present invention. Top layer A preferred to top fine adhered above Pref. C layer cast wherein cauterized in midsection pref. B inside sole series attachment construct outer layer pref. D consisting resistance outer impact.

Wave technology

A shoe sole having improved cushioning characteristics is disclosed. The sole includes a midsole having a top layer of material and a bottom layer of material. In one embodiment, the top layer of material may be harder than the bottom layer of material. A pattern of lugs defining a wave may be formed on the bottom layer of material. The wave may generally be in the shape of sine wave so as to provide improved cushioning characteristics for the sole. An outsole may also be formed on the bottom layer of material and an upper may be connected to the top layer of material, such that a shoe is formed.

Method of manufacturing sole assembly for article of footwear

A method of forming a midsole includes the steps of placing a first mold member and a second mold member in contact with one another, injecting a first material into the first mold member to form first and second portions of a midsole preform, positioning the first and second portions in a third mold member of a second mold assembly; placing a second material in the third mold member; placing the third mold member and a fourth mold member in contact with one another, subjecting the second material and the first and second portions to heat to form a midsole preform, placing the midsole preform in a fifth mold member, placing the fifth mold member and a sixth mold member in contact with one another; and subjecting the midsole preform to heat and pressure to form a midsole.

Shoe-Reinforcement Material and Barrier Unit, Composite Shoe Sole, and Footwear Constituted Thereof

A shoe-reinforcement material having a fiber combination with a first fiber component and a second fiber portion having a second fiber component, whereby the first fiber component has a first melting point and a first softening-temperature range lying below it, and a first fiber portion of the second fiber component has a second melting point and a second softening-temperature range lying below it; the first melting point and the first softening-temperature range are higher than the second melting point and the second softening-temperature range, the second fiber portion of the second fiber component has a higher melting point and a higher softening temperature lying above it than the first fiber portion, and the fiber combination.

Footwear With Elastic Footbed Cover And Soft Foam Footbed

An article of footwear has a molded outsole which contains a resilient midsole located in the cavity of the outsole and a footbed cover which has a stretch material layer affixed to the outsole and provides a stretch zone. The stretch zone allows the footbed cover to work in conjunction with the resilient midsole to absorb shock upon heel strike or other compression of the midsole to increase comfort. Preferably, the midsole has sections of different hardness in the heel area and the forefoot area.

Climbing shoes outsole having good adhesive and non-slip properties and method for manufacturing thereof

Disclosed are a climbing shoes outsole with good adhesive and non-slip properties and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the climbing shoes outsole comprises a butyl rubber layer formed at a side of the outsole in contact with the ground, and a general-purpose rubber layer laminated on the butyl rubber layer.

Shoe insole including a knitted spacer fabric

A shoe insole includes a knitted spacer fabric. The knitted fabric comprises a top layer, a bottom layer, and a plurality of spacing threads extending between the top layer and the bottom layer. The spacing threads includes a monofilament yarn having a diameter of between 0.09 mm and 0.12 mm. Optionally the top layer on one of its sides, exposed to the exterior and adapted to contact a shoe wearer's foot, has been given a softer feel by a sanding treatment.

Method For Manufacturing A Sole Assembly and For Manufacturing A Shoe

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a shoe, comprising the steps of providing an upper assembly with an upper portion comprising an outer material and with a bottom portion; providing a ventilating sole element ( 161 ) having a structure or material allowing for air flow through it; placing the ventilating sole element in a mould ( 220 ), said mould having pins ( 221 ) projecting in a lateral direction; positioning the ventilating sole element and the upper assembly such that an upper part of the ventilating sole element contacts the bottom portion of the upper assembly; closing the mould such that the pins contact a side wall of the ventilating sole element, and injection moulding so as to form a surrounding sole element ( 195 ) being fixed to the upper assembly and to the ventilating sole element, said surrounding sole element comprising lateral passages ( 50 ) from the outside of the surrounding sole element to the side wall of the ventilating sole element formed by the pins; and after injection moulding, connecting the lateral passages of the surrounding sole element to the structure or material of the ventilating sole element. The invention is also related to a method for manufacturing a corresponding sole assembly.

Article of footwear with forefoot plates

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly has an upper plate and a lower plate in a forefoot portion of the sole assembly, and a plurality of lower plate arms curving downwardly from the upper plate.

Article of footwear formed from two preforms and method and mold for manufacturing same

A method of manufacturing a midsole includes placing first and second preforms into a midsole recess of a mold, with first and second portions of the mold defining a first overflow chamber connected to the first recess; closing the mold by positioning the first and second portions in contact with one another; heating the mold for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined temperature such that the first and second preforms melt and bond together to form a midsole, with a portion of each of the first and second preforms flowing into the first overflow chamber to form a first overflow portion; removing the midsole from the mold; allowing the midsole to expand; and cutting away the first overflow portion.

Waterproof, Breathable Shoe and Method For Manufacturing A Shoe

A Waterproof, breathable shoe according to the present invention comprises an upper assembly ( 8 ) with an upper portion ( 10 ) including a breathable outer material ( 11 ) and with a bottom portion ( 20 ), said upper assembly ( 8 ) comprising a waterproof, breathable functional layer arrangement ( 18; 13, 21 ) extending over said upper portion ( 10 ) and said bottom portion ( 20 ). The shoe further comprises a ventilating sole element having a structure or material allowing for air flow through it, said ventilating sole element being attached to said upper assembly ( 8 ), wherein at least one lateral passage ( 50 ) extends from said structure or material through a side wall ( 702 ) of said ventilating sole element, said lateral passage ( 50 ) allowing for communication of air between said structure or material of said ventilating sole element and an outside of said ventilating sole element.

ADHESIVE FOOTWEAR AND DEVICES

Footwear used for high performance activities such as running can be adhesively attached to the plantar surface of feet rather than uppers or straps. The upper surface of the protective layer of the footwear can have adhesive regions that secure the foot to the footwear and other regions that are not adhesively coupled to the foot. The adhesive regions can be under the heel, along the lateral side of the foot, under the first through fifth metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints and around the perimeter of the foot above the plantar surface. 1. A footwear apparatus comprising:a protective layer having a lower surface and an upper surface; anda plurality of adhesive regions attached to the upper surface of the protective layer for adhesively coupling the upper surface of the protective layer to a foot.2. The footwear apparatus of wherein a first of the plurality of adhesive regions adhesively couple the upper surface of the protective layer to a heel portion of the foot.3. The footwear apparatus of wherein a second of the plurality of adhesive regions adhesively couple the upper surface of the protective layer to a ball portion of the foot.4. The footwear apparatus of wherein the adhesive regions are circular.5. The footwear apparatus of wherein none of the plurality of adhesive regions are on an arch portion of the protective layer.6. The footwear apparatus of wherein none of the plurality of adhesive regions are on a toe portion of the protective layer.7. The footwear apparatus of further comprising;a modular arch support coupled to an upper surface of the protective layer.8. The footwear apparatus of further comprising:raised edges that extend upward from the protective layer having inner surfaces and outer surfaces.9. The footwear apparatus of wherein some of plurality of adhesive regions are on the inner surfaces of the raised edges.10. The footwear apparatus of wherein the raised edges do not extend around a toes portion of the protective layer.11. A footwear ...

Vibration dampening material

A vibration reducing assembly including a flexible headgear and at least one panel of vibration reducing material secured to the flexible headgear. The at least one panel of vibration reducing material includes at least a first elastomer layer and a reinforcement layer comprising a high tensile strength fibrous material.

Sole Assembly Including A Central Support Structure For An Article Of Footwear

A sole assembly for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole assembly includes a central support structure that extends along the sole assembly in the longitudinal direction. The sole assembly includes forefoot wing portions extending away from the central support structure in the lateral direction in the forefoot region of the sole assembly. The sole assembly also includes stability rib portions extending away from the central support structure in the lateral direction in the midfoot region of the sole assembly. The central support structure provides varying amounts of stiffness and flexibility to the sole assembly and the forefoot wing portions and stability rib portions provide additional stiffness and flexibility to desired portions of the sole assembly.

Item of Footwear

The sole () consists of at least one upper layer (), which is directed towards the upper of the item of footwear, and at least one lower layer (), which is directed away from said upper, wherein the upper layer and the lower layer consist of materials of different levels of elasticity, density or hardness. That side of the sole which is directed towards the upper of the item of footwear forms a bearing surface () for the foot, with a heel zone () and a ball-of-the-foot zone (). The lower layer () passes through the upper layer () at least in part such that the bearing surface () is formed by regions of the lower layer and of the upper layer. The sole construction according to the invention makes it possible to combine, in optimum fashion, the different material properties in the region of the bearing surface. 112-. (canceled)13. An item of footwear with an upper and with a sole , which is firmly connected to the upper of the item of footwear and comprises at least one upper layer , directed toward the upper , and at least one lower layer , directed away from the upper , the upper layer and the lower layer consisting of materials with different material properties , preferably with different elasticity , hardness or density , and the side of the sole that is directed toward the upper forming a bearing surface for the foot , with a ball-of-the-foot zone and with a heel zone , wherein the upper layer is formed to be harder than the lower layer and wherein said lower layer passes at least partially through said upper layer in such a way that said bearing surface is formed by regions of the lower layer and of the upper layer , at least said ball-of-the-foot zone lying in a region of the lower layer and at least said heel zone lying in a region of the upper layer.14. The item of footwear as claimed in claim 13 , wherein said upper layer and said lower layer consist of polyethylene.15. The item of footwear as claimed in claim 13 , wherein said upper layer has a Shore C ...

Golf shoe outsole

A golf shoe outsole comprises a thin, flexible base layer having many discrete platforms projecting downwardly from the base layer for providing traction elements. The platforms are separated by channels and open regions to allow the discrete platforms to readily flex relative to one another about the thin base layer, providing enhanced flexibility to the outsole and improved traction performance during a dynamic act such as a golf swing.

Article of footwear with multi-layered support assembly

An article of footwear including an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper and including a support assembly having an upper member and a lower member spaced from the upper member. A first layer is positioned beneath and in contact with the upper member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of first wave crests and first wave troughs. A second layer is positioned above the lower member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of second wave crests and second wave troughs.

LAMINATE AND METHOD FOR MAKING LAMINATE

A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material. 1. A method of preparing a molded article , comprising:placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition;placing on a surface of the rubber composition a layer comprising a first thermoplastic material with unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds;curing the rubber composition in the first mold to form a first molded article;placing the first molded article into a second mold, the layer facing an inside cavity of the second mold;closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material to form a second molded article.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the first thermoplastic material is selected from the group consisting of unsaturated polyurethanes claim 1 , SBS block copolymers claim 1 , polyesters of unsaturated dicarboxylic acids and anhydrides claim 1 , acrylated polymers claim 1 , and methacrylated polymers.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the first thermoplastic material comprises a coupling agent selected from the group consisting of silane coupling agents claim 1 , zirconate coupling ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL GRAVITY BODY SHAPING SOLE AND SHOES

A multifunctional gravity body shaping sole, comprising a bottom wear-resisting non-slip layer, a sole body layer set on the bottom wear-resisting non-slip layer and a top connecting layer set on the sole body layer, characterized in that the sole body layer has a transversely-set hole which can be selectively filled with a weight, and the hole is a through-hole of which the openings are set in the side part of the sole body layer. Also provided are shoes comprising said soles. 1. A multifunctional gravity body shaping sole , comprising a bottom wear-resisting non-slip layer , a sole body layer set on said bottom wear-resisting non-slip layer and a top connecting layer set on said sole body layer , characterized in that said sole body layer has a transversely-set hole which can be selectively filled with a weight , and said hole is a through-hole of which the openings are set in the side part of said sole body layer.2. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 1 , characterized in that: said sole body layer has a plurality of said holes.3. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 2 , characterized in that: said plurality of holes are arrayed in one layer or vertically arrayed in a plurality of layers.4. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 3 , characterized in that: said hole is round claim 3 , triangular or pentacle-shaped in cross-section.5. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 2 , characterized in that: said plurality of holes are uniformly distributed in said sole body layer.6. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 1 , characterized in that: said weight is a strip body claim 1 , a granule body or a mixed flexible body which is integrated by mixing metal granules and flexible materials.7. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 1 , characterized in that: said hole has a matched sleeve therein claim 1 , and said ...

Footwear With Elastic Footbed Cover And Soft Foam Footbed

An article of footwear has a molded outsole which contains a resilient midsole located in the cavity of the outsole and a footbed cover which has a stretch material layer affixed to the outsole and provides a stretch zone. The stretch zone allows the footbed cover to work in conjunction with the resilient midsole to absorb shock upon heel strike or other compression of the midsole to increase comfort. Preferably, the midsole has sections of different hardness in the heel area and the forefoot area. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:a molded outsole shell having a cavity and a perimeter;a resilient midsole located in and entirely filling the cavity of the outsole shell and having an upper surface, the midsole comprising a forefoot section having a forefoot section hardness and a heel section having a heel section hardness; the heel section hardness being greater than the forefoot section hardness;a cover located on the midsole upper surface, the cover having a lower stretch material layer, the stretch material layer being affixed to the perimeter of the outsole shell, and a sock liner upper layer secured to an upper surface of the stretch material lower layer;whereby downward force on the cover causes resilient deflection of the cover in conjunction with compression of the midsole.2. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the stretch material layer is located along a portion of the perimeter of the cover proximate to a heel area.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the stretch material layer is located along substantially the entire perimeter of the cover.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the sock liner upper layer has a lesser area than the stretch material lower layer claim 1 , such that the lower layer extends laterally outwardly from the upper layer along a least a portion of a perimeter of the upper layer.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the stretch material layer comprises one or more of neoprene and spandex ...

THERMAL-RESISTANT SHOE COMPONENTS

Provided herein are embodiments of a shoe component. The shoe component may include a toebox, an insole, an adhesive membrane, a thermal-resistant insert, a midsole, and an outsole. The insert may further include a footbed. The footbed may include an upper surface and a bottom surface. The insert may further include an upper laminate on the upper surface of the footbed and a lower laminate on the bottom surface of the footbed. 1. A shoe component comprising:a toebox;an insole;an adhesive membrane; 'wherein the footbed comprises an upper surface and a bottom surface;', 'wherein the insert comprises a footbed;'}, 'a thermal-resistant insert;'}a midsole; andan outsole.2. The shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises an upper laminate on the upper surface of the footbed.3. The shoe component of claim 2 , wherein the insert comprises a lower laminate on the bottom surface of the footbed.4. The shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive membrane may be located between the insole and the insert.5. The shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive membrane may be located between the insert and the midsole.6. The shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the insert further comprises chemical and/or radiation-resistant properties.7. The shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the insert is not removable.8. The shoe component of claim 1 , footbed is made of molded material that has an open-cell material structure.9. The shoe component of claim 2 , wherein the upper laminate is bonded on the upper surface of the footbed using a material that has heat storage and release properties.10. The shoe component of claim 3 , wherein the bottom laminate is bonded on the bottom surface of the footbed using a hydrophilic fiber material.11. The shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the insert further comprises moisture-wicking properties.12. The shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the insert further comprises anti-microbial coatings.13. The shoe component of claim 1 , wherein ...

Method for Manufacturing a Shoe Part

A method for manufacturing a shoe part includes: the first mixing step, the standing step, the second mixing step, the setting step, and the hot press forming step. The invention mainly uses the waste coffee grounds material as raw material to manufacture the shoe part. In addition to the aroma of coffee, the shoes have the functions of deodorization and dehumidification while being worn by the user, thereby achieving multiple objectives of environmentally friendly materials, low cost, strong structure and environmentally friendly after-use treatment. 1. A method for manufacturing a shoe part , comprising:a first mixing step including: mixing a coffee grounds material with a porous material in a stirring manner to form a porous structure with coffee aroma;a standing step including: leaving the porous structure to stand for a period of time in units of hours;a second mixing step including: adding a rubber material, the rubber material covers the porous structure and is provided with a plurality of pores for the coffee aroma to penetrate, so as to form a shoe part filling material ;a setting step including: injecting the shoe part filling material into a shoe material mold; anda hot press forming step including: pressurizing and heating the shoe material mold to form the shoe part.2. The method for manufacturing the shoe part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the first mixing step claim 1 , the porous material is diatomaceous earth.3. The method for manufacturing the shoe part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the first mixing step claim 1 , the coffee grounds material is added in an amount of 20% to 40%.4. The method for manufacturing the shoe part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the first mixing step claim 1 , the porous material is added in an amount of 3% to 10%.5. The method for manufacturing the shoe part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the second mixing step claim 1 , the rubber material is natural rubber claim 1 , or ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.6. ...

Article of footwear with a segmented plate having a heel region

An article of footwear is disclosed. The article of footwear may generally include a sole comprising a first plate and a second plate. The first plate includes a first edge, and the second plate includes a second edge, where the first edge faces the second edge. The first edge has a first contour corresponding to a second contour of the second edge. The first plate includes a heel region, where the heel region includes a first heel region and a second heel region. A notch region separates the first heel region and the second heel region, where the notch region extends from an outer edge of the heel region toward the midfoot portion of the article of footwear. The first plate and second plate may improve an amount of energy return while running by increasing a rigidity of the sole.

ATHLETIC SHOE WITH ENERGY RETURN SYSTEM

In one implementation, the present invention provides for a shoe comprising a shoe sole assembly and a shoe upper assembly. The shoe sole assembly comprises a midsole, at least one stabilizer plug, and at least one outsole member. The midsole has an upper midsole surface, a lower midsole surface, a midsole forefoot portion, and a midsole heel portion. The at least one stabilizer plug has an upper stabilizer plug surface, a lower stabilizer plug surface, at least one trampoline recess disposed in the upper stabilizer plug surface, and at least one projection extending from the lower stabilizer plug surface. The at least one projection substantially underlies at least a portion of the at least one trampoline recess. The lower midsole surface defines at least one stabilizer plug recess sized and shaped to receive a corresponding stabilizer plug. The at least one outsole member has an upper outsole surface and a lower outsole surface. The upper outsole surface is adapted to complimentarily receive the at least one projection extending from the lower stabilizer plug surface. A shoe upper assembly has a bottom portion that is attached to the shoe sole assembly and extends upward to a central, foot-receiving portion. In operation, when a force is applied to the lower outsole surface during a foot strike, the at least one trampoline recess receives underlying portions of the stabilizer plug to accommodate elastic deflection of the underlying portions of the stabilizer plug and the outsole. 1. A shoe sole assembly having a vertical axis extending therethrough , comprising:a midsole having an upper midsole surface, a lower midsole surface, a midsole forefoot portion, and a midsole heel portion;at least one stabilizer plug having an upper stabilizer plug surface, a lower stabilizer plug surface, at least one trampoline recess disposed in the upper stabilizer plug surface, and at least one projection extending outwardly from the lower stabilizer plug surface relative to the ...

COMFORT SYSTEM FOR BOOTS

A comfort system for Cowboy and work boots, including an insole chassis, an insole chassis backing board, and cushioning pads for absorbing and attenuating shocks encountered by a wearer of the boots. Cushioning pads are secured to a surface of the insole chassis backing board, and apertures in the insole chassis allow the cushions to pass through. Additional cushioning pads are retained in recesses in the midsole. Pads on insole chassis backing board and midsole are vertically aligned. A steel toe inset is utilized in conjunction with the comfort system for work boots. A rim may depend below the midsole to receive a foamed plastic pad. 1. A boot comprising:a) an upper,b) a comfort system located within said upper, 1) a cover layer,', '2) an insole chassis,', '3) a first aperture extending through said insole chassis in the vicinity of the foot of a wearer of the boot,', '4) a second aperture extending through said insole chassis in the vicinity of the foot of a wearer of the boot.', '5) an insole chassis backing board,', '6) first and second cushioning pads secured to said insole chassis backing board and passing through said first and second apertures in said insole chassis,', '7) third and fourth cushioning pads located on said midsole,', '8) said third and fourth cushioning pads being in vertical alignment with said first and second cushioning pads beneath the ball of the foot and the heel of foot of a wearer to cushion impact while walking in said boot., 'c) said comfort system comprisingd) said upper being secured to said comfort system along a welt line as part of the welting system.2. A boot as defined in wherein an insole filler layer formed of foamed plastic is located between said insole chassis lining backing board and said midsole to press downwardly upon said third and fourth cushioning pads when the boot is worn.3. A boot as defined in wherein score lines are formed in said insole chassis backing board to impart flexibility to said board.4. A boot as ...

Article of Footwear with Slots and Method of Making

A sole structure for an article of footwear and a method of making the sole structure is disclosed. The sole structure can include a plurality of slots. The slots are associated with connecting portions that connect portions of the sole structure in the generally longitudinal direction and provide for increased fit, flexibility and stability. 138-. (canceled)39. An article of footwear , comprising:a sole structure including a side portion with an outer surface, an upper portion with an inner surface, and a lower portion with an inner surface, the side portion extending between the upper portion and the lower portion;a first vertical slot that extends from the outer surface of the side portion and extends between the inner surface of the upper portion and the inner surface of the lower portion;a first longitudinal slot in the side portion located between the inner surface of the lower portion and the side portion;wherein the first vertical slot intersect the first longitudinal slot.40. The article of claim 39 , further comprising a second longitudinal slot claim 39 , the second longitudinal slot being located between the first longitudinal slot and the upper portion.41. The article of claim 40 , wherein the first longitudinal slot has a first depth from the outer surface of the side portion and the second longitudinal slot has a second depth from the outer surface of the side portion claim 40 , wherein the second depth is greater than the first depth.42. The article of claim 39 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion intersect at a central portion claim 39 , and wherein the first longitudinal slot extends from the outer surface of the side portion to a location between the outer surface of the side portion and the central portion.43. The article of claim 39 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion intersect at a central portion claim 39 , and wherein the first vertical slot extends from the outer surface of the side portion to the central portion. ...

SOLE, PARTICULARLY FOR SPORTS SHOES

A sole, particularly for sports shoes, which includes in succession from the bottom: 120-. (canceled)21. A sole , particularly for sports shoes , comprising in succession from the bottom:a tread sole,a hollow mid-sole made of elastic material, with a bottom that has through openings that face opposite faces thereof, and at least one upper border, which delimits a respective opening that is directed toward said bottom and is raised from it by means of supporting elements at least at the heel, which define a succession of lateral passages of said mid-sole that connect its internal cavity to the outside,a laminar support layer for the foot, which is associated perimetrically with said upper border so as to cover said opening, said laminar support layer having extensibility characteristics and said mid-sole having flexibility characteristics such that in combination the system returns a thrust in response to the pressure of the foot on said laminar support layer during sports activity.22. The sole according to claim 21 , wherein said laminar support layer has limited extensibility characteristics claim 21 , so as to flex toward each other transversely opposite side walls of said mid-sole when it is subjected to the pressure of the foot claim 21 , said mid-sole being made of elastically flexible material.23. The sole according to claim 22 , wherein said laminar support layer has lower elasticity characteristics than said mid-sole.24. The sole according to claim 23 , wherein said laminar support layer comprises at least one non-extensible net.25. The sole according to claim 23 , wherein said laminar support layer comprises at least one substantially non-extensible net coupled to at least one film made of plastic material.26. The sole according to claim 25 , wherein said substantially non-extensible net is made of plastic material.27. The sole according to claim 21 , wherein said laminar support layer had greater elasticity characteristics than said mid-sole.28. The sole ...

SOLE FOR FOOTWEAR, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING SAME

The invention relates to articles of footwear, and portions thereof, including convex and/or concave elements thereon, and related systems and methods for designing and manufacturing same. An example article of footwear including a midsole having a medial side, a lateral side, a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region, the midsole including a sidewall, wherein the sidewall includes a first wall portion having a plurality of convex structures extending out from the sidewall and a second wall portion having a plurality of concave structures extending into the sidewall. 120-. (canceled)21. A sole component attachable to a bottom portion of an upper of an article of footwear , the sole component comprising a one-piece portion of a midsole having a medial side , a lateral side , a forefoot region , a midfoot region , and a heel region , the one-piece portion of the midsole comprising:an upper surface configured to face towards an interior of the article of footwear;a lower surface configured to face towards a ground surface when the article of footwear is in contact with the ground surface; anda sidewall extending around a periphery of the midsole, wherein the sidewall comprises:(i) a first wall portion comprising a plurality of convex elements extending out from the sidewall, wherein at least one of a size or a shape of the plurality of convex elements varies over at least a portion of the first wall portion,(ii) a second wall portion comprising a plurality of concave elements extending into the sidewall, wherein the plurality of concave elements has a similar shape as the plurality of convex elements and at least one of a size or a shape of the plurality of concave elements varies over at least a portion of the second wall portion, and(iii) a transition region where the wall elements transition from being concave to convex;wherein each of the convex elements and the concave elements extends from a respective base to a respective distal end wall, wherein ...

Golf shoes having multi-surface traction outsoles

Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. In one embodiment, the tiles comprise a first protruding traction member, an opposing second protruding traction member, and a non-protruding segment disposed between the first and second traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved multi-surface traction. In one embodiment of the outsole, there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction. In one embodiment, the tile pieces, first and second protruding traction members, and non-protruding segment comprise the same material and form a unitary piece. Preferably, the unitary piece is made of a rubber material. In another embodiment, a heel step region without traction members may be provided on the outsole. Additionally, spike receptacles and spikes may be provided on the outsole in addition to the traction members.

ITEM OF FOOTWEAR FOR MAGNETOTHERAPY

An item of footwear for magnetotherapy comprises a lower sole in which there is defined a tread surface, an intermediate container which can be received in an opening which is defined in the lower sole, a magnetic field generator, a control unit, a battery, an inner sole which is or can be placed over the intermediate container and a vamp structure which is connected to the lower sole. The intermediate container is produced from material having greater rigidity with respect to the lower sole and comprises respective recesses which are intended to receive the magnetic field generator, the control unit and the battery, respectively. 132. An item of footwear for magnetotherapy , comprising a lower sole in which there is defined a tread surface , an intermediate container which can be received in an opening which is defined in the lower sole a magnetic field generator , a control unit () , a battery , an inner sole which is or can be placed over the intermediate container and a vamp structure which is connected to the lower sole , wherein the intermediate container comprises respective recesses which are intended to receive the magnetic field generator , the control unit and the battery , respectively.2. The item of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein there are defined a forefoot zone claim 1 , a mid-foot zone and a rear foot zone claim 1 , and wherein at least one recess is defined at each of the forefoot claim 1 , mid-foot and rear foot zones.3. The item of footwear according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit is positioned in the mid-foot zone claim 2 , the magnetic field generator and the battery are positioned in the forefoot zone and rear foot zone claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , or vice versa.4. The item of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field generator claim 1 , the control unit and the battery are connected by respective electrical conductors claim 1 , the electrical conductors being received in respective passages defined in the ...

Outsole for safety footwear and method for manufacturing such an outsole

The present invention relates to an outsole (1) for safety footwear (10) comprising a top surface (2), designed to support the foot of the wearer, a bottom surface (4), designed to be in contact with the ground, and a side surface (6), designed to connect the top surface (2) and the bottom surface (4). The outsole (1) is further provided with an anti-perforation layer (8) and with at least one ventilation passage (12) designed to put into fluidic communication the side surface (6) and the top surface (2) of the outsole (1). According to the invention the outsole (1) is characterized in that the anti-perforation layer (8) is arranged between the bottom surface (4) and the at least one ventilation passage (12) at the heel portion of the outsole (1) and is arranged close to the top surface (2) at a forefoot portion of the outsole (1). The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such an outsole (1).

Footwear having sensor system

A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port. 1. An assembly comprising:an insert member configured to be engaged with a sole structure of an article of footwear, the insert member comprising a first layer and a second layer of a polymer film material connected to each other in a superimposed manner;a plurality of sensors connected to the insert member, each of the plurality of sensors configured for detecting a force exerted on the respective sensor by a user's foot, wherein the plurality of sensors comprises a first phalange sensor positioned in a first phalange region of the insert member, a forefoot sensor positioned in a forefoot region of the insert member, and a heel sensor positioned in a heel region of the insert member, and wherein the plurality of sensors each comprise a first electrical contact positioned on the first layer and a second electrical contact positioned on the second layer;a plurality of wireless transmission ports configured for wireless communication with an external electronic device; anda plurality of conductive leads connected to the insert member and electronically connecting the plurality of sensors to the plurality of wireless transmission ports to enable communication of data from the plurality of sensors to the plurality of wireless transmission ports, such that each of the wireless transmission ports connected to one of the plurality of sensors.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the wireless transmission ports is connected to one of the plurality of sensors by a first conductive lead connected to the first electrical contact and a second conductive lead connected to the second electrical contact claim 1 , wherein ...

MOTORIZED SHOE WITH GESTURE CONTROL

An article of footwear includes a motorized tensioning system, sensors, and a gesture control system. Based on information received from one or more sensors the gesture control system may detect a prompting gesture and enters an armed mode for receiving further instructions. In the armed mode the system may detect a variety of different control gestures that correspond to different tensioning commands. 1. (canceled)2. A method for controlling a tensioning device used for tightening a lace laced through apertures of an upper of a first article of footwear of a pair of articles of footwear , each article of footwear of the pair of articles of footwear including a plurality of sensors including: a contact sensor positioned proximate an internal void of the article of footwear configured to admit a foot of a wearer , the contact sensor configured to detect force originating from the foot of the wearer; a gyroscope; and an accelerometer , the method comprising:receiving, with a control unit of the first article of footwear, information from at least one of the plurality of sensors of the first article of footwear;entering, with the control unit, an enabled mode when the information from the at least one of the plurality of sensors corresponds to a prompting gesture indicative of a presence of the foot in the article of footwear;while in the enabled mode, receiving information from the plurality of sensors of one or both of the pair of articles of footwear; andcontrolling, with a control unit of the first article of footwear, the tensioning device of the first article of footwear in response to detection, from the information from at least one of the plurality of sensors of either of the articles of footwear of the pair of articles of footwear being indicative of a double tap gesture by a second article of footwear of the pair of articles of footwear against the first article of footwear, wherein the tensioning device includes a reel member and a motor, the tensioning ...

Article Of Footwear Having A Sole Structure With A Framework-Chamber Arrangement

A framework-chamber arrangement for an article of footwear, and an article of footwear having a sole structure including a framework-chamber arrangement, is provided that can cooperate to provide various advantageous features, such as multiple-stage cushioning and specialized attenuation of and reaction to ground contact forces. The framework-chamber arrangement can include a fluid-filled chamber forming laterally extending arms and a framework having corresponding recesses formed therein and receiving a lower portion of the chamber. The fluid-filled chamber can be retained within the framework without a bond being formed between lower regions of the chamber arms and the framework. Peripheral portions of some of the chamber arms can be spaced apart from adjacent portions of corresponding channels while in a relaxed state.

LIGHTWEIGHT SHOES

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a lightweight shoe comprises an outsole and a vamp attached or sewn to the outsole to cover a foot, wherein the vamp includes a foam member and a fiber layer to surround the foam member. 1. A lightweight shoe , comprising:an outsole; anda vamp attached or sewn to the outsole to cover a foot, wherein the vamp includes a foam member and a fiber layer to surround the foam member.2. The lightweight shoe of claim 1 , wherein the foam member includes at least one of Styrofoam™ claim 1 , expanded polyethylene (EPE) claim 1 , expanded polypropylene (EPP) claim 1 , or expanded in polystyrene (EPS).3. The lightweight shoe of claim 1 , wherein the fiber layer includes at least one of chemical fiber claim 1 , glass fiber claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , aramid fiber claim 1 , or ultrahigh molecular weight resin fiber.4. A lightweight shoe claim 1 , comprising:an outsole;a midsole formed on the outsole; anda vamp attached or sewn to the midsole to cover a foot, wherein the midsole includes a foam member and a fiber layer to surround the foam member.5. The lightweight shoe of claim 4 , wherein the foam member includes at least one of Styrofoam™ claim 4 , expanded polyethylene (EPE) claim 4 , expanded polypropylene (EPP) claim 4 , or expanded polystyrene (EPS).6. The lightweight shoe of claim 4 , wherein the fiber layer includes at least one of chemical fiber claim 4 , glass fiber claim 4 , carbon fiber claim 4 , aramid fiber claim 4 , or ultra-high molecular weight resin fiber.7. The lightweight shoe of claim 4 , wherein the midsole includes an open-top protection layer with a U-shaped cross section and a foam member filling the protection layer or the midsole includes a protection layer with an opened top and bottom and a foam member fitted in the protection layer.8. The lightweight shoe of claim 7 , wherein the protection layer includes at least one of polyurethane or ethylene vinyl acetate.9. The lightweight shoe of claim 7 ...

SHOE SOLE, INSOLE OF SHOE, MAIN SOLE OF SHOE, AND SHOE

An object of the present invention is to provide a novel shoe sole including a specific layered sheet, an insole of a shoe, an out sole of a shoe, and a shoe including the shoe sole. The object can be fulfilled by a shoe sole formed of a layered sheet of a plurality of cloths wherein; the cloths formed of a strand of an oriented thermoplastic resin; and the plurality of cloths are integrated by heating and compressing. 1. A shoe sole formed of a layered sheet of a plurality of cloths wherein; the cloths formed of a strand of an oriented thermoplastic resin; and the plurality of cloths are integrated by heating and compressing.2. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the strand contains a low-melting point resin component whose melting point is the same as or lower than the heating temperature and a high-melting point resin component whose melting point is higher than the heating temperature.3. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the low-melting point resin component and the high-melting point resin component are the same type of resin component.4. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the integrated layered sheet is formed by disposing an adhesive film between a plurality of the cloths and melting part or all of the adhesive film.5. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein either or both surfaces of the layered sheet are laminated with a non-woven fabric or crepe paper claim 1 , or are subjected to surface roughening treatment.6. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein a rib is formed in either or both of the longitudinal direction and the width direction.7. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the number of the cloths layered is made partially different.8. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the cloths are woven from the strand composed of a warp and a weft claim 1 , and the number of stitches of the strand is made partially different in the cloths.9. An insole of a shoe claim 1 , comprising the shoe sole according ...

Sole System Having Protruding Members

An article of footwear with a sole system includes a sole member and a protruding member assembly. The sole system provides tactile sensation. Protruding members of the protruding member assembly can translate through holes in the sole member to facilitate tactile sensation. Some embodiments can include an inner member that is configured to accommodate the movement of a protruding member. Other embodiments can include a plurality of recessed portions or nub portions formed along an outwardly facing surface of the sole member. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:a sole member having an outwardly facing surface and an inwardly facing surface disposed opposite the outwardly facing surface;the outwardly facing surface of the sole member including a plurality of nub portions, each of the plurality of nub portions comprising a protuberance that extends proximally away from a base portion of the sole member;a protruding member assembly positioned against a proximal side of the sole member, the protruding member assembly including a plurality of protruding members connected together by a plurality of connecting portions;wherein each of the plurality of protruding members includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion;wherein the sole member includes a plurality of holes that receive the plurality of protruding members such that the distal end portion of each of the plurality of protruding members extends away from the outwardly facing surface;the plurality of protruding members including a first protruding member that extends through a first hole in the sole member;wherein the first protruding member extends from the outwardly facing surface of the sole member a first distance when the first protruding member is compressed inward with a first degree of compression; andwherein the first protruding member extends from the outwardly facing surface of the sole member a second distance less than the first distance when the first protruding member is compressed ...

Article of Footwear With Reinforced Elastic Upper

An article of footwear is provided, which may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper may include an elastic skin material forming at least a portion of an external surface of the upper. In addition, the upper may include substantially inelastic reinforcing material selectively located adjacent portions of the elastic skin material, wherein the elastic skin material is more elastic than the substantially inelastic reinforcing material. 1. An article of footwear including a sole structure fixedly attached to an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer , the upper comprising:an elastic skin material forming at least a portion of an external surface of the upper; anda reinforcing material selectively located adjacent portions of the elastic skin material;wherein the elastic skin material is more elastic than the reinforcing material;wherein the upper includes a first eyelet configured to receive a lace;wherein the upper includes a second eyelet configured to receive a lace;wherein the reinforcing material includes a first strip and a second strip associated with the first eyelet and extending away from the first eyelet, the first strip and the second strip extending divergently from one another;wherein the reinforcing material includes a third strip and a fourth strip associated with the second eyelet and extending away from the second eyelet, the third strip and the fourth strip extending divergently from one another; andwherein the second strip and the third strip extend in a criss-cross manner with respect to one another.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing material is located on an inner side of the elastic skin material claim 1 , thereby forming an internal skeletal structure.3. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing material is located on at least a portion of an outer side of the elastic skin material claim 1 , thereby forming an external skeletal structure.4. The article of ...

Sole Member For An Article Of Footwear

A sole member for an article of footwear includes a composite sole structure and a reinforcing member. The sole structure may comprise two layers of woven composite material. The two layers have substantially similar woven patterns. The sole structure includes bulging portions with centrally recessed portions. The reinforcing member fits into channels associated with the bulging portions. 1. A sole member for an article of footwear , comprising:a sole structure and a reinforcing member; a base portion, the base portion including a first side and a second side;', 'a bulging portion extending distally from the first side of the base portion;', 'the bulging portion comprising a peripheral portion and a central portion, the central portion being bounded by the peripheral portion;', 'the central portion being recessed with respect to the peripheral portion;, 'the sole structure includingthe reinforcing member disposed against the second side of the base portion in a region corresponding to the bulging portion; andwherein the reinforcing member includes a cut-out portion that is configured to receive the central portion of the bulging portion.2. The sole member according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member comprises a base layer and rib portions.3. The sole member according to claim 2 , wherein the rib portions are arranged in a tessellated pattern.4. The sole member according to claim 3 , wherein the sole member further comprises an outer member that covers a portion of the sole structure5. The sole member according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member is substantially rigid.6. The sole member according to claim 5 , wherein the sole structure is substantially more rigid than the reinforcing member.7. The sole member according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member is configured to lie approximately flush against the base portion when the cut-out receives the central portion.8. The sole member according to claim 1 , wherein the sole structure further ...

SHOE WITH WRAPPED SOLE AND TRANSPARENT POD

The invention provides a method for making a shoe having a decorated sole, which comprises: providing a sole blank for a desired shoe; providing a fabric having desired decoration, design, or insignia on a bottom side thereof cutting the fabric to a size which will cover the sole and wrap on a portion of an inside edge of the sole; adhering the fabric to the sole blank with bonding agent or adhesive and wrapping the fabric around the edge of the sole; adhering the fabric to the upper edge of the sole blank; affixing a clear plastic pad to at least a portion of the sole to protect against wear of the fabric by floor or street surfaces; and adhering the sole to a shoe upper to form a complete shoe. The invention further provides shoes having decorative soles made in accordance with the foregoing method. 1. A method for making a shoe having a decorated sole , which comprises:providing a sole blank for a desired shoe;providing a fabric having desired decoration, design, or insignia on a bottom side thereof;cutting the fabric to a size which will cover the sole and wrap on a portion of an inside edge of the sole;adhering the fabric to the sole blank with a bonding agent or adhesive and wrapping the fabric around the edge of the sole;adhering the fabric to the upper edge of the sole blank;affixing a clear plastic pad to at least a portion of the sole to protect against wear of the fabric by floor or street surfaces; andadhering the sole to a shoe upper to tom a complete shoe.2. The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising adhering sequins claim 1 , pearls claim 1 , or beads to the fabric portion before attaching the pad thereto.3. A shoe made in accordance with the method of .4. A shoe made in accordance with the method of . This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/102,556 tiled on Jul. 11, 2014, the entire contents of which are incorporated here by reference.This invention relates to methods for making footwear, and in ...

FOOTWEAR PLATE

A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer. The adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a forefoot region of the plate than at a midfoot region of the plate and at a heel region of the plate. The method also includes applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape. 1. A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear , the method comprising:applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer, the adjacent segments of the first strand portion extending toward one another at a midfoot region of the plate;attaching the first strand portion to the base layer using stitching; andapplying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising extending the adjacent segments away from one another in a forefoot region of the plate.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising extending the adjacent segments away from one another in a heel region of the plate.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising extending the adjacent segments away from one another in a heel region of the plate.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising causing the adjacent segments to cross one another at the midfoot region of the plate.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising positioning a second strand portion on the first layer to form a second layer on the first layer.7. The method of claim 1 , further ...

SANDALS

An improved sandal to provide greater support and comfort for a foot of a wearer. The improved sandal includes a strap having first and second ends secured to a sole formed of at least one layer. Two or more thongs are attached at a first end to the strap be the first and second ends, and the two or more thongs are attached at a second end to the sole. 1. An improved sandal to provide greater support and comfort for a foot of a wearer , comprising:a strap having first and second ends secured to a sole formed of at least one layer;two or more thongs attached at a first end to the strap between the first and second ends; andthe two or more thongs attached at a second end to the sole.2. The improved sandal of wherein the improved sandal is constructed from the group consisting of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , vulcanized rubber claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , or dual density SSR.3. The improved sandal of wherein the sole is formed of a foot bed adhered onto a midsole claim 1 , and the midsole is adhered onto an outsole.4. The improved sandal of wherein the upper surface layer is formed to fit contours of the foot of the wearer.5. The improved sandal of wherein the two or more thongs extend from the sole to a body of the strap.6. The improved sandal of wherein the strap includes two portions which are attached to each other at one end claim 5 , and opposite ends which are connected at one end to an intersection of ends of the two portions of the strap claim 5 , respectively claim 5 , and at the opposite end are secured to the sole.7. The improved sandal of wherein the two or more thongs are positioned so that a first thong fits between first and second toes of the wearer claim 6 , and a second thong fits between second and third toes of the wearer.8. The improved sandal of including each of the two or more thongs has a post base claim 6 , respectively claim 6 , which are disposed in openings extending from the foot bed claim 6 , through the ...

Pressure-Relieving Footwear

A pressure-relieving footwear is an apparatus that supports and comforts a user's foot. The apparatus absorbs shock that traverses through the footwear, limiting the impact against the foot of the user. The apparatus includes a footwear, a cushioning layer, a support layer, and a first shock absorbing pad. The footwear protects user's foot and enhances the outfit of the user. The footwear includes an insole, an outsole, and an elongated heel. The outsole includes a forefoot portion and an aft portion. The cushioning layer absorbs the shock and the support layer cradles the foot. The insole is connected across the outsole. The cushioning layer is connected across the insole, opposite to the outsole. The support layer is connected across the cushioning layer, opposite the insole. The elongated heel is connected adjacent to the outsole. The first shock absorbing pad is integrated into the footwear, adjacent to the forefoot portion. 1. A pressure-relieving footwear comprises:a footweara cushioning layer;a support layer;a first shock absorbing pad;the footwear comprises an insole, an outsole, and an elongated heel;the outsole comprises a forefoot portion and an aft portion;the forefoot portion and the aft portion being positioned opposite to each other along the outsole;the insole being connected across the outsole;the cushioning layer being connected across the insole, opposite to the outsole;the support layer being connected across the cushioning layer, opposite the insole;a first end of the elongated heel being connected adjacent to the outsole;a second end of the elongated heel and the forefoot being positioned coplanar to each other, opposite to the insole; andthe first shock absorbing pad being mounted onto the insole, adjacent to forefoot portion.2. The pressure-relieving footwear as claimed in comprises:the first shock absorbing pad being positioned in between the cushioning layer and the support layer.3. The pressure-relieving footwear as claimed in comprises: ...

Article Of Footwear With Extruded Components

The disclosed embodiments relate to portions of an article of footwear formed from an extruded member. In certain embodiments, a sole or portion of a sole can be formed from one or more extruded members. In certain embodiments, the extruded member can be a single, continuous piece of solid material. In certain embodiments, a sole for an article of footwear can be fashioned from an extruded member formed in a controlled geometric pattern. In certain embodiments, the sole can include one or more layers. 1. A method for manufacturing an article of footwear comprising:providing an upper; andextruding an extruded member directly onto a surface of the upper.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extruded member is extruded directly onto a bottom surface of the upper to form a sole.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extruded member is extruded directly onto a quarter panel portion of the upper.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extruded member is extruded directly onto a heel portion of the upper.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extruded member is extruded directly onto a collar portion of the upper.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises a woven fabric.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises a synthetic material.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extruded member comprises a physical property that varies.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the physical property is selected from the group consisting of: thickness claim 8 , color claim 8 , density claim 8 , material claim 8 , shape claim 8 , geometry claim 8 , and elasticity.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the physical property varies throughout the extruded member.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extruded member comprises a first portion having a first density and a second portion having a second density claim 1 , and wherein the first density is higher than the second density.12. The method of claim 2 , wherein the extruded member comprises a first portion having a ...

SHOE WITH LATTICE STRUCTURE

An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole connected to the upper, and an outsole connected to the midsole. The midsole includes a platform extending along a perimeter portion of the midsole and a lattice structure integrally formed with the platform, the lattice structure including a network of laths. 1. A sole assembly comprising a lattice structure including: a first portion of the plurality of laths is arranged within a first region of the sole assembly,', 'a second portion of the plurality of laths is arranged within a second region of the sole assembly, and', 'each lath in the first portion of laths has a first girth that is substantially different from a second girth of each lath in the second portion of laths; and, 'a plurality of laths, each lath of the plurality of laths having a longitudinal structure defining a longitudinal axis and a girth centered about the longitudinal axis, whereina plurality of cell units formed by the plurality of laths, each of the plurality of cell units having a substantially uniform volume.2. The sole assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first region and the second region are distinct regions arranged relative to a toe end claim 1 , a heel end claim 1 , an arch side claim 1 , and an outward side of a shoe.3. The sole assembly of claim 2 , wherein a height of the lattice structure varies from the toe end to the heel end.4. The sole assembly of claim 1 , wherein the lattice structure further comprises:a transition portion of laths disposed in a transition area arranged between the first region and the second region, wherein the laths in the transition portion of laths have girths that are gradations between the first girth and the second girth.5. The sole assembly of claim 1 , wherein the lattice structure is formed as a single unitary part.6. The sole assembly of claim 5 , wherein the lattice structure is integrally formed without gate marks claim 5 , sprue marks claim 5 , parting line marks and ejector pin marks.7. The ...

FOOTWEAR WITH DEPLOYABLE AND RETRACTABLE TRACTIVE FEATURES

A footwear with a fluid which flows through integral chambers and passageways within the sole in which additional traction elements may be selectively and forcedly deployed and retracted. Valves on the footwear in combination with a control system, control the flow of the fluid allowing the user to choose between a range of traction deployment options to suit the needs of the user. 1. A footwear with deployable and retractable tractive features , comprising:a midsole having a first main pocket formed therein and a first plurality of slave pockets formed therein;an outsole having a second main pocket formed therein and a second plurality of slave pockets formed therein, wherein the first and second main pockets cooperate to form a master chamber between the midsole and outsole, and wherein the first and second plurality of slave pockets cooperate to form slave chambers, wherein the master chamber and the slave chambers are fluidly connected by way of a fluid transfer passageway having a fluid therein;a valve at least partially disposed within the fluid transfer passageway to control the flow of the fluid; anda plurality of elastomeric bodies at least partially disposed within said outsole and positioned substantially at said slave chambers such that said fluid flows into and out of said slave chambers shifting said elastomeric bodies relative to said outsole.2. The footwear of further comprising a member at least partially disposed in each of said plurality of elastomeric bodies.3. The footwear of wherein said fluid is an incompressible fluid.4. The footwear of further comprising a control system disposed onto said valve claim 1 , actuating said valve.5. The footwear of wherein said control system is configured to communicate wirelessly with a remote device.6. The footwear of wherein said control system is configured with a sensor.7. The footwear of wherein there is a plurality of said master chambers.8. The footwear of wherein each of said plurality of master ...

All Terrain Soles

A sole designed for attachment to an article of footwear, made of a hard polymer outsole connection plate affixed to a flexible polymer outsole that has a series of threaded imbed anchors housed therein for the attachment of various designs of interchangeable cleats. The cleats reside in detents formed on planar channels across the width of the outsole and extend above a series of tapered raised pads formed on the bottom face of the outsole. 1. An all terrain outsole , comprising:a polymer outsole having cleat channels formed between a series raised pads formed thereon a bottom face of said outsole;at least one imbed anchor nut affixed within said polymer outsole, said anchor nut having a threaded opening approximately flush with said bottom face of said outsole;at least one mechanical fastener threading engageable with said imbed anchor nuts;at least one cleat selected from any or all of the cleats consisting of hexagonal cleats, chevron cleats and stud cleats, said cleats each having at least one through bore sized to accommodate said mechanical fastener;wherein said at least one cleat is removeably affixed in said cleat channels by said mechanical fasteners which are threadingly engaged with said imbed anchor nuts.2. The all terrain outsole of further comprising:a cleat locating detent formed in each of said cleat channels, said cleat locating detent having at least one hexagonal first cleat detent formed within a chevron second cleat detent; wherein said first cleat detent is complimentary in configuration to said hexagonal cleat and said second detent is complimentary in configuration to said chevron cleat.3. The all terrain outsole of further comprising:a tapered channel formed about the interior periphery of an exterior bottom surface of said series of raised pads.4. The all terrain outsole of wherein said cleat channels extend completely across a width of said outsole.5. The all terrain outsole of where said imbed anchor nuts reside equidistant between said ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH EXTRUDED COMPONENTS

An upper for an article of footwear includes a first upper panel, a second upper panel, and an extruded component. The extruded component is disposed along a border between the first upper panel and the second upper panel. The extruded component joins the first upper panel to the second upper panel. 1. An upper for an article of footwear , the upper comprising:a first upper panel;a second upper panel; andan extruded component disposed along a border between the first upper panel and the second upper panel,wherein the extruded component joins the first upper panel to the second upper panel.2. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the extruded component comprises polyurethane.3. The upper of claim 1 , wherein a material of the first upper panel is different than a material of the second upper panel.4. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the extruded component forms a portion of a closure system for the article of footwear.5. The upper of claim 1 , further comprising a seam joining the first upper panel and the second upper panel.6. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the extruded component is disposed on an exterior surface of the first upper panel and the second upper panel.7. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the extruded component forms an exterior surface of the upper.8. The upper of claim 1 , further comprising:a third upper panel; andan additional extruded component disposed along a border between the first upper panel and the third upper panel,wherein the additional extruded component joins the first upper panel to the third upper panel.9. An article of footwear comprising:a sole;an upper having a plurality of panels; andan upper extruded component joining two adjacent panels of the plurality of panels together;wherein the two adjacent panels are joined together only by the upper extruded component.10. The article of footwear of claim 9 , wherein the upper extruded component joins each of the plurality of panels to adjacent panels claim 9 , and wherein each of the plurality of ...

MULTI-FUNCTION SNEAKER

A sneaker may comprise an outsole. The outsole may comprise a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole. The outsole may comprise a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot zone may be formed from a first climbing rubber. The outsole may comprise a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone. The sneaker may comprise an upper coupled to the outsole. The sneaker may comprise a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a portion of a heel portion of the upper. The sneaker may comprise a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper. 1. A multi-function sneaker comprising: a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole,', 'a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, the forefoot zone formed from a first climbing rubber, wherein the forefoot zone comprises a bottom surface that is smooth, and', 'a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone, the durability zone formed from a durable rubber, wherein the durability zone comprises a bottom surface that comprises a tread pattern;, 'an outsole comprisinga midsole disposed adjacent the outsole, the midsole comprising a foam material having a recess formed therein;an edging plate at least partially disposed in the recess of the midsole and extending from at a midfoot of the midsole to a forefoot of the midsole;an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper comprising a vamp, a medial quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel portion;a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip is formed from ...

MIDSOLE WITH INCORPORATED ORTHOTIC SUPPORT

A midsole of footwear with an incorporated orthotic support. The midsole includes a soft and flexible member and a more rigid orthotic support. The orthotic support includes a heel cup and an arch support portion that extends forwardly from the heel cup. Embodiments produce the midsole by positioning the orthotic insert between an upper portion of the footwear and an outsole. Then, soft and flexible material is injected into the space surrounding the orthotic. The soft and flexible material subsequently cures forming the multi-part unitary midsole. 1. A sole assembly of an article of footwear having a heel portion , the sole assembly comprising;a first midsole member being substantially soft and flexible; anda second midsole member being substantially rigid and resilient, the second midsole member being incorporated within the first midsole member, the second midsole member having a rearfoot portion within the heel portion of the sole assembly, the rearfoot portion including a heel cup, and the second midsole member having a forward portion that extends forwardly from the rearfoot portion and having curvature, wherein the heel cup includes an upper cup surface, the upper cup surface of the heel cup having a low point and perimeter walls that extend upward from the low point, the perimeter walls including a rear wall, a forward wall, and one or more of a medial wall or a lateral wall, the one or more of the medial wall or the lateral wall extending from the rear wall to the forward wall.2. The sole assembly of wherein:the forward portion of the second midsole member extending forwardly through the approximate length of an arch support.3. The sole assembly of wherein:at least one of thickness and rigidity of the first and second members varies along the length of the footwear4. The sole assembly of wherein:a rigid support member being additionally incorporated within the first midsole member below the second midsole member.5. The sole assembly of wherein:the second ...

Non-slip sole

Shoe sole (1) comprising an outsole (2), an insole (4) and a midsole (3), extending between the insole (4) and the outsole (2), the outsole (2) being made of an elastomer material comprising a plurality of cavities (5) filled with cavity-filling particles (6) which are in the solid state at ambient temperature.

FOOTWEAR SOLE STRUCTURE WITH NONLINEAR BENDING STIFFNESS

A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate that has a forefoot region, and a stiffness enhancing assembly disposed in the forefoot region of the sole plate. The stiffness enhancing assembly further comprises a compression member disposed at a foot-facing side of the sole plate, and a tensile member disposed at an opposite side of the sole plate from the compression member. The tensile member is spaced apart from the compression member by a first distance in a first portion of a flexion range during dorsiflexion of the sole structure, and interferes with the compression member during a second portion of the flexion range that includes flex angles greater than in the first portion of the flexion range. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear comprising:a sole plate having a forefoot region, wherein the sole plate has a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and a compression member disposed at the first side of the sole plate, wherein the compression member has a compression-member length;', 'a tensile member disposed at the second side of the sole plate from the compression member; wherein the tensile member has a tensile-member length;', 'wherein the tensile member is spaced apart from the compression member by a gap when the sole structure is in an unflexed position;', 'wherein the tensile member contacts the compression member when the sole structure is dorsiflexed to or beyond a first predetermined flex angle;', 'wherein the tensile member and the compression member have a uniform thickness along a respective one of the tensile-member length and the compression-member length; and', 'wherein the sole structure has a first bending stiffness when the tensile member is spaced apart from the compression member and a second bending stiffness when the tensile member contacts the compression member, and the second bending stiffness is greater than the first bending stiffness., 'a stiffness enhancing assembly disposed in the ...

Article Of Footwear Having An Upper With Cord Elements

The embodiments relate to an article of footwear and method of manufacturing that includes a first layer and a second layer configured to form a plurality of tunnels configured to receive a cord system. The manufacturing includes steps of placing a first layer, placing a cord on the first layer, securing the cord on the first layer, placing a second layer on the first layer and the cord, attaching the second layer to the first layer, and detaching the cord from the first layer. When the cord is secured with a thread, the thread may be removed by dissolving or cutting. The attaching of the second layer to the first layer can be completed by stitching or thermal welding, for example.

Shoe with Layered Sole

A shoe includes a sole and an upper secured to the sole. The sole includes a midsole and an outsole. The midsole includes at least one foam midsole member being of foam and at least one gel midsole member being of gel. The at least one gel midsole member is located between the at least one foam midsole member and the outsole and spaces the at least one foam midsole member from the outsole such that when a wearer, wearing the shoe with the outsole in contact with a horizontal surface such as the ground, applies a downward force toward the horizontal surface and against the upper surface of the at least one foam midsole member, all of such downward force is transmitted from the midsole to the outsole via the at least one gel member. 1. A shoe comprising:a sole; andan upper secured to the sole;the sole having a sole heel end and a sole toe end, the sole extending longitudinally from the sole heel end to the sole toe end, the sole having a lateral side extending longitudinally from the sole heel end to the sole toe end and a medial side extending longitudinally from the sole heel end to the sole toe end, the sole extending transversely from the lateral side to the medial side, the sole including a sole heel region, a sole midfoot region, a sole forefoot region, and a sole toe region, the sole heel region extending longitudinally from the sole heel end to the sole midfoot region, the sole midfoot region extending longitudinally from the sole heel region to the sole forefoot region, the sole forefoot region extending longitudinally from the sole midfoot region to the sole toe region, the sole toe region extending longitudinally from the sole forefoot region to the sole toe end;the sole comprising a midsole and an outsole;the midsole comprising at least one foam midsole member and at least one gel midsole member, the at least one foam midsole member being of foam, the at least one gel midsole member being of gel, the at least one foam midsole member having an upper surface ...

ROCKER FOOTWEAR

A shoe may comprise an upper () and a comfort sole () attached to an outsole (), the comfort sole having a radius of curvature at any point of a line from a heel (C) to a toe (D) and interfacing with outsole (), wherein the lowest point of comfort sole () and outsole (), called the center of mass or balance point of the sole or natural balance point of the shoe, when placed on a substantially horizontal reference plane (H) defines a transition zone (Z) of the roll of the foot having the highest radius of the comfort sole and the outsole, and in that the center of mass is behind point (B) of the metatarsals. 1. A shoe comprising:an upper and a comfort sole attached to an outsole;the comfort sole having a radius of curvature at any point of a line from a heel to a toe and interfacing with the outsole;wherein the lowest point of the comfort sole and the outsole, called the center of mass or balance point of the sole or natural balance point of the shoe, when placed on a substantially horizontal reference plane defines a first transition zone of the roll of the foot having the highest radius of the comfort sole and the outsole, and in that the center of mass is behind a point of the metatarsals.2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the radius of curvature at any point of the line from the heel to the toe of the comfort sole and the outsole is divided into several zones having different radii of curvature.3. The shoe of claim 2 , wherein the radius of curvature at any point of the line from the heel to the toe of the comfort sole and the outsole comprises 5 zones having different radii of curvature.4. The shoe of claim 3 , wherein the 5 zones comprise the first transition zone which corresponds to the center of mass which has the highest radius of the comfort sole claim 3 , a second transition zone which is a transition zone towards the heel whose radius is smaller than the radius of the first transition zone claim 3 , an impact zone which is an impact zone at the heel whose ...

RUNNING SHOE SOLE COMPRISING A SOFT-ELASTIC MIDSOLE

A sole for a running shoe with a soft-elastic midsole () includes an underside () at least partially contacting the ground (B) during running and comprises a plurality of channels () extending in the transverse direction (Q). The channels () are arranged in a lateral area of the midsole () in at least a first and a second in horizontal plane, wherein the first and second horizontal plane are vertically offset from each other, and wherein the channels () are each delimited in longitudinal direction (L) by a front wall and a rear wall. The channels () are vertically and/or horizontally in the longitudinal direction (L) deformable until their closure under the action of forces occurring during running acting vertically (V) and/or longitudinally. 1121. A sole for a running shoe having a soft-elastic midsole () which has an underside () which comes at least partially into contact with the ground (B) during running , the midsole () comprising:{'b': 3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '4', '4', '4', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '4', '4', '4', '1', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '4', '4', '4', '31', '32', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '4', '4', '4, 'i': a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd,', 'e,', 'a,', 'b,', 'c', 'a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd,', 'e,', 'a,', 'b,', 'c', 'a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd,', 'e,', 'a,', 'b', 'c', 'a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd,', 'e,', 'a,', 'b,', 'c, 'a plurality of channels () extending in a transverse direction (Q), the channels () being arranged in a lateral area of the midsole () in at least a first and a second horizontal plane, wherein the first and second horizontal plane are vertically offset from one another, and wherein the channels (, ) are each delimited in a longitudinal direction (L) by a front wall () and a rear wall () and wherein the channels () are vertically and/or horizontally in the longitudinal direction (L) deformable until their closure under the action of forces occurring during running, acting vertically (V) and/or in the longitudinal direction.'}233333444133333444a,bc,d,e,a,b,ca,b,c,d,ea,b ...

RUNNING SHOE SOLE HAVING CHANNEL DAMPING

A sole for a running shoe having a soft-elastic midsole includes an underside coming at least partially into contact with the ground during running. The midsole includes a plurality of channels extending in the transverse direction (Q) arranged in a lateral area (LB) of the midsole in a horizontal plane. At least a portion of the channels is arranged in the forefoot area (VFB) and/or at least a portion of the channels is arranged in the midfoot area (MFB) and/or at least a portion of the channels is arranged in the heel area (FB) of the midsole. The channels are each delimited in the longitudinal direction (L) by a front wall and a rear wall and have an elongated shape in cross-section along the running direction. The channels are deformable vertically and/or horizontally in the longitudinal direction (L) until their closure under the action of forces occurring during running acting vertically and/or in the longitudinal direction (L). 11. A sole for a running shoe with a soft-elastic midsole () , comprising:{'b': 2', '1', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '1', '3', '3', '1', '3', '3', '3', '3', '31', '32', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd, 'an underside () coming at least partially into contact with the ground during running, wherein the midsole () comprises a plurality of channels (, , and ) running in a transverse direction (Q), wherein the channels (, , and ) are arranged in a lateral area (LB) of the midsole () in a horizontal plane, and wherein at least a portion of the channels (, ) is arranged in a forefoot area (VFB) and/or a portion of the channels is arranged in a midfoot area (MFB) and/or a portion of the channels is arranged in a heel area (FB) of the midsole (), and wherein the channels (, , and ) are each delimited in a longitudinal direction (L) by a front wall () and a rear wall (), wherein the channels (, , and ) have an ...

Mould, machine and method for manufacturing three-dimensional items and manufacturing plant associated with same

The invention relates to a mould ( 1 ) for manufacturing three-dimensional items, comprising a body ( 2 ); a lid ( 4 ) configured to close said body ( 2 ); and incorporated closing and opening means ( 5 ) configured to keep the body ( 2 ) and the lid ( 4 ) joined during the movement thereof. A machine (M 1 ) for manufacturing three-dimensional items, comprising a receiving module (M 2 ) configured to receive the mould ( 1 ); a conditioning module (M 3 ) configured to receive the mould ( 1 ) from the receiving module (M 2 ) and act on the incorporated closing and opening means ( 5 ) in order to separate the lid ( 4 ) from the body ( 2 ); and a handling module (M 4 ) configured to receive the body ( 2 ) from the conditioning module (M 3 ) and enable the placement of the components of the item to be manufactured. A method for manufacturing three-dimensional items and manufacturing plant associated with said machine (M 1 ).

Bonding Method to Attach Ethylene-Based Polymer Foam with Vulcanized Rubber

A process of adhering a foam structure to a rubber substrate is provided. The foam structure is composed of a first composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer having a peak melting temperature T. A film composed of a second composition comprising a second ethylene-based polymer having a melt index≤10 g/10 min and a peak melting temperature Tis applied to the surface of the rubber substrate to form a rubber substrate/film configuration. A compression force is applied at a temperature T(38° C.≤T Подробнее

SHOE-FORMING MEMBER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SHOE-FORMING MEMBER, AND SHOE

There is provided a shoe-forming member comprising a rubber composition containing a styrene-butadiene rubber, a butadiene rubber, silica, a silane coupling agent, and a crosslinking agent, the rubber composition being crosslinked, wherein the rubber composition contains specific materials as the silane coupling agent and the crosslinking agent, and the butadiene rubber and the styrene-butadiene rubber are contained in the rubber composition in predetermined proportions. 1. A shoe-forming member comprising a rubber composition containing a butadiene rubber , a styrene-butadiene rubber , silica , a silane coupling agent , and a crosslinking agent , the rubber composition being crosslinked , whereinthe content of the butadiene rubber in the rubber composition is 60 parts by mass or more and 80 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the total of the butadiene rubber and the styrene-butadiene rubber; the silane coupling agent contained in the rubber composition is one or more selected from the group consisting of a mercapto silane coupling agent and a monosulfide silane coupling agent; and the crosslinking agent is an organic peroxide crosslinking agent.2. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein one or more kinds of the mercapto silane coupling agent and one or more kinds of the monosulfide silane coupling agent are contained in the rubber composition.3. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein the silica is dry type silica claim 1 , and the silica is contained in the rubber composition in an amount of 35 parts by mass or more and 45 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the total of the butadiene rubber and the styrene-butadiene rubber.4. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein the content of styrene in the styrene-butadiene rubber is 40% by mass or more and 50% by mass or less.5. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein the styrene-butadiene rubber is obtained by a solution ...

Footwear Comprising an Elastic Intermediate Sole

The invention relates to footwear comprising a multi-layer structure of the sole, with said sole being composed of at least one outsole (), an optional insole as well as a midsole (), wherein the midsole () is made of an elastic material having an open-cell structure provided with a gas- and liquid-tight outer skin, with said cell structure being filled with at least one fluidic medium. 132. Footwear comprising a multi-layer structure of the sole , with said sole being composed of at least one outsole () and one midsole () ,{'b': '2', 'wherein the midsole () is made of an elastic material having an open-cell structure provided with a gas- and liquid-tight outer skin, wherein said cell structure is filled at least partially with a fluidic medium'}2. Footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic material has a spongelike structure.3. Footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic material is a foamed plastic.4. Footwear according to claim 3 , wherein the foamed plastic consists of an open-pore foam.5. Footwear according to claim 3 , wherein the foamed plastic has a volumetric weight ranging between around 40 and around 100 kg/m.6. Footwear according to claim 3 , wherein the size of the pores is in the range of between around 0.5 and around 3 mm.7. Footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the fluidic medium is a liquid medium.8. Footwear according to claim 7 , wherein the liquid medium is one or more of water claim 7 , polyol and a mixture thereof.9. Footgear according to claim 8 , wherein the liquid medium is water containing a thickening agent for the purpose of increasing the viscosity.102. Footgear according to claim 5 , wherein aside from the liquid medium the midsole () also contains air.1172. Footgear according to claim 1 , further comprising a valve () arranged in the midsole ().12233. Footgear according to claim 1 , wherein the midsole () is sandwiched between the outsole () and an insole claim 1 , with the outsole () being designed so as to be ...

Sole Structure for a Baseball Spiked Shoe

A simplified sole structure for a baseball spiked shoe that can improve cushioning properties of a heel region of the sole structure and that can enhance comfortableness in wearing the shoe. The baseball spiked shoe includes a first midsole of a soft elastic member disposed at a heel central portion of the shoe, a second midsole of a soft elastic member that is disposed around and away from the first midsole via a circumferential groove and that is integrated with or unitary as one unit with the first midsole, and an outsole plate of a hard elastic member that is disposed on lower surfaces of the first and second midsoles, that has a plurality of spikes fitted thereon, and that has a hardness greater than a hardness of each of the first and second midsoles. 1. A sole structure for a baseball spiked shoe comprising:a first midsole disposed at a heel central portion of the shoe;a second midsole that is disposed around and away from said first midsole via a circumferential groove and that is integrally formed with or unitary as one unit with said first midsole; andan outsole that is disposed under said first and second midsoles, that has a plurality of spikes fitted thereon, and that has a hardness greater than a hardness of each of said first and second midsoles.2. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said first midsole is integrated with and received by said second midsole in a cavity formed in a lower surface of said secondmidsole claim 1 , said circumferential groove is formed by an outer circumferential surface of said first midsole and an inner circumferential surface of said cavity of said second midsole claim 1 , and a lower surface of said first midsole does not protrude from said lower surface of said second midsole.3. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said first midsole is located at a position corresponding to a bottom protruding portion of a calcaneus of a shoe wearer's foot.4. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING AN ELEVATED PLATE SOLE STRUCTURE

An article of footwear is provided having an elevated plate structure incorporated in the sole structure and optionally including a fluid-filled chamber. The elevated plate structure can include an upper plate and a plurality of legs extending downward toward the outsole. End portions of the legs can engage an upper region of the outsole. The elevated plate structure can form a cage region that can optionally include a fluid-filled chamber substantially disposed therein. The elevated plate structure can further include a lower plate disposed at an upper region of the outsole, which can form a lower portion of the cage region. Portions of the legs can be integrated with impact-attenuating members in the heel region in various configurations and can provide features for the impact-attenuating members, such as support, impact-attenuation and adjustable impact-attenuation features. 120-. (canceled)21. A sole structure for an article of footwear including an upper , the sole structure comprising:an upper plate formed from a substantially non-foamed material;a lower plate formed from a substantially non-foamed material and spaced apart from the upper plate;a leg extending from the upper plate toward the lower plate and including a hollow interior defined by an inner surface of the leg;a post extending from the lower plate toward the upper plate and into the hollow interior of the leg; anda resilient coating covering at least a portion of the post and disposed between the post and the inner surface of the leg.22. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the post and the lower plate are embedded in the resilient coating.23. The sole structure of claim 22 , wherein the resilient coating is a foamed polymer material.24. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the upper plate is embedded within a foamed polymer material.25. The sole structure of claim 24 , wherein the leg extends from the foamed polymer material and is exposed in an area between the upper plate and the lower ...

Mid Sole Having Layered Structure

A mid sole arranged on an outsole having a tread surface, the mid sole including: an upper layer and a lower layer, wherein one of the upper layer and the lower layer includes a layer of a first foamed body having a thermoplastic resin component; in another one of the upper layer and the lower layer, one or two or more of a majority of a flat area of a front foot portion, a majority of a flat area of a middle foot portion, and a majority of a flat area of a rear foot portion includes a layer of a second foamed body having a thermoplastic resin component; and the second foamed body has a greater specific gravity than the first foamed body, and is formed by a low-resilience material having a low speed of recovering to its original shape after being deformed. 1. A mid sole arranged on an outsole having a tread surface ,the mid sole comprising: an upper layer and a lower layer, whereinone of the upper layer and the lower layer includes a layer of a first foamed body having a thermoplastic resin component;in another one of the upper layer and the lower layer, one or two or more of a majority of a flat area of a front foot portion, a majority of a flat area of a middle foot portion, and a majority of a flat area of a rear foot portion includes a layer of a second foamed body having a thermoplastic resin component; and {'br': None, 'i': 'Lc≦Nc+', '10\u2003\u2003(1).'}, 'the second foamed body has a greater specific gravity than the first foamed body, and is formed by a low-resilience material having a speed of recovering to its original shape after being deformed lower than that of the first foamed body, wherein a relationship between an asker C hardness Lc of the second foamed body and an asker C hardness Nc of the first foamed body is set to satisfy Expression (1) below2. A mid sole arranged on an outsole having a tread surface ,the mid sole comprising: an upper layer and a lower layer, whereinthe lower layer includes a layer of a first foamed body having a thermoplastic ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING AN ELEVATED PLATE SOLE STRUCTURE

An article of footwear is provided having an elevated plate structure incorporated in the sole structure and optionally including a fluid-filled chamber. The elevated plate structure can include an upper plate and a plurality of legs extending downward toward the outsole. End portions of the legs can engage an upper region of the outsole. The elevated plate structure can form a cage region that can optionally include a fluid-filled chamber substantially disposed therein. The elevated plate structure can further include a lower plate disposed at an upper region of the outsole, which can form a lower portion of the cage region. Portions of the legs can be integrated with impact-attenuating members in the heel region in various configurations and can provide features for the impact-attenuating members, such as support, impact-attenuation and adjustable impact-attenuation features.

Article of Footwear with Decoupled Upper

An article of footwear including a connecting member is disclosed. The connecting member provides partial decoupling between the upper and the sole structure. The connecting member can include an upper layer and a lower layer that are attached at a central attachment portion.

Braided Article And Method Of Making

In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:a footbed component;an interior braided layer;an outer surface of the interior braided layer being attached to an upper surface of the footbed component;an exterior braided layer;an inner surface of the exterior braided layer being attached to a lower surface of the footbed component; andwherein the interior braided layer is attached to the exterior braided layer.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , further comprising an adhesion layer claim 1 , the adhesion layer being coextensive with a portion of the exterior braided layer.3. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , further comprising an adhesion layer claim 1 , the adhesion layer being coextensive with a portion of the interior braided layer.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the interior braided layer is formed of a first material and the exterior braided layer is formed of a second material claim 1 , wherein the first material has different material properties than the second material.5. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the interior braided layer includes a thermoplastic material and wherein the exterior braided layer includes a thermoplastic material.6. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein a heel counter is located between the interior braided layer and the exterior braided layer.7. ...

Embroidered Foaming Cords For Midsoles

In one embodiment, a midsole for an article of footwear is described that includes a first foaming cord made of a first material and a second foaming cord made of a second material. The first material is different than the second material. The first foaming cord and the second foaming cord are embroidered into a shape of the midsole. The first foaming cord and the second foaming cord may be embroidered to a substrate material by thread. A midsole can include multiple layers of foaming cords. Customized midsoles may be formed by selective placement of one or more foaming cords in different locations or layers to provide different properties or characteristics to the midsole. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper; anda sole assembly;wherein the sole assembly includes a midsole comprising at least a first foaming cord made of a first material and a second foaming cord made of a second material, the first material being different than the second material; andwherein the first foaming cord and the second foaming cord are embroidered into a shape of the midsole.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the first material and the second material have different densities or compressibilities.3. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the first material is harder than the second material.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the first foaming cord is embroidered in a different region of the midsole than the second foaming cord.5. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the first foaming cord is embroidered in a different layer of the midsole than the second foaming cord.6. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the midsole further comprises a substrate material; andwherein the first foaming cord and the second foaming cord are embroidered to the substrate material by thread.7. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the sole assembly further comprises an outsole and an ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH EXTRUDED COMPONENTS

An upper for an article of footwear includes a first upper panel, a second upper panel, and an extruded component. The extruded component is disposed along a border between the first upper panel and the second upper panel. The extruded component joins the first upper panel to the second upper panel. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper having a substrate; andan extruded component having a first segment and a second segment, wherein the first segment is bonded to the substrate and the second segment is not bonded to the substrate.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , further comprising a third segment that is bonded to the substrate claim 1 , wherein the second segment is between the first and third segments.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the second segment is disposed over a void in the upper.4. The article of footwear of claim 2 , further comprising a tongue region claim 2 , wherein the second segment is disposed over the tongue region.5. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the first segment is disposed on a medial side of the upper and the third segment is disposed on a lateral side of the upper.6. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein a portion of the substrate disposed underneath the second segment is configured to move independently of the second segment.7. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a textile fabric.8. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a knitted fabric9. An article of footwear comprising:a sole;an upper coupled to the sole, wherein a portion of the upper comprises a non-stick material; andan extruded component having a bonded segment and a non-bonded segment, wherein the non-bonded segment is disposed over the non-stick material.10. The article of footwear of claim 9 , wherein the bonded segment comprises two portions and the non-bonded segment is disposed between the two portions of the bonded segment.11. The article of footwear of claim 9 ...

Shoe outsole made using composite sheet material

Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for making a shoe outsole and to shoe outsoles made using such techniques. In one such technique, a sheet of composite material is produced by extruding a base material together with a sheet of fabric material. The sheet of composite material is then cut into an outsole component, and a shoe outsole is fabricated using the outsole component.

SHOE-FORMING MEMBER AND SHOE

Provided is a shoe-forming member that has excellent adhesion. The shoe-forming member is formed using a thermoplastic elastomer containing an aromatic polymer having a poly-α-methylstyrene structure in a matrix together with a polypropylene resin. 1. A shoe-forming member comprising a thermoplastic elastomer , the thermoplastic elastomer comprisinga matrix comprising a polypropylene resin and a poly-a-methylstyrene resin; anda domain comprising a crosslinked elastomer, whereinthe crosslinked elastomer is formed by crosslinking styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene copolymer resin (SEBS) or styrene-ethylene-ethylene/propylene-styrene copolymer resin (SEEPS).2. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein the domain comprising a crosslinked elastomer is covered by the polypropylene resin.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. A shoe comprising the shoe-forming member according to .8. A shoe comprising the shoe-forming member according to .9. A shoe comprising the shoe-forming member according to . The present invention relates to a shoe-forming member and a shoe, more specifically, to a shoe-forming member containing a thermoplastic elastomer and a shoe including such a shoe-forming member.Conventionally, upper materials and sole materials of sports shoes or the like are mostly formed using crosslinked rubber. Forming the shoe-forming members such as upper materials and sole materials using 15 thermoplastic elastomers has been studied in view of recyclability and formability (see Patent Literature 1 below).Patent Literature 1: JP 2006-192723 AUrethane thermoplastic elastomers and olefin thermoplastic elastomers are known as such thermoplastic elastomers. Olefin thermoplastic elastomers in which domains composed of crosslinked elastomers are dispersed in a matrix of a polypropylene resin have excellent hydrolysis resistance as compared with urethane thermoplastic elastomers. Further, the aforementioned olefin thermoplastic elastomers are suitable as materials ...

Footwear and last

A footwear last ( 1 ) comprising a hind foot section and a forefoot section joined by a midfoot section. The forefoot section is defined by a three reference points which define a reference point circumference ( 9, FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The hind foot section is equivalent to a predetermined shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) while the forefoot section is equivalent to a shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) between 2 and 3 sizes larger than said predetermined shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) using the Paris point system. An article of footwear made using said last ( 1 ) comprises an upper ( 22 ), a midsole ( 30, FIG. 6 ) and an outer sole ( 40 ). The upper ( 22 ) has an outer layer ( 21 ) and an inner layer, which inner layer comprises an elastic panel ( 25 ) arranged to cover the first and/or fifth metatarsophalangeal joint of a user. The midsole ( 30 ) has a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is arranged to line the footbed of the shoe ( 20 ) and the second layer is arranged to provide a shock absorbing layer. The outer sole ( 40 ) is secured to the upper ( 22 ) on assembly to complete the article of footwear. FIG. 3 A footwear last ( 1 ) comprising a hind foot section and a forefoot section joined by a midfoot section. The forefoot section is defined by a three reference points which define a reference point circumference ( 9, FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The hind foot section is equivalent to a predetermined shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) while the forefoot section is equivalent to a shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) between 2 and 3 sizes larger than said predetermined shoe ( 20 ) size ( 37 ) using the Paris point system. An article of footwear made using said last ( 1 ) comprises an upper ( 22 ), a midsole ( 30, FIG. 6 ) and an outer sole ( 40 ). The upper ( 22 ) has an outer layer ( 21 ) and an inner layer, which inner layer comprises an elastic panel ( 25 ) arranged to cover the first and/or fifth metatarsophalangeal joint of a user. The midsole ( 30 ) has a first layer and a second layer, wherein the ...

Foot Support Members That Provide Dynamically Transformative Properties

Foot support members, e.g., sole structures for articles of footwear, include dynamically transformable portions, e.g., to change a dimension and/or apply a tensile or compressive force to some portion of an article of footwear or other foot-receiving device. Such foot support members may include a flexible support member having a wave shaped portion that flexes under an applied force. Flexing of this wave shaped portion under weight of a wearer produces: (a) a change in at least one of a longitudinal or transverse dimension of the foot support member, (b) application of a compressive or tensile force to the plantar support component and/or another part of the foot support member, article of footwear, or other foot-receiving device, (c) flattening of the wave shaped portion, and/or (d) compressing the wave shaped portion together (e.g., to fold up, decrease in overall height, etc.).

Sole Structures Including Polyolefin Plates and Articles of Footwear Formed Therefrom

Sole structures including a plate including a first polyolefin resin, and an edge portion comprising a second resin are disclosed herein. The edge portion is more flexible or less rigid than the plate. Articles of footwear formed from the sole structures are also provided. Methods of making the polyolefin resin compositions, plates, edge portions, sole structures, and articles of footwear are also provided. In some aspects, the first polyolefin resin composition includes an effective amount of a polymeric resin modifier. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a plate comprising a first polyolefin resin, the plate having a first side and a second side and a perimeter, wherein the first side is configured to be ground-facing when the plate is a component of an article of footwear; andan edge portion comprising a second resin that is different from the first polyolefin resin, the edge portion disposed on at least a portion of the perimeter.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the edge portion has a flexural modulus that is at least 10 percent lower than a flexural modulus of the plate.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first polyolefin resin comprises a polyolefin copolymer and an effective amount of a resin modifier.4. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the polyolefin copolymer comprises a plurality of repeat units claim 3 , with each of the plurality of repeat units individually derived from an alkene monomer having about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms.5. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the polyolefin copolymer comprises a plurality of repeat units claim 3 , with each of the plurality of repeat units individually derived from a monomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene claim 3 , propylene claim 3 , 4-methyl-1-pentene claim 3 , 1-butene claim 3 , and a combination thereof.6. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the second resin comprises a polymeric component that is substantially ...

Shoe Having Dual Material Sole

A shoe comprising a sole. The sole includes an upper sole member and a lower sole member of different materials. The lower sole member has a hole extending from its lower side to its upper side, and a projection of the upper sole member extends downwardly into the hole. The lower sole member further includes a longitudinal flex groove extending from a toe region to a front end of the hole, and from a rear end of the hole to a sole heel end. The longitudinal flex groove and hole combine to facilitate transverse flexion of the lower sole member in response to gait forces from the ground and a wearer's foot.

SOLE STRUCTURE AND SHOES USING SAME

A sole structure includes: a base having a plate-like shape, and disposed near a ground; a plurality of pillars protruding upward from the base, and spaced apart from each other, the pillars being elastically deformable; and an upper plate portion disposed above the base. The pillars are disposed between the base and the upper plate portion with lower end portions of the pillars fixed to the base and with upper end portions of the pillars fixed to the upper plate portion. 1. A sole structure for a shoe , the sole structure comprising:a base having a plate-like shape, and disposed near a ground;a plurality of pillars protruding upward from the base, and spaced apart from each other, the pillars being elastically deformable; anda stack structure disposed above the base,the pillars being disposed between the base and the stack structure with lower end portions of the pillars fixed to the base and with upper end portions of the pillars fixed to the stack structure.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of pillars are arranged on the base at a position corresponding to a forefoot of a wearer, the position corresponding at least to a thenar of the wearer.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , whereina wall is provided for a peripheral portion of a combination of the base and the stack structure to close a clearance between the base and the stack structure.4. The sole structure of claim 1 , whereinthe base and the pillars are integrated together, andthe base and the pillars form an outsole made of an elastic material.5. The sole structure of claim 4 , whereinthe stack structure is made of an elastic material that is the same as the elastic material for at least either the base or the pillars.6. The sole structure of claim 1 , whereinthe stack structure is a plate-like upper plate portion.7. The sole structure of claim 1 , whereinthe stack structure is a film-like sheet material.8. The sole structure of claim 4 , whereinthe stack structure is a midsole made of ...

Shoe member, shoe, and method for producing the same

Provided is a shoe member constituting a part of a shoe, including an injection molded article that includes an inner member and an outer member partially or fully enclosing the inner member, wherein the inner member and the outer member are each formed from a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin, a shoe including the shoe member, and a method for producing the shoe member.

METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A PLASTIC COMPONENT, PLASTIC COMPONENT, AND SHOE

Described are methods for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such a method, for example a sole or a part of a sole for a shoe, and a shoe with such a sole. According to an aspect of the invention, a method for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, is provided which includes loading a mold with a first material which includes particles of an expanded material, and, during loading the mold, pre-heating the particles by supplying energy, wherein the energy is supplied in the form of at least one electromagnetic field. 1loading a mold with a first material, which comprises particles of an expanded material; andwhile loading the mold, pre-heating the particles by supplying energy,wherein the energy is supplied in a form of at least one electromagnetic field.. A method for manufacturing a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, comprising: This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/829,230, filed Dec. 1, 2017, entitled METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A PLASTIC COMPONENT, PLASTIC COMPONENT, AND SHOE (“the '230 application”, which is related to and claims priority benefits from German Patent Application No. DE 10 2016 223 980.5, filed on Dec. 1, 2016, entitled METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A PLASTIC COMPONENT, PLASTIC COMPONENT, AND SHOE (“the '980.5 application”). The '230, and '980.5 applications are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference.The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such a method, for example a sole or part of a sole for a shoe, as well as a shoe with such a sole.Nowadays, plastic components play an essential role in many areas of technology and everyday life. As examples, the aviation ...

CURABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING REACTIVE FUNCTIONAL COMPOUNDS AND POLYSILOXANE RESINS, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE AND COATED ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM, AND A METHOD OF MITIGATING DIRT BUILD-UP ON A SUBSTRATE

A curable composition is provided, comprising: 1. A curable composition comprising:(A) a binder composition comprising one or more of:(i) a) an isocyanate functional compound and b) an amine functional compound;(ii) a) an acid-functional compound and b) an epoxide functional compound;(iii) a) an ethylenically unsaturated compound and b) an amine functional compound;(iv) a) an isocyanate functional compound and b) a thiol functional compound;(v) a) cyclic carbonate functional compound and b) an amine functional compound;(vi) a) an acetoacetate functional compound and b) an amine functional compound;(vii) a) an epoxide functional compound and b) an amine functional compound;(viii) a) a thiol functional compound and b) an ethylenically unsaturated compound;(ix) a) an ethylenically unsaturated compound and b) a malonate functional compound;(x) a) an epoxide functional compound and b) a thiol functional compound; and(xi) one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds; and(B) a polysiloxane resin comprising aromatic functional groups and terminal active hydrogen groups.2. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the binder composition (A) comprises:a) an isocyanate-functional prepolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 1300 to 20,000, wherein the isocyanate-functional prepolymer comprises (i) a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a polyamine having primary and/or secondary amino groups; and/or (ii) a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a polyol; andb) a mixture of polyamines, wherein at least one polyamine has an amine equivalent weight of 125 to 250.3. The curable composition according to wherein the polyisocyanate used to prepare the isocyanate-functional prepolymer is aliphatic.4. The curable composition according to wherein isocyanate-functional prepolymer has an isocyanate equivalent weight greater than 300.5. The curable composition according to claim 2 , wherein the isocyanate-functional prepolymer comprises a reaction product of ...

Article of Footwear With Decoupled Upper

An article of footwear including a connecting member is disclosed. The connecting member provides partial decoupling between the upper and the sole structure. The connecting member can include an upper layer and a lower layer that are attached at a central attachment portion.

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING A SHANK

A sole structure includes an outsole having an outsole forefoot region, an outsole heel region, and an outsole midfoot region between the outsole heel region and the outsole forefoot region. The sole structure further includes a midsole secured to the outsole and a shank secured to the midsole and disposed between the midsole and the outsole. The shank has an asymmetrical shape and is at least partially made of a material that is stiffer than the materials forming the outsole and the midsole. 1. A sole structure , comprising:an outsole having an outsole forefoot region, an outsole heel region, and an outsole midfoot region between the outsole heel region and the outsole forefoot region, wherein the outsole is at least partially made of a first material;a midsole secured to the outsole, wherein the midsole is at least partially made of a second material; anda shank secured to the midsole and disposed between the midsole and the outsole, wherein the shank has an asymmetrical shape, is at least partially made of a third material, and includes a shank body and a plurality of legs extending from the shank body; andwherein a stiffness of the third material is greater than a stiffness of the first and second materials.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the third material is a carbon composite.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the third material is a glass filled carbon composite.4. The sole structure of any of claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of traction elements mounted to the outsole claim 3 , and wherein each of the plurality of legs is adjacent a respective different one of the plurality of traction elements.517-. (canceled)18. A sole structure claim 3 , comprising:an outsole extending along a longitudinal outsole axis and having an outsole forefoot region, an outsole heel region, and an outsole midfoot region between the outsole heel region and the outsole forefoot region;a midsole secured to the outsole; and a shank body; and', 'a plurality ...

Sole Structure for an Article of Footwear

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes an upper element, a lower element positioned below the upper element and a flexure element. The flexure element may be joined to one of the upper element and the lower element. The flexure element may be configured for slidingly contacting the other of the upper element and the lower element when a vertical compressive load is applied to the upper element. A second flexure element may be provided that extends from the upper element toward the lower element (or vice versa). An article of footwear having the sole structure attached to an upper is also provided. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;a midsole positioned beneath the upper; a plurality of primary support members extending transversely and continuously across the support assembly, at least one of the primary support members having one of a substantially Z-shaped cross-section and a substantially S-shaped cross-section;', 'a plurality of secondary support members having an inverted V-shaped cross-section extending longitudinally and continuously along the support assembly, and intersecting with the primary support members; and, 'a support assembly positioned beneath a portion of the midsole and comprisingan outsole positioned beneath the support assembly.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of at least one primary support member is encased in a layer of material.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the layer of material is the midsole.4. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the layer of material is a foam material.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein at least one primary support member is encased in a layer of material.6. The article of footwear of claim 5 , further comprising a gap between an exterior surface of the at least one primary support member and an interior surface of the layer of material.7. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein at least one primary support member ...

Article of Footwear Having A Chain-Linked Tensile Support Structure

Articles of footwear having an upper that includes a tensile support structure are described. The tensile support structure is formed by a plurality of strands that are arranged in a chain-linked configuration. The chain-linked arrangement of the strands assists with distributing tensile forces over portions of the upper of the article of footwear and helps to conforms the upper to a foot of a wearer upon the application of tension. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the upper comprising:a base layer having an interior surface and an opposite exterior surface, the base layer forming at least a portion of the upper of the article of footwear;a tensile support structure disposed proximate to the exterior surface of the base layer, the tensile support structure comprising a plurality of strands that extend between a lace region of the upper and a lower region of the upper; andwherein the plurality of strands are joined together in a chain-link arrangement through the tensile support structure.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of strands is secured between the upper and the sole structure at the lower region of the upper.3. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein one or more of the plurality of strands are unsecured to the upper between the lower region of the upper and the lace region.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , further comprising a lace that extends through one or more lace-receiving elements.5. The article of footwear according to claim 4 , wherein the lace extends through at least a first lace loop formed by a first strand of the plurality of strands and a second lace loop formed by a second strand of the plurality of strands.6. The article of footwear according to claim 5 , wherein the first lace loop is disposed proximate a forefoot region of the article of footwear and the second lace loop is disposed nearer to a heel region of the article ...

DYNAMIC LACING SYSTEM

An article of footwear includes an upper defining an interior void and a first cable movable in a tightening direction to move the upper into a tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the upper into a loosened state. The article of footwear also includes a tightening grip operable to be moved away from the upper in a first direction to move the first cable in the tightening direction and a cable lock operable in a locked state to restrict movement of the first cable in the loosening direction and operable in an unlocked state to permit movement of the first cable in the loosening direction. A release grip is operable to be moved away from the upper in a second direction to move the cable lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, whereby the release grip is separate from the tightening grip. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper defining an interior void;a first cable movable in a tightening direction to move the upper into a tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the upper into a loosened state;a tightening grip operable to be moved away from the upper in a first direction to move the first cable in the tightening direction;a cable lock operable in a locked state to restrict movement of the first cable in the loosening direction and operable in an unlocked state to permit movement of the first cable in the loosening direction; anda release grip operable to be moved away from the upper in a second direction to move the cable lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, the release grip being separate from the tightening grip.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the cable lock is disposed remotely from the tightening grip and from the release grip.3. The article of footwear of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , further comprising a sole structure attached to the upper.4. The article of footwear of claim 3 , wherein the tightening grip extends from the upper and the cable lock is disposed ...

FULLY PADDED FORMAL SHOE

A method and apparatus of affixing padding, or a padding alternative, or a buffer material, to the interior and entirety of a formal shoe is disclosed, capable of being adapted to a plurality of formal shoe designs, including but not limited to women's, men's, and youth boots, mules, wedges, loafers, and various other shoes, in order to prevent the discomfort commonly associated with said wearing, while preserving the aesthetic appeal of a formal shoe, as well as providing maximum comfort for long periods of wear, dramatically reducing likelihood of the user experiencing sore foot regions, specifically bruised toes, cut heels, and bunions and blisters and without having to place any additional, temporary, or ancillary padded inserts into a formal shoe. 1. A method for producing a fully or partially padded men's or women's formal shoe where a heel measures one inch or greater in height to reduce an impact and discomfort of a user's foot , a method comprising the steps of:obtaining a suitable padding, or padding alternative, or buffer material, fit to purpose for a formal shoe to enhance the aesthetic appeal, with the padding or alternative material affixed to the entire in area of a formal shoe, wherein the padding or alternative material is made of a resilient or disposable material depending on the embodiment;preparing a formal shoe's interior for adhesive application;applying adhesive to all interior surfaces of a formal shoe;affixing the appropriate padding or alternative buffer material to entire interior surface of a formal shoe; andfinishing the production of a padded formal shoe to coincide with the aesthetic themes, specifically, cleaning excess adhesive, color matching, stitch completion, and any other action required to complete shoe process.2. The method recited in wherein padding claim 1 , or padding alternative claim 1 , or buffer material claim 1 , has a thickness within the range of one centimeter or thicker claim 1 , depending on embodiment design.3. ...

FOOTWEAR WITH TACTILE-FEEDBACK MEMBERS

An upper for an article of footwear comprises one or more tactile-feedback members. The tactile-feedback members include a first ridge and a second ridge formed in one or more textile elements of the upper. The first ridge and the second ridge protrude from an outward-facing surface of the textile elements and away from the inward-facing surface of the textile elements and extend toward a midfoot region of the upper from a rear-foot region. The first ridge and the second ridge further comprise an arch shape, and the first ridge is superior to the second ridge. The upper may further include other tactile-feedback members, including a finger pad on the heel side of the upper, the finger pad comprising a non-textile material, and a forefoot grip extending over at least a portion of the superior surface of the upper in the forefoot region. 21. The upper of claim , wherein the first ridge includes a first-ridge setoff , the first-ridge setoff being a distance between the outward-facing surface of the one or more textile elements and an outward-facing surface of a middle portion of the first ridge , and wherein the second ridge includes a second-ridge setoff , the second-ridge setoff being a distance between the outward-facing surface of the one or more textile elements and an outward-facing surface of a middle portion of the second ridge.3. The upper of claim 2 , wherein the first-ridge setoff is greater than the second-ridge setoff.4. The upper of claim 2 , wherein the first-ridge setoff is in a range of about 3.0 millimeters to 5.0 millimeters and the second-ridge setoff is in a range of about 2.0 millimeters to 4.0 millimeters.5. (canceled)6. The upper of claim 2 , wherein the first-ridge first end includes a first-ridge first-end setoff that is less than the first-ridge setoff at the middle portion of the first ridge and wherein the second-ridge first end includes a second-ridge first-end setoff that is less than the second-ridge setoff at the middle portion of the ...

COMPOSITE SPORTS ARTICLE

The present invention relates to a composite sports article. The composite sports article includes: a first component and a second component which was produced by means of an additive manufacturing technique. The first component and the second component are bonded to each other by a first bonding agent and there is a form-fitted bond between the first bonding agent and the second component and/or the first component and the second component are bonded to each other in a form-fitted manner via a first bonding agent. 1. A method of producing a composite sports article , comprising:(a) producing a first component;(b) producing a second component by means of an additive manufacturing technique, wherein at least one first form-fitting element is provided on the second component; and(c) bonding the first component to the second component by a first bonding agent.2. The method of producing a composite sports article according to claim 1 , wherein producing a second component by means of an additive manufacturing technique comprises:providing a photopolymer, andselectively activating the photopolymer in order to form the second component.3. The method of producing a composite sports article according to claim 1 , wherein producing the second component comprises forming a lattice structure comprising a plurality of voids in the second component.4. The method of producing a composite sports article according to claim 1 , wherein the first form-fitting element is provided on a midsole of a multi-layered sole such that it faces the shoe upper; and the midsole further comprises a second form-fitting element which faces an outsole of the multi-layered sole and which is bonded to the outsole via a second bonding agent or is in direct engagement in a form-fitted manner.5. The method of producing a composite sports article according to claim 4 , wherein forming the first and/or second form-fitting element comprises:forming a first channel with a first opening, of a first width, in a ...

SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH PLURAL PORTIONS THAT COOPERATIVELY DEFINE CHAMBER

A method of forming a sole assembly of an article of footwear that includes an interior space that receives a foot of a wearer is disclosed. The article of footwear also includes an exterior surface. The method includes providing a first portion of the sole assembly. The first portion includes a first surface that at least partially defines the interior space. The first portion also includes a first chamber surface that opposes the first surface. Moreover, the method includes providing a second portion of the sole assembly. The second portion includes a second surface that at least partially defines the exterior surface of the article of footwear. The second portion also includes a second chamber surface that opposes the second surface. The method further includes operably securing the first portion to the second portion such that the first chamber surface and the second chamber surface cooperate to at least partially define a substantially sealed chamber within the sole assembly. 1. A method of forming a sole assembly of an article of footwear that includes an interior space that receives a foot of a wearer , the article of footwear also including an exterior surface , the method comprising:providing a first portion of the sole assembly, the first portion including a first surface that at least partially defines the interior space, the first portion also including a first chamber surface that opposes the first surface;providing a second portion of the sole assembly, the second portion including a second surface that at least partially defines the exterior surface of the article of footwear, the second portion also including a second chamber surface that opposes the second surface; andoperably securing the first portion to the second portion such that the first chamber surface and the second chamber surface cooperate to at least partially define a substantially sealed chamber within the sole assembly.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming at least one ...

Sports Shoes and Methods for Manufacturing and Recycling of Sports Shoes

A sports shoe includes an upper wherein a majority by weight of the upper is made from a thermoplastic base material and a sole wherein a majority by weight of the sole is made from the same thermoplastic base material. The sole and the upper are individually fabricated and joined to each other. The thermoplastic base material includes at least one of the following materials: thermoplastic polyurethane TPU, polyamide PA, polyethylene terephthalate PET, or polybutylene terephthalate PBT. 1. A sports shoe comprising:an upper wherein a majority by weight of the upper is made from a thermoplastic base material;a sole, wherein a majority by weight of the sole is made from the same thermoplastic base material;wherein the sole and the upper are individually fabricated and joined to each other; andwherein the thermoplastic base material comprises at least one of the following materials: thermoplastic polyurethane TPU, polyamide PA, polyethylene terephthalate PET, or polybutylene terephthalate PBT.2. The sports shoe of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic base material is adapted to be recycled in a joint recycling process for the upper and the sole so that a recycled material from the sports shoe serves as a base material for the manufacture of a further product.3. The sports shoe of claim 2 , wherein the further product comprises a further shoe and the further shoe comprises an upper and a sole that each comprise the recycled material.4. The sports shoe of claim 2 , wherein the further product comprises a ball claim 2 , apparel claim 2 , protective equipment claim 2 , rackets claim 2 , or clubs.5. The sports shoe of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic base material is selected from the group consisting of expanded TPU claim 1 , polyester-based TPU claim 1 , and polyether-based TPU.6. The sports shoe of claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises a yarn comprising the thermoplastic base material.7. The sports shoe of claim 1 , wherein the upper includes a textile material claim 1 ...

MIDSOLE WITH INCORPORATED ORTHOTIC SUPPORT

A midsole of footwear with an incorporated orthotic support. The midsole includes a soft and flexible member and a more rigid orthotic support. The orthotic support includes a heel cup and an arch support portion that extends forwardly from the heel cup. Embodiments produce the midsole by positioning the orthotic insert between an upper portion of the footwear and an outsole. Then, soft and flexible material is injected into the space surrounding the orthotic. The soft and flexible material subsequently cures forming the multi-part unitary midsole. 1. A sole assembly of an article of footwear having a heel portion , the sole assembly comprising;a first midsole member being substantially soft and flexible; anda second midsole member being substantially rigid and resilient, the second midsole member being incorporated within the first midsole member, the second midsole member having a rearfoot portion within the heel portion of the sole assembly, the rearfoot portion including a heel cup, and the second midsole member having a forward portion that extends forwardly from the rearfoot portion and having curvature.2. The sole assembly of wherein:the forward portion of the second midsole member extending forwardly through the approximate length of an arch support.3. The sole assembly of wherein:at least one of thickness and rigidity of the first and second members varies along the length of the footwear4. The sole assembly of wherein:a rigid support member being additionally incorporated within the first midsole member below the second midsole member.5. The sole assembly of wherein:the second midsole member being shaped to provide longitudinal and torsional rigidity.6. The sole assembly of wherein:the curved shape of the forward portion being concave relative to the bottom of the article of footwear.7. The sole assembly of wherein:the curvature of the forward portion and angle of orientation of the forward portion relative to the horizontal transverse plane of the ...