БОТИНОК С УЛУЧШЕННОЙ ПОДОШВЕННОЙ ЧАСТЬЮ

Изобретение относится к ботинку (1), который содержит нижнюю подошвенную часть (2) и голенище (9), при этом нижняя подошвенная часть (2) проходит в длину от заднего конца (3) до переднего конца (4) и в ширину между наружным краем (5) и внутренним краем (6), причем нижняя подошвенная часть (2) имеет поверхность контакта (20) с землей, а нижняя подошвенная часть (2) содержит изнашиваемый слой (21) для опоры на землю, выполненный по меньшей мере с одним поперечным отверстием (31-37), а нижняя подошвенная часть (2) содержит, по меньшей мере, усилительный слой (41, 121, 122), размещенный между изнашиваемым слоем (21) и голенищем (9), при этом усилительный слой (41, 121, 122) проходит, по меньшей мере, частично на уровне отверстия (31-37), причем между изнашиваемым слоем (21) и усилительным слоем (41) предусмотрен амортизирующий слой (45). Технический результат заключается в обеспечении сцепления на мокрых, влажных и загрязненных участках. 15 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

БОТИНОК С УЛУЧШЕННОЙ ПОДОШВЕННОЙ ЧАСТЬЮ

... 1. Ботинок (1), содержащий нижнюю подошвенную часть (2) и голенище (9), при этом нижняя подошвенная часть (2) проходит в длину от заднего конца (3) до переднего конца (4) и в ширину между наружным краем (5) и внутренним краем (6), причем нижняя подошвенная часть (2) имеет поверхность контакта (20) с землей, а нижняя подошвенная часть (2) содержит изнашиваемый слой (21) для опоры на землю, выполненный, по меньшей мере, с одним поперечным отверстием (31-37), а нижняя подошвенная часть (2) содержит, по меньшей мере, усилительный слой (41, 121, 122), размещенный между изнашиваемым слоем (21) и голенищем (9), при этом усилительный слой (41, 121, 122) проходит, по меньшей мере, частично на уровне отверстия (31-37), отличающийся тем, что между изнашиваемым слоем (21) и усилительным слоем (41) предусмотрен амортизирующий слой (45).2. Ботинок (1) по п.1, отличающийся тем, что амортизирующий слой (45) содержит, по меньшей мере, одно отверстие (51-57).3. Ботинок (1) по п.2, отличающийся тем, что, ...

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.

Fussbekleidungsartikel

Ein Fußbekleidungsartikel umfassend:eine Sohlenstruktur einschließlich eines polymerischen Blasenelements das einen Fluid-gefüllten inneren Hohlraum einschließt;wobei das polymerische Blasenelement aufweist:einen peripheren Flansch, der:den Fluid-gefüllten inneren Hohlraum umgibt; undeine Querkante, die sich von der lateralen Seite des Blasenelements zu der medialen Seite des Blasenelements erstreckt, beinhaltet;eine Fläche mit einer Nut, die sich allgemein parallel zu der Querkante von der lateralen Seite zu der medialen Seite erstreckt;eine verringerte Dicke an der Nut;eine erste Länge entlang einer longitudinalen Mittellinie des Blasenelements, von einer longitudinalen Extremität des Blasenelements zu der Nut; undeine zweite Länge entlang der longitudinalen Mittellinie des Blasenelements, von der longitudinalen Extremität zu der Querkante;wobei die erste Länge einer ersten Fußbekleidungsgröße entspricht und die zweite Länge einer zweiten Fußbekleidungsgröße, größer als die erste Fußbekleidungsgröße ...

Sports shoe sole which grips synthetic grass - has numerous small studs on sole each with longitudinal ribs and grooves for non-slip effect

The outer tread is adapted for use on the soles of sports shoes, esp. for use on synthetic grass. There are several frustoconical studs (3) which around their peripheral surface have several axially parallel fine longitudinal ribs (7) and grooves (8). They provide a high non-slip effect even with wet synthetic grass since the ribs act like a comb. The studs themselves are very small with about 160 to each sole with 12 to 15 ribs and grooves on each stud. The studs (3) can be connected to the outside of the sole (2) by a disc-like protrusion (5) with the fine ribs (7) running straight up to the circular edge of the same. The grooves (8) preferably have a constant switch.

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Guss-, Fräs- oder Spritzform oder eines physischen Sohlenmodells einer Schuhsohle

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Guss-, Fräs- oder Spritzform oder eines physischen Sohlenmodells einer Schuhsohle, umfassend die folgenden Schritte: • Abbilden der Sohle (10) in einem Polygonmodell; • Speichern des Datensatzes des Polygonmodells der Sohle (10) in einem Datenspeicher; • Erstellen eines Sohlenmusters mit 3D-Informationen; • Bildprojektion des Sohlenmusters mit 3D-Informationen auf einen Sohlenumriss (28) der Sohle (10); • Speichern des Polygonmodells der Sohle (10) mit projiziertem Bild in einem Datenspeicher und • Herstellen einer Sohle (10) oder einer Guss-, Fräs- oder Spritzform auf Basis der gespeicherten Daten des Polygonmodells der Sohle (10) mit projiziertem Bild.

MIT QUERSTOLLEN AUSGESTATTETER SCHUHBELAG.

GLEITSCHUTZSOHLE, INSBESONDERE FUER SCHLAMMIGE BOEDEN

EINODER ZWEIFARBIGER AUS SOHLE UND BZW. ODER ABSATZ BESTEHENDER SCHUHBELAG.

SCHUHSOHLE.

Riding shoes

A flexible sole for footwear

Anti-slip poolside swimwear

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 ...

Shoe Tread

NON-SLIP SOLES FOR FOOTWEAR

SHOE CONSTRUCTION

FOOTWEAR

EINSTUECKIGE HOMOGENEOUS TREADED SOLE

SOLE, IN PARTICULAR FOR MOUNTAIN SHOES

FROM RUBBER OR ANOTHER MATERIAL WITH ELASTIC CHARACTERISTICS EXISTENCE RUN SOLE FOR SHOES, IN PARTICULAR SPORT SHOES

SCHUHSOHLE FUR SPORTSCHUHE

AUS GUMMI ODER EINEM ANDEREN WERKSTOFF MIT GUMMIELASTISCHEN EIGENSCHAFTEN BESTEHENDE LAUFSOHLE FUER SCHUHE, INSBESONDERE SPORTSCHUHE

RUN SOLE FROM BENDINGFLEXIBLE PLASTIC FUR OF SPORT SHOES

SKI SHOE

ANTI-SLIP SOLE FOR FOOTWEAR.

Shoe ground

WITH LUG MISTAKE SPORT SHOE SOLE.

Run sole with paragraph from rubber or plastic

SOLE FUR OF SPORT SHOES

RUN SOLE FROM BENDINGFLEXIBLE PLASTIC FUR OF SPORT SHOES

SKATEBOARDSCHUH WITH A VARIABLE HARDNESS EXHIBITING RUN SOLE

Sliding protection sole for sport shoes

Footwear ground engaging members having concave portions

An article of footwear may include a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from a baseplate, the first ground engaging member may have a substantially triangular cross-sectional shape in a substantially horizontal plane, the first ground engaging member having a first sidewall edge, a second sidewall edge, and a third sidewall edge forming vertices of the substantially triangular cross-sectional shape. In addition, a first sidewall may have a concave portion that is concave in the substantially horizontal plane. Further, the first ground engaging member may be disposed proximate a peripheral edge of the outer member with the first sidewall edge disposed opposite the concave portion of the sidewall, and the first sidewall edge oriented facing toward the peripheral edge. Also, the concave portion of the first sidewall may be oriented in a substantially lateral direction, facing away from the peripheral edge of the outer member.

Sports shoe

A sports shoe, comprising a sole (2) and an upper (3) that rises up from said sole (2), wherein the upper (3) comprises an inner part or core (3c), in which the sports shoe and/or the inner part or core (3 c) has an inner housing volume (RZ) for a foot of a user defined, during use, by an inner surface of the upper (3) and by an inner surface of the sole (2) and/or by the inner volume of the inner part or core (3c), positioned inside the upper (3), comprising an upper-shaped portion (3cl) and a ground resting portion (3c2), the latter adapted to come into contact with the ground or with the inner surface of the sole (2).

AN OUTSOLE FOR A SHOE

ANTISKID BAND

FOOTWEAR WITH MULTI-PIECE MIDSOLE

FOOTWEAR WITH NON-SLIP TREAD

FOOTWEAR

A footwear upper including a first layer and a second layer disposed on the first layer exteriorly of the first layer. The second layer defines grooves in a rhombille tiling pattern and/or a lattice defining a rhombille tiling pattern of figures.

SHOES WITH STUDDED SOLES

Shoes incorporating a multiple chambered sole member inflated to a pressure above atmospheric, and disposed above and adjacent to an outsole having a deflectable web and projecting elements, such as ground-engaging studs, depending from the web and disposed in spaced geometric relation to each other to distribute loads imposed on the studs through a greater area of the inflated sole member to a wearer's foot, thereby enhancing its support and comfort.

SKID-PREVENTING FOOTWEAR

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

... 1. ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR An article of footwear presenting a plurality of suction cups depending from the sole for the purpose of obtaining greater non-slip traction is improved by providing a sole comprising a sheet of flexible elastic material, a plurality of flexible resilient suction cups secured to said sheet with said cups depending from the undersurface of said sheet, each of said cups comprising a neck that extends through said sheet so as to protrude substantially above the upper surface of said sheet and that has a hollow passage extending therethrough, the upper extremity of each of said necks presenting a surface adapted to provide a seal for said hollow passage with a surface pressed thereagainst, and a plurality of spacer bodies upstanding from the upper surface of said sheet in secured relation therewith that are laterally substantially spaced with respect to the upper extremities of said necks and the upper surfaces of which are spaced with respect to the upper surface of ...

TENNIS SHOE AND SOLE THEREFOR

A tennis shoe and a sole therefor having a longer life than a conventional tennis shoe. The Sole has an upwardly extending side portion in a toe region and inside ball-of-the-foot region which is thicker at the junction of the side portion with the bottom portion of the sole than the junction of the up upwardly extending side portion with the bottom portion along the remainder of the side boundary of the sole.

SPORTS AND RELAXATION SHOE SOLE

SOLE MADE OF RUBBER OR OTHER ELASTIC MATERIAL FOR SHOES, ESPECIALLY SPORTS SHOES

MODULAR FOOTWEAR SYSTEM

A modular sole assembly system for footwear and components thereof.

FLEXIBLY RIGID PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

The subject invention improves traditional safety equipment intended to p rotect the lower leg, ankle, foot, and toes applicable in industrial and com mercial as well as casual and athletic uses. The personal protective equipme nt (PPE) of the subject invention comprises a soleplate, a metatarsal compon ent, a toe cap, and a tibia-fibula component; these components can be implem ented alone or in combination within a shoe or boot providing for various le vels of protection depending on the desired application. Further embodiments provide for both the implementation of the protective components within the footwear as well as components that can be worn in conjunction with pre-exi sting shoes or boots.

SHOE

The design consists of the features of ornament and shape of the outsole of the shoe shown in the drawings. The upper of the shoe depicted in broken lines and those parts of the outsole depicted in broken lines form no part of the design.Drawings of the design are attached, wherein:FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of the shoe;FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof;FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof; andFIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

TREAD WEAR INDICATORS FOR OUTSOLES OF FOOTWEAR

A polymeric outsole for an article of footwear comprises: an outsole body and a tread pattern that comprises a plurality of cleats and channels between the cleats; and one or more tread ribs projecting from the outsole body. The tread ribs project a first distance from the outsole body that is shorter than a second distance that the cleats of the tread pattern project from the outsole body. The tread ribs are effective as wear indicators to indicate remaining useful life of the cleats. During a first duration of wear, the tread ribs are not in contact with a ground surface while the cleats are in contact with the ground surface, and during a second duration of wear, both the tread ribs and the cleats are in contact with the ground surface.

CONTOURED SUPPORT SHOE INSOLE

An insole having a top sheet, a base layer, a forefoot pad, a heel cushion, and support cushion, as well as a strength layer inserted between those components to strengthen and enhance the durability of the insole. The forefoot pad can be made a blown EVA or other material, and the heel cushion can be made of a clear TPR, soft polyurethane or blown EVA. The support cushion has a raised lateral arch and a raised medial arch, the later of which has longitudinal curvilinear indentations, a flattened central midfoot area with a metatarsal mid-foot tear-drop raised area and longitudinal ridges on the flat midfoot area. A heel cup surrounds the exterior back by a heel cup, and a heel pod opening goes through the entirety of the thickness of base layer of the insole body for placement of the heel pad so the heel pad is affixed to the bottom surface of the base layer. There is also a supersoft metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the ...

SOLE ASSEMBLY FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

A sole assembly for an article of footwear having a midsole defining a sidewall channel in the forefoot and a sidewall channel in the heel. The forefoot and heel channels terminate at the arch. The sole assembly includes a plate disposed below the midsole. The plate may include an arch portion, forefoot legs extending along the medial and lateral sides of the forefoot and heel legs extending along the medial and lateral sides of the heel. The medial forefoot leg may extend almost the full length of the forefoot. The lateral forefoot leg may extend about half-way through the forefoot. The lateral heel leg may extend almost the full length of the heel. The medial heel leg may extend about half-way through the heel. The sole assembly may include an outsole with slots in the heel and forefoot. The slots may terminate short of the peripheral edge.

CURLING SHOES WITH REMOVABLE DISCS

The invention provides a pair of curling shoes having removable slider and gripper discs. The discs are secured to the shoe soles through a snap-fit connection.

FOOTWEAR OUTSOLE

An outsole for an article of footwear. The outsole includes an outsole body having a ground contact surface and defining grooves having a sinusoidal path along the ground contact surface. The grooves are arranged to provide an edge density of between about 40 mm/cm2 and about 200 mm/cm2 and a surface contact ratio of between about 40% and about 95%.

Gummisohle.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von an Schuhwerk zu befestigenden Gummisohlen.

Gummisohle.

Sportschuh.

Gummilaufsohle für Sportschuhe.

Suola in materiale elastico per scarpe da passeggio.

Mit einer Profilierung versehene Platte zur Gewinnung von Schuhlaufteilen.

Semelle pour chaussure.

Semelle antidérapante pour chaussure.

Suola in materiale elastico per calzature

Lederstück für Schuhsohlen und Absatzflecke und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

Schuhsohle

Semelle antidérapante en caoutchouc pour chaussure.

Suola di gomma, con tacco, per scarpe da montagna.

Semelle antidérapante

Garniture de chaussure.

Suola con tacco, in gomma, per calzature.

Gummibelag für die Unterseite von Schuhen.

Pièce de dessous pour chaussure, et procédé pour sa fabrication.

Gummisohle an Sport- und Jagdschuhwerk.

Profilgummisohle für Schuhe

Semelle de chaussure élastique

LAUFSOHLE AUS BIEGEELASTISCHEM KUNSTSTOFF FUER SPORTSCHUHE.

Gleitschutz-Profilsohle für Sportschuhe

Sportschuh, insbesondere Rennschuh

Schuhsohle, insbesondere aus Gummi

Sohle mit Absatz aus Gummi oder Kunststoff

SHOE.

Outsole for sports shoe

The design of the profiling of an outsole for sports shoes is such that the outsole can be used for a greater range of differing ground conditions than known outsoles. This is achieved by the profiled projections (2, 3) of the outsole (1) being formed by at least two elongate profiled bodies (2', 3') which with their one end in each case lie close next to one another and run radially out from this end diverging towards one side. As a result of this design of the profiled projections, they have a pronounced supporting effect in the case of loading counter to the direction of divergence of the profiled bodies and a smaller supporting effect in the case of loading in the opposite direction. This applies particularly in the case of the profiled bodies being formed from a resiliently yielding material. By a corresponding arrangement of the profiled bodies on the outsole (1), the slip-safety and sliding requirements of the sports shoe can be met selectively. ...

BANDE ANTIDERAPANTE.

The antiskid band comprises a plurality of hollow asperities (12). The thickness of the walls of said asperities (12) varies so that the basis thereof offers a high resistance to any deformation action while the area extending at the upper portion forms an elastic membrane (13).

RUN SOLE FOR SHOES, IN PARTICULAR SPORT SHOES, FROM AN ELASTOMER.

Sole in particular for shoes for children

The sole has a peripheral edge (2) made of rubber with anti-slip spores (5) and the central zone (8) made of leather. The heel (3) is also made of rubber with anti-slip spores. ...

Sole structure for a flexible boot.

Bei einer Sohlenkonstruktion für einen flexiblen Schuh mit einer zumindest teilweise beim Laufen mit dem Boden in Kontakt kommenden, weichelastischen Mittelsohle (20), welche quer zu ihrer Längsrichtung ausgerichtete, nach unten gegen den Boden vorstehende, seitlich offene, rinnenförmige Elemente (21) aufweist, ist es erfindungsgemäss vorgesehen, dass die Mittelsohle (20) durch einen sich vom Fersen- bis in den Ballenbereich erstreckenden Längsschlitz (22) in einen medialen und einen lateralen Teil unterteilt ist, dass die Mittelsohle (20) eine die rinnenförmigen Elemente (21) jeweils überbrückende Randleiste (23) aufweist, dass die Mittelsohle (20) mit einer von der Randleiste (23) umrahmten, inkompressiblen, aber elastisch biegsamen Platte (30) abgedeckt ist, und dass die rinnenförmigen Elemente (21) unter der Wirkung von vertikal und/oder in Längsrichtung wirkenden, beim Laufen auftretenden Kräften bis zum Verschluss ihrer seitlichen Öffnungen im Bereich der Randleiste (23) verformbar ...

Sole structure for a flexible boot.

Bei einer Sohlenkonstruktion für einen flexiblen Schuh mit einer zumindest teilweise beim Laufen mit dem Boden in Kontakt kommenden, weichelastischen Mittelsohle (20), welche quer zu ihrer Längsrichtung ausgerichtete, nach unten gegen den Boden vorstehende, seitlich offene, rinnenförmige Elemente (21) aufweist, ist es erfindungsgemäss vorgesehen, dass die Mittelsohle (20) durch einen sich vom Fersen- bis in den Ballenbereich erstreckenden Längsschlitz (22) in einen medialen und einen lateralen Teil unterteilt ist, dass die Mittelsohle (20) eine die rinnenförmigen Elemente (21) jeweils überbrückende Randleiste (23) aufweist, dass die Mittelsohle (20) mit einer von der Randleiste (23) umrahmten, inkompressiblen, aber elastisch biegsamen Platte (30) abgedeckt ist, und dass die rinnenförmigen Elemente (21) unter der Wirkung von vertikal und/oder in Längsrichtung wirkenden, beim Laufen auftretenden Kräften bis zum Verschluss ihrer seitlichen Öffnungen im Bereich der Randleiste (23) verformbar ...

FOOTWEAR AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION.

Pair of shoes for use during outdoor activities e.g. sports events, has leg section that is formed over the tubular extension section made from thin elastic material, that is provided at edge of the sole

The pair of shoes has a shoe cover (1) comprising a sole (2) of flexible wear-resistant rubber material. A tubular extension section (3) made from a thin elastic material, is provided at edge of the sole. A leg section (5) is formed over the tubular extension section. The ribs and depressions are provided in sole. The advertising messages are printed on tubular extension section.

Run sole.

Bei einer Laufsohle, bei welcher im Fersen- und im Ballenbereich (1a, 1b) mehrere Elemente (2a, 2b) gegenüber einer sie jeweils allseitig umgebenden Stoppfläche (3) nach unten vorstehen, welche durch die beim Laufen auf sie einwirkenden Kräfte bis in Flucht mit der Stoppfläche (3) vertikal und/oder nach allen Seiten horizontal verformbar sind, ist es erfindungsgemäss vorgesehen, dass wenigstens zwei Gruppen von Elementen (2a, 2b) vorhanden sind, wobei in Bezug auf die Elemente einer ersten Gruppe (2a) um mindestens 10 N mehr Kraft als in Bezug auf die Elemente einer zweiten Gruppe (2b) erforderlich ist, um sie durch vertikale Verformung in Flucht mit der Stoppfläche (3) zu bringen und wobei in Bezug auf die Elemente der ersten Gruppe (2a) um mindestens 5 N weniger Kraft als in Bezug auf die Elemente der zweiten Gruppe (2b) erforderlich ist, um sie durch horizontale Verformung in Flucht mit der Stoppfläche (3) zu bringen.

SURFACE STRUCTURE FOR SPORTS BOOTS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES OF CONTACT WITH BALL AND METHOD OF PREPARING OF THE GIVEN DESIGN OF

For footwear ground-engaging member is forming the support of the

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.

Outer sole of a climbing shoe

Outer sole of a climbing shoe made of a flexible natural or synthetic rubber material having the general appearance of a smooth surface, the outer sole including at least in the zone located in its front portion, grooves produced by etching.

Interchangeable Cleat System For Footwear

An interchangeable cleat system for an article of footwear includes an outer sole member with a plurality of fixed cleat members and a plurality of removable cleat members. The spacing between the removable cleat members and the fixed cleat members may be approximately constant in at least one portion of the article of footwear. The differences in height between the removable cleat members and the fixed cleat members may be approximately constant within a portion of the outer sole member. The cleat system can include at least three sets of cleat members that can be interchanged over different portions of the outer sole member.

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.

Footwear outsole inlcuding gripping tread

An outsole for an article of footwear including a plurality of laterally extending walls where each pair of adjacent walls defines a channel. The outsole also includes a plurality of receptacles between the adjacent walls where the channel extends across each of the receptacles.

Article of Footwear with Ball Control Portion

A ball control portion for an article of footwear is disclosed. The ball control portion extends from a side to an underside of an article of footwear. The ball control portion includes a lattice with a plurality of protrusions arranged in a grid. The plurality of protrusions include multiple groups of protrusions arranged with one or more of different orientations, different types of protrusions, and different heights.

Sole for working boots

A sole for working boots having a head portion and a heel portion includes a protection plate securely formed on the heel portion and having a curvature adapted to correspond to that of the heel portion.

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.

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-Directional Sole Structure

An article of footwear with a multi-directional sole structure including a flex groove system is disclosed. The flex groove system includes a plurality of longitudinal flex grooves and lateral flex grooves that divide the sole structure into a plurality of segments. The flex groove system also includes a plurality of diagonal flex grooves that intersect the corners of the plurality of segments. The flex grooves system can provide enhanced flexibility for the sole structure and can enhance multi-directional flexing.

ICE SLIP RESISTANCE FORMULA AND PROCESS

Embodiments relate generally to a traction surface and methods for forming the traction surface. The traction surface may comprise a compound material comprising glass fibers oriented orthogonal to the surface of the compound material extending from the compound material, wherein when the traction surface contacts an icy surface, the glass fibers are operable to penetrate a liquid-like top layer of the icy surface to provide grip with an ice layer below the liquid-like top layer. The method for forming the traction surface may comprise integrating glass fibers into a compound material; orienting the glass fibers within the compound material such that the glass fibers are oriented approximately orthogonal to the surface of the compound material; splitting the compound material to expose the glass fibers, wherein the glass fibers extend from the surface of the compound material; and forming the split compound material into a traction surface. 115-. (canceled)17. The traction surface of claim 16 , wherein the traction surface is formed of a sheet having the glass fibers extending from at least one surface of the sheet.18. The traction surface of claim 17 , wherein the sheet comprises a thickness of approximately 2 millimeters.19. The traction surface of claim 16 , wherein the compound material comprises a vulcanized rubber material.20. The traction surface of claim 16 , wherein the compound material comprises a plastic material.21. The traction surface of claim 16 , wherein the glass fibers are oriented within the compound material by rolling the glass fibers through a roller system claim 16 , wherein the opening of the roller system is less than the length of the glass fibers.22. The traction surface of claim 21 , wherein the glass fibers are further oriented within the compound material by stacking blocks of the compound material together and compressing the blocks together.23. The traction surface of claim 16 , wherein the glass fibers are exposed on at least one ...

FOOTWEAR UTILIZING FRICTION RIDGE PATTERNS

Footwear, sports equipment, weapons, gloves, vehicle controls, floor surfaces, and vehicle tires three dimensionally imprinted with friction ridge patterns derived from individuals. 1. A method to enhance an individual endorsement of a product comprising the steps of:recording a friction ridge pattern of an individual endorsing a product, andforming a three dimensional derivation of the recorded friction ridge pattern into the product endorsed by the individual.2. The method of further including advertising in media that the product endorsed by the individual includes the friction ridge pattern derived from the individual endorsing the product.3. The method of claim 1 , further including the endorsed product being configured specifically for use in an athletic activity.4. The method of claim 1 , further including the formed friction ridge pattern being at the same scale as the recorded friction ridge pattern.5. The method of claim 1 , further including the formed friction ridge pattern being enlarged in scale from the recorded friction ridge pattern.6. The method of claim 1 , further including the formed friction ridge pattern being reduced in scale from the recorded friction ridge pattern.7. The structure of claim 1 , further including the formed friction ridge pattern being derived from a professional sports competitor.8. The method of claim 1 , further including the endorsed product being a footwear product.9. The method of claim 3 , further including the endorsed product being a baseball bat claim 3 , hockey stick claim 3 , tennis racket claim 3 , racquetball racket claim 3 , squash racket claim 3 , badminton racket claim 3 , ping-pong paddle claim 3 , golf club claim 3 , or ski pole; with the formed three dimensional derivation of the recorded friction ridge pattern is disposed on a handle portion of the endorsed product.10. An athletic footwear product with versatile performance claim 3 , comprising:an upper enclosure configured to surround upper and rear ...

Slip resistant soles and footwear

A slip resistant sole having a recurring pinwheel shaped tread pattern that provides improved slip resistance.

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 ...

Safety Women's High Heel Shoe

A women's high heel shoe and method of manufacturing, the shoe having improved safety and usability features including an improved heal providing improved safety with a widened heel tip with improved traction and reduced surface penetration susceptibility while not detracting from the stylish narrowed high heel design of the shoe. 1. A women's high heel shoe comprising:a heel main body having a proximal end defining an upper attachment portion, a heel distal end and a heel shank defined there between;the proximal end configured for attachment to a heel portion of a shoe sole base and having a wide dimension corresponding to an outer periphery thereof;the distal end having an outer periphery with an outer dimension between about 0.9 and about 1.25 inches; andthe heel shank having a narrowed neck portion with an outer dimension being comparatively less than the outer dimension of the distal end and between 0.25 and 0.40 inches.2. The shoe heel of claim 1 , further comprising a surface contact portion coupled to the distal end claim 1 , the surface contact portion being composed of a non-skid material.3. The shoe heel of wherein the neck portion of the heel shank is substantially circular.4. The shoe heel of wherein the distal end has a shape selected from the group consisting of a polygon claim 1 , a regular convex polygon claim 1 , an equiangular polygon claim 1 , a star shape claim 1 , flower shape claim 1 , and rounded corner shapes thereof.5. The shoe heel of wherein the heel shank has a narrowed neck portion with an outer dimension is about 0.3 to about 0.36 inches and the distal end is about 1.0 inch.6. A women's high heel shoe comprising:a shoe sole base having a front, a middle and a back and a top surface and a bottom surface, the sole base includes a lower sole positioned at the front for supporting a ball and toes of a wearer of the high heel shoe with an upper sole positioned at the back for supporting the heel of the wearer and for supporting a heel of ...

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.

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 ...

Spacing For Footwear Ground-Engaging Member Support Features

The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The sole component may also include a plurality of elongate support members extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member; wherein three or more support members of the plurality of support members are unevenly spaced about the ground engaging member. The spaces between the three or more unevenly spaced support members may be devoid of additional support members, and the three or more support members may be independent of other ground engaging members extending from the baseplate. 17-. (canceled)8. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper configured to receive a foot;a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper, the sole component including a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate;a plurality of elongate support members extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member; anda textured traction surface disposed on the baseplate between a first support member and a second support member of the plurality of support members; linearly between the first support member and the second support member such that the textured traction surface is disposed between the first ground engaging member and a linear boundary extending between the first ...

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 ...

Article with a cushioning assembly having inner and outer bladder elements and a reinforcement element and method of manufacturing an article

An article comprises a cushioning assembly that comprises a first bladder element forming a first fluid chamber. The cushioning assembly further comprises a second bladder element within the first bladder element. The second bladder element forms a second fluid chamber sealed from and within the first fluid chamber. At least one reinforcement element is operatively connected to and in contact with at least one of the first bladder element and the second bladder element. The at least one reinforcement element is configured to reinforce the cushioning assembly under a load applied to the first bladder element. A method of manufacturing an article with the cushioning assembly is provided.

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 ...

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 ...

SHOE AND PEDAL SYSTEM FOR BICYCLES

A bicycle pedal system which allows riders to engage the sole of their shoe with the pedal to feel an operative engagement therebetween during normal riding conditions, while allowing the rider to easily detach the shoe from the pedal should the need arise. The system includes a shoe sole wearable on the foot of a user, wherein the shoe sole includes a lower surface and a plurality of first engagement elements extending from the lower surface. The system further comprises a bicycle pedal including a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a plurality of second engagement elements extending from the first surface and being complimentary to the first engagement elements. The shoe sole is configured to be selectively engageable with the pedal, with the first engagement elements being registered with the second engagement elements when the shoe sole is engaged with the pedal. 1. A system for transmitting power between a user and a bicycle , the system comprising:a shoe sole wearable on the foot of a user, the shoe sole having a lower surface and a plurality of first engagement elements extending from the lower surface; anda pedal for use on a bicycle, the pedal having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a plurality of second engagement elements extending from the first surface and being complimentary to the first engagement elements;the shoe sole being configured to be selectively engageable with the pedal, the first engagement elements being registered with the second engagement elements when the shoe sole is engaged with the pedal.2. The system recited in claim 1 , wherein the sole includes an upper surface opposite the lower surface claim 1 , the first engagement elements extending from the lower surface and away from the upper surface.3. The system recited in claim 1 , wherein each first engagement element is of a hexagonal shape.4. The system recited in claim 3 , wherein the plurality of first engagement elements are arranged in a honeycomb ...

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 Having Sole with Transverse Grooves and Tread Members

A shoe includes an upper and a sole secured to the upper. The sole includes transversely extending tread members and transversely extending grooves. The width of a tread member in a midfoot region is greater than the width of a tread member in a heel region and greater than the width of a tread member in a metatarsal region. The width of a groove in a ball region is greater than a width of a groove in a toe region and greater than the width of a groove in the metatarsal region. 1. A shoe comprising:a sole; andan upper secured to the sole;the sole extending in a longitudinal direction from a sole heel end to a sole toe end and extending transversely from a sole lateral edge to a sole medial edge, the sole including a heel region, a midfoot region, a metatarsal region, a ball region and a toe region, the heel region extending longitudinally forward from the sole heel end to the midfoot region, the midfoot region extending longitudinally forward from the heel region to the metatarsal region, the metatarsal region extending longitudinally forward from the midfoot region to the ball region, the ball region extending longitudinally forward from the metatarsal region to the toe region, and the toe region extending longitudinally forward from the ball region to the sole toe end,the sole having a plurality of tread members and a plurality of grooves, each of the plurality of tread members extending transversely between the sole lateral edge and the sole medial edge, each of the plurality of grooves extending transversely between the sole lateral edge and the sole medial edge,each of at least most of the plurality of grooves being between an adjacent pair of the plurality of tread members and having a groove width constituting a distance in the longitudinal direction from one of the tread members of the adjacent pair of tread members to the other of the tread members of the adjacent pair of tread members, each of the plurality of grooves having a groove depth,each of at least ...

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 ...

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 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.

FOOTWEAR WITH SOLE STRUCTURE INCORPORATING LOBED FLUID-FILLED CHAMBER WITH PROTRUDING END WALL PORTIONS

A sole structure includes at least one lobed fluid-filled chamber component, a midsole component inter-fitted with the fluid-filled chamber component and forming a portion of a peripheral side of the sole structure, and an optional outer sole component. A lobed fluid-filled chamber component has a central portion, a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central portion, and a plurality of channels formed between the plurality of lobes, the plurality of channels extending in a direction from a top surface of the fluid-filled chamber component to a bottom surface of the fluid-filled chamber component. At least one lobe may have an exposed distal end wall including a projecting portion that extends beyond the portion of the peripheral side surface of the sole structure formed by the midsole component. The midsole component includes a plurality of projections that extend through and are inter-fitted with the plurality of channels of the fluid-filled chamber component and that have exposed side walls that form the portion of the peripheral side surface of the sole structure. An exposed side wall of a protrusion may have a flex structure, such as an indentation, to facilitate compressibility and bending of a midsole protrusion between adjacent fluid-filled lobes under a bending force. A distal end of a midsole protrusion may include a flex structure, such as a lateral groove, to facilitate bending and flexibility of the sole structure. An inter-fitted configuration of the plurality of lobes of the fluid-filled chamber component and the plurality of protrusions of the midsole component may present an aesthetically pleasing profile, such as a “zigzag” profile. 1. An element of a sole structure for an article of footwear , comprising:a fluid-filled chamber component having a central portion, a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central portion, and a plurality of channels formed between the plurality of lobes,the plurality of channels extending in a ...

FOOTWEAR WITH STABILIZING SOLE

A footwear component that includes a sole including a recessed area and a support member positioned in the recessed area. The support member includes a main support, a front support that extends at least partially over a front end of the main support, and a rear support that extends at least partially below a rear end of the main support. The front support of the support member moves toward the main support when pressure is applied to the front support and moves away from the main support when pressure is released from the front support. Similarly, the rear support of the support member moves toward the main support when pressure is applied to the rear support and moves away from the main support when pressure is released from the rear support. 1. A footwear component comprising:a sole including a recessed area; anda support member positioned in said recessed area of the sole, said support member including a main support, a front support that extends at least partially over a front end of said main support, and a rear support that extends at least partially below a rear end of said main support,wherein said front support of said support member moves toward said main support when pressure is applied to said front support and moves away from said main support when pressure is released from said front support, andwherein said rear support of said support member moves toward said main support when pressure is applied to said rear support and moves away from said main support when pressure is released from said rear support.2. The footwear component of claim 1 , wherein said front support includes a front medial arm and a front lateral arm that are spaced from each other claim 1 , said front medial arm and said front lateral arm extending to at least a portion of said main support.3. The footwear component of claim 2 , wherein said rear support includes a rear medial arm and a rear lateral arm that are spaced from each other claim 2 , said rear medial arm and said rear ...

Article of footwear

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a cushioning element having a top surface, a bottom surface formed on an opposite side of the cushioning element from the top surface, a ramp surface spaced apart from the bottom surface in a heel region of the cushioning element, a heel pocket extending through the cushioning element from the top surface to the ramp surface, and a plurality of pillars extending from the ramp surface and surrounding the pocket. The sole structure additionally includes a plurality of cushioning particles disposed within the pocket, an outsole attached to the cushioning element and enclosing a first end of the pocket, and an upper barrier layer attached to the top surface of the cushioning element and covering a second end of the pocket.

Wearable shoe insole

There is a footwear combination system that has a wearable insole and an article of footwear. The wearable insole has an upper portion and a sole or inner sole, and the article of footwear has an outer sole and an upper covering. The article of footwear also lacks an inner sole, which is provided by the wearable insole. The wearable insole is sized to fit within the article of footwear to be worn in conjunction with the article of footwear. However, the wearable insole can also be worn on its own. When worn together, the sole of the wearable insole acts as the sole for the article of footwear, and functions as an inner sole/outer sole when worn without the article of footwear. The article of footwear may be any type of footwear including boots, athletic shoes, dress shoes, and high heels.

GLIDING SPORT BOOT SOLE

Ski boot sole (), characterized in that it comprises: 1. Ski boot sole comprising:a plate made of a composite material comprising reinforcing ribs;rear and front components extending under the plate and forming gripping tread patterns, the front component comprising at least one binding device intended to cooperate with a corresponding binding device belonging to a ski.2. Ski boot sole according to claim 1 , which comprises an outer rib and an inner rib claim 1 , the outer rib and inner ribs being arranged at lateral parts of the plate in an anterior half of the sole.3. Ski boot sole according to claim 2 , wherein the outer and inner claim 2 , ribs extend over a length comprised in a range of from 30 to 80% of a length of a front half of the sole defined between a middle of the sole and a front end thereof.4. Ski boot sole according to claim 1 , which comprises a rear rib in a central position of the sole.5. Ski boot sole according to claim 4 , wherein the rear rib extends over a length comprised in a range of from 30 to 60% of a length of a rear half of the sole defined between a middle of the sole and a rear end thereof.6. Ski boot sole according to claim 1 , which comprises at least one of:two front ribs and a rear rib, which are positioned within the plate and extend over a length comprised in a range of from 25% to 75% of a total length of the sole; andtwo front ribs and a rear rib, which are positioned in a central zone of the sole and meet in a central zone of the sole.7. Ski boot sole according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of:the plate extends over at least 60% of a length of the sole, andthe plate has a thickness comprised in a range of from 1.2 to 1.8 mm.8. Ski boot sole according to claim 7 , wherein the sole comprises reinforcing ribs having a height less than or equal to 5 mm claim 7 , or even comprised between 2 and 4 mm and a width less than or equal to 20 mm or even comprised between 5 and 15 mm.9. Ski boot sole according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Sole Structures and Articles of Footwear Having a Lightweight Midsole Member with Protective Elements

Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include a relatively soft and lightweight foam midsole component partially covered by at least one more rigid and/or dense cage (protective) component(s) and/or other protective component(s). 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper;a sole structure engaged with the upper, wherein the sole structure includes a first portion configured to support at least a heel and midfoot area of a wearer's foot, wherein an exposed outer edge of the first portion includes a billows structure that extends continuously from a medial midfoot or forefoot area of the sole structured to a lateral midfoot or forefoot area of the sole structure, and wherein the billows structure includes a plurality of billow outer ridges connected by billow interstitial areas located between adjacent billow outer ridges of the billow outer ridges, the plurality being fewer than five billow outer ridges, wherein the billow ridges have a thickness at a rear end of the first portion that is larger than a thickness at a front end of the first portion, and wherein an upper surface of the billows structure is secured to the upper; andan outsole assembly secured to a bottom surface of the sole structure.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the outsole assembly comprises a plurality of outsole components.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the outsole components are secured to a bottom surface of the sole structure.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the sole structure is configured to support an entire plantar surface of a wearer's foot.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is a polymeric foam member.6. The article of footwear of claim 5 ,wherein the polymeric foam member constitutes an outer shell including the billows structure, a lateral side wall,', 'a medial side wall,', 'a rear heel wall connecting the medial side wall and the lateral side wall, and', 'a bottom wall ...

AQUA SHOE HAVING ANTI-SLIP STRUCTURE

A shoe with a superior wearing sensation is equipped with an anti-slip structure to forward comfort and safety in a watery place. The shoe includes an upper that covers an instep from above, an insole part that connects to the lower part of the upper and an outsole part which is integrated by adhesion with the insole part and the upper and which is supported by an outsole surface, wherein the outsole part is equipped with an anti-slip structure in which a plurality of suction parts are arranged while a suction part includes a cup that tightly contacts along the cup rim to the ground surface to provide, by being compressed, suction force and a protuberance that protrudes downward from the center of the cup. 1. An aqua shoe that is equipped with an anti-slip structure comprising:an upper that covers an instep from above;an insole part that connects to the lower part of the upper; andan outsole part which is integrated with the insole part and the upper and which is supported by an outsole surface,wherein the outsole part is equipped with an anti-slip structure in which a plurality of suction parts are arranged while a suction part includes a cup that tightly contacts along the cup rim to the ground surface to provide, by being compressed, suction force.2. The aqua shoe that is equipped with an anti-slip structure of claim 10 , wherein the suction part is constructed so that the level of the cup rim is located lower than the level of the lower end of the protuberance.3. The aqua shoe that is equipped with an anti-slip structure of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , for the suction part claim 2 , the cup rim claim 2 , upon stepping on the ground claim 2 , contacts to the ground and provides suction force by being compressed then relieves the suction force when the protuberance claim 2 , upon shifting the foot load and by increasing the pressure claim 2 , contacts to the ground.4. The aqua shoe that is equipped with an anti-slip structure of claim 1 , wherein the outsole part ...

Midsole Structure for a Shoe

A midsole structure for a shoe not only maintains stability at the time of impacting the ground and improves cushioning property but also eliminates discomfort to a foot sole and improves ride feeling during running. The midsole structure () comprises at least two midsoles provided at a heel region of the shoe and having a hardness difference. On opposite sides of the heel region, an upper midsole () of a greater hardness has a thickness greater than a thickness of a lower midsole () of a smaller hardness. In a central part of the heel region, the lower midsole () of a smaller hardness has a thickness greater than a thickness of the upper midsole () of a greater hardness. Boundary surfaces (B, A) between the upper midsole () and the lower midsole () do not appear on a top surface of the midsole structure () (that is, a foot sole contact surface (A) of the upper midsole ()). 1. A midsole structure for a shoe in which said midsole structure is provided at a heel region of said shoe and comprises at least two midsoles of a hardness difference ,wherein on opposite sides of said heel region, one midsole of a greater hardness has a thickness greater than a thickness of another midsole of a smaller hardness, and in a central part of said heel region, said another midsole of a smaller hardness has a thickness greater than a thickness of said one midsole of a greater hardness; andwherein a boundary surface between said one midsole of a greater hardness and said another midsole of a smaller hardness does not appear on a top surface of said midsole structure.2. The midsole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said one midsole of a greater hardness is disposed on an upper side of said another midsole of a smaller hardness.3. The midsole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said one midsole of a greater hardness and said another midsole of a smaller hardness extend to a tread region of said shoe claim 1 ,wherein on opposite sides of said tread region, said one midsole of ...

THREE LAYER SHOE CONSTRUCTION WITH IMPROVED CUSHIONING AND TRACTION

A three-layered shoe construction having a slotted outsole with two different types of oval shaped projections, one set of oval projections with channels and one set of oval projections with a non-skid texture, the oval projections with channels creating flow channels to guide liquid off the outer surface of the outsole and the oval projections with a non-skid texture providing traction; a dual density midsole having a first density in the forefoot area and a second density in the hind foot area, the second density being greater than the first density; and an insole having a plurality of apertures that extend from a terminal end of the toe area and cover the rest of the top face except for the arch portion, the toe and arch areas of the insole being substantially smooth. The specific construction associated with the outsole, midsole and insole enhance traction, flexibility, cushioning, comfort, and breathability. 1. A shoe construction comprising:an outsole having an outer perimeter, an exterior face, an interior face, a medial side, a lateral side, a forefoot area, a midfoot area, and a hind foot area, the exterior face including a first section located in the vicinity of the forefoot area, a second section located in the vicinity of the midfoot area, and a third section located in the vicinity of the hind foot area, the second section being attachable to the first section on the medial side of the outsole and being attachable to the third section on the lateral side on the outsole, each of the first and third sections including a plurality of oval shaped projections with channels, each of the first, second, and third sections including a plurality of oval shaped projections with a non-skid texture, each of the first and third sections including a plurality of slots wherein the plurality of slots on the first section extend inwardly from the outer perimeter on both the medial and lateral sides of the outsole, and wherein the plurality of slots on the third section ...

THREE LAYER SHOE CONSTRUCTION WITH IMPROVED CUSHIONING

A three-layered shoe construction having an outsole with a first flexible area and a second flexible area located in the vicinity of both the forefoot area and the hind foot area, the second flexible area being more flexible than the first flexible area, and further including a cavity housing a plurality of protrusions therewithin; a dual density midsole having a first density in the forefoot area and a second density in the hind foot area, the second density being greater than the first density; and an insole having a top face which includes a plurality of raised projections forming a geometric pattern that starts in the vicinity of the midfoot area and spirals outwardly towards both the toe area and the heel area, the plurality of raised projections increasing in size as they approach the toe and heel areas. The specific construction associated with the outsole, midsole and insole enhance flexibility, cushioning, comfort and breathability. 1. A shoe construction comprising:an outsole having an exterior face, an interior face, a forefoot area, a midfoot area and a hind foot area, the exterior face including a first section located in the vicinity of the forefoot area and a second section located in the vicinity of the hind foot area, each of said first and second sections including a plurality of raised ribs, the first section further including a plurality of grooves which intersect said plurality of raised ribs in the vicinity of the proximal portion of the forefoot area and the second section further including a plurality of grooves which intersect said plurality of raised ribs in the vicinity of the distal portion of the hind foot area;a midsole having a proximal face, a distal face, a forefoot area and a hind foot area, the midsole having a first density in the forefoot area and a second density in the hind foot area, the midsole having a first cavity located and positioned on its distal face and a second cavity located and positioned on its proximal face; ...

3-D PRINTED MASTER MODEL

This disclosure concerns a master model for the production of a mold, comprising: (a) a first part, a second part comprising a textured surface; wherein the first part and the second part are connected. 1. A master model for the production of a mold , comprising:a first part; anda second part comprising a textured surface, wherein the first part and the second part are connected.2. The master model according to claim 1 , wherein the mold is for the production of an article of footwear and the master model is a positive model of a portion of the article of footwear.3. The master model according to claim 1 , wherein the mold is for the production of an article of footwear and the master model is a negative model of a portion of the article of footwear.4. The master model according to claim 1 , wherein the first part and/or the second part is made from a resin or polymer material.5. The master model according to claim 1 , wherein the master model is made from an activated photopolymer.6. The master model according to claim 1 , wherein the first part and the second part are separably connected.7. The master model according to claim 1 , wherein the first part comprises a textured surface.8. The master model according to claim 7 , wherein the textured surface of the first part and/or the second part comprises at least one resolved feature of linear size of 0.2 mm or smaller.9. A mold produced using the master model of . The present invention relates to a master model for the production of a mold in particular for forming a sole element for an article of footwear, and methods for producing the same.The texture of a surface is crucial for the level of grip provided by the surface. A smooth surface will be slippery especially when it is wet. Therefore, textured surfaces are a common way of achieving a preferred level of grip. For example, a sole of an article of footwear is usually textured to improve the traction of the sole on the ground. Though textured surfaces are ...

Method of Customizing Forefoot Cushioning in Articles of Footwear

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a system that modifies the forefoot cushioning of the sole member over a series of footwear purchases. The modifications can be configured to correspond to a customer's evaluation of the forefoot cushioning previously purchased. The sole member can include a set of apertures or incisions that are formed along various surfaces of the sole member to adjust the cushioning characteristics of the sole member. 1. A method for customizing an article of footwear , comprising:receiving data for generating a rating system on a customer computing system for evaluating a first level of forefoot cushioning of a first sole member of a first article of footwear, wherein the first article of footwear has a first base sole layer;transmitting, from the customer computing system to a manufacturer computing system, data including a customer-selected rating of the first level of forefoot cushioning received from the rating system;transmitting, from the customer computing system to the manufacturer computing system, an order for a second article of footwear based on the customer-selected rating of the first level of forefoot cushioning, wherein the second article of footwear has a second base sole layer; andproviding the second article of footwear to a customer location, wherein the second article of footwear includes a second sole member with a second level of forefoot cushioning formed with at least a first aperture in a forefoot portion of the second base sole layer to form a second sole member with a second level of forefoot cushioning, wherein the second level of forefoot cushioning is different from the first level of forefoot cushioning and is determined based on the customer-selected rating of the first level of forefoot cushioning of the first sole member.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising providing an application interface on the ...

Footwear With Compressible Fluid-Filled Chamber

Articles of footwear having an upper and a sole structure are described, as well as methods of making the articles. The upper includes an adjustment system having a base element, a fluid-filled chamber, an adjusting element, an anchoring element, and a tensile strand. The adjusting element is positioned outward from the fluid-filled chamber. The anchoring element is secured to the base element and is spaced from the adjusting element. The tensile strand extends between the adjusting element and the anchoring element. The adjusting element is operable to change a tension placed upon the tensile strand. 1. An article of footwear including an upper that has an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface , and an outsole , the article comprising:an anchoring element that is secured to the exterior surface, the anchoring element including a first connecting portion with a guide channel;a fluid-filled chamber including an inward-facing portion and an opposite outward-facing portion, the inward-facing portion being positioned against the exterior surface of the upper;an adjusting element including an inward-facing portion and an opposite outward-facing portion, the inward-facing portion of the adjusting element being positioned against the outward-facing portion of the fluid-filled chamber, the adjusting element being spaced apart from the anchoring element, the adjusting element further including a spool portion; anda tensile strand disposed between the adjusting element and the first connecting portion, a first portion of the tensile strand being secured to the spool portion, and a second portion of the tensile strand being positioned within the guide channel of the first connecting portion;wherein when the spool portion of the adjusting element is rotated, tension of the tensile strand is adjusted.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the upper extends from a heel region of the article to a forefoot region of the article and extends from a medial side of ...

SHOE SOLE WITH IMPROVED GRIP CAPACITY

A plurality of rubber-made medial cleats project from a base surface of an outsole in a medial portion of a forefoot portion, and a plurality of rubber-made lateral cleats project from the base surface of the outsole in a lateral portion of the forefoot portion, wherein a first engaging surface of each of the medial cleats faces toward a posterior direction or an obliquely posterior direction and a second engaging surface of each of the lateral cleats faces toward an anterior direction or an obliquely anterior direction. 1. A shoe sole comprising a rubber-made outsole , and a resin-made midsole , wherein:a forefoot portion of the outsole includes a medial portion, a lateral portion, and a central portion between the medial portion and the lateral portion;a plurality of rubber-made medial cleats projecting from a base surface of the outsole or the midsole are provided in the medial portion of the forefoot portion;a plurality of rubber-made lateral cleats projecting from the base surface of the outsole or the midsole are provided in the lateral portion of the forefoot portion;the medial cleats and the lateral cleats are spaced apart from each other in a width direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the outsole;the medial cleats each include a first engaging surface, and a first opposing surface on an opposite side from the first engaging surface;the lateral cleats each include a second engaging surface, and a second opposing surface on an opposite side from the second engaging surface; (a1) a length of the first engaging surface in the width direction is greater than a length of the first opposing surface in the width direction;', '(b1) an angle of the first engaging surface with respect to the base surface is closer to 90° than an angle of the first opposing surface with respect respect to the base surface', '(c1) a projection length by which each of the medial cleats projects in the width direction from an outer peripheral edge of the base surface is ...

ATHLETIC TRAINING BOOT

A training boot having a half-platform sole, a boot upper disposed on the half-platform sole, and a weight housing disposed on the upper. A receptacle fastening member is disposed on the boot, configured and arranged for attaching a resistance band. The sole has a tread, which is interchangeable. A sensor housing is disposed on or in the boot. A heel strap is attached to the boot. Hooks or rings are attached to the half-platform sole, configured and arranged for attaching a resistance band. A training boot system includes two training boots with a resistance band removably attaching to the two boots. 1. A training boot system comprising:a right and a left training boot, each training boot comprising:a front bottom sole,a plurality of attachment rings or hooks disposed on the front bottom sole,a tread on the bottom of the front bottom sole,a boot upper disposed on the front bottom sole,a weight housing disposed on the boot upper,a sensor housing disposed on the boot upper,a receptacle fastening member disposed on the boot, configured and arranged for attaching a resistance band, andwherein a thickness of the front bottom sole is configured to raise the boot upper from a ground or floor surface, whereby a space is defined between the ground or floor surface and a bottom edge of the boot upper, proximate to the heel,wherein the boot upper is configured and arranged to enclose that portion of a foot including the foot toe mounds, the ankle, and a portion above the ankle bone, andwherein a bottom edge of the boot upper proximate to the ankle is raised relative to the bottom edge of the boot upper disposed on the front bottom sole.2. The training boot system of further comprising a resistance band having two ends claim 1 , each end configured and arranged to connect to the respective left boot receptacle fastening member and the right boot receptacle fastening member.3. The training boot system of further comprising a sensor disposed in the sensor housing.4. The training ...

FOOTWEAR WITH STABILIZING SOLE

An article of footwear is provided and includes an upper and a sole secured to the upper and including a stabilizing member extending outwardly from the upper, where the stabilizing member includes a groove that separates the stabilizing member into a medial balancing member and a lateral balancing member so that the medial balancing member and the lateral balancing member move independently of each other to provide balance and stability on different terrains. The medial balancing member and a lateral balancing member also include a slot and a plate inserted into each slot. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper; anda sole secured to said upper and including a stabilizing member extending outwardly from said upper, said stabilizing member including a groove that separates the stabilizing member into a medial balancing member and a lateral balancing member, wherein the medial balancing member and the lateral balancing member move independently of each other to provide balance and stability on different terrains,said medial balancing member and said lateral balancing member each including a slot, anda plate inserted into each said slot of said medial balancing member and said lateral balancing member.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein different portions of each said plate includes different hardness values.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein each said slot and each said plate of said medial balancing member and said lateral balancing member claim 1 , have a length claim 1 , wherein said length of each said slot and each said plate is the same.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein each said slot and each said plate of said medial balancing member and said lateral balancing member claim 1 , have a length claim 1 , wherein said length of each said slot and each said plate is different.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein said sole has a longitudinal axis and said medial balancing member and said lateral balancing ...

FOOTWEAR WITH STABILIZING SOLE

An article of footwear is provided and includes an upper, a sole secured to the upper and including a stabilizing member extending outwardly from the upper, where the stabilizing member includes a groove that separates the stabilizing member into a medial balancing member and a lateral balancing member, and the medial balancing member and the lateral balancing member move independently of each other to provide balance and stability on different terrains, and a support plate is positioned between the upper and the sole. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;a sole secured to said upper and including a stabilizing member extending outwardly from said upper, said stabilizing member including a groove that separates the stabilizing member into a medial balancing member and a lateral balancing member, wherein the medial balancing member and the lateral balancing member move independently of each other to provide balance and stability on different terrains; anda support plate positioned between said upper and said sole.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the sole includes a recessed area configured to receive said support plate.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein said recessed area is includes a front recessed area and a rear recessed area that are spaced from each other claim 2 , wherein said front recessed area is configured to receive a first end of said support plate and said rear recessed area is configured to receive a second end of said support plate.4. The article of footwear of claim 3 , wherein said support plate includes a curved portion that extends between said front recessed area and said rear recessed area.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein said support plate includes a curved portion that extends a distance above an upper surface of said sole.6. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing member extends outwardly from a periphery of said sole between a medial side and a lateral side of the upper ...

Footwear Having Lace Receiving Strands

An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot, and a sole structure fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole structure may include a ground-engaging outer member and the footwear may include a first strand configured to form at least a first lace receiving loop and extending through the outer member of the sole structure. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;a sole structure attached to the upper and including a rigid outer member defining a ground-contacting surface; anda first strand extending along an outer surface of the upper at a medial side, through a first passage formed in the rigid outer member, and along the outer surface of the upper at a lateral side.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the first strand extends from the lateral side claim 1 , through a second passage formed in the rigid outer member claim 1 , to the medial side.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the second passage is spaced apart from the first passage in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the sole structure.4. The article of footwear of claim 3 , wherein the first passage and the second passage are disposed in a midfoot region of the sole structure.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the rigid outer member includes a longitudinally extending rib extending along a longitudinal axis of the sole structure claim 1 , the first passage extending through the longitudinally extending rib.6. The article of footwear of claim 5 , wherein the first passage defines a first aperture formed in the rigid outer member at a medial side of the longitudinally extending rib and a second aperture formed in the rigid outer member at a lateral side of the longitudinally extending rib.7. The article of footwear of claim 1 , further comprising a second strand extending along the outer surface of the upper at the medial side claim 1 , through a second passage formed in the rigid outer member claim 1 , and ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING ALONG A CURVED SURFACE

A method and apparatus for printing onto a curved surface of an article are disclosed. An embodiment of a method may include receiving the article and extruding a composite yarn from a nozzle. A method may include attaching the composite yarn to the curved surface by moving the nozzle in a direction aligned with a first axis and a direction aligned with second axis along the curved surface. The first axis may be approximately normal to the print surface and the second axis may be approximately normal to the first direction. The article may be repositioned during printing to accommodate nozzle movement. 1. A method of printing on a curved surface of an article , the method comprising:positioning the article in a first position on an upper surface of a base of a printing system, wherein the upper surface of the base defines a vertical axis that is perpendicular to the upper surface of the base, and wherein the upper surface of the base defines a first horizontal axis that is parallel to the upper surface of the base and is perpendicular to the vertical axis;discharging a print material from a nozzle of the printing system;attaching the print material to a print surface of the article, wherein the print surface includes at least one curved area, by moving the nozzle in a direction aligned with the vertical axis over the print surface and simultaneously moving the nozzle in a direction aligned with the first horizontal axis over the print surface; andattaching the print material to the print surface by moving the nozzle in a direction aligned with the vertical axis and simultaneously moving the nozzle in a direction aligned with a second horizontal axis, wherein the second horizontal axis is perpendicular to the first horizontal axis and is parallel with the upper surface of the base,wherein the nozzle is spaced at a print distance from the print surface while attaching the print material to the print surface.2. The method according to claim 1 , further including ...

Sole Structure Having Auxetic Structures and Sipes

A sole structure that includes recessed portions. The recessed portions are arranged such that the sole structure has auxetic properties. In some embodiments, sipes extend to the recessed portions. Additionally, the sole structure may include a central portion having auxetic properties and a peripheral portion.

Sole Structures With Regionally Applied Auxetic Openings And Siping

A sole structure for an article of footwear can include auxetic openings and sipes. The auxetic openings and sipes may be applied in a regional manner to achieve different characteristics for the sole structure in the different regions. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , comprising:a first region and a second region, the first region being disposed adjacent to the second region;a first set of openings arranged in an auxetic configuration, the first set of openings being disposed in the first region;a first set of sole portions bounding the first set of openings;a set of sipes disposed in the second region, the set of sipes dividing the second region into a second set of sole portions;wherein every sole portion in the first set of sole portions is continuously connected to at least one other sole portion in the first set of sole portions by a junction; andwherein every sole portion in the second set of sole portions is separated from any adjacent sole portion by a sipe from the set of sipes.2. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein the sole structure includes a central region and a peripheral region surrounding the central region claim 1 , and wherein the first region is in the central region.3. The sole structure according to claim 2 , wherein the first region is part of a forefoot region of the sole structure and wherein the second region is part of a midfoot region and a heel region of the sole structure.4. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first set of sole portions are configured to move in a coordinated manner to achieve auxetic expansion for the first region under when tension is applied across the first region and wherein the second set of sole portions are configured to move independently of one another to facilitate flexibility for the second region when tension is applied across the second region.5. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein a sipe of the set of sipes divides the first region from the ...

Sole Structure Including Sipes

An article of footwear may include a sole structure with a plurality of sipes. The plurality of sipes may extend from the forefoot region to the heel region. Additionally, the plurality of sipes may extend across the sole structure from a medial edge toward the lateral side and from a lateral edge toward the medial side. Further, the sole structure may include longitudinal sipes that extend longitudinally along the sole structure.

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A NONLINEAR BENDING STIFFNESS

A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a first sole plate that includes a forefoot region, a foot-receiving surface, and a lower surface opposite the foot-receiving surface. The first sole plate has a plurality of slots including a first slot, and a second slot rearward of the first slot. The plurality of slots is disposed in the forefoot region and extends generally transversely and entirely through the first sole plate from the foot-receiving surface to the lower surface. The sole structure includes at least one rib, referred to as a first rib, disposed between the first slot and the second slot. The sole structure also includes a second sole plate secured to the lower surface of the first sole plate both forward of the plurality of slots and rearward of the plurality of slots. The second sole plate is detached from the first rib. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear comprising: a forefoot region;', 'a foot-receiving surface;', 'a lower surface opposite the foot-receiving surface;', a first slot;', 'a second slot rearward of the first slot;', 'wherein the plurality of slots is disposed in the forefoot region and extends generally transversely and entirely through the first sole plate from the foot-receiving surface to the lower surface;, 'a plurality of slots including, 'a first rib disposed between the first slot and the second slot;, 'a first sole plate that includesa second sole plate secured to the lower surface of the first sole plate both forward of the plurality of slots and rearward of the plurality of slots; andwherein the second sole plate is detached from the first rib.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of slots is:open when the sole structure is in a relaxed, un-flexed state;open during dorsiflexion of the sole structure in a first portion of a flexion range; andclosed during dorsiflexion of the sole structure in a second portion of the flexion range greater than the first portion of the flexion ...

Sole Structure Masters, Sole Structure Molds and Sole Structures Having Indicia and/or Texture

A sole structure may include a protected region at least partially defined by side walls of one or more sole structure features. The sole structure may further include indicial features formed in the protected region. The indicial features may have shapes of information-conveying indicia. A sole structure master corresponding to the sole structure may have indicial elements corresponding to the indicial features in a master indicial region corresponding to the protected region. A mold corresponding to the sole structure may have indicial elements corresponding to the indicial features in a mold indicial region corresponding to the protected region. A sole structure master modeling a sole structure may have textures formed on one or more surfaces by a laser. 1. An article of manufacture comprising a sole structure master , whereinthe sole structure master has one or more contours corresponding to one or more contours of a modeled footwear sole structure, a plurality of outwardly projecting elements having shapes corresponding to shapes of outwardly projecting features of the modeled footwear sole structure, and', 'an inwardly projecting element having a shape corresponding to a shape of an inwardly projecting feature of the modeled footwear sole structure,, 'the sole structure master contours are at least partially defined by master elements, the master elements including at least one of'}the sole structure master includes a master indicial region, the master indicial region at least partially defined by side walls of one or more of the master elements, andthe sole structure master includes indicial elements formed in the master indicial region, the indicial elements having shapes of information-conveying indicia.2. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , whereinthe sole structure master elements comprise a plurality of outwardly projecting lug elements having three-dimensional shapes corresponding to three-dimensional shapes of outsole lugs of the modeled footwear ...

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper; anda sole structure attached to the upper and including (i) an outer sole member formed from foam and including a sidewall that extends along an outer periphery of the sole structure and (ii) a fluid-filled chamber disposed between the outer sole member and a ground-contacting surface of the sole structure, the sidewall extending along one of a medial side of the sole structure and a lateral side of the sole structure and increasing in height from an anterior end of the sole structure to a first apex disposed above the fluid-filled chamber.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall decreases continuously in height from the first apex to a posterior end of the sole structure.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the fluid-filled chamber is disposed in a heel region of the sole structure.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the fluid-filled chamber includes a first portion extending along the medial side of the sole structure claim 1 , a second portion extending along the lateral side of the sole structure claim 1 , and a ...

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.

Footwear With Elongated Cleats

A sole for an article of footwear having elongated cleats is provided. The elongated cleats extend toward the toe end of the sole and toward the heel end of the sole such that the heel-ward end of each of the elongated cleats is closer to the midline than each corresponding toe-ward end of the elongated cleats. The configuration and position of the elongated cleats can provide increased lateral and forward stability for a wearer's feet. 1. A sole for an article of footwear , the sole comprising:a medial plurality of cleats positioned on a medial side of a sole midline that extends from a toe end to a heel end of the sole;a first elongated cleat extending toward the toe end and the heel end of the sole between at least a portion of the medial plurality of cleats and the sole midline such that a heel-ward end of the first elongated cleat is closer to the sole midline than a toe-ward end of the first elongated cleat, wherein the first elongated cleat comprises a first plurality of support elements positioned on a medial facing edge of the first elongated cleat and a second plurality of support elements positioned on a lateral facing edge of the first elongated cleat;a lateral plurality of cleats positioned on a lateral side of the sole midline; anda second elongated cleat extending toward the toe end and the heel end of the sole between at least a portion of the lateral plurality of cleats and the sole midline such that a heel-ward end of the second elongated cleat is closer to the sole midline than a toe-ward end of the second elongated cleat.2. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the first elongated cleat has a length between the heel-ward end and the toe-ward end that extends along at least two of the medial plurality of cleats.3. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the second elongated cleat has a length between the heel-ward end and the toe-ward end that is at least 10% of the length of the sole midline.4. The sole according to claim 3 , wherein the first ...

Article With Sole Structure Having Multiple Components

An article of footwear has a sole structure with multiple components. The sole structure includes a midsole member, an outsole member and an exterior support member. The midsole member and the outsole member have corresponding grooves. The exterior support member provides reinforcement for the midsole member. The outsole member includes a plurality of bristle members. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper and a sole structure, the sole structure further including a midsole member and an outsole member;the midsole member having a first midsole surface and a second midsole surface, wherein the midsole member has a first thickness;the outsole member having a first outsole surface and a second outsole surface, wherein the outsole member has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness;the first midsole surface including an outer peripheral region and a central region disposed inwardly of the outer peripheral portion;the midsole member including a first midsole groove disposed in the first midsole surface and the midsole member including a second midsole groove disposed in the first midsole surface, wherein the first midsole groove intersects the second midsole groove;wherein a first end of the first midsole groove is disposed in the central region and wherein a second end of the first midsole groove is disposed in the central region;wherein a first end of the second midsole groove is disposed in the central region and wherein a second end of the second midsole groove is disposed in the central region;the outsole member including a first outsole groove disposed in the second outsole surface and the outsole member including a second outsole groove disposed in the second outsole surface, wherein the first outsole groove intersects the second outsole groove; andwherein the first midsole groove is approximately aligned with the first outsole groove and wherein the second midsole groove is approximately aligned with the second outsole groove.2. The ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A FLEXIBLE FLUID-FILLED CHAMBER

An article of footwear may include an upper forming a void within the footwear, a sole structure secured to the upper, and a chamber that encloses a pressurized fluid. The sole structure includes a depression. The chamber is located within the void of the upper and located on the depression of the sole structure. The chamber may include a plurality of fluid-filled subchambers, a manifold, and a connection fluidically-connected at least one of the subchambers to the manifold. The subchambers may enclose the pressurized fluid at different pressures. The subchambers may be separated from one another by a bonded area in the direction extending between the heel and toe of the chamber. 120-. (canceled)21. An article of footwear comprising:an upper forming a first portion of a void within the footwear;a sole structure secured to the upper, the sole structure including a depression that forms a second portion of the void;a chamber that encloses a pressurized fluid and is located within the depression, the chamber including a plurality of fluid-filled subchambers that extend in a medial to lateral direction of the footwear and are separated by bonded areas; andan insert disposed between the chamber and the upper and including a first portion that extends along a medial side of the chamber and a second portion that extends along a lateral side of the chamber, the first portion and the second portion defining an opening that exposes the plurality of fluid-filled subchambers.22. The article of footwear of claim 21 , wherein the insert includes a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion proximate to a forefoot region of the chamber and a fourth portion connecting the first portion and the second portion proximate to a heel region of the chamber claim 21 , the third portion and the fourth portion cooperating with the first portion and the second portion to define the opening.23. The article of footwear of claim 21 , wherein the first portion and the ...

SOLE WITH PROJECTIONS AND ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

A sole for an article of footwear includes a base having an outer edge defining a perimeter, the base having a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a heel portion; and a plurality of resilient projections extending from the base, wherein the plurality of projections includes a plurality of projections extending non-orthogonally from the base about the perimeter of the base and a plurality of projections extending substantially orthogonally from the base within the non-orthogonal projections. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper; a base having an outer edge;', 'outer projections extending from the base at the outer edge, each outer projection having a sidewall; and', 'inner projections extending from the base, the inner projections disposed inwardly of the outer projections,, 'a sole coupled to the upper, the sole comprisingwherein the base and the sidewalls of the outer projections form a continuous surface up to the outer edge, the continuous surface forming a sidewall of the sole, andwherein the outer projections define spaces in the sidewall of the sole between the outer projections, the spaces extending from the base to a bottom surface of the outer projections.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the spaces extend inward from the outer edge as far as the outer projections.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the outer projections have a quadrilateral cross section.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the sidewalls of the outer projections have a quadrilateral shape.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the sidewalls of the outer projections are flat.6. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein a vertical height of the outer projections decreases from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole.7. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises foam.8. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the outer projections and the inner projections comprise foam.9. The article ...

Three-dimensional printing along a curved surface

A method and apparatus for printing onto a curved surface of an article are disclosed. An embodiment of a method may include receiving the article and extruding a composite yarn from a nozzle. A method may include attaching the composite yarn to the curved surface by moving the nozzle in a direction aligned with a first axis and a direction aligned with second axis along the curved surface. The first axis may be approximately normal to the print surface and the second axis may be approximately normal to the first direction. The article may be repositioned during printing to accommodate nozzle movement.

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper; anda sole structure attached to the upper and including an outer sole member formed from foam and including a sidewall that extends along an outer periphery of the sole structure, the sidewall including (i) a first portion having a first thickness in a midfoot region of the sole structure and (ii) a second portion having a second thickness in a heel region of the sole structure, the second thickness being less than the first thickness.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the sole structure includes a fluid-filled chamber.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the fluid-filled chamber is disposed between the second portion of the outer sole member and a ground-contacting surface of the sole structure.4. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the fluid-filled chamber includes a first portion extending along a medial side of the sole structure claim 2 , a second portion extending along a lateral side of the sole structure claim 2 , and a third portion extending between and connecting the first portion of the fluid-filled chamber and ...

Sole structure for article of footwear

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity.

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;a sole structure attached to the upper and including a fluid-filled chamber, the fluid-filled chamber including a first portion extending along a medial side of the sole structure, a second portion extending along a lateral side of the sole structure, and a third portion extending between and connecting the first portion and the second portion; anda heel counter extending from a first distal end of the first portion, around a posterior end of the upper, to a second distal end of the second portion.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the heel counter opposes and extends over a portion of the upper.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the heel counter is formed from the same material as a material forming the fluid-filled chamber.4. The article of footwear of claim 3 , wherein the heel counter is formed from a transparent material.5. The article of footwear of claim 3 , wherein the heel counter is formed from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).6. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein a height of the heel counter increases from the ...

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;a sole structure attached to the upper and including a fluid-filled chamber formed from a first material; anda heel counter extending from the fluid-filled chamber and being formed from the first material.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the heel counter opposes and extends over a portion of the upper.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the heel counter is formed from a transparent material.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the heel counter is formed from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein a height of the heel counter increases from a first distal end of the fluid-filled chamber to a first vertex located on a medial side of the sole structure.6. The article of footwear of claim 5 , wherein the height of the heel counter increases from a second distal end of the fluid-filled chamber to a second vertex located on a lateral side of the sole structure.7. The article of footwear of claim 6 , wherein the height of the heel counter decreases from the first vertex to a posterior ...

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end;a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end;a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region;a cushion having a first segment extending along a medial side of the sole structure in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side of the sole structure in the heel region, and a third segment disposed between and connecting the first segment and the second segment, the first segment, the second segment, and the third segment defining a pocket;an outer sole member including a rib disposed within the forefoot region, the rib defining a cavity that cooperates with the pocket of the cushion to define a recess that extends continuously from the forefoot region to the heel region; andan inner sole member disposed within the recess and including a first end disposed within the cavity defined by the rib and a second end disposed within the pocket defined by the cushion, the cushion, the inner sole member, and the outer sole member ...

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING GROOVES AND A FLEX CONTROL INSERT WITH RIBS

A sole structure includes a sole plate having a foot-facing surface with a forefoot portion, and a ground-facing surface opposite from the foot-facing surface. The sole plate includes a plurality of grooves extending transversely relative to a longitudinal axis of the sole plate, in the forefoot region of the foot-facing surface. A flex control insert includes an upper surface, and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The flex control insert includes a plurality of ribs protruding from the lower surface of the flex control insert, which extend transversely relative to the longitudinal axis of the sole plate. Each one of ribs is disposed within a different respective one of the grooves. The ribs are strong in compression, and maintain their volume to resist compression by the grooves as the sole plate flexes in a longitudinal direction to increase the bending stiffness of the sole plate. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a sole plate having a longitudinal axis, and including a foot-facing surface with a forefoot portion, and a ground-facing surface opposite from the foot-facing surface;wherein the sole plate includes a plurality of grooves formed into the foot-facing surface in the forefoot region and extending transversely relative to the longitudinal axis;a flex control insert including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface; andwherein the flex control insert includes a plurality of ribs protruding from the lower surface of the flex control insert, with each one of the plurality of ribs received within a different respective one of the plurality of grooves to extend transversely relative to the longitudinal axis of the sole plate.2. The sole structure set forth in claim 1 , wherein the recess is configured to receive the flex control insert therein claim 1 , such that the upper surface of the flex control insert and the foot-facing surface of the sole plate lie in a co-planar arrangement. ...

Footwear Ground Engaging Members Having Concave Portions

An article of footwear may include a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from a baseplate, the first ground engaging member may have a substantially triangular cross-sectional shape in a substantially horizontal plane, the first ground engaging member having a first sidewall edge, a second sidewall edge, and a third sidewall edge forming vertices of the substantially triangular cross-sectional shape. In addition, a first sidewall may have a concave portion that is concave in the substantially horizontal plane. Further, the first ground engaging member may be disposed proximate a peripheral edge of the outer member with the first sidewall edge disposed opposite the concave portion of the sidewall, and the first sidewall edge oriented facing toward the peripheral edge. Also, the concave portion of the first sidewall may be oriented in a substantially lateral direction, facing away from the peripheral edge of the outer member.

Footwear Ground Engaging Members Having Concave Portions

An article of footwear may include a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from a baseplate, the first ground engaging member may have a substantially triangular cross-sectional shape in a substantially horizontal plane, the first ground engaging member having a first sidewall edge, a second sidewall edge, and a third sidewall edge forming vertices of the substantially triangular cross-sectional shape. In addition, a first sidewall may have a concave portion that is concave in the substantially horizontal plane. Further, the first ground engaging member may be disposed proximate a peripheral edge of the outer member with the first sidewall edge disposed opposite the concave portion of the sidewall, and the first sidewall edge oriented facing toward the peripheral edge. Also, the concave portion of the first sidewall may be oriented in a substantially lateral direction, facing away from the peripheral edge of the outer member. 1. A ground-engaging member for an article of footwear , the ground-engaging member comprising:a tip surface including a first tip vertex disposed on a first radial axis from an approximate center point of the tip surface, a second tip vertex disposed on a second radial axis from the approximate center point, and a third tip vertex disposed on a third radial axis from the approximate center point;a first base vertex spaced apart from the first tip vertex and disposed on the first radial axis;a second base vertex spaced apart from the second tip vertex and disposed on the second radial axis; anda third base vertex spaced apart from the third tip vertex and disposed on the third radial axis, the third base vertex being spaced apart from the approximate center point a greater distance than the first base vertex and the second base vertex.2. The ground-engaging member of claim 1 , wherein the first tip vertex claim 1 , the second tip vertex claim 1 , and the third tip vertex are spaced apart from the approximate center point ...

FUNCTION SCREEN PRINTING ON UPPER

Described are shoes, in particular a sports shoe, wherein at least a portion of an upper of the shoe includes a first layer and a functional second layer, wherein the functional second layer is directly printed onto the first layer. 126-. (canceled)27. A method of direct printing onto at least a portion of an upper of a shoe , comprisingproviding a first layer for the at least a portion of an upper; andprinting a functional second layer directly onto the first layer.28. The method according to claim 27 , further comprising printing a functional third layer directly onto the functional second layer or the first layer.29. The method according to claim 28 , further comprising drying the functional second layer prior to printing the functional third layer.30. The method according to claim 27 , further comprising curing the functional second layer.31. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the first layer is elastic.32. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the first layer comprises a weft knitted or warp knitted material.33. The method according to claim 27 , wherein printing the functional second layer directly onto the first layer comprises screen-printing the functional second layer.34. The method according to claim 27 , wherein printing the functional second layer directly onto the first layer comprises ink jet printing the functional second layer.35. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the functional second layer comprises polyurethane.36. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the functional second layer comprises a plurality of isolated layer areas.37. The method according to claim 36 , wherein the plurality of isolated layer areas are arranged along at least one of a collar claim 36 , a toe area claim 36 , a heal area claim 36 , an area of later or medial midfoot joints or the upper claim 36 , and a transition area between a sole and the upper.38. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the functional second layer comprises a total ...

Support Features For Footwear Ground Engaging Members

An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole structure may include a sole component including a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, the first ground engaging member having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. In addition, the sole structure may also include a tapered support structure having a substantially pyramidal shape and extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and partially surrounding the first ground engaging member such that a portion of the first ground engaging member is exposed between edges of the tapered support structure. Also, the tapered support structure may extend downward from the baseplate less than the first ground engaging member. 127-. (canceled)28. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a baseplate having a bottom surface;a first support member extending along the bottom surface between a first distal end a second distal end;a second support member extending along the bottom surface between a third distal end and fourth distal end, the second support member crossing the first support member at a junction;a first ground-engaging member extending from the first support member proximate to one of the first distal end and the second distal end and including a first substantially planar edge located at a base of the first ground-engaging member; anda second ground-engaging member extending from the second support member proximate to one of the third distal end and the fourth distal end and including a second substantially planar edge located at a base of the second ground-engaging member.29. The sole structure of claim 28 , wherein the junction is disposed at a midfoot region of the baseplate.30. The sole ...

MIDSOLE FOR DISPERSING PRESSURE OF MIDFOOT AND METATARSAL BONES AND SHOE HAVING SAME

The present invention relates to a midsole for dispersing the pressure of the mesopodium and the metatarsal bones, and a shoe having the same, the midsole having, installed in a metatarsal bone portion and mesopodium portion of the central upper part thereof, a midfoot support for receiving an inner sole, which protrudes upwardly so as to support the mesopodium, and having a bridge groove formed in a metatarsal bone portion of the lower part thereof, wherein the bridge groove consists of three components, and has been improved so as to be capable of supporting joints between the metatarsal bone body and basal tarsus metatarsal bones. 1. A midsole for dispersing the pressure applied to a midfoot and metatarsal bones of the foot , the midsole comprising:a midfoot support disposed over a metatarsal bone portion and a midfoot portion situated at a center of a top of the midsole and having a shape of reversed trapezoid in which a front end side and a rear end side are convex forward like an arch and the front end side is longer than the rear end side when viewed in plane of the midsole; anda bridge groove formed in the metatarsal bone portion at the center of an underside of the midsole.2. The midsole according to claim 1 , wherein when viewed from the front portion of the midsole claim 1 , the midfoot support has any one selected from a flat type having a flat top side (top plane) claim 1 , a mid-high convex type having a convex top side whose uppermost portion is at the center thereof claim 1 , a front-high convex type having a convex top side whose uppermost portion is at the front portion thereof claim 1 , and rear-high convex type having a convex top side whose uppermost portion is at the rear portion thereof.3. The midsole according to claim 1 , further comprising a bridge part insertedly mounted into the bridge groove in such a manner as to pass through an outer sole through hole formed in an outer sole.4. The midsole according to claim 3 , wherein the bridge part ...

Sole Structures and Articles of Footwear Having a Lightweight Midsole Member with Protective Elements

Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include a relatively soft and lightweight foam midsole component partially covered by at least one more rigid and/or dense cage (protective) component(s) and/or other protective component(s). 1. An article of footwear , comprising: an upper; and [{'sup': '3', "a polymeric foam member for supporting an entire plantar surface of a wearer's foot, wherein the polymeric foam member is formed from a foam material having a density of less than 0.25 g/cm, and wherein the foam material forms an exposed side surface of the sole structure, and"}, 'a protective member having a top surface extending along a bottom surface of the polymeric foam member and covering at least 80% of a surface area of the bottom surface of the polymeric foam member, wherein the protective member constitutes a web base surface with a plurality of traction elements extending downward from the web base surface, wherein a subset of the plurality of traction elements are positioned within a central area of the web base surface, wherein the web base surface is perforated in a forefoot area between some of the traction elements with a heel area being free of perforations, and wherein a thickness of a majority of the web base surface at locations between the plurality of traction elements is less than 2 mm thick., 'a sole structure engaged with the upper, wherein the sole structure includes2. An article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of at least 75% of the web base surface at locations between the plurality of traction elements is 1.5 mm or less.3. An article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the protective member is a flexible sheet claim 1 , and wherein at least a portion of the plurality of traction elements include a plurality of nubs arranged in a matrix pattern.4. An article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface of the polymeric foam member includes a first bulbous area ...

ADHESIVE BONDING OF A SHOE SOLE

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for constructing a shoe sole. Specifically, among other things, embodiments of the present invention provide a method for constructing a shoe sole including adhering an outsole to a midsole. The outsole is formed from an outsole compound. The outsole compound includes an organic compound, a porous material, and an adhesion enhancer. The organic compound has a boiling point greater than 120° C. The porous material has a, specific surface area greater than two square meters per gram. The organic compound is supported on the porous material The adhesion enhancer eliminates the need for buffing the outsole when forming the outsole from the outsole compound. 1. A method for constructing a shoe sole , comprising:providing a midsole;providing an outsole compound, wherein the outsole compound includes an organic compound, a porous material, and an adhesion enhancer, wherein the organic compound has a boiling point greater than 120° C., wherein the porous material has a specific surface area greater than two square meters per gram, and wherein the organic compound is supported on the porous material;forming an outsole from the outsole compound, wherein the adhesion enhancer eliminates the need for buffing the outsole when forming the outsole from the outsole compound; andadhering the outsole to the midsole.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing at least one of the following steps prior to adhering the outsole to the midsole: trimming the outsole claim 1 , cutting the outsole claim 1 , or applying a primer to the outsole.3. The method claim 1 , wherein the outsole includes a polymer composition.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising first preparing the adhesion enhancer and mixing the adhesion enhancer with the polymer composition.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the adhesion enhancer is mixed with the polymer composition to be joined to a primer having an isocyanate group so as to improve ...

OUTSOLE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

An article of footwear includes a medial side portion, a lateral side portion, and an outsole extending from the medial side portion to the lateral side portion and configured to contact a ground surface. The outsole may include a first portion having a first traction surface configured for engaging the ground surface, the first traction surface disposed on the medial side portion and including one or more first traction elements. The outsole may further include a second portion having a second traction surface configured for engaging the ground surface, the second portion disposed on the medial side portion and extending in a superior direction from the first portion, the second traction surface including one or more second traction elements. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:a medial side portion;a lateral side portion; and a first portion having a first traction surface configured for engaging the ground surface, wherein the first traction surface is disposed on the medial side portion and comprises one or more first traction elements; and', 'a second portion having a second traction surface configured for engaging the ground surface, wherein the second portion is disposed on the medial side portion and extends in a superior direction from the first portion, and wherein the second traction surface comprises one or more second traction elements., 'an outsole extending from the medial side portion to the lateral side portion and configured to contact a ground surface, wherein the outsole comprises2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more first traction elements has a different shape and size than each of the one or more second traction elements.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein a shape and arrangement of the one or more first traction elements on the first traction surface provides the first traction surface with a first texture and a shape and arrangement of the one or more second traction elements on the second ...

Pain prevention footwear sole

An article of footwear including an upper and a sole assembly configured to provide broad base structural support and stability to a wearer's foot to promote pain prevention in the wearer. The footwear can include a midsole including a stability bridge that enhances torsional rigidity in an arch region, a bifurcated rigid central shank disposed in the arch region under the stability bridge that is visible to a viewer of the footwear and an outsole disposed below the midsole and the bifurcated central shank. The outsole can include a ladder tread section, disposed below the bifurcated central shank, that less than 5 mm above a lowermost surface of the remainder of the outsole so that the outsole includes a substantially flat ground contacting surface to promote stability. The outsole also can include an upwardly curved rearmost heel strike tread, and heel and/or forefoot impact absorption comfort pods in associated midsole voids. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper configured to receive a wearers foot, the upper extending longitudinally from a forefoot region toward a heel region,a midsole including a forefoot midsole portion disposed in the forefoot region of the footwear and a heel midsole portion disposed in the heel region of the footwear, with an arch midsole portion joining the forefoot midsole portion with the heel midsole portion, the arch midsole portion including a stability bridge comprising a first density, the heel midsole portion and the forefoot midsole portion comprising a second density less than the first density such that the arch midsole portion exhibits greater torsional stiffness than the forefoot midsole portion, the midsole including a midsole lower surface;a bifurcated central shank disposed under the arch midsole portion and including a lateral shank and a medial shank, the lateral shank including a lateral shank base and an outer lateral shank wall that extends upward from the lateral shank base, the lateral shank including an ...

Sole Structure with Customizable Bladder Network

A method for manufacturing a sole structure. Data is received for a cushioning profile of the sole structure of an article of footwear, the sole structure including a bladder network including multiple bladders interconnected by conduits, the sole structure also including a plurality of openings exposing the conduits. Based on the received data, configurations of at least some stems in a frame are adjusted. The frame is installed into the sole structure, the installing including inserting the stems through the openings so as to at least partially close at least a portion of the conduits. 1. A method for manufacturing a sole structure , comprising:receiving data for a cushioning profile of the sole structure of an article of footwear, the sole structure including a bladder network including multiple bladders interconnected by conduits, the sole structure also including a plurality of openings exposing the conduits;based on the received data, adjusting configurations of at least some stems in a frame; andinstalling the frame into the sole structure, the installing including inserting the stems through the openings so as to at least partially close at least a portion of the conduits.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting configurations of at least some stems comprises 3D printing the at least some of the stems to desired lengths.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting configurations of at least some stems comprises claim 1 , as to each of those stems claim 1 , removing a portion of that stem.4. The method of further comprising forming the plurality of openings in a bottom of a midsole and extending through the bottom of the midsole and further comprising at least partially incorporating the bladder network into the midsole claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of openings corresponds to claim 1 , and is positioned below claim 1 , a respective conduit claim 1 , of the conduits claim 1 , interconnecting a pair of the bladders.5. The method of claim 4 , ...

AUXETIC STRUCTURES AND FOOTWEAR WITH SOLES HAVING AUXETIC STRUCTURES

A material that includes at least one layer made of an auxetic structure and articles of footwear having soles comprising the materials. When the material is under tension, it expands in both the direction under tension and in the directional orthogonal to the direction under tension. The articles of footwear have soles that have at least one layer made of a material that has a pattern of apertures to provide the auxetic structure. The apertures are surrounded by sole portions that can rotate or pivot to change the size of the apertures. 1. An article of footwear comprising an upper and a sole structure , wherein the sole structure comprises:a plurality of apertures including a first aperture surrounded by a first sole portion, a second sole portion, a third sole portion, a fourth sole portion, a fifth sole portion and a sixth sole portion;the first sole portion being connected to the second sole portion at a first hinge portion, the first hinge portion being associated with a first vertex of the first aperture, and wherein the first sole portion has three sides;the second sole portion being connected to the third sole portion at a second hinge portion, the second hinge portion being associated with a second vertex of the first aperture, and wherein the second sole portion has three sides;the third sole portion being connected to the fourth sole portion at a third hinge portion, the third hinge portion being associated with a third vertex of the first aperture, and wherein the third sole portion has three sides;the fourth sole portion being connected to the fifth sole portion at a fourth hinge portion, the fourth hinge portion being associated with a fourth vertex of the first aperture, and wherein the fourth sole portion has three sides;the fifth sole portion being connected to the sixth sole portion at a fifth hinge portion, the fifth hinge portion being associated with a fifth vertex of the first aperture, and wherein the fifth sole portion has three sides; ...

FLEXIBLE FLUID-FILLED CHAMBER WITH TENSILE MEMBER

An article of footwear having a sole structure including a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid is described, along with a method of making the article. The chamber may include a tensile member extending between a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer. The tensile member may include a first tensile member layer bonded to the first chamber barrier layer, a second tensile member layer bonded to the second chamber barrier layer, and a plurality of tethers connecting the first tensile member layer to the second tensile member layer. The second tensile member layer may include a first section and a second section separate from the first section. In addition, a portion of the second chamber barrier layer may extend toward the first tensile member layer between the first section and the second section, the portion being joined to the first tensile member layer. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the sole structure comprising:a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, the chamber having a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer bonded to the first chamber barrier layer about peripheral portions of the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer to define an interior void between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer; anda tensile member extending between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer, the tensile member including a first tensile member layer bonded to the first chamber barrier layer, a second tensile member layer bonded to the second chamber barrier layer, and a plurality of tethers connecting the first tensile member layer to the second tensile member layer;wherein the second tensile member layer includes a first section and a second section separate from the first section; andwherein a portion of the second chamber barrier layer extends toward the first tensile member layer ...

FLEXIBLE FLUID-FILLED CHAMBER WITH TENSILE MEMBER

A method of making an article of footwear. The method may include forming a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, including a first chamber barrier layer, a second chamber barrier layer, and a tensile member extending between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer. The tensile member may include a first tensile member layer, a second tensile member layer, and a plurality of tethers connecting the first tensile member layer to the second tensile member layer. The method may also include extending a portion of the second chamber barrier layer toward the first tensile member layer between a first section of the second tensile member layer and a second section of the second tensile member layer, and joining the portion of the second chamber barrier layer to the first tensile member layer between the first section and the second section of the second tensile member layer. 1. A method of making an article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the method comprising: [ a first chamber barrier layer;', 'a second chamber barrier layer; and', 'a tensile member extending between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer, the tensile member including a first tensile member layer, a second tensile member layer, and a plurality of tethers connecting the first tensile member layer to the second tensile member layer, wherein the second tensile member layer includes a first section and a second section separate from the first section;, 'assembling a stacked arrangement of chamber components including, 'bonding the first chamber barrier layer to the second chamber barrier layer to form peripheral portions of the chamber and to define an interior void between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer; and', 'extending a portion of the second chamber barrier layer toward the first tensile member layer between the first section of the second tensile member layer and ...

NANOADHESION STRUCTURES FOR SPORTING GEAR

An apparatus including a first surface configured to attach the apparatus to a second surface of another object, and a plurality of elongated nanofibers. Each nanofiber has one end connected to the first surface and an opposite end extending away from the first surface. The plurality of elongated nanofibers is configured to adhere to the second surface by nanoadhesion when brought into contact with the second surface. 1. An article of apparel comprising: a top surface,', 'a bottom surface,', 'an edge, and', 'a first set of nanofibers disposed on a first portion of the top surface of the first fabric panel, the first portion being disposed proximate to the edge of the first fabric panel; and, 'a first fabric panel comprising a top surface,', 'a bottom surface,', 'an edge, and', 'a second set of nanofibers disposed on a second portion of the bottom surface of the second fabric panel, the second portion being disposed proximate to the edge of the second fabric panel,, 'a second fabric panel removably coupled to the first fabric panel, the second fabric panel comprisingwherein the second portion of the second fabric panel abuts the first portion of the first fabric panel so that the first set of nanofibers contacts the second set of nanofibers.2. The article of apparel of claim 1 , wherein each nanofiber in the first set of nanofibers is generally perpendicular to the top surface of the first fabric panel and each nanofiber in the second set of nanofibers is generally perpendicular to the bottom surface of the second fabric panel.3. The article of apparel of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the first fabric panel is folded over onto the top surface of the first fabric panel and the second portion of the second fabric panel is folded over onto the bottom surface of the second fabric panel.4. The article of apparel of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one set of stitching disposed along an abutment of the first portion to the second portion.5. The article of ...

Ground-Engaging Structures for Articles of Footwear

Ground-engaging components for articles of footwear include: (a) an outer perimeter boundary rim that at least partially defines an outer perimeter of the ground-engaging component, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an open space at least at a forefoot support area of the ground-engaging component, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim is shaped such that the outer perimeter of the ground-engaging component tapers or curves inward moving from a forefoot support area to an arch support area, and wherein a narrowest dimension from a lateral side edge to a medial side edge of the outer perimeter boundary rim is located in a heel support area of the ground-engaging component; and (b) a support structure extending into or at least partially across the open space. The ground-engaging component may have a narrower width dimension in a central heel or rear heel support area than in the arch support area.

Spacing For Footwear Ground-Engaging Member Support Features

The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, and a first elongate support member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. The first support member may have a downward facing surface with a first facet and a second facet, wherein each of the first facet and the second facet are angled at different non-horizontal orientation. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper configured to receive a foot;a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper, the sole component including a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, and a first elongate support member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member, wherein the first support member has a downward facing surface with a first facet and a second facet, wherein each of the first facet and the second facet are angled at different non-horizontal orientation.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the first facet is disposed adjacent the first ground engaging member and between the first ground engaging member and the second facet claim 1 , and wherein the first facet has a first slope angle and the second facet has a second slope angle claim 1 , wherein the first slope angle is steeper than the second slope ...

Sole structure for article of footwear

A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided and includes a plate having a concave ground-engaging surface extending between a medial side of the plate and a lateral side of the plate and movable between a relaxed state and a flexed state. The concave surface has an increased radius when moved from the relaxed state to the flexed state. A first ground-engaging member extends from the plate proximate to the medial side of the plate and a second ground-engaging member extends from the plate proximate to the lateral side of the plate. The second ground-engaging member is spaced apart from the first ground-engaging member by a first distance when the plate is in the relaxed state and is spaced apart from the first ground engaging member by a second distance greater than the first distance when the plate is in the flexed state.

INDEPENDENTLY MOVABLE SOLE STRUCTURE

An article of footwear and method of making an article of footwear are disclosed. The article includes an outsole having an outsole member. The outsole member includes a first piece and a second piece. The first piece is spaced from a base by a first vertical distance. The second piece is spaced from the base by a second vertical distance, the first vertical distance being greater than the second vertical distance. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a midsole including a top surface, a bottom surface formed on an opposite side of the midsole than the top surface, and an outer surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and defining an outer perimeter of the midsole; anda sidewall attached to the outer surface of the midsole and including a first sipe formed through the sidewall, the midsole being exposed by the first sipe.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first sipe is elongate.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first sipe includes a longitudinal axis that extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the sole structure.4. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first sipe extends into a material of the midsole at the outer surface.5. The sole structure of claim 1 , further comprising a second sipe formed through the sidewall claim 1 , the midsole being exposed by the second sipe.6. The sole structure of claim 5 , wherein the second sipe is substantially parallel to the first sipe.7. The sole structure of claim 5 , wherein the first sipe and the second sipe extend along one of a medial side of the sole structure and a lateral side of the sole structure.8. The sole structure of claim 5 , wherein the first sipe extends from a heel region of the sole structure toward a forefoot region of the sole structure to a lesser extent than the second sipe.9. The sole structure of claim 8 , wherein the second sipe is disposed closer to a ground-contacting surface of the sole ...

Footwear With Separable Upper and Sole Structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes upper and a sole structure. The upper defines an interior void that is configured to receive the sole structure and a foot. A lower surface of the upper defines a plurality of apertures, and the sole structure includes a plurality of projections that extend through the apertures to form a ground-engaging surface. The projections are connected to a foot-supporting member that remains within the upper. A locking system is incorporated into the upper and sole structure to secure the sole structure to the upper. 2. An article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the connection element further defines: a third aperture extending through the connection element at a lateral heel area of the connection element and a fourth aperture extending through the connection element at a medial heel area of the connection element claim 1 , andwherein the sole structure further includes a third projection extending from a lateral heel area of the foot-supporting element and extending through the third aperture and a fourth projection extending from a medial heel area of the foot-supporting element and extending through the fourth aperture.3. An article of footwear according to claim 2 , wherein the sole structure further includes: a first outsole member engaged with a bottom surface of the first projection claim 2 , a second outsole member engaged with a bottom surface of the second projection claim 2 , a third outsole member engaged with a bottom surface of the third projection claim 2 , and a fourth outsole member engaged with a bottom surface of the fourth projection.4. An article of footwear according to claim 2 , wherein the connection element further defines: a fifth aperture extending through the connection element at a lateral midfoot area of the connection element and a sixth aperture extending through the connection element at a medial midfoot area of the connection element claim 2 , andwherein the sole structure further ...

FOOTWEAR TREAD HAVING CLEATS WITH SIPES

A tread system for footwear. The tread combination is designed to reduce accidents in an indoor or outdoor environment that includes slip and fall causing materials, such as surfaces containing snow, water, or combinations thereof. The system includes an outsole having tread members configured for squeegeeing and channeling liquid away from the center portion of the tread to prevent forward slippage. Accordingly, the treading is designed to displace a liquid on a surface so that other portions of the tread can grip directly to that surface. 1. A slip-resistant tread for a shoe outsole comprising:a plurality of cleat members configured to maintain traction when engaging a surface covered with snow or water, said plurality of cleat members positioned on at least a portion of a heel area of a shoe outsole and at least a portion of a forefoot portion of said shoe outsole;each of said plurality of cleat members comprising a plurality of individual segments separated by a siping groove and configured to move a liquid in a direction away from a center area of said cleat member.2. The slip-resistant tread for a shoe outsole according to wherein each of said plurality of individual segments is substantially identical in shape and size.3. The slip-resistant tread for a shoe outsole according to wherein said plurality of cleat members further comprise at least three individual and consecutively (serially) arranged segments claim 1 , each said individual segment being separated from an adjacent said individual segment by at least one siping groove.4. The slip-resistant tread for a shoe outsole according to wherein said at least one siping groove is sized to extend from one sided portion of said cleat member to a second claim 3 , opposing side portion of said cleat member.5. The slip-resistant tread for a shoe outsole according to further including a plurality of channels.6. The slip-resistant tread for a shoe outsole according to wherein said plurality of cleat members are ...

ATHLETIC SHOE OUTSOLE WITH GRIP AND GLIDE TREAD PATTERN

An outsole for an athletic shoe that includes a heel section and a forefoot section. The heel and forefoot sections are on the outer surface of the outsole. The forefoot section includes a tread pattern that provides first and second ground friction forces. The first ground friction force promotes rotation in a first rotational direction about a rotation point of the forefoot section. The second ground friction force restricts rotation in a second rotational direction about the rotation point. The second rotational direction is opposite of the first rotational direction and the second ground friction force is greater than the first ground friction force. 1. An athletic shoe comprises:an upper section;a midsole coupled to the upper section; andan outsole coupled to the midsole, wherein the outsole includes an outer surface, wherein a forefoot section of the outer surface includes a plurality of angled cleats that at least partially encircle a rotation point of the forefoot section, wherein an angled cleat of the plurality of angled cleats includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end has a smaller surface area than the second end.2. The athletic shoe of claim 1 , wherein the angled cleat further comprises:a linear outer edge to provide a ground friction force that restricts radial movement in a linear radial direction from the rotation point.3. The athletic shoe of further comprises:the first end of the angled cleat having a first height and a first width; and the first end is a distance from the second end;', 'the surface of the second end is at an angle to the outer surface of the outsole;', 'the angle is in the range of thirty degrees to one-hundred fifty degrees;', 'the second height is greater than the first height; and', 'the second width is greater than the first width., 'the second end of the angled cleat having a surface that has a second height and a second width, wherein4. The athletic shoe of claim 3 , wherein the angled cleat further ...

FOOTWEAR AND SOLE STRUCTURE ASSEMBLIES WITH ADHESIVE-FREE MECHANICAL ATTACHMENTS BETWEEN INSOLES AND MIDSOLES

Presented are footwear sole structures with foot-cushioning insoles movably mounted onto impact-attenuating midsoles, methods for making/using such sole structures, and footwear fabricated with such sole structures. A multilayered sole structure assembly includes an insole movably mounted on a midsole. The midsole is formed with a first compressible material and includes opposing upper and lower midsole surfaces, multiple protrusions projecting from the upper midsole surface, and multiple pockets recessed into the upper midsole surface and interleaved with the midsole protrusions. The insole, which is formed with a second compressible material distinct from the first compressible material, includes opposing upper and lower insole surfaces, multiple protrusions projecting from the lower insole surface and interleaved with the midsole protrusions, and multiple pockets recessed into the lower insole surface and interleaved with the insole protrusions. Each midsole protrusion nests within a respective insole pocket, while each insole protrusion nests within a respective midsole pocket. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a midsole including a first compressible material having a first hardness, the midsole having a ground-facing lower midsole surface opposite an upper midsole surface, multiple first protrusions projecting from the upper midsole surface, and multiple first pockets recessed into the upper midsole surface and interleaved with the first protrusions; andan insole movably mounted on the midsole and including a second compressible material having a second hardness distinct from the first hardness, the insole having an upper insole surface opposite a lower insole surface, multiple second protrusions projecting from the lower insole surface and interleaved with the first protrusions, and multiple second pockets recessed into the lower insole surface and interleaved with the second protrusions, the first protrusions each ...

System and method for forming a composite sole structure component

a Method of Forming a Composite Article Includes Constructing a Preform Having a Strand layer including an interior portion and a peripheral portion surrounding the interior portion. The strand layer includes a plurality of strand segments traversing the interior portion and defining a first strand segment population density and a second strand segment population density. The preform is inserted into the mold cavity so that the interior portion of the preform is received in a molding region of the mold cavity. The molding region has a first thickness corresponding to the first strand segment population density and a second thickness corresponding to the second strand segment population density. Following the inserting, the mold is closed and the interior portion of the preform is compressed within the molding region. In the closed mold, the peripheral portion of the strand layer may be maintained in a loose state within the relief region.

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH ADAPTIVE FIT

A sole includes an outer sole assembly including a plurality of outer sole members spaced apart from each other by a plurality of gaps. In addition, the sole includes a middle sole assembly defining a plurality of grooves, and an intermediate layer comprising an elastomer. The intermediate layer is disposed between the outer sole assembly and the middle sole assembly. The intermediate layer connects the middle sole assembly to the outer sole assembly. The intermediate layer is more elastic than each of the plurality of outer sole members. The intermediate layer is more elastic than the middle sole assembly. At least one of the gaps is vertically aligned with one of the grooves. 2. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer extends across at least one groove to separate the at least one groove from a vertically aligned gap.3. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the outer sole assembly further includes at least one connecting member that locally couples two adjacent outer sole members.4. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer is a TPU membrane claim 1 , and one of the plurality of gaps is vertically aligned with a respective one of the plurality of grooves.5. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer has a different material composition than either the middle sole assembly or the outer sole assembly.6. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the sole is expandable along at least one of the plurality of gaps upon application of a downward force to the sole.7. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer is a unitary claim 1 , one-piece structure.8. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of grooves do not extend through an entirety of a thickness of the middle sole assembly.9. The sole according to claim 8 , wherein at least some of the plurality of gaps extend through an entirety of a thickness of the outer sole assembly.10. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

FOOTWEAR SOLE STRUCTURE WITH NONLINEAR BENDING STIFFNESS

A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a first plate and a second plate. The first plate overlies at least a portion of a forefoot region of the second plate. The first plate and the second plate are fixed to one another rearward of the forefoot region. The first plate is configured to slide longitudinally relative to the forefoot region of the second plate in a first portion of a flexion range during dorsiflexion of the sole structure, and to interfere with the second plate 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 first plate and a second plate; wherein:the first plate overlies at least a portion of a forefoot region of the second plate;the first plate and the second plate are fixed to one another rearward of the forefoot region; andthe first plate is configured to slide longitudinally relative to the forefoot region of the second plate in a first portion of a flexion range during dorsiflexion of the sole structure, and to interfere with the second plate during a second portion of the flexion range that includes flex angles greater than in the first portion of the flexion range.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein:the first portion of the flexion range includes flex angles of the sole structure less than a first predetermined flex angle;the second portion of the flexion range includes flex angles of the sole structure greater than or equal to the first predetermined flex angle; andthe sole structure has a change in bending stiffness at the first predetermined flex angle.33565. The sole structure of claim 2 , wherein the first predetermined flex angle is an angle selected from the range of angles extending from degrees to degrees.4. The sole structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a connector feature fixing the first plate to the second plate and preventing relative movement between the first plate ...

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 that has a forefoot region; and 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, wherein 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., 'a stiffness enhancing assembly disposed in the forefoot region of the sole plate, the stiffness enhancing assembly further comprising2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein:the first portion of the flexion range includes flex angles of the sole structure less than a first predetermined flex angle;the second portion of the flexion range includes flex angles of the sole structure greater than or equal to the first predetermined flex angle; andthe sole structure has a change in bending stiffness at the first predetermined flex angle.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the sole structure has a first bending stiffness in the first ...

GROUND-ENGAGING STRUCTURES FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR

Ground-engaging components for articles of footwear include an upper-facing surface and a ground-facing surface opposite the upper-facing surface. At least the ground-facing surface may be formed to include a matrix structure, and this matrix structure may include a plurality of open cells (e.g., in a heel region and/or an arch region) and a forefoot region including a plurality of closed forefoot support cells. The ground-engaging component may be engaged with a midsole member (e.g., including a foam midsole element and/or one or more fluid-filled bladders), and this combination may form a sole structure that is engaged with an upper to form an article of footwear. 1. A ground-engaging component for an article of footwear , comprising:an upper-facing surface; anda ground-facing surface opposite the upper-facing surface, wherein at least the ground-facing surface includes a matrix structure, and wherein the matrix structure includes a plurality of open cells and a forefoot region including a plurality of closed forefoot support cells.2. The ground-engaging component according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of closed forefoot support cells are closed by a support member that spans multiple cells of the matrix structure.3. The ground-engaging component according to claim 1 , wherein the forefoot region of the matrix structure includes a plurality of open cells.4. The ground-engaging component according to claim 1 , wherein a forward toe area of the forefoot region of the matrix structure includes a plurality of open cells.5. The ground-engaging component according to claim 1 , wherein the matrix structure includes a ridge defining and surrounding at least some of the plurality of open cells and at least some of the plurality of closed forefoot support cells claim 1 , wherein a cross sectional width dimension of the ridge becomes smaller moving in a direction from the upper-facing surface to the ground-facing surface.6. The ground-engaging component according to ...

Article of footwear with zonal cushioning system

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure secured to an underside of the upper. The sole structure includes a midsole; a ground contacting outsole surface; and a cushioning system disposed between the midsole and the ground contacting outsole surface. The cushioning system includes a plate comprising an upper plate and a lower plate provided in a spaced relationship. The upper plate and lower plate are integrally connected at a posterior portion of the sole structure. A midfoot fluid-filled chamber is provided between the upper plate and the lower plate within the midfoot region, and a forefoot fluid-filled chamber is provided between the upper plate and the lower plate within the forefoot region.

GOLF SHOE HAVING OUTSOLE WITH ALL-SURFACE TRACTION ZONES

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. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved all surface traction and 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. 1. A golf shoe comprising:an upper,an outsole,and a midsole connected to the upper and outsole, the upper, midsole, and outsole each having forefoot, mid-foot, and rear-foot regions and lateral and medial sides; andthe outsole comprising a first set of spiral pathways (A), each spiral pathway having a point of origin with a plurality of spiral segments radiating from that point, and wherein each segment has a different degree of curvature and contains sub-segments;a second set of spiral pathways (B), each spiral pathway having a point of origin with a plurality of spiral segments radiating from that point, and wherein each segment has a different degree of curvature and contains sub-segments; andthe first set of spiral pathways (A) being normal and the second set of spiral pathways (B) being an inverse of the first set of spiral pathways, so that when the spiral pathways are superposed over each other, the sub-segments of spiral segments from set (A) and the sub-segments of spiral segments from set (B) form four-sided tile pieces on the surface of the outsole, the tile pieces containing traction members.2. The golf shoe of claim 1 , wherein the shoe comprises a first zone of tiles containing protruding traction members extending along the ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING TALONAVICULAR SUPPORT

An article of footwear includes a navicular support structure on a medial side. The navicular support structure includes a non-stretch, tensioned material that reduces an interior volume of the upper of the article of footwear and redirects applied forces from the midfoot region of the article of footwear to other regions, such as the forefoot region. 1. An article of footwear comprising:a sole structure;an upper having a lateral side and a medial side; anda pre-sprung material located in an opening in the medial side of the upper and biased inward toward the lateral side of the upper, the opening being defined by a frame extending across the medial side of the upper,wherein, on the lateral side, the upper extends across a lateral-side lower region of the article from a heel region to a toe portion and, on the medial side, a medial-side lower region of the upper has a heel portion and a forefoot portion that are spaced apart by the pre-sprung material.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the frame is made from a material that is more rigid than the pre-sprung material.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the pre-sprung material has a concave curvature.4. The article of footwear of claim 3 , wherein the frame comprises a sole frame portion that extends inward from the medial side of the upper towards the lateral side of the upper.5. The article of footwear of claim 3 , wherein the frame includes a sole frame portion associated with the sole structure and an upper frame portion positioned on and following a contour of the upper on the medial side.6. The article of footwear of claim 4 , wherein a centerline bisects the article along its longitudinal length and the sole frame portion extends across the centerline.7. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the pre-sprung material forms a portion of an exterior surface of the article of footwear.8. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the pre-sprung material is exposed on at least one of ...

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A NONLINEAR BENDING STIFFNESS WITH COMPRESSION GROOVES AND DESCENDING RIBS

A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate that has a foot-facing surface with a forefoot portion, and a ground-facing surface opposite from the foot-facing surface. The sole plate has a plurality of grooves extending at least partially transversely relative to the sole plate in the forefoot portion of the foot-facing surface, and a plurality of ribs protruding at the ground-facing surface, extending at least partially transversely relative to the sole plate, and underlying the plurality of grooves. At least some grooves of the plurality of grooves are configured to be open when the sole structure is dorsiflexed in a first portion of a flexion range, and closed when the sole structure is dorsiflexed in 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 that has a foot-facing surface with a forefoot portion, and a ground-facing surface opposite from the foot-facing surface; a plurality of grooves extending at least partially transversely relative to the sole plate in the forefoot portion of the foot-facing surface; and', 'a plurality of ribs protruding at the ground-facing surface, extending at least partially transversely relative to the sole plate, and underlying the plurality of grooves; and, 'wherein the sole plate hasa resilient material disposed in at least one groove of the plurality of grooves such that the resilient material is compressed between adjacent walls of the sole plate at the at least one groove by closing of the at least groove as the sole structure is dorsiflexed;wherein at least some grooves of the plurality of grooves are configured to be open when the sole structure is in an unflexed position, and closed when the sole structure is dorsiflexed, a bending stiffness of the sole structure being at least partially determined by a compressive stiffness of the resilient material.2. The ...

Water and Pool Sock

A pool sock having an upper portion comprising a water-resistant material and a reinforced toe protection area material and a lower portion comprising a waterproof, non-slip sole. The water-resistant material may be a polyester Lycra material and the sole may be a synthetic polyvinyl chloride and cotton blend. The pool sock may further include an entry/exit portion that is an elastic ring that is coupled to the water-resistant material of the upper portion. The entry/exit portion may be a flexible ring that is enclosed within the water-resistant material of the upper portion. The pool sock may further include a pull-tab coupled to either the entry/exit portion or the water-resistant material of the upper portion near a heel area. The toe protection area material may be vinyl, neoprene rubber, or leather. A bottom surface of the sole may include treads or ribs.

MIDSOLE WITH GRADED RESPONSE

A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole having four stacked polymeric sheets bonded to one another to define a first cushioning layer, a second cushioning layer, and a third cushioning layer. Each cushioning layer comprises a sealed chamber retaining gas in isolation from each other sealed chamber. Bonds between adjacent ones of the sheets are arranged such that the third cushioning layer is stacked directly above the first cushioning layer with the second cushioning layer bordering both the first cushioning layer and the third cushioning layer, and the sealed chamber of the second cushioning layer includes a plurality of elongated segments each extending lengthwise across a longitudinal midline of the midsole at a respective acute angle to the longitudinal midline.

Article of footwear with first and second outsole components and method of manufacturing an article of footwear

A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole including a polymeric bladder element enclosing a fluid-filled interior cavity, a first outsole component secured to a bottom surface and to a side surface of the polymeric bladder element, and a second outsole component. The first outsole component includes a first base, and a wall integral with the first base. The second outsole component includes a second base secured to the first base, and a wall integral with the second base and secured to the outer surface of the wall of the first outsole component. A method of manufacturing the article of footwear includes thermoforming the bladder element and the first outsole component, and securing the second outsole component to the first outsole component.