БОТИНОК

Настоящее изобретение относится к ботинку (10), включающему в себя подошву (13), гибкость которой выбрана такой, что она допускает перекатывание ступни пользователя при изгибании подошвы (13), голенище (12), которое закрывает голень пользователя и которое, по меньшей мере, в прилегающих сбоку к язычковому вырезу (14) областях (14b, 14с) изготовлено по существу из жесткого материала (26) верха, шнурок (18), который пересекает язычковый вырез (14) и отклоняется крючковыми или/и мочковыми элементами (20), которые изготовлены из жесткого материала, причем в относящейся к передней части стопы области (12с) ботинка (10) на каждой стороне язычкового выреза (14) для размещения, по меньшей мере, одного крючкового или/и мочкового элемента (20) предусмотрена, по меньшей мере, одна накладка (28), которая изготовлена из более гибкого, чем материал (26) верха, материала, и причем накладка (28) состоит из прикрепляемого участка (28b), который прикреплен между материалом (26) верха и язычковым карманом ...

ОБУВНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ

Knit textiles and uppers, and processes for making the same

Textiles and articles, and processes for making the same

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

Textiles and articles, and processes for making the same

Stiefelette with twisted Seitentheilen.

Shoe construction with double upper

A novel shoe construction provides a unique aesthetically pleasing appearance to a shoe while also reinforcing the shoe construction. In the shoe construction, the shoe is provided with a first upper that extends upwardly from the shoe sole and is secured around a wearer's foot by adjustable fasteners such as lacing, and a second upper that extends upwardly from the shoe sole and is separate from and overlaps the first upper on opposite sides of the shoe and at the rear of the shoe.

MATERIAL HAVING COMPRESSIBLE PROJECTIONS AND FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING THE MATERIAL

PROCESS FOR THERMO-ADHESIVE BONDING OF SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS

MAC1P13CA ABSTRACT A process for thermo-adhesive bonding of semi-finished products comprises: preparing an inner sock (5), an outer sock (4) and an impermeable membrane (6) provided with a thermo-adhesive disposed on an inner surface and/or an outer surface of the membrane (6); fitting the inner sock (5) onto a rigid reference shape (9); fitting the membrane (6) over the inner sock (5); fitting the outer sock (4) over the membrane (6); heating the outer sock (4), the membrane (6) and the inner sock (5) arranged on the rigid reference shape (9) in an oven (12) until at least partial melting of the thermo-adhesive; cooling the outer sock (4), the membrane (6) and the inner sock (5) arranged on the rigid reference shape (9) until cross-linking of the thermo-adhesive and stable bonding of the membrane (6) to the outer sock (4) and/or the inner sock (5). Exerting a substantially uniform pressure on the outer sock (4), the membrane (6) and the inner sock (5) disposed on the rigid reference shape ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH BRAIDED UPPER

An article of footwear includes a braided upper comprised of a unitary braided structure. The unitary braided structure of the braided upper may be engineered with specific features tailored to particular activities. Different regions of the upper may have different braided configurations. For example, higher braid densities may be used in specific areas of the footwear to provide additional structural support or compression. Also, strands of a different material may be incorporated in different regions of the braided upper to provide specific properties to the footwear in those areas.

FOOTWEAR AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A method for manufacturing footwear including injection molding a polymeric material on a sheet of material in preselected locations and/or in a preselected pattern so that the polymeric material bonds to the sheet and forms a structural exoskeleton of an upper of the footwear. The upper can be joined with a sole. The polymeric material can be injection molded on the sheet while the sheet is in a planar or flat configuration, and subsequently, the sheet and bonded exoskeleton can be conformed to a three-dimensional configuration of an upper. Additional polymeric materials can be injected on the exoskeleton to reinforce certain areas of the same. The exoskeleton can define one or more holes through which the sheet is visible to form one or more aesthetic regions on the upper. An article of footwear constructed with the method is also provided.

COLLAR OF SHOE AND MANUFACTORING PROCESS

Upper for sports shoes - has adjustable straps, one passing over instep and other passing round back of heel

Flexible shoe with empeigne tubular with a mask doubles point, with invisible seam and ressemelable, and its manufactoring process

SHOE MADE FROM A SOCK AND HAS A REINFORCING STRUCTURE

FOOTWEAR WITH IMPROVED STRUCTURE

Article chaussant (1) qui comprend une première enveloppe (21), la première enveloppe (21) s'étendant en longueur depuis une extrémité arrière (24) jusqu'à une extrémité avant (25), en largeur entre un bord latéral (26) et un bord médial (27), et en hauteur depuis un fond (28) jusqu'à une extrémité supérieure (29), la première enveloppe (21) délimitant un volume d'accueil d'un pied, l'article chaussant (1) comprenant une deuxième enveloppe (31), la deuxième enveloppe (31) s'étendant en longueur depuis une extrémité arrière (34) jusqu'à une extrémité avant (35), en largeur entre un bord latéral (36) et un bord médial (37), et en hauteur depuis un fond (38) jusqu'à une extrémité supérieure (39), la deuxième enveloppe délimitant un volume d'accueil d'un pied, la première enveloppe (21) et la deuxième enveloppe (31) étant disposées en regard l'une de l'autre. Au niveau d'une subdivision au moins, l'article chaussant (1) comprend une pièce intercalaire (71, 101, 121) déformable élastiquement ...

IMPROVED SHOE STRUCTURE

Article of footwear with multiple layers, retention system for an article of footwear, and methods of manufacture

SHOE

The invention relates to a shoe (10) comprising a sole (13), the flexibility of which is selected such that said sole allows the foot of a user to roll with the bending of the sole (13); a shaft (12) which covers the ankle of the user and which is made of a substantially stiff upper material (26) at least in regions (14b, 14c) that laterally adjoin a tongue gap (14); and a lacing (18) which spans the tongue gap (14) and which is deflected by hook and/or eyelet elements (20), said elements being made of a rigid material. At least one tab (28) is provided on each side of the tongue gap (14) in the front foot region (12c) of the shoe (10) for arranging at least one hook and/or eyelet element (20), said tab being made of a material that is more flexible than the upper material (26). The tab (28) comprises a fixing portion (28b) that is fixed between the upper material (26) and the tongue pocket (16a) and a supporting portion (28a) on which the hook and/or eyelet element (20) is placed and rigidly ...

SHOES WITH WATER-RESISTANT MEMBRANES AND COATING

A shoe may include an upper portion that includes one or more textile (e.g., wool) layers and one or more water-resistant membranes for providing or enhancing water resistance of the shoes. The water-resistant membranes may be positioned between the textile layers to provide or enhance water resistance without affecting the appearance and/or feel of the interior and exterior surfaces of the upper portion. The shoe may include a durable water repellent coating along at least a portion of an exterior surface for water resistance and durability. The shoes described herein may be constructed at least partially using bio-based materials.

KNITTED COMPONENT WITH INSERTED ELEMENTS

An article of footwear may include a knitted component that at least partially forms an upper. The knitted component may include a first knit layer and a second knit layer, the first knit layer being separable from the second knit layer such that a pocket is located between the first knit layer and the second knit layer. A cable may be located at least partially within the channel. A cable guide may additionally be located at least partially within the channel, where the cable guide includes at least one curved surface for contacting the cable. The cable may extend around the at least one curved surface such that the cable changes directions within the channel.

FIBER-BOUND ENGINEERED MATERIALS FORMED USING CONTINUOUS SCRIMS

A fiber bound engineered material is provided that imparts an intended characteristic at an intended relative location. A fiber layer is entangled with additional fibers in a manner to create a non-uniform engineered material. The lack of uniformity of a fiber bound engineered material may be accomplished through manipulation of the fibers and/or through fiber binding a scrim. The fiber layer binds with additional fibers through entanglement such that a mechanical connection between the entangled fibers is provided. This entanglement allows the fibers to bind without supplemental adhesives, interlacing, or connections. Variations in the fibers and/or inclusion of scrim materials prior to entanglement allows for an intended characteristic (e.g., a functional characteristic) at an intended relative location (e.g., a position determined by an article to be formed therefrom).

Method for forming footwear structures using thermoforming

Footwear and footwear structures are provided as well as methods for forming composite components for footwear or footwear structures. In forming the structures, two material layers are overlaid such that the two material layers are in contact with one another. The two material layers are heated to a forming temperature and are then vacuum-formed together to form a composite material layer in a three-dimensional form of the footwear structure. A provided footwear structure includes an upper and a sole assembly attached to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first material layer made of a thermoplastic, and a second material layer attached to the first material layer. The first material layer includes a recessed area including a flat support portion, and is transparent or translucent. The second material layer includes a portion that is positioned on a surface of the recessed area, and a color of the second material layer indicates a location and/or a function of the second material ...

Integrated woven upper region and lacing system

An article of footwear and a method of making it wherein a woven region is integrated with a lacing system. The woven region preferably is located in the forefoot/vamp region of the upper. The woven area may be formed by a diagonal weave or an alternative suitable weave. Lacing components extend from the woven region and are used in a lacing system. The lacing system further includes a pair of series of lace holding elements, such as eyelets or lace loops, on opposing sides of the upper. The lacing components are routed through the lace holding elements and may be adjusted to affect the fit of the upper to the user's foot.

Upper for an article of footwear with a cuff

In one aspect, an upper for an article of footwear may include a knit element, a collar area configured to form an ankle opening, and a cuff in the collar area. The cuff may be at least partially formed by the knit element and may include a ribbed knit structure of the knit element. In another aspect, an upper for an article of footwear may include a knit element with a first area, the first area including a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side may be formed of at least 30% more material than the second side such that the first area is configured to curve convexly away from the first side.

SHOE CONSTRUCTION WITH DOUBLE UPPER

Stricktextilien und Obermaterialien sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung derselben

Es werden Kleidungsartikel mit einem oder mehreren Textilien, die eine Polymerzusammensetzung mit niedriger Verarbeitungstemperatur und eine Polymerzusammensetzung mit hoher Verarbeitungstemperatur beinhalten, und Verfahren zur Herstellung derselben offenbart. Die Polymerzusammensetzung mit niedriger Verarbeitungstemperatur und die Polymerzusammensetzung mit hoher Verarbeitungstemperatur können selektiv in ein Textil eingearbeitet werden, um dem Artikel eine oder mehrere Struktureigenschaften und/oder andere vorteilhafte Eigenschaften zu verleihen. Das Textil kann thermogeformt werden, um dem Kleidungsartikel solche Struktur- und/oder anderen vorteilhaften Eigenschaften zu verleihen. Diese Zusammenfassung ist als Scanning-Tool zum Zwecke der Suche auf dem speziellen Fachgebiet gedacht und soll die vorliegende Offenbarung nicht beschränken.

Article of footwear with braided upper

An article of footwear includes a braided upper comprised of a unitary braided structure. The unitary braided structure of the braided upper may be engineered with specific features tailored to particular activities. Different regions of the upper may have different braided configurations. For example, higher braid densities may be used in specific areas of the footwear to provide additional structural support or compression. Also, strands of a different material may be incorporated in different regions of the braided upper to provide specific properties to the footwear in those areas.

SHOE MADE FROM A SOCK AND A REINFORCING STRUCTURE

L'invention concerne une chaussure comportant, depuis l'intérieur de la chaussure, une première couche textile souple (10, 16), formant une chaussette, et une structure (3) de renfort dans laquelle est disposée la couche textile et à laquelle elle est fixée par des moyens de fixation. D'autres revendications indépendantes concernent i) une procédé de réalisation d'une chaussure à l'aide d'une chausette et d'une structure de renfort, et ii) une chausette comportant un deuxième talon et une deuxième tige dans le prolongement du deuxième talon.

SHOE

The invention relates to a shoe (10) comprising a sole (13), the flexibility of which is selected such that said sole allows the foot of a user to roll with the bending of the sole (13); a shaft (12) which covers the ankle of the user and which is made of a substantially stiff upper material (26) at least in regions (14b, 14c) that laterally adjoin a tongue gap (14); and a lacing (18) which spans the tongue gap (14) and which is deflected by hook and/or eyelet elements (20), said elements being made of a rigid material. At least one tab (28) is provided on each side of the tongue gap (14) in the front foot region (12c) of the shoe (10) for arranging at least one hook and/or eyelet element (20), said tab being made of a material that is more flexible than the upper material (26). The tab (28) comprises a fixing portion (28b) that is fixed between the upper material (26) and the tongue pocket (16a) and a supporting portion (28a) on which the hook and/or eyelet element (20) is placed and rigidly ...

Smooth shoe uppers and methods for producing them

Shoe uppers (100) having smooth seams (222) and methods for producing them are disclosed. In one embodiment the upper uses thermoplastic seam tape which forms bonds between contiguous upper sections after being subjected to heat and/or pressure. In another embodiment, different parts of the shoe can be joined using hidden seams (752). Close seams can also be covered with a transfer material adapted to give the interior and/or exterior of the upper a smooth surface. In yet another embodiment, a method is disclosed which allows three-dimensional upper sections to be bonded on a last using thermoplastic seam tape.

Stem of shoes or wooden-soled shoes of only one part

METHOD OF MAKING AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

Procédé de fabrication d'un article chaussant (1), l'article chaussant comprenant au moins une enveloppe (21) dont la forme est figée par chauffage externe, le procédé de fabrication comprenant une étape de référence dans laquelle une première enveloppe (21) est mise en place sur une forme (73), la première enveloppe (21) comprenant au moins un matériau au moins en partie thermofusible ou thermoformable, la forme (73) s'étendant en longueur depuis une extrémité arrière (74) jusqu'à une extrémité avant (75), en largeur entre un bord latéral (76) et un bord médial (77), et en hauteur depuis une base (78) vers un dessus (79). Le procédé de fabrication comprend au moins une étape de fabrication, postérieure à l'étape de référence, l'étape de fabrication comprenant au moins une opération de mise en pression à chaud d'une partie au moins de la surface de la première enveloppe (21) disposée sur la forme (73).

Above of shoe

Small pocket for under-apply interchangeable

Manufacturing method of one-piece shoe blank for reinforcing structure strength of shoe blank and providing foot with better comfort

The present invention provides a manufacturing method of one-piece shoe blank, which includes utilizing a horizontal weaving machine to integrally weave a one-piece reinforcement sheet during the weaving process; and then employing a folding process to make the reinforcement sheet invisible from the exterior of the shoe. Thus, the reinforcement sheet is able to reinforce the structure strength of the shoe blank, and provide the foot with better comfort after adding the shoe blank to a shoe body.

ARTICLE OF FOOTWARE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF STRIPS

An article of footwear comprising a plurality of strips is disclosed. The connections between continuous portions of the article can be strengthened by weaving a plurality of strips through apertures disposed in one or more continuous portions. One continuous portion may include a tongue portion of an article. The attachment of the tongue portion to a front of an article may be strengthened by weaving a plurality of strips through apertures.

SHOE CONSTRUCTION WITH DOUBLE UPPER

A novel shoe construction provides a unique aesthetically pleasing appearance to a shoe while also reinforcing the shoe construction. In the shoe construction, the shoe is provided with a first upper that extends upwardly from the shoe sole and is secured around a wearer's foot by adjustable fasteners such as lacing, and a second upper that extends upwardly from the shoe sole and is separate from and overlaps the first upper on opposite sides of the shoe and at the rear of the shoe.

Plastic shoe provided with decoration, method of manufacturing same and casting mold

A plastic shoe provided with a decoration, a method of manufacturing the shoe, and a casting mold for manufacturing the shoe, is disclosed. The decoration is printed on a polyurethane decorative film which is applied to the surface of the upper part of the plastic shoe with the printed side facing down. To do so, the upper shell of a conventional casting mold is provided on the inside with a fine-pored aluminum foam body to produce plastic shoes. The aluminum foam body is connected to a suction pump. The decorative film is held in the casting mold with the help of the vacuum thereby generated.

Shoe

Woven shoe

Article With Ribbon Structure And Embroidered Edges

An article of footwear with an upper including a ribbon structure is disclosed. The ribbon structure comprises ribbon sections winding back and forth between the peripheral edges of the upper. At the peripheral edges, the ribbon loops around and some portions along the loops may raise up from a backing layer. An embroidered border element is applied over the peripheral edges to tack down or cover the raised portions of ribbon. The loops of ribbon may also be used as lace loops.

Article of Footwear With a Fastening System

An article of footwear including a fastening system is disclosed. The fastening system is adjustable and includes portions that can be directly attached to the article. The article can include elements that are capable of distributing tension over the article. The article may include a fastener and one or more tensile elements.

ОБУВНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ

БОТИНОК

... 1. Ботинок (10), содержащий:- подошву (13), гибкость которой выбрана из условия, что она при использовании ботинка (10) пользователем допускает перекатывание ступни в процессе изгибания подошвы (13),- голенище (12), которое при использовании ботинка (10) пользователем закрывает голень пользователя и которое, по меньшей мере, в области пальцев ступни пользователя и в прилегающих сбоку к язычковому вырезу (14) областях (14b, 14с) изготовлено по существу из жесткого материала (26) верха,- шнурок (18), который пересекает язычковый вырез (14) и соединяет прилегающие сбоку к язычковому вырезу (14) области (14b, 14с) материала (26) верха и отклоняется крючковыми или/и мочковыми элементами (20), которые изготовлены из жесткого материала,отличающийся тем, что в относящейся к передней части стопы области (12 с) ботинка (10) на каждой стороне (14b, 14с) язычкового выреза (14) для размещения, по меньшей мере, одного крючкового или/и мочкового элемента (20) предусмотрена, по меньшей мере, одна накладка ...

Elastischer Schuh

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Schuh (10), dessen Schaft (12) aus einem dreidimensionalen Gestrick (28) besteht, das zumindest partiell zwei miteinander verbundene gestrickte Gestricklagen aufweist, bei welchem zumindest eine der beiden Gestricklagen des Schaftes zumindest partiell mit einem gummielastischen Faden gestrickt ist. Die Erfindung erlaubt ein besonders gutes Anliegen des Schuhs am Fuß und sogar eine Federwirkung, die die Energieüberragung beim Laufen deutlich verbessert. Der Schuh ist somit insbesondere als Sport- und Laufschuh geeignet.

Improved structure of shoe

A shoe 30 is formed of a shoe-forming piece through thermoplastic molding, the shoe-forming piece being formed through weaving yarns and comprising a first shoe cover (10, fig.1) and a second shoe cover (20, fig.2) which are symmetric to each other, the first shoe cover including a first shoe body and a first opening, the second shoe body including a second shoe body 301 and a second opening 302, the first opening and the second opening being coupled to each other. The first shoe body is inserted through the second opening and then subjected to thermoplastic moulding to form the shoe. The shoe preferably has a tongue positioned in the opening, and a plurality of string/lace holes, or eyelets, formed adjacent to the opening.

Textile and articles, and processes for making the same

Improvements in or relating to footwear

... 1,066,807. Shoe uppers. GIDLEY WRIGHT Ltd. April 24, 1964 [Dec. 23, 1963], No. 17036/64. Heading A3B. A shoe has an instep piece of two separate parts, the first part 4 being secured by a seam 7 to the wall of the upper 1, and the second part 3 being superimposed on and secured to the first part and extending over the seam. The edges of part 3 are tapered and stuck to the upper. As shown parts 3 and 4 are of similar configuration, but the part 4 may be in the form of an elongated strip of horse-shoe shape.

Textiles and articles, and processes for making the same

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

FABRIC FOR CLOTHES AND FOOTWEAR

Shoe construction with double upper

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH BRAIDED UPPER

An article of footwear includes a braided upper comprised of a unitary braided structure. The unitary braided structure of the braided upper may be engineered with specific features tailored to particular activities. Different regions of the upper may have different braided configurations. For example, higher braid densities may be used in specific areas of the footwear to provide additional structural support or compression. Also, strands of a different material may be incorporated in different regions of the braided upper to provide specific properties to the footwear in those areas.

SHOE

The design consists of the features of shape, configuration, pattern and ornament of the side element of the SHOE shown in the drawings. The stippled lines composed of short and longer dashes represent features of the SHOE which are shown for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the design.Figure 1 is a front perspective view of the side element of the shoe showing the new design;Figure 2 is a front view of the side element of the shoe shown in Figure 1;Figure 3 is a rear view of the side element of the shoe shown in Figure 1;Figure 4 is a medial side view of the side element of the shoe shown in Figure 1;Figure 5 is a lateral side view of the side element of the shoe shown in Figure 1; andFigure 6 is a top view of the side element of the shoe shown in Figure 1.Drawings of the design are included.

Article of footwear with braided upper

Manufacture of shoes braided on boards

Method of Knitting a Knitted Component for an Article of Footwear

An article of footwear incorporates a textile upper. The upper comprises a knitted component. The knitted component may be warp knitted. The knitted component has an outer side and an inner side that can have different knit configurations. The knitted component can also incorporate portions of a single layer construction and portions of a double layer construction. The double layer construction forms pockets on portions of the knitted component. Inserts can be placed into the pockets to provide support, stability, or other desired properties to the portions of the knitted component.

METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF 3D OBJECTS

Knit textiles and uppers, and processes for making the same

Articles of wear having one or more knit textiles that include a first yarn comprising a low processing temperature polymeric composition and a second yarn comprising a high processing temperature polymeric composition, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The low processing temperature polymeric composition and the high processing temperature polymeric composition can be selectively incorporated into a textile to provide one or more structural properties and/or other advantageous properties to the article. The textile can be thermoformed to impart such structural and/or other advantageous properties to the article of wear.

Improvements relating to boots or shoes

... 324,388. Segger, F. R. Oct. 25, 1928. Ordinary wear, for.- To increase the comfort of footwear for people with tender feet, or bunions, corns, or the like, a boot or shoe has a relatively small and appropriate portion of the upper formed of strips of material interlaced and thus adapted to yield readily to relieve local pressure on the foot, small strips being formed from the upper, little, if any, longer than the width of an inserted strip interlaced therewith, so that the inserted strips are maintained in position widthwise while free to slide in the other direction. The improved portion of the upper is preferably adjacent the inside ball joint of the foot. A number of lines of substantially parallel short slits are made at the part of the upper desired, and other strips 4, which may be of leather or in part or wholly of stretchable material, are weaved or interlaced therewith. The upper ends of the inserted strips mav be secured by an adhesive, and their lower ends secured in the lasting ...

Improved shoe and a method of manufacturing the same

... 909,667. Patterned uppers. CLARKE & CO. Ltd., J. H. Feb. 13, 1961 [Feb. 12, 1960], No. 5046/60. Drawings to Specification. Class 17 (2). Patterned shoes are formed by punching apertures in the main upper material of the shoe, locating in these apertures similarlyshaped, separate, ornamental pieces of a suitable material and securing these pieces to a lining or backing which extends across the apertures. The ornamental pieces may be cemented and stitched into position, the stitching extending across the ornamental piece and being continued over the main upper material to form part of the pattern. Perforations may also be incorporated into the pattern.

Improved structure of shoe

Improved structure of shoe

FOOTWEAR AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A method for manufacturing footwear including injection molding a polymeric material on a sheet of material in preselected locations and/or in a preselected pattern so that the polymeric material bonds to the sheet and forms a structural exoskeleton of an upper of the footwear. The upper can be joined with a sole. The polymeric material can be injection molded on the sheet while the sheet is in a planar or flat configuration, and subsequently, the sheet and bonded exoskeleton can be conformed to a three-dimensional configuration of an upper. Additional polymeric materials can be injected on the exoskeleton to reinforce certain areas of the same. The exoskeleton can define one or more holes through which the sheet is visible to form one or more aesthetic regions on the upper. An article of footwear constructed with the method is also provided.

Through jet extrusion process of footwear formed and other products

FOOTWEAR WITH IMPROVED STRUCTURE

Article chaussant (1) qui comprend une première enveloppe (21), la première enveloppe (21) s'étendant en longueur depuis une extrémité arrière (24) jusqu'à une extrémité avant (25), en largeur entre un bord latéral (26) et un bord médial (27), et en hauteur depuis un fond (28) jusqu'à une extrémité supérieure (29). L'article chaussant (1) comprend une pièce fonctionnelle (71, 111, 121) disposée en regard de la première enveloppe (21), ainsi qu'un moyen de positionnement de la pièce fonctionnelle (71, 111, 121) par rapport à l'enveloppe (21).

Moccasin and its manufactoring process

Foam edging for neck of boot

Col de chaussure bordant l'arrière et les côtés du haut d'une chaussure.Il est formé d'une pièce découpée dans un complexe composé d'une couche de mousse munie d'un revêtement.La pièce est composée d'une première (21) et d'une seconde (22) parties adjacentes par un côté, symétriques par rapport à ce côté commun, chaque pièce ayant la forme du col mis à plat.La pièce a, en impression par écrasement de la mousse, au moins une ligne de pliage (23) correspondant à l'axe de symétrie.L'une des deux parties de la pièce a des lignes de cintrage (26-29) dans la zone du milieu de la pièce, ces lignes étant sensiblement perpendiculaires à la ligne de pliage (23), une bande périphérique (24, 25).La pièce est formée par le repliage de l'une des parties contre l'autre autour de la ligne de pliage, le revêtement du complexe constituant la surface apparente, et cette pièce pliée est cousue à la tige de la chaussure le long de la bande périphérique.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SHOE, AND SHOE OBTAINABLE BY SAID METHOD

FOOTWEAR WITH IMPROVED STRUCTURE

STATION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FOOTWEAR

Gradient printing of 3-dimensional structural components

공기투과성 및 방수성이 있는 신발 갑피용 원단.

... 본 발명은 폴리에스테르로 구성된 자카드 직물, 나노섬유 멤브레인 및 나일론과 폴리에스테르로 구성된 헤링본을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 공기투과성 및 방수성이 있는 신발 갑피용 원단에 관한 것으로, 상기 나노섬유 멤브레인을 제조함에 있어 온도조절 장치를 포함한 전기방사장치를 사용함으로서 고온에서 전기방사가 가능하며, 기존의 희석제를 사용하던 생산공정을 간소화하고 희석제의 폭발의 위험성을 줄이며, 나노섬유 멤브레인의 직경은 일정하게 유지함과 동시에 폴리머 용액 농도를 증가시켜 나노섬유 멤브레인 제조의 생산성을 높일 수 있고, 제조된 나노섬유 멤브레인의 잔존 용매량을 낮추어 나노섬유 멤브레인의 품질을 향상시키는 효과가 있다.

접어 넣은 부분을 갖는 편직 이음매 없는 부티의 제조 방법

... 신발류 물품은 단일 경편 니트 구성의 편직 텍스타일 요소로부터 제거되는 편직 구성요소로 형성되는 이음매 없는 부티 또는 텍스타일 갑피를 통합한다. 편직 구성요소는 이음매 없는 부티 형태의 제1 편직 구성요소 부분과, 상기 제1 편직 구성요소 부분과 관련된 제2 편직 구성요소 부분을 포함할 수 있다. 몇몇 실시예에서, 제2 편직 구성요소는 편직 동적 핏 구성요소 부분 또는 편직 설포 구성요소 부분과 같이 제1 편직 구성요소 부분의 포켓 내로 접어 넣거나 폴딩될 수 있다. 몇몇 실시예에서, 제2 편직 구성요소 부분은 제1 편직 구성요소 부분의 적어도 일부 둘레에서 래핑될 수 있다.

Material having compressible projections and footwear incorporating the material

The present invention relates to a material with a substrate and a plurality of compressible projections connected to the substrate. The projections may be formed in a thermoplastic substrate to have a variety of shapes, including a shape that defines a base portion and a spring portion. The spring portion may have a structure of a belleville spring that exhibits a non-linear and bi-stable response to compressive forces. The material may be incorporated into an upper for an article of footwear, thereby providing the footwear with enhanced fit and comfort characteristics.

FOOTWEAR WITH A SOCK-LIKE UPPER

Articles of footwear with a sock-like upper and methods for constructing thereof are provided. In one embodiment, an upper comprises a first layer including a first interior and a first exterior, a second layer including a second interior and a second exterior, where the first layer and the second layer comprise a same material and are physically coupled at one end of each layer, and a plurality of sub-structural components positioned between the first exterior and the second interior. In this way, manufacturing articles of footwear with a sock-like upper may be simplified, while the comfort and fit of the articles of footwear may be improved.

Spacer textile material with tensile strands in non-linear arrangements

A spacer textile material has at least a portion of a tensile strand located between a first layer and a second layer of the spacer textile material where the first layer and second layer have been joined together to form channels in which the tensile strand moves freely. The tensile strand travels through the spacer textile material in a non-linear direction. Further, the channels may be formed in the spacer textile material in non-linear directions. The spacer textile material with a tensile strand may be incorporated into an article of footwear.

Shoe

Multi-Layer Extruded Uppers for Articles of Footwear and Other Foot-Receiving Devices

Upper components for footwear include: (a) a first layer including a first filament including first plural, non-intersecting, spaced apart path segments (wherein the first filament may have a width dimension of less than 3 mm wide); and (b) a second layer including a second filament including second plural, non-intersecting, spaced apart path segments (wherein the second filament may have a width dimension of less than 3 mm), wherein the second layer is fused to the first layer at locations where the layers contact one another. Additional layers of material, including additional layers with filament, may be included in the upper. The filament material in the different layers may be the same or different from one another (e.g., a thermoplastic material, a thermoplastic polyurethane material, a hydrophobic material, a water-repelling material, a non-water absorbing material, etc.). One or more layers each may be formed as a continuous extruded path of filament.

ОБУВНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ УПРОЩЕННОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ

Изобретение относится к обувному изделию, которое содержит оболочку, расположенную по длине от заднего конца до переднего конца, по ширине между боковым краем и медиальным краем и по высоте от дна до верхнего конца, при этом оболочка содержит нити, механически связанные друг с другом, при этом по меньшей мере часть нитей содержит по меньшей мере один термоплавкий филамент, причем нити, содержащие по меньшей мере один термоплавкий филамент, распределены по всей оболочке, причем форму оболочки фиксируют за счет сплавления нитей, которые содержат по меньшей мере один термоплавкий филамент. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении достаточного стягивания ступни с обеспечением комфорта. 18 з.п. ф-лы, 23 ил.

Textiles and articles, and processes for making the same

An article 100 comprising a first reflowed material in the form of a melted and resolidifed product of a film, yarn, fibre, textile or any combination thereof and a second element selected from a second shaped component, a second film, a second textile, a second yarn or a second fibre; the first reflowed material comprising a ;ow processing temperature polymeric composition comprising one or more thermoplastic polymers with a melting temperature between 80-135 Oc; the second element made of a high processing temperature polymeric composition comprising one or more thermoplastic polymers and having a creep relaxation temperature, a heat deflection temperature or a Vicat softening temperature at least 10Oc greater than the melting temperature of the low processing temperature composition; the article comprising one or more of the second component comprising a printed marking or an embroidery and a second dyed element. Preferably the article is an upper for an article of footwear.

Article of footwear and knitted component for article of footwear

IMPROVED SHOE STRUCTURE

Une structure de chaussure est faite d'un élément formant chaussure (1), par moulage thermoplastique. L'élément formant chaussure (1) est réalisé d'une seule pièce par tissage d'une pluralité de fils préparés. L'élément formant chaussure (1) comporte une première enveloppe de chaussure (10) et une deuxième enveloppe de chaussure (20). La première enveloppe de chaussure (10) et la deuxième enveloppe de chaussure (20) sont symétriques l'une par rapport à l'autre. La première enveloppe de chaussure (10) comporte un premier corps de chaussure (101) et une première ouverture (102). La deuxième enveloppe de chaussure (20) comporte un deuxième corps de chaussure (201) et une deuxième ouverture (202). La première ouverture (102) et la deuxième ouverture (202) sont reliées l'une à l'autre. Le premier corps de chaussure (101) est inséré à travers la deuxième ouverture (202), pour que le premier corps de chaussure (101) soit logé dans le deuxième corps de chaussure (201), et est ensuite soumis à un ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

Inside pocket of shoe

Shoe making system

SHOE CONSTRUCTION WITH DOUBLE UPPER

A novel shoe construction provides a unique aesthetically pleasing appearance to a shoe while also reinforcing the shoe construction. In the shoe construction, the shoe is provided with a first upper that extends upwardly from the shoe sole and is secured around a wearer's foot by adjustable fasteners such as lacing, and a second upper that extends upwardly from the shoe sole and is separate from and overlaps the first upper on opposite sides of the shoe and at the rear of the shoe. © KIPO & WIPO 2009 ...

An upper for an article of footwear with a cuff

In one aspect, an upper for an article of footwear may include a knit element, a collar area configured to form an ankle opening, and a cuff in the collar area. The cuff may be at least partially formed by the knit element and may include a ribbed knit structure of the knit element. In another aspect, an upper for an article of footwear may include a knit element with a first area, the first area including a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side may be formed of at least 30% more material than the second side such that the first area is configured to curve convexly away from the first side.

Stiff three-dimensional sock shoes

Decorated plastic footwear and process for manufacturing

ОБУВЬ, ВЫПОЛНЕННАЯ ИЗ НОСКА И СТРУКТУРЫ УСИЛЕНИЯ ЖЕСТКОСТИ

ОБУВНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ УПРОЩЕННОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ

Textiles and articles, and processes for making the same

Textiles and articles, and processes for making the same

Tools and method to 3D print shoes

A method of printing shoes using a 3d printer comprising a computer controlled multi axis printer with a build plate B that can move and rotate in multiple directions, onto which the 3D printer deposits materials. The 3d shoe may be printed onto a last that has itself been 3D printed onto the build plate by the 3d printer. Alternatively the 3d shoe is printed onto a build plate that is shaped as a universal foot which is milled by the 3d printer to form a custom last upon which 3d material from the printer is deposited. Preferably the build plate is attached to a fixed point to allow the plate to be repositioned. The build plate may also be heated to aid adhesion of the deposited material, and made from more than one piece to allow the plate to be removed from the shoe. The build plate may have a removable cover that acts as a release agent to prevent the deposited material E from sticking to the build plate B. The cover may be painted, rubbed or sprayed onto the plate, or may be in the ...

Footwear with Internal Harness

An article of footwear may include one or more harnesses to restrain a wearer foot from transverse movement within an upper during a rapid sideways maneuver. One harness may be located in a lateral forefoot region. Another harness may be located in medial region and may include a midfoot and/or a hindfoot region.

Articles And Method Of Manufacture Of Articles

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

Cold Weather Boot

A boot for sealing out environmental elements is disclosed. In one example, the boot includes a drawstring seal between the boot and a leg of wearer. The boot can limit the intrusion of environmental elements to the interior of the boot at least during some conditions.

Asymmetrical upper of shoe

An asymmetrical shoe upper is combined in a shoe body. The shoe upper at a medial side of a foot dorsum inclines to a lateral side of the shoe upper and to a front end of a foot sole so as to form an asymmetrical design. Accordingly, when wearing the shoe body, muscles of the foot dorsum are constrained by the shoe upper. At this time, the shoe upper affects pressures applied onto the medial and lateral sides of the foot dorsum. Thereby, based on the lever principle, the foot can be automatically adjusted so as to form a specific angle such that a heel has a medial side not constrained by the shoe upper at the medial side of the heel, and an inverted ankle can be avoided.

Seamless upper for footwear and method for making the same

This invention relates generally to footwear and methods for making the same, more particularly to a seamless upper for footwear and methods for making a seamless upper. In one aspect of the invention, the upper is seamless and/or is of unitary construction that defines an interior void for comfortably receiving a foot.

SHOE CLOSURE SYSTEM

A shoe closure system includes a plurality of fasteners corresponding to the pairs of eyelets in a shoe. Each fastener includes any elongated elastic member and releasably engageable male and female fastening devices secured to opposite ends of the elongated elastic member. The fastening devices and the elongated elastic member are cross-sectionally dimensioned to pass through the eyelets in the shoe. The male and female fastening devices are passed down through the eyelets in a respective pair of eyelets and are connected to one another at positions above the tongue of the shoe. The elasticity of the elongated elastic member holds the shoe in a comfortably closed position on the foot without having to tie the laces on the shoe. The elongated elastic member can be provided with indicia corresponding to a brand name, team name or logo. 1. A shoe closure system for use on a shoe having an upper and a U-shaped opening in the upper , the U-shaped opening having opposite first and second sides , a plurality of first eyelets and a plurality of second eyelets formed through the upper at locations in proximity to the respective first and second sides of the U-shaped opening , the eyelets being disposed in pairs with each pair having one first eyelet and an opposed second eyelet , the pairs of eyelets being spaced apart from one another in a heel-to-toe direction , each of the eyelets having and inner diameter , the shoe closure system having a plurality of fasteners , each of the fasteners comprising:an elongated resilient material having opposite first and second ends;first and second fastening devices secured respectively to the first and second ends of the elongated resilient material, the first and second fastening devices being releasably engageable with one another, the elongated resilient material and the first and second fastening devices having cross-sectional dimensions to fit through each of the eyelets so that in the first fastening device of one of said ...

Knitted Footwear Component With An Inlaid Ankle Strand

An article of footwear may include an upper incorporating a knitted component. An inlaid strand extends through the knitted component. A combination feeder may be utilized to inlay the strand within the knitted component. As an example, the combination feeder may include a feeder arm that reciprocates between a retracted position and an extended position. In manufacturing the knitted component, the feeder inlays the strand when the feeder arm is in the extended position, and the strand is absent from the knitted component when the feeder arm is in the retracted position. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the upper comprising:a knit element formed from at least one yarn and extending from a throat area to a heel region of the upper;an inlaid strand extending through the knit element from the throat area to a rear portion of the heel region, the inlaid strand forming a loop in the throat area; anda lace extending through the loop.2. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein the knit element defines an ankle opening for providing access to a void within the upper claim 1 , and a section of the inlaid strand having a length of at least four centimeters is substantially parallel to the ankle opening between the throat area and the rear portion of the heel region.3. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein the knit element defines an ankle opening for providing access to a void within the upper claim 1 , and a section of the inlaid strand having a length of at least four centimeters is positioned within three centimeters of the ankle opening between the throat area and the rear portion of the heel region.4. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein separate and spaced apart sections of the inlaid strand are exposed and form a portion of an exterior surface of the upper between the throat area and the rear portion of the heel region.5. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein ...

Article Of Footwear Having An Upper Incorporating A Tensile Strand With A Cover Layer

An article of footwear may have a sole structure and an upper that includes a foundation element, a strand, and a cover layer. The strand is positioned adjacent to an exterior surface of the foundation element and substantially parallel to the exterior surface for a distance of at least five centimeters. The cover layer extends along the strand for the distance of at least five centimeters, and the strand is positioned between the cover layer and the foundation element. In some configurations, the cover layer has a pair of edges on opposite sides of the strand, the strand is substantially centered between the edges of the cover layer for the distance of at least five centimeters, and areas of the exterior surface are exposed beyond the edges of the cover layer. 1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear , the method comprising:simultaneously laying a strand and a cover layer against an exterior surface of an upper of the article of footwear, the strand being positioned between the cover layer and the exterior surface, and the strand being substantially parallel to the exterior surface for a distance of at least five centimeters; andbonding the cover layer to the exterior surface.2. The method recited in claim 1 , further including a step of selecting the cover layer to include a thermoplastic polymer material.3. The method recited in claim 2 , wherein the step of bonding includes heating the thermoplastic polymer material to join the cover layer to the exterior surface.4. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of simultaneously laying includes centering the strand between edges of the cover layer.5. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of simultaneously laying includes leaving exposing areas of the exterior surface beyond the edges of the cover layer.6. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of simultaneously laying includes orienting the strand and the cover layer to extend between either (a) a lace area of the upper and an ...

HUMAN LOCOMOTION ASSISTING SHOE and CLOTHING

Bodywear apparatus configured to be worn by a human user and attachable to footwear of the human user in order to augment the abilities of the lower limbs of the user is disclosed. In another aspect, footwear apparatus configured to be worn by a human user in order to augment the abilities of the lower limbs of the user is disclosed. Such bodywear apparatus and footwear apparatus are configured to reduce the effort a user must exert and improve the user's performance during walking, running, hiking, marching, and various other gaits as well as jumping, hopping, and other activities. In an aspect, bodywear apparatus further comprises a supplemental power device configured to further augment the user's abilities by activating during portions of the user's gait cycle.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN UPPER FOR A SHOE

Methods for manufacturing an upper for a shoe, in particular a football shoe, are described. A base layer for an upper is provided. At least one profile element, which comprises a rubber material, is connected to the outer face of the base layer. The profile element is connected to the outer face of the base layer without using a seam by means of hot pressing. 1. A method for manufacturing an upper for a shoe comprising the steps of:(a) providing a base layer for an upper; and(b) connecting at least one profile element comprising a rubber material to an outer face of the base layer without using a seam by means of hot pressing.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hot pressing vulcanizes the rubber material on the outer face of the base layer.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the outer face of the base layer comprises a synthetic material.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the outer face of the base layer comprises polyurethane.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the rubber material comprises a Shore-A hardness in a range of 30-70.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hot pressing is carried out in a range of 100° C.-180° C.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a step of pre-heating the at least one profile element prior to connecting to the outer face of the base layer.8. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a step of pre-vulcanizing the at least one profile element prior to connecting to the outer face of the base layer.9. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of roughening a surface of the at least one profile element prior to connecting to the outer face of the base layer.10. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of coating a surface of the at least one profile element with a primer.11. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of coating a surface of the at least one profile element with a gluing means.12. The ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN UPPER PART OF A SHOE, IN PARTICULAR OF A SPORTS SHOE

The invention relates to a method for producing an upper part () of a shoe, in particular of a sport shoe. To obtain a shoe upper part with enhanced wearing comfort the method comprises according to the invention the steps: a) Supplying at least one shoe last (), which corresponds to the inner shape of the upper part () of the shoe which is to be produced; b) Applying a radial braiding machine () having an annular creel (), which is designed for weaving and/or braiding along three axes; c) Guiding the at least one shoe last () through the center () of the creel () and simultaneously weaving and/or braiding along three axes using a fiber material, and therefore woven and/or braided material positions itself around the outer circumference of the shoe last (); d) Once the at least one shoe last () has been guided through the center () of the creel (): Terminating the weaving and/or braiding and removing the woven and/or braided material from the shoe last (); e) Further processing the woven and/or braided material to complete the shoe. 1. Method for producing an upper part of a shoe , in particular of a sport shoe , comprising the steps:a) supplying at least one shoe last, which corresponds to the inner shape of the upper part of the shoe which is to be produced;applying a radial braiding machine having an annular creel, which is designed for weaving and/or braiding along three axes;guiding the at least one shoe last through the center of the creel and simultaneously weaving and/or braiding along three axes using a fiber material, and therefore woven and/or braided material positions itself around the outer circumference of the shoe last;d) once the at least one shoe last has been guided through the center of the creel: terminating the weaving and/or braiding and removing the woven and/or braided material from the shoe last;e) further processing the woven and/or braided material to complete the shoe,wherein the at least one shoe last is arranged directly or indirectly ...

Composite Element With a Polymer Connecting Layer

A composite element includes a base or textile layer, a thermoplastic polymer material, a thread, and a cover layer. The base layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The polymer material is separate from the base layer, extends into the base layer, and is at least partially located at the first surface. The thread has a section lying adjacent to the first surface layer and substantially parallel to the first surface throughout a distance of at least five centimeters, and the thread is bonded to the base layer with the polymer material. The cover layer is located adjacent to the first surface and bonded to the base layer with the polymer material, and the section of the thread is located between the cover layer and the base layer. 1. A composite element comprising:a textile layer with a first surface and an opposite second surface;a thermoplastic polymer material separate from the textile layer and extending into the textile layer, the polymer material extending through the textile layer to be located at both the first surface and the second surface;a thread having a section laying adjacent to the first surface of the textile layer and substantially parallel to the first surface of the textile layer throughout a distance of at least five centimeters; anda cover layer located adjacent to the first surface of the textile layer and secured to the textile layer with the polymer material, the section of the thread being located between the cover layer and the textile layer.2. The composite element recited in claim 1 , wherein the section of the thread is located between portions of the thread that extend through the textile layer.3. The composite element recited in claim 1 , wherein an end of the section of the thread is located at an edge of the textile layer.4. The composite element recited in claim 1 , wherein the thread includes a plurality of additional sections that lay adjacent to the first surface of the textile layer and are substantially ...

SHOE HAVING AN IMPROVED UPPER

Shoe () including an outer sole assembly () and an upper (), the shoe () extending lengthwise from a rear end () to a front end (), widthwise between a lateral side () and a medial side (), and height-wise from the sole assembly () to an upper end (), the upper end () demarcating a rear opening (), the upper () including a first envelope (). The first envelope () includes a rear portion (), which itself includes a lateral wall (), a rear wall () and a medial wall (), the rear portion () being porous or having low resistance to the passage of a fluid. The first envelope () includes a front portion (), which itself includes a lateral wall (), a front wall () and a medial wall (), the front portion () being resistant to the passage of fluid or being impervious. 1123145672121213314142021222320142526272825. Shoe () including an outer sole assembly () and an upper () , the shoe () extending lengthwise from a rear end () to a front end () , widthwise between a lateral side () and a medial side () , and height-wise from the sole assembly () to an upper end () , the upper end () demarcating a rear opening () , the upper () including a first envelope () , characterized in that the first envelope () includes a rear portion () , which itself includes a lateral wall () , a rear wall () , and a medial wall () , the rear portion () being at least partially porous or having low resistance to the passage of a fluid , and in that the first envelope () includes a front portion () , which itself includes a lateral wall () , a front wall () and a medial wall () , the front portion () being resistant to the passage of a fluid or being impervious.212122232014. Shoe () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the lateral () claim 1 , rear () and medial () walls of the rear portion () of the first envelope () form a continuous element.312627282514. Shoe () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the lateral () claim 1 , front () and medial () walls of the front portion () of the ...

Knitted Component With Adjustable Inlaid Strand For An Article Of Footwear

An article of footwear may include an upper incorporating a knitted component. The knitted component includes a knit element and an inlaid strand formed of unitary knit construction with the knit element. The inlaid strand extends through the knit element. A portion of the inlaid strand may extend into the heel region and may be external to the heel region. Pulling on the external portion may tension the inlaid strand. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the upper comprising:a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction, the knitted component including a knit element and at least one inlaid strand extending through and formed of unitary knit construction with the knit element;the knit element having an exterior surface and an interior surface;the at least one inlaid strand having a first portion that extends between the exterior surface and the interior surface of the knit element;the at least one inlaid strand having a second portion that extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the knit element; andwherein the second portion is disposed in a heel region of the knitted component.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein at least one portion of the at least one inlaid strand forms at least one loop claim 1 , the at least one loop being configured to receive a lace.3. The article of footwear according to claim 2 , wherein the second portion of the at least one inlaid strand is configured such that pulling on the second portion applies tension to the at least one inlaid strand and the at least one loop.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one inlaid strand comprises at least two inlaid strands claim 1 , including a first inlaid strand associated with a first side of the knit element and a second inlaid strand associated with a second side of the knit element.5. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the at least one ...

Smooth Shoe Uppers And Methods For Producing Them

Shoe uppers having smooth seams and methods for producing them are disclosed. In one embodiment the upper uses thermoplastic seam tape which forms bonds between contiguous upper sections after being subjected to heat and/or pressure. In another embodiment, different parts of the shoe can be joined using hidden seams. Close seams can also be covered with a transfer material adapted to give the interior and/or exterior of the upper a smooth surface. In yet another embodiment, a method is disclosed which allows three-dimensional upper sections to be bonded on a last using thermoplastic seam tape.

Multimedia mp3/mp4 pace responsive sensored footwear

Footwear ( 10 ), that has (2) sensing means ( 20 ), on toe and heel end, under both left and right ground engaging body ( 14 ), when user is moving, as in jogging, will trigger automatic audio signal of transmitter ( 16 ) located in compartment ( 15 ) on upper ( 12 ) and compartment ( 25 ) in ground engaging body ( 14 ), or multimedia mp3, mp4, images in transmitter ( 16 ) upon constant weight transference between toe and heel end using both sensing means ( 20 ), and has a manual override ( 21 - 23 ), to end or begin audio signal ( 16 ) or multimedia images ( 16 ), in compartment ( 15 or 25 ), independently of both sensing means ( 20 ). Compartment ( 15 and 25 ), serve as a mounting means for audio signal of transmitter ( 16 ), and full multimedia capability with mp3, mp4 images. Footwear ( 10 ) is waterproof protected by pivoted cover member ( 18 ).

String Lasting

A method of lasting an upper for an article of footwear can include inserting a last in a collapsed state into an upper. The last can include at least two parts movable relative to each other so as to allow the last to be collapsed along a substantially longitudinal direction from an extended state to the collapsed state. The last can also include at least one fastener configured for attaching string and configured to hold string in the collapsed state and in the extended state of the last. The method can further include attaching the upper to the fastener using at least one string and extending the last. For example, the act of extending the last may increase tension in the string in a manner that draws the upper about the last. 1. A method comprising:inserting a last in a collapsed state into an upper, wherein the last comprises at least two parts movable relative to each other so as to allow the last to be collapsed along a substantially longitudinal direction from an extended state to the collapsed state, wherein the last comprises at least one fastener configured for attaching string and configured to hold string in the collapsed state and in the extended state of the last;attaching the upper to the fastener using at least one string; andextending the last.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the attaching is performed before the extending.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the attaching comprises attaching the at least one string to the upper in such a way that the at least one string is under tension when the last is in the extended state.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises:at least one gap on a bottom portion of the upper; anda bridge connecting a left side and a right side of the upper on the bottom portion of the upper, thereby bridging the gap, wherein the bridge is formed by a sheet of material.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the upper further comprises a channel located in a rim portion around ...

Decoupled Foot Stabilizer System

An article of footwear includes a decoupled foot stabilizer system. The foot stabilizer system is decoupled from a midfoot region of the article of footwear. The foot stabilizer system includes a plurality of strap members. The foot stabilizer system may optionally include a bootie. The plurality of strap members extend underneath a portion of a foot of a wearer. The plurality of strap members are configured to receive a lace at one end. A lace running through the ends of the strap members pulls on the strap members when the lace is tightened and causes the foot stabilizer system to conform to the wearer's foot.

Sports Shoe

The present invention relates to a shoe including a sole as well as an upper that rises up from the sole, the upper including at least two portions that are at least partially mutually displaceable with respect to each other, thereby adjusting the housing size or volume (RZ) for a foot in the shoe, as well as tightening-release means of the mutually displaceable portions, the shoe also including control means of the tightening-release means operable or arranged at the back or at the heel of the shoe. 1. A shoe comprising a sole as well as an upper that rises up from said sole , said upper comprising at least two portions at least partially mutually displaceable with respect to each other , thereby adjusting the housing size or volume (RZ) for a foot in said shoe , as well as tightening-release means of said mutually displaceable portions , further comprising control means of said tightening-release means operable or arranged at the back or at the heel of said shoe , said control means including at least one first approach-move apart component for approaching-moving apart said mutually displaceable portions along a longitudinal direction , and at least one second approach-move apart component for approaching-moving apart one of said mutually displaceable portions with respect to other along a vertical , in use , direction.2. The shoe according to claim 1 , wherein said first approach-move apart component is intended to cause said tightening-release means to tighten-release said mutually displaceable portions along a longitudinal direction claim 1 , while said at least one second approach-move apart component is intended to control said tightening-release means to vertically mutually tighten-release said mutually displaceable portions.3. The shoe according to claim 1 , wherein said tightening-release means comprise at least one cable element having a first end fixed to one of said mutually displaceable portions and a second end adjustably engageable with the other of ...

Articles with Embroidered Sequins in Variable Patterns

Hot melt sequins and methods of applying these sequins are disclosed. Sequins can be arranged in various patterns. Sequins can be arranged in dispersive patterns. Sequin patterns can be used to create gradients on the outside of an upper. The sequins can be used to attach two layers where the density of the sequins used to attach the layers can affect thermal properties, flexibility and relative motion between the layers. 1. A method of making an article of footwear , comprising:attaching a plurality of sequins to the article of footwear, the plurality of sequins including a first group of sequins and a second group of sequins;wherein each sequin in the plurality of sequins has an approximately two-dimensional shape with a thickness that is less than a length and a width of the sequin and wherein each sequin includes an opening;wherein attaching each sequin in the plurality of sequins to the article of footwear comprises stitching a thread through the opening in each sequin to secure each sequin to the article of footwear;fixedly arranging the plurality of sequins in a dispersive gradient pattern on the article of footwear such that adjacent sequins in the first group of sequins forming the dispersive gradient pattern are closer together than adjacent sequins in the second group of sequins forming the dispersive gradient pattern;arranging the dispersive gradient pattern on the article of footwear such that spacing between the adjacent sequins increases along a longitudinal direction of the article of footwear extending from a toe region to a heel region;locating the first group of sequins in the toe region of the article of footwear and locating the second group of sequins in a lacing region of the article of footwear; andwherein the first group of sequins, having more sequins than the second group of sequins, provide a first amount of abrasion resistance to the toe region of the article of footwear that is greater than a second amount of abrasion resistance ...

FOOTWEAR ITEM WITH REMOVABLE LINING

A footwear structure includes an upper provided with a mouth, a tip end and a front portion that is between the mouth and the tip end, a first lining housed inside the footwear structure, and a first through opening arranged on the front portion of the upper, and a first appendage externally arranged on the first lining at a position substantially corresponding to the first through opening, wherein the first appendage engages the first through opening and wherein the first appendage is accessible from the outside of the footwear structure. 1. A footwear item comprising:a footwear structure having an upper provided with a mouth, a tip end and a front portion that is between said mouth and said tip end,a first lining housed inside said footwear structure, andfirst combining means to removably combine said first lining with said upper, whereinsaid first combining means comprise at least one first through opening arranged on said front portion of said upper, and at least one first appendage externally arranged on said first lining at a position substantially corresponding to said at least one first through opening, wherein said at least one first appendage engages said at least one first through opening, said at least one first appendage being accessible from the outside of said footwear structure.2. The footwear item according to claim 1 , wherein said front portion of said upper comprises a vamp and a tongue claim 1 , wherein said at least one first through opening is arranged on said tongue.3. The footwear item according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one first appendage comprises a ring-shaped body claim 1 , wherein said first combining means comprise closing-opening elements to close-open said ring-shaped body claim 1 , wherein said ring-shaped body is made of a flexible material.4. The footwear item according to claim 1 , comprising second combining means to removably combine said first lining with said upper claim 1 , wherein said second combining means ...

Article of Footwear With Braided Upper

An article of footwear includes a braided upper comprised of a unitary braided structure. The unitary braided structure of the braided upper may be engineered with specific features tailored to particular activities. Different regions of the upper may have different braided configurations. For example, higher braid densities may be used in specific areas of the footwear to provide additional structural support or compression. Also, strands of a different material may be incorporated in different regions of the braided upper to provide specific properties to the footwear in those areas. 1. An article of footwear comprising:a sole; andan upper attached to the sole, wherein said upper comprises a unitary braided structure;the unitary braided structure having a first region with a first density of braids and at least a second region with a second density of braids,wherein the first density of braids is lower than the second density of braids.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the upper has a throat claim 1 , and the upper has braids of the second density forming a band at a front of the throat.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the upper has an ankle opening and wherein the upper comprises braids of the second density around the ankle opening.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the unitary braided structure comprises strands of at least two different materials having different properties.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises floating cables laced through the braided structure.6. The article of footwear of claim 5 , wherein at least one floating cable is attached to a tensioning device.7. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises an integrated lateral side lace that is interlaced through the braided structure to a lateral side eyelet and a medial side lace that is interlaced through the braided structure to a medial side eyelet.8. The article of footwear of claim 1 , further ...

Spacer Textile Material With Tensile Strands In Non-Linear Arrangements

A spacer textile material has at least a portion of a tensile strand located between a first layer and a second layer of the spacer textile material where the first layer and second layer have been joined together to form channels in which the tensile strand moves freely. The tensile strand travels through the spacer textile material in a non-linear direction. Further, the channels may be formed in the spacer textile material in non-linear directions. The spacer textile material with a tensile strand may be incorporated into an article of footwear. 1. A spacer textile material comprising:a first layer;a second layer;a plurality of connecting members extending between and joining the first layer and the second layer;a tensile strand;wherein the first layer is joined to the second layer to define a plurality of channels arranged in a non-linear pattern;wherein the tensile strand extends through the plurality of channels;wherein the plurality of channels includes a first channel that is oriented at a first angle relative to a first edge of the spacer textile material;wherein the plurality of channels includes a second channel that is oriented at a second angle relative to the first edge of the spacer textile material;wherein the plurality of channels includes a third channel that is oriented at a third angle relative to the first edge of the spacer textile material;wherein the plurality of channels includes a fourth channel that is oriented at a fourth angle relative to a second edge of the spacer textile material, the second edge is opposite the first edge;wherein the first angle and the second angle are different;a first portion of the tensile strand extends from the second edge of the spacer textile material between the first channel and the second channel;a second portion of the tensile strand extends from the first edge of the spacer textile material between the second channel and the third channel;a third portion of the tensile strand extends from the second edge ...

Footwear Having An Upper With Forefoot Tensile Strand Elements

Articles of footwear may include an upper with a forward lace-receiving element and a plurality of strands that extend forward from the lace-receiving element. In some configurations, the strands are located between a pair of material layers and lay substantially parallel to the material layers. In other configurations, the material layers form a loop structure, and the strands may extend at least partially around the loop structure. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the upper comprising:a throat area extending forward from an ankle opening of the upper towards a forefoot region, the throat area including a plurality of lace-receiving elements that include a forward lace-receiving element positioned closer to a forward edge of the upper than other lace-receiving elements, the forward lace-receiving element being centrally positioned and extending between a medial side and a lateral side of the throat area;a lace extending through at least the forward lace-receiving element;a tensile strand element located within the forefoot region of the article of footwear, the tensile strand element including (i) at least one material layer, and (ii) a plurality of strands that lay adjacent to a surface of the material layer, the tensile strand element forming a loop that defines the forward lace-receiving element, the plurality of strands extending at least partially around the loop; andwherein the plurality of strands extend from an area proximal to the forward lace-receiving element on a top portion of the upper located forward of the throat area towards a forward edge of the article of footwear.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of strands extend to the forward edge.3. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of strands terminate inward of the forward edge.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of strands cross each other ...

SHOE, ESPECIALLY SPORTS SHOE

The invention relates to a shoe, especially to a sports shoe, having a shoe upper. The shoe upper consists at least partially of a knitted fabric. The shoe upper has a plurality of loops for threading a lace to allow the tying of the shoe at the foot of a wearer by means of the lace. To provide an easy and efficient method for adjusting the lacing or tying of the shoe at the foot of the wearer individually, at least a part of the loops consist of a knitted fabric. The loops have the shape of a tubular body which forms a passage for the lace. 1. A shoe , comprising a knitted upper and a sole structure , the upper comprising:a first knitted layer defining an outer surface of the upper; anda plurality of loops, each of which comprises a channel, the plurality of loops extending from the upper,wherein at least a part of the plurality of loops comprise a knitted fabric,wherein each of the channels forms a passage for a lace that extends through the plurality of loops,wherein the first knitted layer and the knitted fabric of the plurality of loops are connected to form a unitary knit construction,wherein a longitudinal plane is parallel with respect to a resting surface when the shoe is resting on the resting surface, andwherein the channels comprise axes that each define an angle that is less than 30° offset from the longitudinal plane.2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the channels defines an outer diameter and an inner diameter for receiving the lace claim 1 , wherein the at least one channel has a length claim 1 , wherein the length is at least 100% of the outer diameter.3. The shoe of claim 2 , wherein the length is at least 200% of the outer diameter.4. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of loops are disposed in a plurality of rows along the upper.5. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the axes each define an angle that is less than 25° offset from the longitudinal plane.6. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of loops are arranged such that ...

Article Of Footwear With Extruded Components

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

Shoe Having Knit Wingtip Upper

A shoe includes a knit upper and a sole secured to the upper. The knit upper has a wingtip pattern knit into the knit upper. 1. A shoe comprising:a knit upper;a sole secured to the upper;the knit upper having a knitted element, the knitted element being formed of a unitary one-piece construction during a knitting process on a knitting machine, the knitted element comprising a knitted upper heel region, a knitted upper lateral midfoot region, a knitted upper medial midfoot region, a knitted upper metatarsal region, a knitted upper lateral ball region, a knitted upper medial ball region, and a knitted upper toe region, the upper metatarsal region including a knitted upper lateral metatarsal region and a knitted upper medial metatarsal region, the upper having a knitted upper lateral side region and a knitted upper medial side region, the upper lateral side region including the upper lateral midfoot region, the upper lateral metatarsal region and the upper lateral ball region, the upper medial side region including the upper medial midfoot region, the upper medial metatarsal region and the upper medial ball region, the upper toe region being seamlessly knitted with the upper medial and lateral ball regions during the knitting process, the upper medial and lateral ball regions being seamlessly knitted with the upper metatarsal region during the knitting process, the upper metatarsal region being seamlessly knitted with the upper lateral and medial midfoot regions during the knitting process, the knitted element including a wingtip pattern, the wingtip pattern being portions of at least the upper toe region, the upper lateral and medial ball regions, and the upper lateral and medial metatarsal regions;the upper toe region, the upper lateral and medial ball regions, and the upper lateral and medial metatarsal regions collectively being knitted with the wingtip pattern during the knitting process.2. A shoe as set forth in wherein the wingtip pattern comprises a medial line ...

Shoe Having Knit Wingtip Upper

A shoe includes a knit upper and a sole secured to the knit upper. The knit upper has a first area of a jersey stitch knit and a second area of a pointelle stitch knit, a boundary line between the first and second areas, and a line of broguing adjacent the boundary line. 1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having a knit upper and a sole , the method comprising:knitting with a knitting machine to form a knitted element of the knit upper such that the knitted element is of a unitary one-piece construction comprising a knitted upper heel region, a knitted upper lateral midfoot region, a knitted upper medial midfoot region, a knitted upper metatarsal region including an upper lateral metatarsal region and an upper medial metatarsal region, a knitted upper lateral ball region, a knitted upper medial ball region, a knitted upper toe region, a knitted upper lateral side region including the knitted upper lateral midfoot region, the knitted upper lateral metatarsal region, and the knitted upper lateral ball region, a knitted upper medial side region including the knitted upper medial midfoot region, the knitted upper medial metatarsal region, and the knitted upper medial ball region, a first area of a jersey stitch knit being at least in the knitted upper toe region, and a second area of a pointelle stitch knit being at least in the knitted upper lateral and medial metatarsal regions, the first area having a rear boundary, the second area having a forward boundary, the rear boundary of the first area and the forward boundary of the second area being coincident and coextensive with each other and defining a boundary line between the first and second areas, and a line of broguing adjacent the boundary line; andattaching the sole to the knit upper;the knitted upper toe region being seamlessly knitted with the knitted upper medial and lateral ball regions during the knitting step,the knitted upper medial and lateral ball regions being seamlessly knitted with the ...

METHOD FOR THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORMING OF AN UPPER OF A FOOTWEAR

A method for the three-dimensional forming of an upper of a footwear, comprises: preparing a sock comprising thermoplastic yarns; fitting the sock on a reference form of an upper to be formed; placing the reference form with the sock in an oven; heating the sock in the oven up to determining the at least partial fusion of thermoplastic material of the thermoplastic yarns of the sock; cooling the sock up to determining the cross-linking of the thermoplastic material and the formation of the upper with more rigid portions and less rigid portions; removing the upper from the reference form. 1. A method for the three-dimensional forming of an upper of a footwear , comprising:preparing a sock comprising thermoplastic yarns;fitting the sock on a reference form of an upper to be formed;placing the reference form with the sock in at least one oven;heating the sock in the oven up to determining the at least partial fusion of thermoplastic material of the thermo-plastic yarns of said sock;cooling the sock up to determining the cross-linking of the thermo-plastic material and the formation of the upper with more rigid portions and less rigid portions; andremoving the upper from the reference form.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein heating the sock in the oven comprises: circulating a heated fluid in the oven; wherein the heated fluid comprises: superheated air claim 1 , steam claim 1 , superheated steam or a mixture of superheated air and steam or a mixture of superheated air and superheated steam.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein cooling the sock comprises: removing the reference form with the sock from the oven and placing it in a cooling chamber claim 1 , circulating cooled air in the cooling chamber.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sock has a main opening configured to insert a foot and at least one auxiliary opening obtained from a weaving step of said sock; wherein claim 1 , preferably before fitting the sock on the reference form ...

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 and Manufacturing Method Therefor

A method for manufacturing a shoe, the method including the steps of: attaching a sock-shaped base member forming a portion of an upper to a last portion of a core the core including a core print and the last portion attaching the core to an outer mold supplying a molten resin to be a reinforcement member and/or a sole member into between the outer mold and the base member and allowing the molten resin to cure, thereby forming the reinforcement member and/or the sole member integral with the base member 1. A shoe comprising an upper , the upper comprising:a sock-shaped base member of a knit fabric, a knit-like fabric and/or a woven fabric; anda reinforcement member with the base member the reinforcement member being substantially without sewn to the base member, and the reinforcement member being bonded and/or welded to a surface of the base member.2. A shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member covers at least a portion of a medial-side surface and a lateral-side surface.3. A shoe according to claim 2 , wherein the reinforcement member covers a portion of each of a front foot section claim 2 , a middle foot section and a rear foot section on the medial-side surface claim 2 , and covers a portion of each of the front foot section claim 2 , the middle foot section and the rear foot section on the lateral-side surface.4. A shoe according to claim 3 , wherein the reinforcement member covers a portion of a bottom surface of a foot and continuously extends from the bottom surface of the foot onto the opposite side surfaces of the foot.5. A shoe according to claim 4 , wherein the reinforcement member covers a bottom surface of the middle foot section.6. A shoe according to claim 5 , wherein in the middle foot section claim 5 , the reinforcement member continuously extends from the bottom surface onto the opposite side surfaces.7. A shoe according to claim 6 , wherein the reinforcement member includes a lacing loop integrally formed along an upper edge of ...

FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING A TENSILE ELEMENT WITH A DEPOSITION LAYER

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a base layer, a plurality of strand segments, and a deposition layer. The base layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The strand segments are located adjacent to the first surface and extend substantially parallel to the first surface for a distance of at least five centimeters. The deposition layer is deposited upon the first surface and the strand segments, and the deposition layer is joined with the first surface and the strand segments. The deposition layer is applied using a screen printing process. Different inks can be used during the screen printing process to form the deposition layer and an indicia layer. 1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear , the method comprising:laying a plurality of strand segments adjacent to a base layer, at least a portion of the strand segments extending substantially parallel to the base layer for a distance of at least five centimeters;depositing an at least partially liquid material onto the base layer and the strand segments by screen printing to form a deposition layer, the strand segments being located between the base layer and the deposition layer; andincorporating the base layer, strand segments, and deposition layer into an upper of the article of footwear.2. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least partially liquid material builds up directly upon the base layer and the strand segments through screen printing to form the deposition layer such that the deposition layer is bonded and secured to both the base layer and the strand segments.3. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of depositing by screen printing further comprises screen printing multiple coats of the at least partially liquid material onto the base layer and the strand segments.4. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of depositing by screen printing further comprises:screen printing onto ...

PORTABLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR

A portable manufacturing system includes an additive manufacturing device and a braiding device. The system also includes systems for capturing customized foot information from a foot. The additive manufacturing device can be used to form a footwear last having a geometry corresponding to the customized foot information. The footwear last can be placed through the braiding device to form a braided component for an article of footwear. A welding device can be used to attach overlay components to the braided component. Sole components may be separately formed and attached to the braided component. 1. A portable manufacturing system , comprising:a portable housing defining and interior and including a towing system, wherein the towing system is configured to be attached to a towing vehicle so that the portable housing can be towed by the towing vehicle;an additive manufacturing device disposed within the interior of the portable housing; anda braiding device disposed within the interior of the portable housing,wherein the additive manufacturing device is configured to form a footwear last and wherein the braiding device is configured to form a braided footwear component on the footwear last.2. The portable manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the portable housing is a semi-trailer.3. The portable manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the portable housing is a shipping container.4. The portable manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the portable manufacturing system further includes a sensing device claim 1 , the sensing device being configured to capture customized foot information from a foot claim 1 , and wherein the sensing device is disposed within the interior of the portable housing.5. The portable manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the portable manufacturing system further includes a welding device and wherein the welding device is disposed within the interior of the portable housing.6. The portable ...

Article of Footwear with Decoupled Upper

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

SPORTS BOOT FOR THE PURSUIT OF SKI SPORT

The invention relates to a sports boot for the pursuit of ski sport. The sports boot comprises a sensor arrangement () having several pressure-sensitive sensors (-) in a distributed layout which are respectively connected or can be connected via cable connections (-) to an electronic signal processing device. At least one first sensor () is positioned in a forefoot portion () of the sole arrangement () of the sports boot and at least one second sensor () is positioned in a heel portion () of the sole arrangement (). A first cable connection () between the at least one first sensor () and the electronic signal processing device and a second cable connection () between the at least one second sensor () and the electronic signal processing device are respectively starting from the at least one first sensor () and from the at least one second sensor () and each run in the direction towards a sole center region () of the sole arrangement (). The first and second cable connection () then run out from the sole center region () via the heel portion () in the direction towards the upper boot portion () in which the signal processing device is positioned or can be positioned. 1127282827299171699293019313093230179161791699171734adadababaabbabab. A sports boot () for the pursuit of ski sport , in particular a ski boot , having a lower boot portion () provided as a means of accommodating the foot of a user and an upper boot portion () provided as a means of accommodating the lower leg portion of this user , which upper boot portion () is connected to the lower boot portion () , a sensor arrangement () comprising several pressure-sensitive sensors (-) in a distributed layout , which are respectively connected or can be connected via cable connections (-) to an electronic signal processing device () , and at least two sensors ( , ) of the sensor arrangement () are provided on a sole arrangement () of the sports boot () , and at least one first sensor () is positioned in a forefoot ...

SHOE LACE DEVICE

A shoe lace securing device is provided. The device has a body, and a plurality of straps that can hold the end portions of shoe laces in place. The laces are passed between the straps and the body, and then the body, with laces attached, is positioned on an inner portion of the shoe adjacent to a rear interior end of the shoe. When worn, the device allows a user to keep the shoes laced and secure, while not requiring an exterior knot. 1. A shoe lace device comprising:a body, the body being a flexible and elongate material;a plurality of straps attached to the body and positioned across a width of the body, the straps configured to receive a first end portion of a shoe lace and a second end portion of a shoelace by the first and second end portions passing between the plurality of straps and the body; andwherein the body is configured to be positioned within an interior quarter portion of a shoe adjacent to a rear interior end of the shoe.2. The shoe lace device of wherein the body comprises a hook and loop connector on a rear of the body opposite to the straps.3. The shoe lace device of wherein the body is connectable to the interior quarter portion of the shoe by an adhesive.4. The shoe lace device of wherein the body is formed of a flexible elongate material.5. The shoe lace device of wherein each of the plurality of straps is connected to the body at an approximately middle widthwise portion of the body claim 1 , the connection defining a top area of the strap on one side of the stitching claim 1 , and a bottom area of the strap on the opposite side of the stitching.6. The shoe lace device of wherein when the device is inserted into a shoe claim 1 , such that a pressure between an interior portion of the shoe and a heel of a wearer holds the device in place.7. The shoe lace device of wherein each of the plurality of straps is formed of an elastic material.8. The shoe lace device of wherein the plurality of straps are attached to a front side of the body.9. The ...

LACE GUIDE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

A lace guide for an article of footwear comprises a base, a body protruding from the base, and an enlarged head at a distal end of the body. The body, the base, and the enlarged head define an external channel that extends at least partially around the body to receive and retain a lace. The base may be a heel counter, and the lace guide and the heel counter may be an integral, one-piece component. Alternatively, the base of the lace guide may be a wing extending along a side of the upper, or may be secured to a footwear upper. 1. A lace guide for an article of footwear comprising:a base;a body protruding from the base; andan enlarged head at a distal end of the body;wherein the body, the base, and the enlarged head define an external channel that extends at least partially around the body to receive and retain a lace; andwherein a first portion of an outer surface of the body in the external channel includes a series of protrusions extending radially-outward from the body into the external channel.2. The lace guide of claim 1 , wherein each protrusion of the series of protrusions extends transversely across the external channel from the base to the enlarged head.3. The lace guide of claim 1 , wherein the external channel is annular.4. The lace guide of claim 1 , wherein a second portion of the outer surface of the body in the external channel is smoother than the first portion.5. The lace guide of claim 1 , wherein:the enlarged head has a lip extending from a periphery of the enlarged head toward the base, narrowing a width of the external channel at the lip;the lip is asymmetrical; andthe lip has a curved edge extending at an acute angle from the periphery of the enlarged head in a direction around the body and along the external channel.6. The lace guide of claim 5 , wherein the lip is biased toward the base to retain the lace in the external channel.7. The lace guide of claim 5 , wherein:the lip has a terminal edge extending from the periphery of the enlarged ...

CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN'S FOOTWEAR

A closure system for footwear is provided. The footwear has an outsole, an upper defining a tongue opening, and a closure assembly configured to selectively close the tongue opening. The closure assembly includes an elastic connector, a closure panel, and one or more stretchable faux laces. The elastic connector is anchored to the upper or the outsole inside the article of footwear. The closure panel bridges the tongue opening and has first and second ends; the first end is attached to the elastic connector and disposed within the upper and the second end is disposed outside the upper and releasably affixed to the upper. The faux lace is joined to the upper and the closure panel. The elastic connector is disposed within the upper and hidden from view from an exterior of the footwear when worn by a wearer. 1. An article of footwear comprising:a sole;an upper joined to the sole, the upper defining a tongue opening; anda closure assembly configured to selectively close the tongue opening, the closure assembly having a closure panel, an elastic connector, and at least one stretchable faux lace, the closure panel bridging the tongue opening, the closure panel having a first end disposed inside the upper on a first side of the tongue opening and a second end disposed outside the upper on a second side of the tongue opening, the closure panel joined to at least one of the upper or the sole by the elastic connector, the elastic connector disposed inside the upper where hidden from view from an exterior of the article of footwear when worn by a wearer, the closure panel releasably affixed to the upper on the second side of the tongue opening, the at least one faux lace having a first end joined to the upper and a second end joined to the closure panel.2. The article of footwear of wherein the upper includes a liner disposed along an inner surface claim 1 , at least a portion of the elastic connector disposed behind the liner.3. The article of footwear of further including an ...

BRAIDED ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING FLAT YARN

An upper for an article of footwear is provided, having a braided structure comprising a first yarn having a first cross-sectional shape and a second yarn having a second cross-sectional shape different than the first cross-sectional shape. The first cross-sectional shape comprises an outer surface parallel to an inner surface in a rectangular orientation. Additionally, the first yarn is oriented such that at least a portion of the outer surface comprises the first side of the first yarn and at least a portion of the inner surface comprises the second side of the first yarn. 1. An upper for an article of footwear , the upper comprising:a braided structure comprising an inner surface proximate an interior cavity of the article of footwear, an outer surface proximate an exterior of the article of footwear, a first yarn having a first cross-sectional shape having a flat surface, and a second yarn having a second cross-sectional shape having a rounded surface,wherein the outer surface of the article of footwear comprises the flat surface of the first yarn having the first cross-sectional shape and the rounded surface of the second yarn having the second cross-sectional shape; andwherein the braided structure comprises a one-to-two ratio of the first yarn having the first cross-sectional shape to the second yarn having the second cross-sectional shape.2. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the first cross-sectional shape is square.3. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the first cross-sectional shape is rectangular.4. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the second cross-sectional shape is circular.5. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the second cross-sectional shape is ovular.6. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the braided structure is configured to maintain the flat surface proximate an outer surface of the upper claim 1 , and configured to maintain a second flat surface of the first cross-sectional shape proximate an inner surface of the upper.7. The upper of claim 6 , wherein the second ...

FUNCTIONAL APERTURES FOR MANUFACTURING REGISTRATION

An article of footwear formed from a flat pattern to include a side seam and/or utilizing aperture alignment of multiple flat pattern pieces is disclosed. In aspects, an article of footwear, such as an upper, is formed from a flat pattern and modified into a dimensional article of footwear that includes a side closing. The side closing may comprise adjoined side edges of the flat pattern upper that are secured to each other with a securing element to maintain the dimensional article of footwear in its shape. Alignment of the parts may be provided through at least partial alignment of apertures in the flat pattern upper and apertures in a securing element and/or other flat pattern pieces, including using multi-purpose apertures, allowing streamlined processing and manufacturing of footwear. 1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear , the method comprising:forming a flat pattern upper into a dimensional shape having an exterior-facing surface and an interior-facing surface;forming a side closing by adjoining a first side edge and a second side edge of the flat pattern upper;aligning a connecting portion with the side closing by aligning a first aperture in the connecting portion with a first aperture in the flat pattern upper; andsecuring the aligned connecting portion to the flat pattern upper adjacent the first side edge and the second side edge to thereby couple the first side edge and the second side edge together,wherein the first aperture of the connecting portion and the first aperture of the flat pattern upper that are aligned define a first functional aperture in the article of footwear.2. The method of manufacturing of claim 1 , wherein the side closing is a medial side closing.3. The method of manufacturing of claim 1 , wherein the side closing is a lateral side closing.4. The method of manufacturing of claim 1 , wherein the flat pattern upper is formed from one individual component.5. The method of manufacturing of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

Article of Footwear With Decoupled Upper

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

Footwear including a textile upper

A textile upper for an article of footwear includes at least one microclimate modulation structure located at one or more regions of the upper. In an embodiment, a microclimate modulation structure includes a plurality of knitted strands, the knitted strands including a first strand type and a second strand type, the first strand type having a greater thermal conductivity than the second strand type. In another embodiment, the microclimate modulation structure includes an uneven surface that includes a plurality of knitted beams and a plurality of indentations defined between the knitted beams.

ONE-PIECE-VAMP MANUFACTURE METHOD AND ONE-PIECE-WOVEN-VAMP

A one-piece-vamp manufacture method includes: (1) weaving preparation: arranging different required raw material color yarn, hot melt silk and stretch yarn at a main color opening yarn feeding orifice, a match color opening yarn feeding orifice and a stretch yarn yarn feeding orifice; (2) weaving U shape tube fabric: a vamp machine weaving in an order of a starting opening, an outer toe cap, an outer shoe body, an outer heel, an outer shoe opening to an inner shoe opening, an inner heel, an inner shoe body, an inner toe cap; (3) stitching an inner toe cap stitch eyelet; (4) stitching the outer toe cap stitch eyelet; (5) forming a one-piece-vamp semifinished product; and (6) reshaping, setting and shape fixing. 1. A one-piece-vamp manufacture method comprising the following steps:(1) weaving preparation: arranging different required raw material color yarn, hot melt silk and stretch yarn at a main color opening yarn feeding orifice, a match color opening yarn feeding orifice and a stretch yarn yarn feeding orifice according to vamp patterns and process requirements, loading written program into a vamp machine, inputting corresponding parameters;(2) weaving U shape tube fabric: one side of the U shape tube fabric being an outer vamp, the other side being an inner vamp, both the outer vamp and the inner vamp being of a tube shape, a turn in the middle of the U shape tube fabric being a shoe opening part where the inner vamp and the outer vamp intersect; the vamp machine weaving in an order of a starting opening, an outer toe cap, an outer shoe body, an outer heel, an outer shoe opening to an inner shoe opening, an inner heel, an inner shoe body, an inner toe cap, during the course of weaving, achieving technical effects of local jacquard, local texturing at the outer vamp with respect to processes and functions required by respective portions of the vamp;(3) stitching an inner toe cap stitch eyelet: grasping the woven U shape tube fabric to a stitching device by an ...

DYNAMIC LACING SYSTEM

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

FOOTWEAR WITH TACTILE-FEEDBACK MEMBERS

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

COMPOSITE SPORTS ARTICLE

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

SHOE CONSTRUCTIONS HAVING UPPER ASSEMBLIES WITH INDEPENDENTLY MOVABLE BOOTIES AND DECOUPLED SOLE ASSEMBLIES

Shoe constructions having upper assemblies with independent booties and/or decoupled sole assemblies are disclosed herein. A shoe configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, an upper assembly attached to a sole assembly. The upper assembly can include a throat portion defining an opening configured to receive a foot and a bootie attached the overlay primarily at the throat portion. The bootie can be movable relative to the remaining portion of the upper assembly and the sole assembly. The sole assembly can include a midsole and an outsole that together define a first portion in a forefoot region of the shoe and a second portion in a heel region of the shoe. The first portion and second portions can be decoupled from each other. The midsole can include a stability plate that provides medial and lateral stability to the sole assembly. 1. A shoe , comprising: an exterior overlay;', 'a throat portion defining an opening configured to receive a foot; and', 'a bootie attached to the exterior overlay at the throat portion and at least substantially independent of a remaining portion of the exterior overlay; and, 'an upper assembly having—'}a sole assembly attached to the upper assembly,wherein the bootie is independently movable relative to the sole assembly and at least a portion of the exterior overlay.2. The shoe of wherein the upper assembly comprises a strapping assembly having at least one strap extending laterally around a midfoot region of the bootie and configured to support the bootie claim 1 , wherein the at least one strap is moveable relative to the bootie.3. The shoe of wherein the strapping assembly defines lace loops configured to receive a lace claim 2 , and wherein the strapping assembly cinches around the bootie when the lace is tightened.4. The shoe of wherein the upper assembly further comprises a plurality of retainers positioned on the bootie claim 2 , wherein the retainers slideably receive the ...

FOOTWEAR UPPER WITH MAGNETIC HOLD OPEN FOR FOOT ENTRY

An article of footwear may include a sole structure and an upper. The upper may include a first section and a second section and may define a foot-receiving cavity over the sole structure. The first section may be fixed to the sole structure, and the second section may articulate relative to the first section between an access position and a use position, the foot-receiving cavity being more exposed when the second section is in the access position. A magnetic coupling includes a first coupling member that may be operatively secured to the second section of the upper and a second coupling member may be operatively secured to the sole structure and positioned so that the first coupling member couples with the second coupling member by magnetic force when the second section is in the access position. 1. An article of footwear comprising:a sole structure;an upper including a first section and a second section and defining a foot-receiving cavity over the sole structure;wherein the first section is fixed to the sole structure, and the second section articulates relative to the first section between an access position and a use position, the foot-receiving cavity being more exposed when the second section is in the access position than when the second section is in the use position; anda magnetic coupling including a first coupling member and a second coupling member, one of which is a magnet and the other of which comprises either of a magnet or a ferromagnetic material;wherein the first coupling member is operatively secured to the second section of the upper and the second coupling member is operatively secured to the sole structure and positioned so that the first coupling member couples with the second coupling member when the second section is in the access position, the second section held in the access position by magnetic force between the first coupling member and the second coupling member.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein:the second section has ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING A KNITTED COMPONENT WITH A TONGUE

The present disclosure provides an upper for an article of footwear. The upper may include a knit element defining a portion of at least one of an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper. The interior surface may define a void. A tongue and the knit element may have a common yarn, and the tongue may extend through a throat area of the upper. The tongue may comprise a lateral edge, a medial edge, and a forward portion. At least one of the lateral edge and the medial edge of the tongue may be unsecured to the knit element. The tongue and the knit element may comprise a common yarn at least at the forward portion of the tongue. 1. An upper for an article of footwear , the upper comprising:a knit element having a U-shaped configuration outlined by a first perimeter edge and a second perimeter edge, the knit element defining a portion of at least one of an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper, the interior surface defining a void;an inlaid strand extending through the knit element, wherein the inlaid strand is located between the exterior surface and the interior surface of the knit element; anda tongue, wherein the tongue and the knit element have a common yarn at a forward portion of a throat area of the upper, and wherein the tongue extends through the throat area of the upper.2. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the first perimeter edge defines at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the upper claim 1 , and wherein the second perimeter edge defines at least a portion of the throat area of the upper3. The upper of claim 2 , wherein the tongue includes a first peripheral area disposed along a lateral edge of the tongue and a second peripheral area disposed along a medial edge of the tongue claim 2 , wherein the lateral edge and the medial edge of the tongue are unsecured to the second perimeter edge.4. The upper of claim 2 , wherein the first peripheral area and the second peripheral area have ...

A SHOE, AN OUTER LAYER PART FOR A SHOE AND A SHOE ASSEMBLY

Shoe used for skateboarding are often worn and torn in specific areas needed to grip and control the skateboard. This wear and tear affects the visual appearance of the shoe as well as its function for skateboarding. According to the invention, a renewal part of the upper part of the shoe can be removed and replaced. An inner layer of the renewal part is arranged to hold a removable outer layer of the renewal part in place. 1. A shoe , comprising a sole part and an upper part , said upper part having a main outer surface , wherein at least a portion of the upper part outside of the main outer surface comprises a renewal portion comprising an inner layer having an outer attachment surface , said outer attachment surface being arranged to cooperate with a detachable outer layer element having a shape matching the renewal portion , in such a way as to retain the outer layer element attached to the renewal portion.2. A shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the outer attachment surface of the inner layer has an indented outer surface compared to the main outer surface.3. A shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the renewal portion comprises at least a part of the front portion of the shoe.4. A shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the inner layer extends to form an inner layer of the upper part outside of the renewal portion.5. A shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the renewal portion comprises one surface of a fabric fastener claim 1 , preferably the loop surface.6. A shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the renewal portion comprises a surface arranged to retain the outer layer portion by means of friction.7. An outer layer element for a shoe arranged to match a renewal portion of a shoe according to claim 1 , said outer layer element having an inner surface arranged to cooperate with an outer attachment surface of the inner layer of the shoe in such a way that the outer layer element is retained in a position substantially covering the renewal portion.8. An outer layer element ...

SHOE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A SHOE

A shoe and a corresponding method for making a shoe are disclosed. A shoe according to an embodiment includes: an upper including a main body; a midsole, an outside edge of the midsole being attached to a lower edge of the main body, the midsole being formed to define a first accommodation space; and a first fill injected in the first accommodation space. 1. A shoe , comprising:an upper including a main body;a midsole, an outside edge of the midsole being attached to a lower edge of the main body of the upper, the midsole being formed to at least in part define a first accommodation space; anda first fill injected in the first accommodation space.2. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the midsole is of a three-dimensional shape so as to form the first accommodation space.3. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the upper further comprises:a lower portion, an upper rim of which is attached to the main body of the upper, the lower portion of the upper covering a lower part of the main body so that a second accommodation space is formed between the lower portion of the upper and the main body of the upper; anda second fill injected in the second accommodation space.4. The shoe as claimed in claim 3 , wherein at least a portion of the midsole is wrapped around by the lower portion of the upper claim 3 , and the first accommodation space is formed between the lower portion of the upper and a bottom surface of an upper part of the midsole.5. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:an outsole attached to and covering the bottom surface of the midsole.6. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the midsole comprises a first fabric layer and a first leakage preventing film attached to the first fabric layer to prevent the first fill from leakage.7. The shoe as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the main body comprises a second fabric layer and a second leakage preventing film attached to the second fabric layer to prevent the second fill from leakage.8. The ...

Footwear Upper Incorporating A Knitted Component With Sock And Tongue Portions

An article of footwear may include a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component includes a sock portion and a tongue portion. The sock portion has a hollow structure (a) forming an ankle opening in a heel region of the footwear and (b) extending between the heel region and a forefoot region of the footwear to define a void within the footwear for receiving a foot. The tongue portion has an elongate configuration (a) extending through at least a portion of a length of a throat area of the upper and (b) including two knit layers that lay adjacent to each other 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the upper comprising a textile component including a sock portion and a tongue portion , the sock portion having a hollow structure and a toe area , the hollow structure (a) forming an ankle opening in a heel region of the footwear and (b) extending between the heel region and a forefoot region of the footwear to define a void within the footwear for receiving a foot , and the tongue portion having an elongate configuration (a) extending through at least a portion of a length of a throat area of the upper and (b) including two knit layers that lay adjacent to each other such that the two knit layers extend only in the throat area , and the textile component has only a single layer in the toe area.2. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein one of the knit layers lays against the sock portion in the throat area.3. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein the tongue portion is located within the void.4. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein a first end of the tongue portion is formed of unitary knit construction with the sock portion claim 1 , and a second end of the tongue portion is stitched to the sock portion claim 1 , the first end being opposite the second end.5. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein (a) peripheral areas of the knit ...

Article Of Footwear Incorporating Floating Tensile Strands

An article of footwear may have a sole structure and an upper that includes at least two layers and a plurality of strands. The two layers extend from a lace region of the upper to a lower region of the upper. The strands are located between the two layers and the strands extend from the lace region to the lower region. Additionally, the strands are unsecured to the layers for a distance of at least five centimeters in an area between the lace region and the lower region. The two layers may be secured to each other at portions located between the strands. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the upper comprising:a lace region defining a plurality of lace-receiving elements;a lower region where the sole structure is secured to the upper; anda plurality of strands extending from the lace region to the lower region, the strands being secured to the upper in the lace region and the lower region, and the strands being unsecured for a distance of at least five centimeters in an area between the lace region and the lower region;the upper further including a first layer and a second layer that each extend from the lace region to the lower region, the strands being located between the first layer and the second layer through at least said distance of at least five centimeters;wherein the strands include a first strand and a second strand, ends of the first strand and the second strand being proximal to each other in the lace region, and opposite ends of the first strand and the second strand being distally spaced from each other in the lower region; andwherein the first layer and the second layer are unsecured to each other at portions corresponding to locations of the strands and are secured to each other at portions located between the strands.2. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises a base layer forming at least a portion of a surface within an interior of the upper.3. The article ...

Article of Footwear Incorporating an Impact Absorber and Having an Upper Decoupled from its Sole in a Midfoot Region

An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole attached to the upper, and an impact absorber attached to the upper at least along a midfoot region of the upper and capable of absorbing a portion of a lateral impact when the impact absorber is moved into contact with a top surface of the sole. The impact absorber is be integrally formed with the sole and has a width that varies along a length of the impact absorber. The width of the impact absorber decreases in a forefoot region and a heel region. The upper rolls to contact the top surface of the sole upon lateral impact. The sole and the upper may be attached asymmetrically. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper including a lateral side, a medial side opposite the lateral side, and a midfoot region;a sole attached to the upper such that the upper is permitted to roll with respect to the sole upon exposure to at least one of a lateral force or a medial force; andan impact absorber attached to at least one of the lateral side and the medial side of the upper and provided at least along the midfoot region of the upper,wherein the impact absorber is compressible for absorbing a portion of the at least one of the lateral force or the medial force, and wherein the upper is configured to move and compress the impact absorber into contact with a top surface of the sole.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the impact absorber has a height that varies along a length of the impact absorber.3. The article of footwear according to claim 2 , wherein the height of the impact absorber decreases in a forefoot region and a heel region.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the impact absorber includes: (a) a first impact absorber attached along the medial side of the upper and (b) a second impact absorber attached along the lateral side of the upper.5. The article of footwear according to claim 4 , wherein the first impact absorber differs in size and shape from the second impact ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A 3-D PRINTED FABRIC

A system and method for manufacturing an upper of the footwear by additively depositing material to form a fabric element having a plurality of threads, and incorporating the fabric element into the footwear. The plurality of threads of the fabric element may form at least one texture. Additionally or alternatively, the fabric element may be manufactured with a shape that conforms to a 3-D contoured surface. 1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear comprising:additively depositing material to form a fabric element, the fabric element having a plurality of threads that form at least one texture; andincorporating the fabric element into the article of footwear.2. The method of wherein the plurality of threads form a first texture in a first area and a second texture in a second area claim 1 , the first texture being different from the second texture to impart varying textures to a surface of the fabric element.3. The method of wherein the first area is formed of a first stitch or weave configuration claim 2 , wherein the second area is formed of a second stitch or weave configuration.4. The method of wherein the first area is formed of a first stitch configuration claim 2 , and wherein the second area is formed of a second stitch configuration claim 2 , and wherein at least one of the first stitch configuration and the second stitch configuration is a knit construction formed by additively depositing material.5. The method of comprising:generating a three-dimensional model of the fabric element with digital representations of the plurality of threads;digitally slicing the three-dimensional model into a plurality of two-dimensional layers that, when stacked, form the three-dimensional model; andadditively depositing the respective two-dimensional layers to form the fabric element.6. The method of comprising:depositing a first type of the material that is insoluble in the presence of an agent; anddepositing a second type of material that is soluble in the ...

Dynamic Lacing System

An article of footwear includes an upper defining an interior void and a first cable movable in a tightening direction to move the upper into a tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the upper into a loosened state. The article of footwear also includes a tightening grip operable to be moved away from the upper in a first direction to move the first cable in the tightening direction and a cable lock operable in a locked state to restrict movement of the first cable in the loosening direction and operable in an unlocked state to permit movement of the first cable in the loosening direction. A release grip is operable to be moved away from the upper in a second direction to move the cable lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, whereby the release grip is separate from the tightening grip. 1. A cable lock mechanism comprising:a housing defining a cavity;a first cable having a first portion and a second portion;a second cable having a first portion and a second portion;a spool disposed within the cavity and including a first annular groove receiving the first cable and a second annular groove receiving the second cable, the spool rotatable in a first direction relative to the housing to unwind the first cable from the housing and wind the second cable within the second annular groove and rotatable in a second direction relative to the housing to unwind the second cable from the housing and wind the first cable within the first annular groove;a first lock pawl disposed within the housing and operable between a locked state restricting rotation of the spool relative to the housing in the second direction and an unlocked state permitting rotation of the spool relative to the housing in the second direction; anda second lock pawl disposed within the housing and operable between a first position spaced apart from the spool and a second position in contact with a control surface of the spool, the second lock pawl in contact with the control ...

DYNAMIC LACING SYSTEM

An article of footwear includes an upper defining an interior void and a first cable movable in a tightening direction to move the upper into a tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the upper into a loosened state. The article of footwear also includes a tightening grip operable to be moved away from the upper in a first direction to move the first cable in the tightening direction and a cable lock operable in a locked state to restrict movement of the first cable in the loosening direction and operable in an unlocked state to permit movement of the first cable in the loosening direction. A release grip is operable to be moved away from the upper in a second direction to move the cable lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, whereby the release grip is separate from the tightening grip. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;a tensioning grip disposed at an outer surface of the upper and comprising an elastic material defining a first conduit having an inner diameter; anda tensioning cable received within the first conduit, including an outer diameter less than the inner diameter of the first conduit, and operable to move the upper into one of a tightened state and a loosened state, the tensioning cable movable in a tightening direction to move the upper into the tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the upper into the loosened state.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , further comprising a cable lock operable between a locked state restricting movement of the tensioning cable in the loosening direction and an unlocked state permitting movement of the tensioning cable in both the loosening direction and the tightening direction.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the cable lock is disposed within a sole structure of the article of footwear.4. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the cable lock permits movement of the tensioning cable in the tightening direction when the cable lock ...

SHOE UPPER

An upper of a shoe covering at least a part of a foot, the upper including: a medial portion covering a medial surface of the foot; a lateral portion covering a lateral surface of the foot; a plurality of panel portions provided in the medial portion and/or the lateral portion while being spaced apart from each other in a front-rear direction of the foot and extending in a foot girth direction crossing the front-rear direction of the foot; and a plurality of string portions formed from linear members extending in the front-rear direction, and arranged so as to extend between a pair of the plurality of panel portions that are adjacent to each other in the front-rear direction, wherein the panel portion and the string portion are formed from a single piece of fabric. 1. An upper of a shoe configured to cover at least a part of a foot , the upper comprising:a medial portion configured to cover a medial surface of the foot;a lateral portion configured to cover a lateral surface of the foot;panel portions provided in the medial portion and/or the lateral portion while being spaced apart from each other in a front-rear direction of the foot and extending in a foot girth direction crossing the front-rear direction of the foot; andstring portions formed from linear members extending in the front-rear direction, and arranged so as to extend between a pair of the panel portions that are adjacent to each other in the front-rear direction,wherein the panel portions and the string portions are formed from a single piece of fabric.2. The upper according to claim 1 , wherein an average value of a width of the panel portions in the front-rear direction is greater than an average value of a thickness of the string portions in the girth direction.3. The upper according to claim 1 , wherein:each of the panel portions is in a strip shape extending in the girth direction, and defines through holes that are spaced apart from each other in the girth direction;one of the string portions is ...

Smooth Shoe Uppers And Methods For Producing Them

Shoe uppers having smooth seams and methods for producing them are disclosed. In one embodiment the upper uses thermoplastic seam tape which forms bonds between contiguous upper sections after being subjected to heat and/or pressure. In another embodiment, different parts of the shoe can be joined using hidden seams. Close seams can also be covered with a transfer material adapted to give the interior and/or exterior of the upper a smooth surface. In yet another embodiment, a method is disclosed which allows three-dimensional upper sections to be bonded on a last using thermoplastic seam tape. 1. An upper for an article of footwear comprising:a first molded three-dimensional upper section having an interior side and an exterior side, wherein the interior side is an innermost side of the upper and the exterior side is an outermost side of the upper;a second molded three-dimensional upper section rearwardly adjacent the first molded three-dimensional upper section having an interior side and an exterior side, wherein the interior side is an innermost side of the upper and the exterior side is an outermost side of the upper,wherein the first molded three-dimensional upper section and the second molded three-dimensional upper section are joined at least partially to one another by at least one seam;an inner thermoplastic seam tape disposed on and substantially covering the seam; andan outer thermoplastic seam tape disposed on and substantially covering the seam.2. The upper according to claim 1 , wherein the seam is a stitched seam.3. The upper according to claim 1 , wherein the seam is a stitchless seam.4. The upper according to claim 1 , wherein the first molded three-dimensional upper section and the second molded three-dimensional upper section are adapted to be coupled to a sole.5. The upper according to claim 1 , wherein the first molded three-dimensional upper section defines at least a portion of a toe area of the upper claim 1 , and wherein the second molded ...

Upper For An Article Of Footwear With Auxetic Configuration

An article of footwear includes an upper with openings arranged in an auxetic configuration. The upper includes at least two openings that differ in size. Regions of the upper with larger openings may expand more than regions of the upper with smaller openings.

Multi-Layered Braided Article And Method Of Making

An article includes a two layered braided upper assembly with an outer braided structure and an inner braided structure. The braided structures may have different braid patterns. The dual layered upper assembly can be manufactured using a braid machine with multiple rings of spools. 1. An upper assembly for an article of footwear , comprising:an outer braided structure and an inner braided structure;wherein the outer braided structure includes a first portion having a jacquard braid pattern; andwherein the inner braided structure includes a second portion having a non-jacquard braid pattern.2. The upper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the outer braided structure comprises a continuously braided structure with a forefoot portion claim 1 , a midfoot portion and a heel portion.3. The upper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the inner braided structure comprises a continuously braided structure with a forefoot portion claim 1 , a midfoot portion and a heel portion.4. The upper assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the forefoot portion includes a portion with a non-jacquard braid pattern claim 2 , wherein the midfoot portion includes a portion with a jacquard braid pattern claim 2 , and wherein the heel portion includes a portion with the non-jacquard braid pattern.5. The upper assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the forefoot portion claim 3 , the midfoot portion and the heel portion all have portions with a non-jacquard braid pattern.6. The upper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the jacquard braid pattern has non-uniform opening sizes and wherein the non-jacquard braid pattern has uniform opening sizes.7. The upper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a density of the jacquard braid pattern changes along at least one direction of the outer braided structure.8. The upper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a density of the non-jacquard braid pattern is substantially constant along every direction of the outer braided structure.9. The ...

SHOE, IN PARTICULAR A SPORTS SHOE

A shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with a shoe upper and a rotary fastener for lacing the shoe on the foot of the wearer by at least one tensioning element, wherein the rotary fastener is arranged on the instep of the shoe and wherein the rotary fastener has a rotatably arranged tensioning roller. In order to improve the fit of the shoe to the foot of the wearer when such central fastener is used, a first tensioning element is arranged, which runs on the lateral side of the shoe upper, and a second tensioning element is arranged, which runs on the medial side of the shoe upper, wherein both tensioning element are fixed by the two ends thereof to the tensioning roller and each form a closed curve on the lateral side or on the medial side of the shoe upper. 115-. (canceled)16. A shoe , in particular sports shoe , with a shoe upper and a rotary fastener for lacing the shoe on the foot of the wearer by means of at least one tensioning element , wherein the rotary fastener is arranged on the instep of the shoe and wherein the rotary fastener has a rotatably arranged tensioning roller , wherein a first tensioning element is arranged , which runs on the lateral side of the shoe upper , wherein a second tensioning element is arranged , which runs on the medial side of the shoe upper , and wherein both tensioning elements are fixed by the two ends thereof to the tensioning roller and each form a closed curve on the lateral side or on the medial side of the shoe upper , wherein each tensioning element runs from the tensioning roller to a first deflection element , which deflects the tensioning element in the bottom region of the shoe upper as well as at a location which is arranged in a region between 30% and 42% of the longitudinal extension , measured from the tip of the shoe.17. The shoe according to claim 16 , wherein the two closed curves of the two tensioning elements on the lateral side and on the medial side of the shoe upper are designed substantially symmetrically ...

Article With Tensioning System Including Driven Tensioning Members

An article of footwear includes an intermediate covering portion with an adjustable volume. The intermediate covering portion is closed around the instep of the foot. The article also includes a tensioning system that can be used to change the volume of the intermediate covering portion. The tensioning system includes two tension balancing members engaged with driven tensioning members, and a common driving tensioning member that engages both tension balancing members.

Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component

An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of protruding areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer. The protruding areas may include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an inlaid strand extending through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and yarn sections extending across the second tubular structure. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the upper comprising:a knitted component with a foot part and an ankle part, the foot part configured to cover a portion of a foot of a wearer, the ankle part configured to cover a portion of an ankle of the wearer; anda skin layer that is attached to the foot part of the knitted component and that is absent from the ankle part such that the ankle part has greater elasticity than areas of the foot part that are attached to the skin layer;wherein the ankle part is annular and extends continuously between a medial side and a lateral side of the upper;wherein the skin layer includes an edge that is proximate the ankle part;wherein the skin layer extends continuously in a vertical direction from the edge to the sole structure; andwherein the skin layer extends continuously in a horizontal direction from the medial side, across a forefoot region, to the lateral side of the upper.2. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein the foot part and the ankle part are formed of unitary knit construction.3. The article of footwear recited in claim 1 , wherein the upper includes a seam that joins two opposing edges of the knitted component;wherein the seam extends in the vertical region along a heel region of the upper; andwherein the skin layer has a first end proximate one of the two opposing edges; ...

ARTICLE OF APPAREL WITH DYNAMIC AND LOCK-OUT REGIONS

An article of apparel includes a base layer defined by a Poisson's ratio, and a polymer structure coupled to the base layer. The polymer structure is configured to lower the Poisson's ratio of the base layer. The polymer structure includes a plurality of interconnected members forming an array of cell units. The plurality of interconnected members form cell walls with interior recesses defined within the cell walls. 1. An article of apparel comprising:a base layer; andan outer layer coupled to the base layer, the outer layer comprising a repeating pattern of shapes defined by interconnected perimeter walls and interior recesses, wherein the interconnected perimeter walls and interior recesses define at least one first region and at least one second region on the outer layer, wherein each interior recess in the first region provides a void exposing the base layer, and wherein each interior recess in the second region is at least partially filled with a recess material that covers the base layer such that the second region is less easily deformed than the first region.2. The article of apparel of wherein the base layer is a four way stretch material.3. The article of apparel of wherein the recess material is unitary in composition with the perimeter walls.4. The article of apparel of wherein the article of apparel is an article of footwear.5. The article of apparel of wherein the perimeter walls include a top surface and an opposite bottom surface claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface faces the base layer claim 1 , and wherein the recess material covers the base layer in each interior recess of the second region without extending to the top surface of the perimeter walls.6. The article of apparel of wherein the perimeter walls of the outer layer form a repeating pattern of reentrant polygonal shapes.7. The article of apparel of wherein the first region of the outer layer has a Poisson's ratio of substantially zero or less than zero.8. An article of apparel comprising:a ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR UPPER INCORPORATING A TEXTILE COMPONENT WITH TENSILE ELEMENTS

An article of footwear includes a textile component. The textile component of the upper includes a textile element and a tensile element. The tensile element defines a first segment disposed on a first side of the upper. The first segment of the tensile element is configured to attach the securement device to the textile element on the first side of the upper. The tensile element further includes a second segment that is disposed proximate the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The second segment is fixed relative to the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The tensile element further includes an intermediate segment that extends continuously from the first segment, across the heel region, to the second segment. 1. An upper comprising:a spacer knit component comprising two overlapping layers that are attached by transverse yarns that extend between the two overlapping layers, the spacer knit component at least partially forming a first side of the upper, a second side of the upper, and a throat area between the first side of the upper and the second side of the upper;a plurality of first intermediate tensile segments located on the first side of the upper and at least partially extending between first passages formed by the transverse yarns of the spacer knit component, the plurality of first intermediate tensile segments forming a first set of lace apertures in the throat area adjacent to the first side; anda plurality of second intermediate tensile segments located on the second side of the upper and at least partially extending between second passages formed by the transverse yarns of the spacer knit component, the plurality of second intermediate tensile segments forming a second set of lace apertures in the throat area adjacent to the second side.2. The upper of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of second intermediate tensile segments extends through a heel area of the upper.3. The upper of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of second ...

3D PRINTED ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR WITH PARTICLES

The present invention generally relates to methods of printing articles using three-dimensional printing and other printing techniques, and to articles formed from such techniques, including the printing of articles of footwear containing particles. Certain embodiments are generally directed to composites comprising particles (e.g., reinforcing particles), for example, rubber particles. The particles may be used, for example, to increase slip or abrasion resistance. The composites may also contain polyurethanes or other compounds, e.g., to facilitate fabrication, e.g., using three-dimensional printing and other printing techniques. Other embodiments are directed to methods of making or using such articles. For example, in some embodiments, a composite may be prepared by mixing particles (e.g., reinforcing particles) with at least a first fluid and a second fluid within a nozzle, such as a microfluidic printing nozzle, which may be used to direct the resulting product onto a substrate. 1. A 3D-printed article for use in footwear , comprising:a 3D-printed article having a gradient in a property between a first portion and a second portion, wherein the 3D-printed article is a single integrated material, and wherein the property is selected from the group consisting of average largest dimension of particles, weight percent of particles, volume percent of particles, compression strength, slip resistance, abrasion resistance, density, stiffness, heat deflection temperature, pore concentration, pore size, and coefficient of thermal expansion.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the article is adhered to a textile.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the article comprises a polymer.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the article is a component of a shoe upper.5. The article of claim 1 , comprising a deposited material comprising reactive functional groups.6. The article of claim 1 , further comprising a first article to which the deposited material is adjacent and adhered to ...

LACING SYSTEM

A lace-receiving assembly includes a substrate, a first sheet, and a lace guide. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first sheet includes a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The third surface is bonded to the first surface to define a channel extending between the substrate and the first sheet. The lace guide is disposed within the channel. 1. A lace-receiving assembly comprising:a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface;a first sheet having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface, the third surface bonded to the first surface to define a channel extending between the substrate and the first sheet; anda lace guide defined within the channel.2. The lace-receiving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first sheet includes a material selected from a group consisting of a hot melt adhesive and a thermoplastic polyurethane.3. The lace-receiving assembly of claim 2 , wherein the substrate includes a material selected from a group consisting of a hot melt adhesive and a thermoplastic polyurethane.4. The lace-receiving assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a third sheet having a fifth surface and a sixth surface claim 1 , the fifth surface bonded to the fourth surface of the first sheet.5. The lace-receiving assembly of claim 4 , wherein the third sheet includes a material selected from a group consisting of a textile claim 4 , a foam claim 4 , a leather claim 4 , and a synthetic leather.6. The lace-receiving assembly of claim 4 , further comprising a fourth sheet having a seventh surface and an eighth surface claim 4 , the seventh surface bonded to the second surface of the substrate.7. The lace-receiving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the lace guide includes a conduit.8. The lace-receiving assembly of claim 7 , wherein the conduit includes a proximal end and a distal end claim 7 , the proximal end defining a first opening ...

INJECTION-MOLDING METHOD

The invention concerns a method of producing an article of footwear comprising: providing an upper; providing a mold and opening the mold; inserting the upper into the open mold; closing the mold; and injecting a pressurized molten resin, wherein, after the injecting, there is a gap filled with the resin between a side wall of the mold and an outer surface of at least a first portion of the upper, wherein the gap is essentially zero at a contacting point, wherein the gap increases gradually from the contacting point in at least a first region of the mold. 1. A method of producing an article of footwear comprising:providing an upper;providing a mold and opening the mold;inserting the upper into the open mold;closing the mold; andinjecting a pressurized molten resin,wherein, after the injecting, there is a gap filled with the resin between a side wall of the mold and an outer surface of at least a first portion of the upper, wherein the gap is essentially zero at a contacting point, wherein the gap increases gradually from the contacting point in at least a first region of the mold.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the gap increases by less than 1 mm per mm of a distance from the contacting point in at least the first region of the mold claim 1 , wherein the distance is measured along the outer surface of the upper.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the side wall contacts the outer surface at the contacting point at an angle of less than 30 degrees.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first region of the mold is arranged within 5 mm below the contacting point.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein closing the mold causes at least a second portion of the upper to be compressed claim 1 , and wherein the material of the upper is compressed by a first compression distance in a first part of the upper and a second compression distance in a second part of the upper claim 1 , wherein the first compression distance is smaller than the ...

Decoupled Foot Stabilizer System

An article of footwear includes a decoupled foot stabilizer system. The foot stabilizer system is decoupled from a midfoot region of the article of footwear. The foot stabilizer system includes a plurality of strap members. The foot stabilizer system may optionally include a bootie. The plurality of strap members extend underneath a portion of a foot of a wearer. The plurality of strap members are configured to receive a lace at one end. A lace running through the ends of the strap members pulls on the strap members when the lace is tightened and causes the foot stabilizer system to conform to the wearer's foot. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper;a sole structure attached to the upper;an interior foot stabilizer layer disposed in an interior of the upper;wherein in a midfoot region of the article of footwear an outer periphery of the upper is attached to the sole structure at a medial periphery of the sole structure;wherein the interior foot stabilizer layer is attached to the sole structure at an attachment area extending longitudinally along the interior of the upper in the midfoot region of the article of footwear; andwherein the attachment area is spaced inwardly a distance from the medial periphery of the sole structure.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein within the midfoot region claim 1 , moving in a direction from the midfoot region toward a forefoot region of the article of footwear claim 1 , the distance between the attachment area and the medial periphery of the sole structure decreases; andwherein within the midfoot region, moving in a direction from the midfoot region toward a heel region of the article of footwear, the distance between the attachment area and the medial periphery of the sole structure decreases.3. The article of footwear according to claim 2 , wherein the outer periphery of the upper is attached to the medial periphery of the sole structure in the forefoot region of the article of footwear and in the ...

CLOSURE SYSTEM AND/OR SHOE CONFIGURATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE PERFORMANCE OF RUNNING SHOES

A shoe may include a sole and an upper. The upper may have a medial side and a lateral side that each have an edge positioned on opposing side of the shoe's tongue. The upper's medial side and/or the upper's lateral side may include stiffened regions and flexible regions with each stiffened region being disposed between two flexible regions so that the stiffened regions are moveable relative to one another upon tensioning of the medial and lateral sides of the upper. The opposing edges of the upper's medial and lateral sides may be substantially linear or straight prior to tensioning of the upper's medial and lateral sides and may be substantially uneven or nonlinear subsequent to tensioning of the upper's medial and lateral sides due to relative movement of the stiffened regions. 120.-. (canceled)21. A shoe comprising:a sole;an upper that is attached to the sole and configured to fit around the foot of a user, the upper having a medial side and a lateral side that fit around the medial and lateral side of the foot respectively;a tension member that is guided or directed about a path along the shoe, the path being positioned on either the medial or lateral side of the shoe so that the tension member is positioned along the medial or lateral side of the shoe without being positioned on an upper portion of the shoe so as to be atop a user's foot, the tension member being operationally coupled with the shoe so as to cause the shoe to tighten about the foot when the tension member is tensioned; anda tightening mechanism that is operable with the tension member to effect tensioning of the tension member upon operation of the tightening mechanism, the tightening mechanism being positioned on the medial or lateral side of the shoe adjacent the path of the tension member.22. The shoe of claim 21 , wherein the tightening mechanism is positioned below a collar portion of the shoe so as to be positioned below the user's ankle.23. The shoe of claim 21 , wherein a portion of the ...

Booties and footwear assemblies comprising seamless extensible film, and methods therefor

Waterproof, breathable socks, booties, shoe inserts, and footwear assemblies containing the shoe inserts are provided. The booties and shoe inserts may include a laminate comprising a seamless extensible film, such as a polyurethane film, and at least one textile. The bootie is suitable for a range of sizes and shoe shapes. The bootie may shrink to fit, or, alternatively, be stretched to fit, an asymmetrical last having a desired size to form a shoe insert. A bootie having a seamless extensible film eliminates the need to have multiple sizes of shoe inserts correlating to particular shoe sizes. In embodiments where the polyurethane film is seamless and continuous, the shoe insert eliminates the need for a waterproof seam tape, which is conventionally used to make shoe inserts waterproof. Methods of forming the socks, booties, and shoe inserts are also provided.

Easy Access Articles of Footwear

Footwear, including athletic footwear, opens very wide, e.g., by moving an ankle containing portion of a footwear upper laterally/sideways with respect to the sole structure or a base portion of the upper (e.g., rotate it to the lateral side). In effect, the ankle containing portion may move/rotate sideways with respect to the sole structure/base portion via a connecting member (e.g., moving akin to rotation on a hinge type structure) to open in somewhat of a “clamshell” fashion. The rear of the upper base portion in this open condition may appear somewhat as an open backed slipper or “slide” type shoe. These actions and features open the rear heel area of the upper wide and low to enable easy insertion of a foot into the interior chamber, generally from the rear of the footwear structure. One or more straps can be used to secure the upper to the foot. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper including a top opening, a first side, a second side, a first side edge extending downward from the top opening at the first side, and a second side edge extending downward from the top opening at the second side, wherein the upper further includes a foot insertion opening extending from the first side edge and terminating at a closed end located at a side heel area of the upper on the second side of the upper;a closure system engaged with the upper for releasably closing the foot insertion opening, wherein the closure system extends between the closed end and the first side edge of the upper; anda sole structure engaged with the upper.2. An article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the second side edge includes a downward extending segment and a rearward extending segment.3. An article of footwear according to claim 2 , wherein the rearward extending segment of the second side edge terminates at a closed end claim 2 , wherein the closed end of the second side edge is located a distance L from the closed end of the closure system claim 2 , wherein L is within a ...

METHOD FOR WEAVING INTEGRAL SHOE UPPER FABRIC BY CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE AND INTEGRAL SHOE UPPER FABRIC THEREOF

An integral shoe upper fabric, woven by a round knitting machine from at least one non-elastic yarn, includes: a first suture reserved section including a first opening; a first toe woven section; a first foot body woven section; a first sole extension section; a first heel woven section; a second sole extension section; a second foot body woven section; a second toe woven section; and a second suture reserved section including a second opening. 1. A method for weaving an integral shoe upper fabric by a circular knitting machine , comprising:providing a circular knitting machine, and providing at least one non-elastic yarn for the circular knitting machine to perform weaving;causing the circular knitting machine to weave a first suture reserved section including a first opening from the yarn;causing the circular knitting machine to weave a first toe woven section in continuation from an upper edge of the first suture reserved section;causing the circular knitting machine to turn the weaving direction from the first toe woven section, combine a lower edge of the first suture reserved section, and weave in continuation to form a first foot body woven section, with a first toe turning interweaving line interweaved between the first toe woven section and the first foot body woven section;causing the circular knitting machine to weave a first sole extension section in continuation from a lower edge of the first foot body woven section;causing the circular knitting machine to turn the weaving direction from the first sole extension section, and sequentially weave a first heel woven section and a second heel woven section, with a first heel turning interweaving line interweaved between the first sole extension section and the first heel woven section;causing the circular knitting machine to turn the weaving direction from the second heel woven section, and weave a second sole extension section, with a second heel turning interweaving line interweaved between the second ...

Method of Making an Article Comprising Links

A method of making an article comprising links is disclosed. The method includes a step of generating a link pattern according to a pre-selected portion of the article. The link pattern comprises a plurality of link indicia that correspond to plurality of links. After associating each link from the plurality of links with a link indicia from the plurality of link indicia, a plurality of threads may be threaded through the plurality of links to form a link matrix. The link matrix may be associated with the pre-selected portion of an article to make an article comprising links.

Systems and methods for custom footwear, apparel, and accessories

An example method may comprise determining, based at least on one or more images, one or more areas of wear indicative of worn portions of an article such as an article of footwear. The example method may comprise mapping the one or more areas of wear to a two dimensional wear model. The example method may comprise determining, based at least on the one or more images, a severity of wear of one or more of the one or more areas of wear. The example method may comprise determining, based on the two dimensional wear model and the severity of wear of each of the one or more areas of wear, a pattern for a custom article. The example method may comprise outputting a machine-readable code representing the pattern. The machine-readable code may be configured to be processed by a machine to cause manufacture of at least a portion of the custom article.

Shoe constructions

A shoe assembly comprises a base shoe (10), a removable outsole (25) and a removable cover (22). The base shoe (10) is defined by a skeleton insole (11) having a lower surface, a heel component (12), and an upper (13) rising from the periphery of the skeleton insole (11). The upper (13) defines a foot-retaining element. The removable outsole (25) is connected to the skeleton insole (11) to overlie the lower surface thereof. There is a releasable mechanism having a first part on the skeleton insole (11) and a second part on the outsole (25) to interconnect the two. The removable cover (22) is for the upper (13), and fits over the base shoe (10) to overlie the foot-retaining element. The cover (22) has a sole region provided with a sole opening for accommodation of the releasable mechanism interconnecting the outsole (25) with the skeleton insole (11). The cover (22) also has a heel opening (23) through which at least a part of the heel component (12) passes. A part of the cover (22) is located between the lower surface of the skeleton insole (11) and the outsole (25), to retain the cover (22) on the base shoe (10).

Decoupled Foot Stabilizer System

An article of footwear includes a decoupled foot stabilizer system. The foot stabilizer system is decoupled from a midfoot region of the article of footwear. The foot stabilizer system includes a plurality of strap members. The foot stabilizer system may optionally include a bootie. The plurality of strap members extends underneath a portion of a foot of a wearer. The plurality of strap members is configured to receive a lace at one end. A lace running through the ends of the strap members pulls on the strap members when the lace is tightened and causes the foot stabilizer system to conform to the wearer's foot. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper having a plurality of cut-outs defining articulated regions;a sole structure;a base portion attached to the sole structure;a foot stabilizer system including a plurality of strap members, the foot stabilizer system being disposed in an interior of the upper and being attached to the base portion at an attachment area that extends longitudinally along the base portion;a plurality of support members disposed under the foot stabilizer system and extending out from the interior of the upper;wherein one or more of the plurality of support members are attached to one or more of the plurality of strap members and a portion of the upper; andwherein the foot stabilizer system is decoupled from the base portion at a midfoot region.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein one or more of the plurality of support members are attached to a portion of the upper excluding the articulated regions.3. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the articulated regions further comprise an elastic material disposed within the plurality of cut-outs.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein one or more of the plurality of support members are attached to one or more of the plurality of strap members and the portion of the upper to form loops for receiving a lace.5. The article of footwear ...

Shoe and method for producing shoe

Provided is a shoe including an upper composed of a fiber sheet, the fiber sheet including: a base sheet including yarns having heat shrinkability; and a plurality of chip members, each of which is a sheet having an area smaller than that of the base sheet, the base sheet and the plurality of chip members being layered and joined together.

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

An article of footwear includes a tubular knit upper and an outsole. Further, a thermoplastic polyurethane skin layer is disposed between the tubular knit upper and the outsole. The outsole comprises a plurality of regions intended to support and stabilize a foot of a user when the user sits in various sedentary positions. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper with an outer surface;an outsole disposed adjacent the outer surface of the upper that comprises a medial wrap-up, a lateral wrap-up, and a heel wrap-up;a lateral side; anda medial side,wherein the upper is a tubular knit component of fabric that defines an interior cavity configured to receive and secure a foot of a user therein and conform to the foot, andwherein the medial wrap-up, the lateral wrap-up, and the heel wrap-up are configured to abut areas of the foot.2. The article of footwear of further comprising a skin layer that is disposed between and connected to the upper and the outsole.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the skin layer is thermoplastic polyurethane.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises a first region with a first stretch resistance and a second region with a second stretch resistance different from the first stretch resistance.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises at least one cushioning region disposed along either the lateral side or the medial side.6. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the outsole comprises a forefoot support surface and a heel support surface.7. The article of footwear of claim 6 , wherein the outsole further comprises a midfoot bridge that connects the forefoot support surface to the heel support surface.8. The article of footwear of claim 6 , wherein the lateral wrap-up claim 6 , the medial wrap-up claim 6 , and the heel wrap-up extend away from the forefoot support surface and the heel support surface in a direction substantially normal thereto.9. The article of footwear ...

Footwear With One or More Removable and Interchangeable Panels

A shoe comprising an upper, a midsole coupled to the upper and comprising a recess proximal to a junction between the upper and the midsole, a midsole insert comprising a channel, the midsole insert configured to seat within the recess, and a shoe panel configured to detachably couple to the upper of the shoe, the shoe panel comprising a first end configured to seat within the channel of the midsole insert. The shoe panel may be a midfoot or heel panel and may be detachably coupled to the upper by a hook and loop closure. The shoe may be a slip on shoe comprising a tongue side extension that is tucked under a quarter extension to allow a midfoot panel to smoothly couple to the upper over the tongue. 1. A shoe comprising:an upper;a midsole coupled to the upper and comprising a recess proximal to a junction between the upper and the midsole;a midsole insert comprising a channel, the midsole insert configured to seat within the recess; anda shoe panel configured to detachably couple to the upper of the shoe, the shoe panel comprising a first end configured to seat within the channel of the midsole insert.2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the shoe panel is a midfoot panel comprising a second end configured to seat within a second channel on an opposite side of the shoe.3. The shoe of claim 2 , further comprising a midfoot hook and loop closure panel on the upper that is configured to mate with a midfoot panel hook and loop closure panel located on an underside of the midfoot panel.4. The shoe of claim 2 , further comprising a vamp hook and loop closure panel on the upper that is configured to mate with a midfoot panel hook and loop closure panel located on an underside of the midfoot panel.5. The shoe of claim 2 , wherein the midfoot panel comprises one or more reinforcement elements on at least one of the first and second ends of the midfoot panel.6. The shoe of claim 2 , wherein the upper further comprises:a tongue extending upward from a vamp of the shoe, the tongue ...

KNITTED SHOE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

In one aspect, methods of making a knitted shoe component are described herein. In some embodiments, a method comprises knitting one or more fibers to form a toe portion; knitting one or more fibers to form a first wing portion; and knitting one or more fibers to form a second wing portion. The first and second wing portions extend from the toe portion and are knittingly connected to the toe portion. The method further comprises reducing the lateral separation between the first and second wing portions from an initial separation distance to a knitting separation distance such that the wing portions can be knitted together to form a seamless heel portion of the shoe component, including using a series of stitch transfer, racking, and knitting steps. 1. A method of making a knitted shoe component using a knitting machine having a front needle bed and a back needle bed , the method comprising:(a) knitting one or more fibers to form a toe portion;(b) knitting one or more fibers to form a first wing portion extending from the toe portion and knittingly connected to the toe portion, the first wing portion having a first edge comprising a plurality of stitches;(c) knitting one or more fibers to form a second wing portion extending from the toe portion and knittingly connected to the toe portion and laterally separated from the first wing portion by an initial separation distance, the second wing portion having a second edge comprising a plurality of stitches;(d) disposing the stitches of the first edge and the stitches of the second edge in a rib knit configuration on the front needle bed and the back needle bed; and (e1) transferring the stitches of the first edge to the front needle bed and transferring the stitches of the second edge to the back needle bed;', '(e2) optionally knitting at least one additional knitted course on each of the first and second wing portions to provide one stitch on each active needle of the front needle bed and the back needle bed;', '(e3) ...

BRAIDED SHOE UPPER

Described is an upper for a shoe and a method for manufacturing such an upper and such a shoe. An upper without laces includes at least one braid portion adapted to be stretched in a longitudinal direction and at least one braid-free portion. Stretching the at least one braid portion in the longitudinal direction provides an elastic restoring force. 1. A shoe upper without laces comprising:a. at least one braid portion adapted to be stretched in a longitudinal direction;b. at least one braid-free portion; andc. wherein stretching the at least one braid portion in the longitudinal direction provides an elastic restoring force.2. The shoe upper of claim 1 , wherein the at least one braid portion extends at least partly from a medial side to a lateral side of the shoe upper.3. The shoe upper of claim 2 , wherein the at least one braid portion claim 2 , when worn claim 2 , extends along a region of the cuneiform bones of a foot.4. The shoe upper of claim 1 , wherein the at least one braid portion conforms to a midfoot area of the shoe upper.5. The shoe upper of claim 1 , further comprising at least one braid portion in a toe area of the shoe upper.6. The shoe upper of claim 1 , further comprising at least one braid portion in a heel area of the shoe upper.7. The shoe upper of claim 1 , further comprising at least one channel surrounding at least partly the at least one braid portion.8. A shoe upper comprising:a. at least one braid portion adapted to be stretched in a longitudinal direction;b. at least one channel surrounding at least partly the at least one braid portion; andc. wherein stretching the at least one braid portion in the longitudinal direction provides an elastic restoring force.9. The shoe upper of claim 8 , wherein the at least one channel extends at least partly from a medial side to a lateral side of the shoe upper.10. The shoe upper of claim 8 , wherein the at least one channel conforms to a midfoot area of the shoe upper.11. The shoe upper of claim 8 ...

CIRCULARLY WOVEN SPORTS ARTICLE

Described is a circularly-woven tube for an article of footwear or an article of apparel comprising: a plurality of warp yarns, having a first elastic modulus; a plurality of weft yarns, having a second elastic modulus, and wherein the second elastic modulus is smaller than the first elastic modulus. 1. A circularly-woven tube for an article of footwear or an article of apparel comprising:a plurality of warp yarns, having a first elastic modulus;a plurality of weft yarns, having a second elastic modulus, andwherein the second elastic modulus is smaller than the first elastic modulus.2. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein the circularly-woven tube is seamless.3. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein the second elastic modulus is less than 1 GPa.4. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein a first type of the plurality of warp yarns is arranged in a first area and a second type of the plurality of warp yarns is arranged in a second area of the circularly-woven tube.5. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 4 , wherein the first type of the plurality of warp yarns has a first bending stiffness and the second type of the plurality of warp yarns has a second bending stiffness claim 4 , and the second bending stiffness is greater than the first bending stiffness.6. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of weft yarns or the plurality of warp yarns comprises at least one of an aramid material claim 1 , a ceramic claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , PET claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , poly(butylene terephthalate) claim 1 , or elastane.7. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of warp yarns or the plurality of weft yarns comprises a meltable component.8. The circularly-woven tube according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of warp yarns has a first elongation at break and the plurality of ...

PARTICLES HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPTICAL STRUCTURES

An article has optical structures disposed on a base material element. The optical structures include lenticular lens structures and discrete coloring elements having distinct color regions. The lenticular lens structure has several lens layers. The lenticular lens structure may have any of a variety of cross-sectional shapes. The article has a different appearance when an observer views the article at various angles. The appearance may differ in terms of coloring scheme. 1. A wearable article comprising:a base material; and a discrete coloring element, wherein the discrete coloring element has a first side disposed against the base material and a second side disposed opposite of the first side, and wherein the second side of the discrete coloring element includes at least two regions having different coloring relative to each other; and', 'a lenticular lens structure, wherein a bottom surface of the lenticular lens structure is disposed against the second side of the discrete coloring element and the discrete coloring element is partially or fully covered by the bottom surface of the lens structure;, 'an optical feature coupled to the base material, wherein the optical feature compriseswherein an upper surface of the lenticular lens structure is one or both of convex and multi-faceted, such that a first appearance of the optical feature when the wearable article is viewed from a first viewing angle is different from a second appearance of the optical feature when the wearable article is viewed from a second viewing angle; andwherein the bottom surface of the lenticular lens structure has a perimeter that is surrounded by one or both of an exposed surface of the base material and an exposed surface of the discrete coloring element.2. The wearable article of claim 1 , wherein the wearable article comprises an article of footwear.3. The wearable article of claim 1 , wherein the wearable article comprises an article of apparel.4. The wearable article of claim 1 , ...

Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component

An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of protruding areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer. The protruding areas may include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an inlaid strand extending through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and yarn sections extending across the second tubular structure.

Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component

An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of protruding areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer. The protruding areas may include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an inlaid strand extending through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and yarn sections extending across the second tubular structure.

Article of Footwear Incorporating a Knitted Component with Monofilament Areas in Body and Heel Portions

An article of footwear includes an upper incorporating a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component includes areas formed using monofilament strands. The monofilament areas may be bounded by multifilament areas. The multifilament areas may be configured to form a welt that includes a tensile element. 115-. (canceled)16. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear comprising:knitting a knitted component including at least one monofilament area comprised of a monofilament strand, the at least one monofilament area having a shape;knitting a first multifilament area adjacent to the at least one monofilament area, the first multifilament area comprising at least two overlapping knit layers of multifilament yarn, wherein the at least two overlapping knit layers form a first unsecured area there between;knitting a second multifilament area adjacent to the at least one monofilament area;wherein the first multifilament area and the second multifilament area define at least a portion of the shape of the at least one monofilament area.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one monofilament area comprises a width and wherein the width of the at least one monofilament area is at least two courses.18. The method according to claim 16 , wherein knitting the first unsecured area comprises knitting an interior layer and an exterior layer claim 16 , andconnecting at least a portion of the interior layer with at least a portion of the exterior layer to form a central unsecured area.19. The method according to claim 18 , wherein knitting the exterior layer includes knitting a first number of courses and knitting the interior layer includes knitting a second number of courses claim 18 , the first number of courses being greater than the second number of courses.20. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising extending at least a portion of a tensile element through at least a portion of the first unsecured area.21. ...

Article of Footwear Incorporating a Knitted Component with Monofilament Areas

An article of footwear includes an upper incorporating a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component includes areas formed using monofilament strands. The monofilament areas may be bounded by multifilament areas. The multifilament areas may be configured to form a welt that includes a tensile element.

Auxetic Sole With Upper Cabling

An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure. The upper includes a base layer and one or more tensile strands. The sole structure includes an auxetic element operable to expand in two orthogonal horizontal directions in response to a tension applied in one of the directions. Each tensile strand has at least one end secured in fixed position relative to a peripheral region of the sole structure. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure , the upper comprising a base layer and a tensile strand , the tensile strand having a first end and a second end , a portion of the tensile strand between the first end and the second end being separate from the material of the base layer and lying adjacent to a surface of the base layer , and the sole structure comprising an auxetic element with a plurality of apertures extending therethrough , wherein the first end of the tensile strand has a fixed position relative to a peripheral region of the auxetic element.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the base layer exhibits a first degree of expansion under an applied tension claim 1 , and the first end of the tensile strand exhibits a second degree of expansion under the applied tension claim 1 , and wherein the first degree of expansion is greater than the second degree of expansion.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the tensile strand is secured to the auxetic element.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the tensile strand is secured to a middle region of the base layer.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the tensile strand is secured to a lace aperture region of the base layer.6. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the tensile strand is secured to the peripheral region of the sole structure at a first location claim 1 , and the second end of the tensile strand is secured to the peripheral region of the sole structure at a ...

Method of Forming An Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Upper With Tensile Strand

A method of forming an article of footwear includes knitting a knitted component having a knit element and a tensile strand that are formed of unitary knit construction as a one-piece element. The knitted component is configured to at least partially form an upper for the article of footwear. The knit element defines a body and a trim region, and the trim region defines an outer edge of the knit element. The tensile strand includes at least one inlaid portion that is inlaid within the knit element. The tensile strand also includes an exposed portion that is exposed from the knit element and that is disposed adjacent the outer edge. The exposed portion is spaced from the outer edge in an inboard direction on the knit element. The method further includes manipulating the exposed portion to move and adjust the at least one inlaid portion relative to the knit element. 1. A method of forming an article of footwear , the method comprising:knitting a knitted component having a knit element and a tensile strand that are formed of unitary knit construction as a one-piece element, the knitted component configured to at least partially form an upper for the article of footwear, the knit element defining a body and a trim region, the trim region defining an outer edge of the knit element, the tensile strand including at least one inlaid portion that is inlaid within the knit element, the tensile strand also including an exposed portion that is exposed from the knit element and that is disposed adjacent the outer edge, wherein the exposed portion is spaced from the outer edge in an inboard direction on the knit element; andpulling on the exposed portion to move and adjust the at least one inlaid portion relative to the knit element.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein knitting the knitted component includes defining a first inlaid portion and a second inlaid portion of the tensile strand claim 1 , and wherein the exposed portion extends continuously between the first inlaid ...

KNITTED SHOE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

In one aspect, methods of making a knitted shoe component are described herein. In some embodiments, a method comprises knitting one or more fibers to form a toe portion; knitting one or more fibers to form a first wing portion; and knitting one or more fibers to form a second wing portion. The first and second wing portions extend from the toe portion and are knittingly connected to the toe portion. The method further comprises reducing the lateral separation between the first and second wing portions from an initial separation distance to a knitting separation distance such that the wing portions can be knitted together to form a seamless heel portion of the shoe component, including using a series of stitch transfer, racking, and knitting steps. 2. The knitted shoe component of further comprising:an insole portion extending from the heel portion and knittingly joined to the heel portion.3. The knitted shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the knitted shoe component is a seamless component.4. The knitted shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the knitted shoe component comprises a welt in the heel portion.5. The knitted shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the knitted shoe component comprises a first welt in the toe portion and a second welt in the heel portion.6. The knitted shoe component of claim 1 , wherein the knitted shoe component has a knit structure differing from a circular knitting knit structure.7. The knitted shoe component of claim 1 , wherein:the knitted shoe component comprises at least a first region and a second region; andthe first region and the second region exhibit differing relative rigidity, elasticity, support, softness, cushioning, compression, breathability, weight, density, color, water wicking ability, or water resistance.8. The knitted shoe component of claim 1 , wherein:the knitted shoe component comprises one or more relatively soft regions and one or more relatively abrasion resistant regions;the soft region is located in the interior of ...

SHOE, IN PARTICULAR A SPORTS SHOE

A shoe, comprising a sole and a shoe upper, wherein the sole comprises a sole part which has a base region from which at least one support part extends upwards during the intended use of the shoe, wherein the shoe upper comprises a sock-like section connected to the sole for receiving the foot of the wearer. To obtain improved contact of the shoe with the foot of the wearer, the at least one support part covers the sock-like section on the shoe outer side, wherein no firm connection exists between the support part and the sock-like section over at least a section of the support part and that both the at least one support part and the sock-like section are surrounded by a tensioning element which tensions at least some sections of both the support part and the sock-like section against the foot of the wearer of the shoe. 289. Shoe according to claim 1 , characterized in that the tensioning element () is designed as net-like structure which comprises a plurality of apertures ().3821. Shoe according to claim 2 , characterized in that the tensioning element () is connected with the sole () in the bottom region of the shoe ().481. Shoe according to claim 3 , characterized in that the tensioning element () runs circumferentially around the bottom side of the shoe ().58101. Shoe according to claim 4 , characterized in that the tensioning element () is fixed between a section of the sole and an outer sole () which forms the bottom end of the shoe ().6119881. Shoe according to one of to claim 4 , characterized in that a lace () is threaded into the apertures () of the tensioning element () to tension the tensioning element () at the foot of the wearer of the shoe ().77. Shoe according to one of to claim 4 , characterized in that an insole is arranged in the inner of the sock-like section ().861. Shoe according to one of to claim 4 , characterized in that each one support part () is arranged in the central or rear side region of the shoe ().961. Shoe according to claim 8 , ...

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 ...

METHOD OF PROVIDING DECORATIVE DESIGNS AND STRUCTURAL FEATURES ON AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

The invention relates to footwear and portions thereof having structural features and decorative designs thereon, and related systems and methods for manufacturing same. An exemplary method for providing a feature on a surface of an object includes positioning a laser proximate the surface of the object, directing a laser beam from the laser to the surface of the object to mark or engrave at least a portion of the surface of the object, and moving at least one of the laser and the object to create a pattern on the surface of the object, the pattern providing at least one of an aesthetic and a structural feature on the surface of the object. 134-. (canceled)35. A sole for an article of footwear , comprising:a midsole comprising a first midsole component, the first midsole component comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, and an interior portion extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and bounded by a sidewall, the sidewall comprising at least one first region and at least one second region, wherein;(i) the first region comprises a first pattern comprising a series of distributed structural elements comprising at least one of discrete unconnected polyhedronal elements, discrete unconnected spheroidal elements, or a grid of connected polyhedronal elements, the first pattern providing at least one of an aesthetic or a structural feature in the first region; and(ii) at least one of a size, a cross-sectional shape, an orientation, a depth, or a density of the structural elements differs between a first location and a second location of the first pattern.36. The sole of claim 35 , wherein the first pattern is substantially absent from the second region.37. The sole of claim 36 , wherein the sidewall comprises a plurality of first regions with at least one second region extending between the first regions.38. The sole of claim 35 , wherein the first midsole component comprises a single claim 35 , unitary foamed material.39. The sole of claim 35 , ...

Footwear Upper Incorporating A Knitted Component With Collar And Throat Portions

An article of footwear may include an upper having a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component includes a collar portion and a throat portion. The collar portion has a cylindrical configuration and the throat portion extends outward from the collar portion. In some configurations, the collar portion and the throat portion form (a) a first area of an exterior surface of the upper and (b) a first area of an interior surface of the upper. The upper may also include a cover component secured to the knitted component and forming (a) a second area of the exterior surface of the upper and (b) a second area of the interior surface of the upper.

Footwear Upper Incorporating A Knitted Component With Sock And Tongue Portions

An article of footwear may include a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component includes a sock portion and a tongue portion. The sock portion has a hollow structure (a) forming an ankle opening in a heel region of the footwear and (b) extending between the heel region and a forefoot region of the footwear to define a void within the footwear for receiving a foot. The tongue portion has an elongate configuration (a) extending through at least a portion of a length of a throat area of the upper and (b) including two knit layers that lay adjacent to each other.

Mid-cut collar straps no laces

The sock system works with Mid-cut Collar Straps replacing laces for quick lockdown. The invention has 3 lockdown systems, the two Mid-cut Collar Straps, layer of Grip Skin through the upper, inside neoprene-like support system or cables, to ensure firm tight fit and eliminate over stretching. Free-Lace Frontier with Grip Skins to supply more contact and grip. Mud Armors on the upper and Grass Creeper Sole 2in1 working together to eliminate mud stick. The grass Creeper Sole 2in1 has two materials with stud patterns splitting them, one material prevents mud stick from wet ground while the other material adapts to normal ground. This function eliminates the use for metal studs which can be dangerous, and provides the ability to use same cleats in different weather conditions. The Sole Boosts run in between the studs supporting the non-mud stick soleplate materials creating energy on different grounds to improve athlete agility.

LACE GUIDE FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR

This disclosure is directed to lace-receiving structures that may be included in articles of footwear. More specifically, in some embodiments, the articles of footwear disclosed herein include a sole structure, an upper coupled to the sole structure and forming a foot-receiving cavity therebetween, and a lace-receiving structure that extends through the upper into the foot-receiving cavity and is configured to receive an adjustment member. In some embodiments, the upper includes an aperture that is configured to permit the lace-receiving structure to extend through the upper. In some embodiments, the lace-receiving structure may include an anchor portion that extends underneath an interior surface of the upper within the foot-receiving cavity. The anchor portion may be configured to couple the lace-receiving structure to the upper. 1. An article of footwear comprising:a sole structure;an upper coupled to the sole structure and forming a foot-receiving cavity therebetween, wherein the upper comprises an aperture configured to receive a lace-receiving structure; andthe lace-receiving structure, wherein the lace-receiving structure extends through the aperture in the upper, underneath the upper, and towards the sole structure.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the lace-receiving structure comprises a main body portion that is configured to extend outside the foot-receiving cavity and an anchor portion that is configured to extend into the foot-receiving cavity and to couple the lace-receiving structure to the upper.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the anchor portion covers at least a portion of an interior surface of the upper and is configured to directly contact a foot of a user.4. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the anchor portion is thickest at or near where the anchor portion couples to the main body portion of the lace-receiving structure.5. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the lace-receiving structure is T- ...

Article Of Footwear With Upper Having Member With Support Arm

An article of footwear includes a sole structure. The article of footwear further includes a first member that extends away from the sole structure. The first member at least partially defines a medial side and a lateral side of the article of footwear. Moreover, the second member has a body, a first support arm, and a second support arm. The body is attached to the first member such that the first member and the body cooperate to define a void that is configured to receive a foot. The body is also attached to the sole structure. The first support arm is attached to the first member on the medial side, and the second support arm is attached to the first member on the lateral side. 1. An article of footwear having a medial side and a lateral side , the article of footwear comprising:a sole structure;a first member that extends away from the sole structure, the first member at least partially defining the medial side and the lateral side; anda second member having a body, a first support arm, and a second support arm, the body being attached to the first member such that the first member and the body cooperate to define a void that is configured to receive a foot, the body also attached to the sole structure, the first support arm attached to the first member on the medial side, the second support arm attached to the first member on the lateral side.2. The article of footwear of claim wherein the first member includes a lower peripheral edge that is adjacent the sole structure , and wherein the body of the second member is attached to the first member along the lower peripheral edge.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the first member also at least partially defines a heel region and a forefoot region claim 1 , wherein the second member also includes a third support arm and a fourth support arm claim 1 , wherein the third support arm is attached to the first member on the heel region claim 1 , and wherein the fourth support arm is attached to the first ...