Title:
ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE STRUCTURE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/053883
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
An article (I100) of footwear may include a sole structure (102) and an upper (200) secured to the sole structure (902) and configured to receive a foot. The sole structure may comprise a lasting board (104) and sole plate construction. One of the lasting (104) board and sole plate (102) may have an opening along the center such that there is little to no overlap, or lamination, between the lasting board and the sole plate along the center of the article of footwear. Such a construction may eliminate weight while maintaining the support provided by the layers of the sole. Additionally, such a construction may enhance flexibility. In some embodiments, the article of footwear may include an insole. In some embodiments, the sole structure of the article of footwear may consist of an insole, a lasting board, and a sole plate.
Inventors:
CAVALIERE SERGIO (IT)
ADAMI GIOVANNI (IT)
SMITH TIMOTHY J (US)
ADAMI GIOVANNI (IT)
SMITH TIMOTHY J (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/053815
Publication Date:
September 03, 2015
Filing Date:
September 03, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
NIKE INNOVATE CV (US)
CAVALIERE SERGIO (IT)
ADAMI GIOVANNI (IT)
SMITH TIMOTHY J (US)
CAVALIERE SERGIO (IT)
ADAMI GIOVANNI (IT)
SMITH TIMOTHY J (US)
International Classes:
A43B5/02; A43B9/12; A43B13/12; A43B13/14; A43B13/26
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
LEE, Michael, S. et al. (LLC6710 A Rockledge Drive, Suite 40, Bethesda MD, US)
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