Title:
履物構造およびその製造方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP4037881
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
An article of footwear including a shell (30) that provides stability. The shell (30) can include a heel cup (32) and a wall (34) extending forward of the heel cup (32) and around the periphery of the forefoot, returning to the heel cup (32). The shell (30) can also define a hole (33) in the forefoot region. A cushion in the form of a midsole (50) can be secured in the shell (30), with a portion extending at least partially through the shell hole (33). An upper (20) can be secured to the shell (30) with stitching passing through the upper (20) and the shell wall (34) in at least the forefoot region; and rearward of the stitching, the upper (20) can be secured with cement and/or adhesives to the shell (30) and/or the midsole (50). The footwear provides comfort and stability, for example toe-to-heel and lateral stability, especially during toe-off, i.e., the propulsion portion of a gait.
Inventors:
Kennis Jay Robbins
Application Number:
JP2005161710A
Publication Date:
January 23, 2008
Filing Date:
June 01, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Wolverine World Wide Inc.
International Classes:
A43B13/42; A43B9/06; A43B9/12; A43B13/12; B29D35/00
Domestic Patent References:
| JP5309002A | ||||
| JP10507094A |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Michiharu Soga
Hidetoshi Furukawa
Suzuki Kenchi
Kajinami order
Hidetoshi Furukawa
Suzuki Kenchi
Kajinami order