Article of footwear with dynamic edge cavity midsole
US10111492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/187
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear that offers different levels of cushioning and support depending on the direction of force applied to the midsole. An outer edge of the midsole includes an inwardly-extending elongate groove with a V-shaped cross-sectional configuration. An elongate insert having a V-shaped cross-sectional configuration is secured to the elongate groove. The insert forms a spring that dynamically alters the character of the support provided by the footwear to a foot of a wearer during “banking” or side-to-side movement.
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