Footwear upper having selectively located padding
US11122854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/0275
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear is provided, which may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper may include an exposed outer layer forming at least a portion of an external surface of the upper. The upper may also include a polymer foam material selectively located on an inner side of the exposed outer layer and adjacent portions of the exposed outer layer, thereby forming padded portions of the upper. The padded portions of the upper may be located in areas of the article of footwear that correspond with predetermined bones of a foot of a wearer of the article of footwear.
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