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Shoe sole

US12193538B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

adidas AG · DE

Inventors

Paul Leonard Michael Smith · Herzogenaurach, DE
James Tarrier · Nuremberg, DE
Angus Wardlaw · Nuremberg, DE
Heiko Schlarb · Herzogenaurach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 21, 2021
Grant date	Jan 14, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 21, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA43C15/168
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Described are soles for shoes, and shoes with such soles. The sole includes a first partial region and a second partial region, a cushioning element, and a protection element. The cushioning element is arranged within at least a portion of the first partial region and within at least a portion of the second partial region. The protection element is also arranged within at least a portion of the first partial region and within at least a portion of the second partial region. The cushioning element has a greater stiffness in the first partial region than in the second partial region. When a wearer treads down with the sole on a surface, the protection element has a larger contact area with the surface in the first partial region than in the second partial region.

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