Article of cleated footwear having medial and lateral sides with differing properties
US6892479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B5/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear includes a sole having a different performing lateral and medial regions. Ground engaging members, such as cleats, provide traction and one of the regions, preferably the lateral region, includes a stability member extending from the sole and spanning between a pair of adjacent ground engaging members in a heel to toe direction. The ground engaging members may have a body and a tip portion. Each tip portion may be integrally formed with all or a portion of its respective body. The medial and lateral regions include buttressing member having different characteristics and dimensions for strengthening the ground engaging members with providing enhanced flexibility.
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