Footwear midsole with compressible element in lateral heel area
US6964120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/181
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear having a sole structure that includes one or more support elements formed of a resilient, compressible material is disclosed. The lower surface of a support element located in the back-lateral corner of the sole structure includes a downward bevel in the lateral-to-medial direction and back-to-front direction. In addition to the downward bevel on the lower surface of the support element, a base plate and outsole include corresponding bevels. Cooperatively, the bevels reduce the rate of pronation in a foot of a wearer.
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