Article of footwear having a regional cleat configuration
US7007410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C15/16
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of cleated footwear comprises an upper for holding a foot of a wearer to a sole having an outsole plate. The outsole plate includes a predetermined first metatarsal region that generally overlies the respective skeletal structure of a human foot. Several ground engaging members extend downwardly from the outsole plate to provide traction on a ground surface. The outsole plate includes a downwardly extending metatarsal head cradle located on a lateral side and a medial side of the first metatarsal region to reduce stud pressure and provide traction control. The outsole plate may include a distal phalanx region and a predetermined proximal phalanx region. A first ground engaging member is located in the distal phalanx region and a second ground engaging member is located in the proximal phalanx region for toe off movements.
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