Article of footwear with sole plate
US7299567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/087
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear includes a sole assembly and an upper secured to the sole assembly. A sole plate is positioned between the upper and the sole assembly. The sole plate includes a midfoot member comprising a medial member having a base plate and at least one medial pillar extending upwardly from a medial edge of the base plate; with the base plate having a substantially planar finger extending forwardly and configured to extend under a foot of a user; and a lateral member having at least one lateral pillar extending upwardly from a lateral edge thereof. A forefoot member has at least one finger extending upwardly along an exterior surface of the upper.
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