Cable tightening system for an article of footwear
US8387282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/165
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tightening system for an article of footwear includes a cable disposed between an upper and a sole plate. The upper includes a flexible main body and an exoskeleton covering a portion of the flexible main body in an instep region. The cable is attached to the exoskeleton so that the exoskeleton is tightened to a wearer's foot when the cable length is effectively shortened and/or if the cable tension is increased. The instep region is devoid of the tightening system so that a smooth instep region is provided.
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