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Article of footwear for soccer

US8631590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 2008
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43C15/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear with flexing portions disposed in an arch portion of a sole system is disclosed. The flexing portions in the sole system increase the curling toe flexibility of the article of footwear. In addition, the sole system includes trapping portions that enhance the ability of a wearer to stop and capture a ball. Furthermore, the article of footwear includes an asymmetric fastening system biased toward a medial side of the article.

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