Article of footwear having an upper with a matrix layer
US8850723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D35/146
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) a sole structure; (b) an upper having lateral and medial side elements engaged with the sole structure, the upper made from a polymer matrix structure that extends through at least a heel region; (c) a size adjustment mechanism located at the heel region; (d) a heel tongue element located adjacent the size adjustment mechanism; (e) a shoe securing mechanism; (f) an instep tongue member; and/or (g) a bootie member located at least partially within the foot-receiving chamber. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.
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