Article of footwear having a sole structure with heel-arch stability
US9044064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/222
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include an outsole including ground engaging members and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member may extend between (1) a first mounting member located in a forefoot region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole, and (2) a second mounting member located in a heel region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole. The first mounting member may be located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the forefoot region of the outsole and the second mounting member is located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the heel region of the outsole.
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