Peter A. Hudson - Portland OR, US Erez Morag - Beaverton OR, US Timm A. Flintoff - Taichung, TW
Assignee:
Nike, Inc. - Beaverton OR
International Classification:
A43B 5/02
US Classification:
36128, 36 67 A
Abstract:
A soccer shoe includes an upper and a cleat assembly coupled to the upper. The cleat assembly further includes a medial support bar located on the medial side and a lateral support bar located on the lateral side. A portion of the cleat assembly located near a midfoot section of the medial support bar is stiffer than a portion of the cleat assembly located near a midfoot section of the lateral support bar. The medial support bar extends approximately from a region corresponding to the rear of the calcaneous of a properly fitted wearer to approximately the head of the first metatarsal of the wearer. The lateral support bar extends approximately from a region corresponding to the rear of the calcaneous of the wearer to approximately the head of the fifth metatarsal of the wearer. The cleat assembly is bonded to a cushioning midsole formed from heated and compressed ethylene vinyl acetate foam. The upper lacks a full-length lasting board and is bonded directly to the cushioning midsole.
Article Of Cleated Footwear Having Medial And Lateral Sides With Differing Properties
Perry Auger - Tigard OR, US Troy Lindner - Portland OR, US Peter A. Hudson - Portland OR, US Erez Morag - Beaverton OR, US
Assignee:
Nike, Inc. - Beaverton OR
International Classification:
A43B 5/02 A43B 5/00 A43C 15/00
US Classification:
36128, 36134, 36 67 A, 36 59 R
Abstract:
An article of footwear includes a sole having a different performing lateral and medial regions. Ground engaging members, such as cleats, provide traction and one of the regions, preferably the lateral region, includes a stability member extending from the sole and spanning between a pair of adjacent ground engaging members in a heel to toe direction. The ground engaging members may have a body and a tip portion. Each tip portion may be integrally formed with all or a portion of its respective body. The medial and lateral regions include buttressing member having different characteristics and dimensions for strengthening the ground engaging members with providing enhanced flexibility.
Jim Baucom - Portland OR, US Jon Ervin - Gaston OR, US Clifford B. Gerber - West Linn OR, US Erez Morag - Lake Oswego OR, US
Assignee:
Nike, Inc. - Beaverton OR
International Classification:
A43B 5/00
US Classification:
36 59R, 36 67 R, 36134
Abstract:
An article of footwear including different cleat sizes is disclosed. The article of footwear includes cleats of a first size along the medial side of the outsole and cleats of a second size along the lateral side of the outsole. The cleats also include spherical indentations along their tips. The outsole also includes an internal structural plate with notches associated with the cleats.
Brian D. Baker - Portland OR, US Alexandre Baudouin - Portland OR, US John A. Droege - Portland OR, US Erez Morag - Lake Oswego OR, US Morgan Stauffer - Beaverton OR, US
Assignee:
NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton OR
International Classification:
A43B 23/26 A43C 11/00
US Classification:
36 54, 36133, 36 501
Abstract:
An article of footwear can receive an insert having ball control elements. The ball control elements protrude through a tongue of the upper to engage other surfaces. The inserts may be purchased separately from the article of footwear and interchanged to be used in a variety of conditions.
Article Of Footwear With A Shape Correcting Member
Brian D. Baker - Portland OR, US Andrew Caine - Portland OR, US John Droege - Portland OR, US Tetsuya T. Minami - Portland OR, US Erez Morag - Lake Oswego OR, US Morgan Stauffer - Portland OR, US
Assignee:
NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton OR
International Classification:
A43B 5/00
US Classification:
36133, 36 88, 36 93
Abstract:
An article of footwear with a shape correcting member is disclosed. The shape correcting member includes an inner surface associated with a portion of a foot and an outer surface disposed opposite of the inner surface. The inner surface is pre-shaped to fit the contours of a portion of the foot and the outer surface is substantially non-protruding. With this arrangement, the outer surface may facilitate accurate kicking.
Brian D. Baker - Portland OR, US Alexandre Baudouin - Portland OR, US Erez Morag - Lake Oswego OR, US
Assignee:
NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton OR
International Classification:
A43B 13/14 A43B 13/18
US Classification:
36103, 36134, 36 35 R, 36 28, 36 27
Abstract:
An article of footwear with a suspended stud assembly attached to a sole is disclosed. The suspended stud assembly includes a base portion attached to the sole of a shoe. A set of suspension arms connect a plurality of studs to the base portion. This arrangement allows the studs to move independently of the sole and of each other to provide greater traction capabilities to the article of footwear.
Brian D. Baker - Portland OR, US Alexandre Baudouin - Portland OR, US John Droege - Portland OR, US Erez Morag - Lake Oswego OR, US Morgan Stauffer - Portland OR, US
Assignee:
Nike, Inc. - Beaverton OR
International Classification:
A43B 23/26 A43B 5/02
US Classification:
36 54, 36133, 36 501
Abstract:
An article of footwear can receive an insert having ball control elements. The ball control elements protrude through a tongue of the upper to engage other surfaces. The inserts may be purchased separately from the article of footwear and interchanged to be used in a variety of conditions.