A PROTECTIVE ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

摘要

An article of footwear adapted to protect the werer against impact and strain injury while preserving manoeuverability and improving the flexural properties of the article, comprising a panel consisting of a row of interconnected overlapping plates (20) of an impact-resistant material, stitched or otherwise attached to the article and providing impact absorption yet enabling the front of the article to flex readily when worn. The article may be a sports boot or any other form of footwear requiring a degree of protection against impact and strain injury. The plates (20) may be mounted on one or more elasticated ligaments (21) themselves permanently or removably attached to a front panel (22) of breathable and waterproof material.