Article of footwear having a sole structure

摘要

The present disclosure relates to an article of footwear having a sole structure and an upper secured to the sole structure for receiving a foot. The sole structure includes a lasting board and sole plate construction. One of the lasting board and sole plate may have an opening along the center such that there is little to no overlap, or lamination, between the lasting board and the sole plate along the center of the article of footwear. Such a construction may eliminate weight while maintaining the support provided by the layers of the sole. Additionally, such a construction may enhance flexibility. In some embodiments, the article of footwear may include an insole. In some embodiments, the sole structure of the article of footwear may consist of an insole, a lasting board, and a sole plate.

主权项

1. An article of footwear including a forefoot region, a heel region opposite the forefoot region, a midfoot region disposed between forefoot region and heel region, and a longitudinal axis extending between a medial side and a lateral side of the article of footwear, the article of footwear comprising:
a lasting board including a ground side surface, a foot side surface opposite the ground side surface, an outer peripheral edge, and an inner peripheral edge defining an opening, wherein the lasting board extends from a forefoot edge of the article of footwear to a point disposed in the midfoot region of the article of footwear, the lasting board terminating at the point disposed in the midfoot region, wherein the lasting board extends from a medial edge of the article of footwear to a lateral edge of the article of footwear; an upper having a top portion configured to receive a foot and a lower portion that is stretched around the outer peripheral edge of the lasting board; a sole plate having a ground side surface and a foot side surface opposite the ground side surface, wherein the sole plate overlies the lasting board such that the ground side surface of the sole plate is a ground-engaging surface and a peripheral edge of the sole plate extends up a medial side and a lateral side of the upper.