FOOTWEAR INCLUDING LIGHTWEIGHT SOLE STRUCTURE PROVIDING ENHANCED COMFORT, FLEXIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE FEATURES

摘要

An article of footwear includes an upper, and a sole structure including a midsole structure and an outsole structure, where the midsole structure is located between the upper and the outsole structure. The midsole structure includes a plurality of members arranged in layers within the midsole structure, the plurality of members including a first cushion member formed of a first compressible material, a second cushion member formed of a second compressible material, and a plate disposed between the first and second cushion members, where the plate includes at least one flexure groove extending along a surface of the plate that is transverse a length of the plate such that the plate is configured to bend at the flexure groove.

主权项

1. A sole structure for an article of footwear, the sole structure comprising:
a midsole structure and an outsole structure, wherein the midsole structure comprises a plurality of members arranged in layers within the midsole structure, the plurality of members comprising:
a first cushion member comprising a first compressible material;a second cushion member comprising a second compressible material that connects with the outsole structure; anda plate disposed between the first and second cushion members, wherein the plate is configured to bend at one or more specific locations along a length of the plate.