Sole structure having auxetic structures and sipes

摘要

A sole structure that includes recessed portions. The recessed portions are arranged such that the sole structure has auxetic properties. In some embodiments, sipes extend to the recessed portions. Additionally, the sole structure may include a central portion having auxetic properties and a peripheral portion.

主权项

1. A sole structure, comprising:
a midsole component having an inner recessed surface and an outer surface; the midsole component including a plurality of recessed portions arranged in an auxetic configuration in the outer surface; the plurality of recessed portions including a first recessed portion; the first recessed portion being bordered by at least a first sole portion and a second sole portion; the first sole portion and the second sole portion being connected by a junction; the first sole portion having a first elevated portion; the second sole portion having a second elevated portion; the first elevated portion having a first elevated surface; the first elevated surface being located a first distance away from the inner recessed surface; the second elevated portion having a second elevated surface; the second elevated surface being located a second distance away from the inner recessed surface; the junction having a junction surface; the junction surface being located a third distance away from the inner recessed surface; wherein the first distance and the second distance are both larger than the third distance.