Article of Footwear With Reinforced Elastic Upper

摘要

An article of footwear is provided, which may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper may include an elastic skin material forming at least a portion of an external surface of the upper. In addition, the upper may include substantially inelastic reinforcing material selectively located adjacent portions of the elastic skin material, wherein the elastic skin material is more elastic than the substantially inelastic reinforcing material.

主权项

1. An article of footwear including a sole structure fixedly attached to an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer, the upper comprising:
an elastic skin material forming at least a portion of an external surface of the upper; and a reinforcing material selectively located adjacent portions of the elastic skin material; wherein the elastic skin material is more elastic than the reinforcing material; wherein the upper includes a first eyelet configured to receive a lace; wherein the upper includes a second eyelet configured to receive a lace; wherein the reinforcing material includes a first strip and a second strip associated with the first eyelet and extending away from the first eyelet, the first strip and the second strip extending divergently from one another; wherein the reinforcing material includes a third strip and a fourth strip associated with the second eyelet and extending away from the second eyelet, the third strip and the fourth strip extending divergently from one another; and wherein the second strip and the third strip extend in a criss-cross manner with respect to one another.