Footwear With Elongated Cleats

摘要

A sole for an article of footwear having elongated cleats is provided. The elongated cleats extend toward the toe end of the sole and toward the heel end of the sole such that the heel-ward end of each of the elongated cleats is closer to the midline than each corresponding toe-ward end of the elongated cleats. The configuration and position of the elongated cleats can provide increased lateral and forward stability for a wearer's feet.

主权项

1. A sole for an article of footwear, the sole comprising:
a medial plurality of cleats positioned on a medial side of a sole midline that extends from a toe end to a heel end of the sole; a first elongated cleat extending toward the toe end and the heel end of the sole between at least a portion of the medial plurality of cleats and the sole midline such that a heel-ward end of the first elongated cleat is closer to the sole midline than a toe-ward end of the first elongated cleat, wherein the first elongated cleat comprises a first plurality of support elements positioned on a medial facing edge of the first elongated cleat and a second plurality of support elements positioned on a lateral facing edge of the first elongated cleat; a lateral plurality of cleats positioned on a lateral side of the sole midline; and a second elongated cleat extending toward the toe end and the heel end of the sole between at least a portion of the lateral plurality of cleats and the sole midline such that a heel-ward end of the second elongated cleat is closer to the sole midline than a toe-ward end of the second elongated cleat.