ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR WITH UPPER INCORPORATING CHAMBER ELEMENT

摘要

An article of footwear may include an upper with an outer layer, an inner layer, and a chamber element positioned at least partially between the outer layer and the upper layer. The chamber element may be formed of two layers of a transparent colored polymer material and may be sealed to enclose a fluid. The chamber element may also have a plurality of subchambers. The outer layer may have a plurality of apertures. Each subchamber may protrude at least partially through a corresponding one of the apertures.

主权项

1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure, the upper defining an interior void for receiving a foot of a wearer and comprising:
an outer layer forming part of an exterior surface of the article of footwear and having at least one aperture positioned in a rearfoot region of the footwear; an inner layer attached to the outer layer, and positioned adjacent the interior void to form part of an interior surface of the footwear; and a chamber element sealed to enclose a fluid, the chamber element being positioned at least partially between the outer layer and the inner layer, and the chamber element having at least a portion that protrudes at least partially through the aperture.