Sole with adjustable sizing

摘要

A system and method of manufacturing a customized sole with adjustable sizing is disclosed. The sole includes a fixed region and an adjustable region. The adjustable region is deformable when the sole is heated to a melting point associated with the adjustable region. The shape and size of the sole may be adjusted by deforming the adjustable region.

主权项

1. A system for manufacturing a customized sole associated with an article of footwear, the system comprising:
at least one customizable sole comprising a fixed region and an adjustable region; the fixed region extending to an outer periphery of the sole; the adjustable region extending through the sole from a top surface to a bottom surface of the sole, the adjustable region being spaced apart from the outer periphery of the sole throughout the entirety of the sole; the fixed region having a first glass transition temperature and the adjustable region having a second glass transition temperature that is lower than the first glass transition temperature; the adjustable region being deformable when the sole is heated to a predetermined temperature that is between the first glass transition temperature and the second glass transition temperature; and a first location configured for manufacturing the at least one customizable sole for the article of footwear.