Sole Structure With Segmented Portions

摘要

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes an upper layer comprised of a plate member and a lower layer comprised of a plurality of segmented portions separated by flexing regions. The flexing regions may comprise portions of a compressible material. The sole structure accommodates vertical bending and torsion, while limiting lateral bending.

主权项

1. A sole structure for an article of footwear, comprising:
a plate member; a plurality of segmented portions attached to a surface of the plate member, wherein the plurality of segmented portions are configured to contact a ground surface; a central flexing region extending from a forefoot portion of the sole structure to a heel portion of the sole structure, the central flexing region separating the plurality of segmented portions into a first set of segmented portions and a second set of segmented portions, wherein the first set of segmented portions are associated with a first side of the sole structure and wherein the second set of segmented portions are associated with a second side of the sole structure; the plurality of segmented portions being further separated by a plurality of outwardly extending flexing regions, wherein the plurality of outwardly extending flexing regions extend from the central flexing region to side edges of the sole structure; and wherein the central flexing region has a non-linear geometry.