Article of footwear with support element

摘要

An article of footwear with an undulating sole provides a different and unique ride and/or feel to the article of footwear, while also providing a unique aesthetic appeal and adequate cushioning and support. The midsole has an undulating shape substantially similar to a sine wave with a series alternating peaks and troughs, and may include one or more support elements disposed on the midsole to provide desired stiffness or cushioning properties to the midsole.

主权项

1. An article of footwear comprising:
an undulating foam sole, comprising:
a top side,a bottom side opposite the top side,a plurality of spaced apart peaks extending along the top side from a heel end of the top side to a toe end of the top side, each peak extending across a portion of a width of the sole, wherein at least one pair of adjacent peaks define a first gap substantially devoid of material between adjacent peaks, and a plurality of spaced apart troughs extending along the bottom side from a heel end of the bottom side to a toe end of the bottom side, each trough extending across a portion of the width of the sole, wherein at least one pair of adjacent troughs define a second gap substantially devoid of material between adjacent troughs; and a support element disposed in at least one of the first gap or the second gap and coupled to said sole for providing support thereto.