Article of Footwear Including Full Length Composite Plate

摘要

A full length composite plate to be used as part of an outsole assembly in an article of footwear is disclosed. The full length composite plate comprises a composite material that has a certain percent elongation. The full length composite plate can include a heel cup for heel stability and improved traction. The full length composite plate also can include two angled portions along an arch region that provide arch support, as well as two flattened edges along the arch region to minimize or eliminate buckling. The forefoot region can be relatively flatter than the arch and heel regions, and notches are preferably included along a portion of the forefoot to increase flexibility.

主权项

1. A method of making an article of footwear comprising:
associating a full length composite plate with a first side of a molding base, a first surface of the full length composite plate confronting the first side of the molding base, the full length composite plate also including a second surface disposed opposite to the first surface; associating a first side of a mold with the first side of the molding base, enclosing the full length composite plate within a central cavity disposed within the mold; filling the central cavity with a liquid or viscous substance through at least one injection channel in the mold; and wherein the liquid or viscous substance fills substantially the entirety of the central cavity and contacts the second side of the full length composite plate.