| 摘要 |
Provided is a sole structure that can prevent the deterioration of cushioning performance and improve cushioning characteristics, as well as improve flexibility. A sole structure (1) is formed from a rearfoot sole (2) arranged in a rearfoot area of the sole structure (1), a forefoot sole (3) arranged in a forefoot portion (F) of the sole structure (1), and a plate (4) arranged in the rearfoot area of the sole structure (1) and having a curved shape that projects upwards and extends from a heel portion (H) to a midfoot portion (M) of the sole structure (1). A front end portion (4f) of the plate (4) is arranged in a front end portion (2Af, 2Bf) of the rearfoot sole (2) (upper and lower soles (2A, 2B)), and between the front end portion (2Af, 2Bf) of the rearfoot sole (2) and a rear end portion (3r) of the forefoot sole (3), a gap (S) is formed in front of the front end portion (4f) of the plate (4). |
