Folded loop fastening system for an article of footwear

摘要

A lacing element for a fastening system of an article of footwear is formed using a continuous strip of material that is folded across itself in a series of different directions to produce a plurality of folded loops. A first group of exposed folded loops form eyestays for a lace, with each eyestay being formed by a trailing edge of one exposed loop and a leading edge of an adjacent exposed loop. The trailing edge and the leading edge are formed by folded regions in the continuous strip of material that are points of contact for the lace. A second group of secured folded loops are disposed below the exposed loops and are used to attach the lacing element to an upper of the article of footwear.

主权项

1. An article of footwear comprising:
an upper including a fastening portion; a lacing element associated with the fastening portion; a lace associated with the lacing element; wherein the lacing element is made from a continuous strip of material that has been folded to form a plurality of folded loops; wherein a trailing edge of a first folded loop and a leading edge of a second folded loop adjacent to the first folded loop form an eyestay configured to receive the lace; and wherein a first portion of the lace contacts the trailing edge of the first folded loop, a second portion of the lace contacts the leading edge of the second folded loop, and a third portion of the lace extends between the trailing edge of the first folded loop and the leading edge of the second folded loop, wherein the third portion of the lace is exposed.