Sole Structure Comprising a Fluid Filled Member with Slots

摘要

A sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure comprises a fluid filled member and a plurality of slots. The slots are associated with connecting portions that connect portions of the sole structure in the generally longitudinal direction and provide for increased fit, flexibility and stability.

主权项

1. An article of footwear, comprising:
a sole structure comprising a sealed fluid filled member, wherein the fluid filled member is comprised of an air bladder; the fluid filled member including a portion with a channel extending between a first periphery and a second periphery of the sole structure, the channel being configured to receive a plurality of segmented portions; wherein the plurality of segmented portions are spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction in a manner that forms slots on the portion; wherein the channel has a first depth and a second depth, wherein the second depth is disposed further from the first periphery than the first depth; wherein at least one segmented portion of the plurality of segmented portions has a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion; the first end portion extending to the first periphery of the sole structure and the second end portion extending to the second periphery of the sole structure, thereby forming a vertical wall of the segmented portion; the first end portion having a first thickness, the second end portion having a second thickness, and the intermediate portion having a third thickness, wherein the intermediate portion is disposed further from the first periphery than the first end portion; and wherein the third thickness is greater than the first thickness and wherein the third thickness is greater than the second thickness.