Article of footwear having an upper with cord elements

摘要

The embodiments relate to an article of footwear and method of manufacturing that includes a first layer and a second layer configured to form a plurality of tunnels configured to receive a cord system. The manufacturing includes steps of placing a first layer, placing a cord on the first layer, securing the cord on the first layer, placing a second layer on the first layer and the cord, attaching the second layer to the first layer, and detaching the cord from the first layer. When the cord is secured with a thread, the thread may be removed by dissolving or cutting. The attaching of the second layer to the first layer can be completed by stitching or thermal welding, for example.

主权项

1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear, the method comprising:
placing a cord on a first layer; securing the cord in place to the first layer; placing a second layer on the first layer, with the cord being disposed between the first layer and the second layer; attaching the second layer to the first layer to form a plurality of tunnels, the cord being located in the tunnels, wherein the step of securing the cord in place on the first layer is performed before the step of attaching the second layer to the first layer; detaching at least a portion of the cord from the first layer; and incorporating the first layer, the second layer, and the cord into an upper of the article of footwear.