Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component With Interior Layer Features

摘要

An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the exterior surface of the knitted component. The knitted component may an asymmetric interior layer secured to the interior surface of the knitted component. The asymmetric interior layer has varying medial and lateral portions that provide for different amounts of feel and cushioning along the varying sides of the upper. The asymmetric interior layer includes a lining layer and a connecting layer that join to form the asymmetric interior layer. Other interior layer features are provided, including collar portions and a heel pad that extends along the heel region of the knitted component from a sockliner to an opening on an ankle cuff of the knitted component.

主权项

1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the upper extending through a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region, the upper comprising:
a knitted component having an exterior surface extending away from the upper and an interior surface surrounding a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer; and an asymmetric interior layer attached to the interior surface of the knitted component, the asymmetric interior layer including: (1) a medial portion extending a first distance from the forefoot region to a portion of the midfoot region on a medial side of the upper, and (2) a lateral portion extending a second distance from the forefoot region to a portion of the midfoot region on a lateral side of the upper; and wherein the second distance is larger than the first distance.