Article of footwear with suspended stud assembly

摘要

An article of footwear with a suspended stud assembly attached to a sole is disclosed. The suspended stud assembly includes a base portion attached to the sole of a shoe. A set of suspension arms connect a plurality of studs to the base portion. This arrangement allows the studs to move independently of the sole and of each other to provide greater traction capabilities to the article of footwear.

主权项

1. An article of footwear, comprising:
a sole including a base portion; a stud extending from the base portion; the stud including a first end portion and a second end portion; and wherein the first end portion is configured to move substantially independently of the second end portion; wherein the stud includes an integral stud portion and a stud insert; wherein the stud insert is less rigid than the integral stud portion; wherein the integral stud portion is formed of a material that is contiguous with the base portion of the sole; and wherein the stud insert is disposed horizontally off center within the stud.