Article of Footwear for Snowboarding

摘要

An article of footwear for use in sporting activities such as snowboarding is disclosed. The article of footwear can include a flex notch and a coupled lace loop design. The article can further include an internal harness to enhance stability of the foot. The article can also include a threading layer configured to strengthen the upper and a corresponding connecting layer to bond the threading layer to the upper and to provide protection to other areas of the upper.

主权项

1. An article of footwear, comprising:
an upper comprising a lower portion corresponding to a foot and an upper portion corresponding to an ankle of the foot; a lacing region extending through the lower portion and the upper portion; a flex notch extending from the lacing region towards a heel portion of the upper; an elastic portion extending through a portion of the lacing region; and wherein the elastic portion extends between a first edge and a second edge of the flex notch.