| 摘要 |
A contoured platform to be used in an article of footwear includes a contoured inner and outer surface, the inner and outer surface defining at least one integral portion, the integral portion including a curved arch portion and/or a raised portion, such that the contoured inner and outer surfaces extend beyond the arch of the footwear, either extending forward of the arch of the footwear, extending behind the arch of the footwear, or extending in both directions beyond the arch of the footwear. The outer surface of the contoured platform may be configured to have at least one outsole component attached to it, and at least a portion of an exterior bottom surface of the contoured platform may be formed to serve as a portion of an exterior bottom surface of the article of footwear. Articles of footwear and sole assemblies are constructed using the contoured platforms according to the present invention.
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