| 摘要 |
<p>An article of footwear (1) having an upper (4) connected to a sole (5), wherein an integrated tongue-strap (3 and 10-12) structure is provided for superior fit, durability, support and strength. The upper may be formed of at least two layers, including an upper body (4) having a heel portion (4a), an arch and instep portion (4b) and a toe portion (4d) for respectively receiving a heel, an arch and instep and toe of a foot of a wearer. The strap element (10-12) may penetrate the upper body (4), extend around the upper body (4) between those two layers (36 and 37) from medial to lateral sides of the article of footwear (1). The strap element (10-12) may be formed of one piece. In such a case, the footwear (1) is donned by loosening a tensioning device provided on the tongue (3) of the upper (4) or provided between at least one end of the one-piece strap element (10-12) and the tongue (4).</p> |
