摘要 |
A cleat (10) for an athletic shoe includes a base plate (11) and a blade (13) having a tapered and slightly curved ground-engagement member (15) and a support member (17) for coupling the engagement member to the base plate. At least one notch (61) is defined by the base plate, the support member and the engagement member for receiving bonding material to attach the cleat to a shoe sole. The configuration of the base plate and blade is such that the cleats may be arranged in closely spaced or abutting relationships. An athletic shoe sole includes an array of such cleats disposed along a substantially circular path to define an annular cleat array, with the cleat blades generally in registry with the path. Pivoting movements are facilitated. |