摘要 |
<p>An athletic shoe (10) includes an outsole assembly and a shoe upper whose quarter sections (14, 16) extend above the ankles. A cutout area (48) extends over one ankle, around the heel and over the ankle within the quarter sections, and a collar density foam lamina (30) to support and protect the ankles, and, because of its pliabiliy, potential pressure points exerted on the foot with accompanying irritation are substantially eleminated.</p> |