Athletic shoe construction

A supportive, lightweight athletic shoe construction is described which includes an inflatable upper and a sole. The upper includes a foot conforming support member, an inflatable exoskeleton and an overlay which inhibits outward bulging of the exoskeleton. The sole includes a rigid carrier element,...

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Main Authors MARVIN WILLIAM, LITCHFIELD PAUL E, MONTROSS MATTHEW, MOUNT LAURA K, JONES MERRICK W, SMITH STEVEN F, SCALZI THERESA S, FELLER CRAIG, FOLEY PETER M, MONAHAN ROBERT
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.10.2001
Edition7
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CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR
FOOTWEAR
HUMAN NECESSITIES
PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
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Summary:A supportive, lightweight athletic shoe construction is described which includes an inflatable upper and a sole. The upper includes a foot conforming support member, an inflatable exoskeleton and an overlay which inhibits outward bulging of the exoskeleton. The sole includes a rigid carrier element, a forefoot unit and a heel unit. The forefoot unit includes a plurality of components which are arranged to work with the biomechanics of the foot. The athletic shoe is structurally minimalistic and functionally efficient.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20010833565