Article of footwear having multiple fluid containing members

Details Article of footwear having multiple fluid containing members Article of footwear having multiple fluid containing members

2000-02-16

2000-12-12

Sewell, Paul T.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Soles

Cushion

36 28, 36 71, A43B 1318, A43B 1320, A43B 1900

Patent

active

061581496

ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear includes one or more first fluid containing cushion devices in direct or elastomeric load transmitting contact with a foot to provide superior comfort. One or more second, preferably thicker, fluid containing cushion devices are positioned in a load transmitting portion of the sole, between the foot and ground engaging surface of the footwear. The first cushion device(s) at least partially overlap a portion of the second cushioning device(s) and the two cushion devices are at least partially separated in any overlapping areas by a load distributing element.

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