Article of footwear with saddle

Details Article of footwear with saddle Article of footwear with saddle

2006-05-18

2009-12-01

Mohandesi, Jila M (Department: 3728)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Uppers

Closure

C036S053000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07624517

ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear includes an upper having a tongue opening and a sole assembly secured to the upper. A saddle has a first portion having a lower edge secured to at least one of the upper and the sole assembly in a midfoot portion of the upper and sole assembly, and an upper edge wrapped over the tongue opening. A second portion has a lower edge secured to at least one of the upper and the sole assembly in a midfoot portion of the upper and sole assembly, and an upper edge wrapped over the tongue opening and secured to the upper. A heel strap is connected to the first portion and the second portion and extends about the upper. The saddle is free from the upper at all locations other than the lower and upper edges of the first and second portions.

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