Outsole construction for athletic shoe

Details Outsole construction for athletic shoe Outsole construction for athletic shoe

1987-02-06

1989-05-30

Watkins, Donald

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Soles

Cushion

36 115, 36114, A43B 1320, A43B 1318

Patent

active

048337951

ABSTRACT:
An outsole construction includes a forefoot cushion section in the forefoot region and a heel cushion section in the heel region, each surrounded by a stabilizing platform section. The cushion sections include a plurality of resilient, hollow ribs which extend at least slightly below the bottom surface of the platform section when not in contact with the ground. The platform section is preferably made of a harder material than the cushion sections to achieve a desired compromise between stability and cushioning. A pivot surface can be located in the ball portion of the forefoot region to facilitate pivoting as the foot contacts the ground. The pivot surface defines a cushioning air pocket between the outsole and the midsole.

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