Sole construction for an athletic shoe

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2003-07-08

2009-08-25

Dye, Rena L (Department: 1794)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Hollow or container type article

Polymer or resin containing

C428S034100, C428S035800, C428S036500, C428S036600, C428S036800, C036S084000, C036S087000, C036S134000, C036S004000, C036S03200A

Reexamination Certificate

active

07579055

ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear including an upper and a sole, which has an outsole for directly contacting a ground surface, and at least one element compression molded with the outsole. The at least one element is formed from a first material including at least 45% ethylene vinyl acetate, approximately 30% polyene elastomer, and approximately 20% synthetic rubber. A second material of the outsole is compatible for compression molding with the at least one element, and is less hard and less dense than the at least one element.

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