Sole construction for footwear

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1995-06-07

1997-05-13

Kavanaugh, Ted

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Soles

Cushion

36 35R, 36114, A43B 318, A43B 2126

Patent

active

056281285

ABSTRACT:
The footwear sole construction has a sole element disposed in the heel region of the sole. The sole element includes a first pod disposed on the medial side of the sole and a second pod disposed on the lateral side of the sole. The first pod is connected to the second pod by a web. A lower side of the sole element defines a concavity such that a lower surface of the first and second pods are disposed for contacting a ground surface. The first and second pods each include cavities extending therethrough such that a first open end of a cavity is disposed on one of the medial and lateral sides of the pod and a second open end of that cavity is disposed on the lower surface of such pod. The placement of the cavities and the orientation of the pods allow for tailoring and control of shock absorption.

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