Tag Archives: running shoe patents

A sole construction for supporting at least a portion of a human foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction includes a generally horizontal layer of stretchable material, at least one chamber positioned adjacent a first side of the layer, and at least one actuator positioned adjacent a second side of the layer vertically aligned with a corresponding chamber. Each actuator has a footprint size smaller than that of the corresponding chamber, and is sized and arranged to provide individual support to the bones of the human foot. Continue reading →

New Nike patent just granted: Footwear with integrated biased heel fit device Quote: A shoe structure specifically designed to more securely fit a wider range of feet widths and proportions by providing an integrated resilient heel device in the rearfoot region of the upper. The heel device extends upward and rearward toward the back of the foot to avoid the bulbous end of the calcaneus but also to engage the area just above the heel bone. The heel device has opposing portions that are biased toward one another and provide a secure but comfortable engagement of the shoe onto the wearer’s heel Continue reading →

Throughout the winter months, the fleece supplies the incredible present required warmth and insulation. All by way of the summer time months, the organic and natural and organic fibers of fleece awesome the wearer’s ft to some considerable extent. Continue reading →

This was submitted in 2005, but only granted August 2011 to Asics: Shock absorbing device for shoe sole Quote: A shock absorbing device for a shoe sole includes: an outer sole 2; a midsole M; and a deformation element 3 placed between the outer sole 2 and the midsole M. The deformation element 3 is positioned at a periphery of a rear foot part 1B and includes a bending deformation member 30 that opens toward the periphery from a center of the rear foot part 1B. The bending deformation member 30 includes a lower plate portion 31, an upper plate portion 32 that forms an opening angle with respect to the lower plate portion 31, and a curved portion 33 that connects the lower plate portion 31 and the upper plate portion 32. Continue reading →

Footwear customization kit Quote: A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions Continue reading →

Article Of Footwear With A Removable Foot-Supporting Inser t Quote: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper that defines an interior void, a sole structure secured to the upper, and a foot-supporting insert that is positionable within a lower area of the void and removable from the void. A system having a protrusion and an indentation may be utilized to, for example, secure the insert within the void. As an example, a protrusion may extend outward from a surface of the void, and the insert may define an indentation in a corresponding location and with a corresponding shape Continue reading →

Just granted to Nike: Interchangeable Pod System Quote: An article of footwear with an interchangeable pod system is disclosed. The interchangeable pod system includes an outsole, a pod set, and a cleat set. Continue reading →

A shoe sole is described that provides both cushioning and stability. Continue reading →

These are fabric attachments that are typically buttoned and lay on top of the shoe – most times I’ve seen white or creme colored with black patent shoes. This is for a costume for a retro 20’s look? I can’t find them, because I don’t know what they are called Continue reading →