Patent ID: 11903441
Assignee: NIKE, INC.
Field: Other consumer goods (Other fields)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 7:
8. An article of footwear comprising:
an upper;
a sole structure coupled to the upper and comprising:
a main body positioned underneath the upper; and
a plurality of extension members extending from sides of the main body, and

one or more securing elements separate from the upper and adjustably coupled to the plurality of extension members,
wherein the main body comprises an outsole positioned underneath the upper for supporting a wearer's foot and for contacting a ground surface,
wherein the plurality of extension members is coupled to and extends from the main body and are foldable between a compressed state and an expanded state,
wherein in the expanded state, the plurality of extension members comprises one or more lower portions that are flush with an inferior-most surface of the main body to form a ground contacting surface,
wherein in the compressed state, each extension member of the plurality of extension members extends at least partially over the upper and the one or more lower portions of the plurality of extension members are pulled upward around the upper,
wherein the plurality of extension members includes a medial extension member, a lateral extension member, and a toe extension member,
wherein the medial extension member is disposed adjacent a medial section of the upper,
wherein the lateral extension member is disposed adjacent a lateral section of the upper, and
wherein the toe extension member is disposed adjacent a toe section of the upper.