Patent ID: 9468256
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: A43B,A43D

Claim Text:
1. A method of making a sole structure for an article of footwear, comprising the steps of: removing material from a side portion of the sole structure to form a first slot and thereby forming a first connecting portion in the sole structure, the first connecting portion extending to an upper periphery of the sole structure; removing material from a lower portion of the sole structure to form a second slot and thereby forming a second connecting portion in the sole structure, the second connecting portion extending to a lower periphery of the sole structure; wherein the first connecting portion is connected to the second connecting portion; wherein the sole structure includes an upper surface and a lower surface; wherein the first slot is positioned vertically between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion; and wherein a portion of the second connecting portion is located directly between the first connecting portion and the lower surface of the sole structure along a vertical direction.