Patent ID: 8898931
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: A43C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An article of footwear comprising: an upper including a fastening portion; a lacing element associated with the fastening portion; a lace associated with the lacing element; wherein the lacing element is made from a continuous strip of material that has been folded to form a plurality of folded loops; wherein a trailing edge of a first folded loop and a leading edge of a second folded loop adjacent to the first folded loop form an eyestay configured to receive the lace; and wherein a first portion of the lace contacts the trailing edge of the first folded loop, a second portion of the lace contacts the leading edge of the second folded loop, and a third portion of the lace extends between the trailing edge of the first folded loop and the leading edge of the second folded loop, wherein the third portion of the lace is exposed.