Patent ID: 8291621
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: A43B,A43C,A43D,A44B

Abstract:
1. A cleat member configured to be attached to an article of footwear, comprising: a fastening portion disposed on a proximal portion of the cleat member, the fastening portion being configured to engage a sole of the article of footwear; a ground engaging portion disposed on a distal portion of the cleat member, the ground engaging portion being configured to provide traction in contact with a ground surface for the article of footwear and configured to extend away from the sole of the article of footwear; the ground engaging portion comprising a first portion and a second portion; the first portion being made of a first material and the second portion being made of a second material that is different than the first material; wherein the first portion and the second portion form an outer sidewall portion of the distal portion of the cleat member, the outer sidewall portion extending throughout the length of the ground engaging portion extending away from the sole of the article of footwear; wherein the first portion includes a first outer surface and the second portion includes a second outer surface; and wherein the first outer surface and the second outer surface are flush with each other throughout the entirety of the outer sidewall portion.